Expanded Learning / ELO-P
As part of the 2021–22 Budget Act and Assembly Bill (AB) 130, as amended by AB 167, additional funding will be provided to LEAs annually, per student, for afterschool and summer enrichment programs for transitional kindergarten through sixth-grade students. The per pupil additional funding is for unduplicated student groups, under the State’s definition of students who are from socio-economically disadvantaged homes, students who are English Learners, foster youth, and students experiencing homelessness.
Within the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P), “Expanded learning” means before school, after school, summer, or intersession learning programs that focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of students through hands-on, engaging learning experiences. It is the intent of the Legislature that expanded learning programs are pupil-centered, results-driven, include community partners, and complement, but do not replicate, learning activities during the regular school day and school year.
The Laguna Beach Unified Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P), will be offered in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of Laguna Beach. The BGC is an integral part of the Laguna Beach community and has worked collaboratively with the district for many years to provide engaging, high-quality programming to area youth in a positive and safe environment. Participating students will be transported via bus from Top of World and El Morro Elementary Schools, as well as Thurston Middle School, to the BGC facility located in Laguna Canyon.
In accordance with state Expanded Learning Opportunities Program requirements, students will have access to nine hours a day of programming when combined with in-person instructional time on all school days, and nine hours a day of programming during 30 intersession days/school break periods. Eligible students will have the opportunity to participate in ELO-P activities during all instructional days, between after-school dismissal time through 6:00 pm. During summer break (20 days), winter break (5 days), and spring break (5 days), students will have the opportunity to attend ELO-P sessions with the BGC for nine hours per day. All program fees will be paid by the District for any “unduplicated” student. For questions regarding the ELO-P program please contact Kim Johnson @ kjohnson@lbusd.org
Expanded Learning Opportunities Plan (ELO-P)
LBUSD Expanded Learning Program Information Flyer