After School Education & Safety Program

Program Description

Background information, program objectives, and requirements for the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program.

A Vision for Expanded Learning in California – Strategic Plan: 2014-2016 (PDF; 2MB)
Developed by the California Department of Education in collaboration with K-12 educators, program practitioners, and support providers.

After School Visionary Leadership Award
Recognition for individuals who have worked several years in the field of after school and have demonstrated leadership, innovation, compassion, creativity, resourcefulness, and dedication in operating stellar after school programs.

Executive Summary
Executive Summary on California's After School Learning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program, 1999-2001. (Department of Education, University of California at Irvine)

Frequently Asked Questions (DOC; Modified 28-Oct-2014)
Frequently asked questions about the ASES Program.

Funding and Fiscal Management
Available funding, award notifications, and budget information and forms for ASES and 21st CCLC grants.

California After School Physical Activity Guidelines (PDF; Revised Feb-2010)
Resources for implementing high-quality physical activity programs within California Department of Education-funded after school programs.

Program Plan Report for Grantees (DOC; Revised Nov-2013)
A guide to assist grantees to create an operational design of an after school program within the framework of the requirements defined in statute.

Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California

• Quality Standards - Creating and Implementing a Shared Vision of Quality (PDF)
  
  
• Crosswalk Between Quality Standards and Program Assessment Tools (PDF)

• Guidance for Developing and Implementing a Data-Driven Program Quality Improvement Process for California Expanded Learning Programs
  
  
• Design for Quality Expanded Learning TimeLine
  
  
• Commitment to Engage Instructions | DOC
  
  
• Webinar - Continuous Quality Improvement - Where Compliance Meets Quality (16:17)
  
  
  • Errata
    

    Webinar – Continuous Quality Improvement – Where Compliance Meets Quality – Slide 22 (12:12 – 13:02)

    Under slide for Commitment to Engage in a Program Quality Improvement Process Form, replace:

    · Includes 5 questions.

    with:

    · Includes 3 questions.

Policy Guidance

• Direct Services and Administrative Costs Guidance
  
  
• Late Arrival and Early Release Guidance
  
  
• Field Trip and Recognition Policy Guidance
  
  

Annual Outcome-Based Data for Evaluation

• Annual Outcome-Based Data for Evaluation - ASES and 21st CCLC Programs
  Annual data collection for elementary and middle schools is a requirement of before and after school funding, due October 16, 2015.
  
  
• Annual Outcome-Based Data for Evaluation -  ASSETs Programs
  Annual data collection for 21st Century High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) programs, due October 16, 2015.
  
  
• Frequently Asked Questions
  Frequently asked questions regarding the Annual Outcome-Based Data for Evaluation.
  
  
• 2012 Independent Statewide Evaluation of the ASES and 21st CCLC After School Programs
  Independent Statewide Evaluations of the After School Education and Safety Program and 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program.
  

Regional Technical Assistance

• Regional After School Technical Assistance System
  Provides training and technical assistance that develops and provides resources supporting safe and educationally enriching environments for children and youths in before and after school programs throughout California.
• Regional Technical Assistance Contacts
  Regional After School Technical Assistance System contacts within the 11 service regions of the California County Superintendents' Educational Services Association.

Resources
Links to state and federal resources, as well as a sample document to be used to notify parents that an after school program is available at their child's school.

Contact the After School Division
Contact information for the ASES Program and the 21st CCLC Program.