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The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) was designed by the State of California to provide students before-school, after-school, summer, or intersession, hands-on, engaging learning experiences and programs that focus on developing:
- Academic Skills and Mastery
- Social-Emotional Competency
- Learning Interests
- Physical Needs
The intent is that the programs are student-centered, results-driven, include community partners, and complement, but do not replicate learning activities in the regular school day and school year. (ED Section 8482.1[a])
“Expanded learning opportunities” does not mean an extension of instructional time, but rather, opportunities to engage students in enrichment, play, nutrition, and other developmentally appropriate activities. (EC Section 46120[3][1]).
For additional information please contact:
Vernail Skaggs
Program and Policy Advisor, Division of Instruction
213-241-4822 vernail.skaggs@lausd.netChristina Rico
Director of Instructional Operations, Division of Instruction
213-241-4822 christina.rico@lausd.netDebe Loxton
Executive Director, Beyond the Bell Branch - Division of Instruction
213-241-7900
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What is the Expanded Learning Program (ELOP)?
The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) grant provides funding for eligible TK-6th grade students to receive before and after-school child care.
ELO-P programming requirements include a total of 9 hours of learning and care, thus expanding the instructional day. In addition, there must be 30 additional 9-hour intersession days (e.g. school breaks and summer).
The ELO-P program must be offered at no charge and accessible to all students in grades TK-6 who are identified in one or more of the following categories:
- Foster youth
- Homeless
- Low-income (qualify for free and reduced-price meals)
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 in the regular school day and school year.
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Where does the money come from?
Funds are apportioned to school districts and charter schools based on prior year classroom-based average daily attendance for grades kindergarten through sixth grade (TK/K–6) and the prior year unduplicated pupil percentage as of the Second Principal Apportionment. The purpose of these funds is for afterschool and summer school enrichment programs as described in Education Code Section 46120.
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How can funds be used?
ELOP funds may be used to support pupil access to expanded learning opportunity programs, which may include, but is not limited to, hiring literacy coaches, high-dosage tutors, school counselors, and instructional day teachers and aides to assist pupils as part of the local educational agency’s program enrichment activities.
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How can I sign my child up for the Expanded Learning Program?
LAUSD offers an expanded learning program through its Beyond the Bell (BTB) program. Parents interested in enrolling their child in our expanded learning program can do so by completing an BTB application at the school site or visiting https://btb.lausd.org/ to complete an app;ication online.
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Are charter schools eligible to receive ELOP funds?
Yes. ELOP is available for all school districts in California, including charter schools and frontier and remote-classified schools.
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If my school is a Dependent or Affiliated charter school are they eligible for funding?
Yes. Affiliated or dependent charter schools are treated as a separate Local Education Agency (LEA) and must submit a plan to CDE detailing use of funds.
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Will all activities need to meet the 9 hours for 175 instructional days and the 30 additional days requirement?
No. Once the LEA has fulfilled the hour/day requirements, the LEA can hold ELO-P for any length of time the LEA deems necessary. However, the program must still occur outside of the regular school hours.
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How can I find out about the ELOP program LAUSD has underway?
The District's ELOP plan and budget summary can be viewed by visiting https://www.lausd.org/elop. At this site, you can view the submitted program plan in addition to the District's budget summary.
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Can ELOP funds be used to pay for field trips during the school day?
No, ELOP funds cannot be used to pay for programming that occurs during the school day. As stated in the CDE’s FAQ No. 35:
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Can ELOP funds be used for adult education programs?
No. The guidance allows for ELOP dollars to be spent on ELOP programming on additional grade spans.
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Does ELOP allow the purchase of meals for students participating in non-ELOP funded enrichment activities?
No. CDE guidance confirms that ELOP funds can be used for meals provided during ELOP funded enrichment activities, if reimbursement is first sought through NSPs.
The guidance does not support, however, the expenditure of ELOP funds on meals provided during non-ELOP funded enrichment activities. Specifically, Section 46120(b)(1) permits funding to be expended to develop an expanded learning opportunity program or to provide expanded learning opportunity services.
