Policy Issues

Register Now for the Afterschool & Summer Challenge

The Challenge is a unique event that includes a full day of training and networking that culminates with legislative visits and a rally at the State Capitol. Join us in Sacramento on May 9-10, 2016 and make your voice heard!

Help secure $73 Million for ASES

The Summer Matters campaign seeks to provide access to high-quality summer learning programs to all children in California. Without a rate increase, all expanded learning programs are at risk for a decrease, rather than increase, in quality, including summer. Please take a few minutes to read how YOU can help.

California Leaders Among Champions of Change

Summer learning programs were in the national spotlight recently when two California leaders were among nine individuals from across the country selected to be honored with a Champions of Change – Summer Opportunity award for their work to increase high-quality summer learning opportunities for youth.

After 3pm: Special Report on Summer

This data-rich report looks at how children spend the hours from 3-6pm, the period after school but before parents come home from work.

Do You Know a Champion of Change for Summer Learning?

In recognition of the innovative and effective summer jobs, learning and meals partnerships in cities, towns and counties across the country, the White House and the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) will convene a Champions of Change event to highlight leaders who are turning summer from a time of learning loss into a time of great gain.

Getting a Head Start on the Common Core

How education leaders can use summer programs to stop summer learning loss, and build student and staff capacity to succeed in the new Common Core environment.

Making Your Program a District Priority

This packet is a resource to help you advocate for summer learning to be included in your school district’s Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) and corresponding investments. This guide includes:

Guidance on Senate Bill 429

SB 429 creates new opportunities for the funding of summer learning programs. Several elements in the bill could lead to more widespread implementation of summer learning programs, as well as, greater participation in existing programs.