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CALSA’s Summer Institute is where innovators, educators, and intergenerational leaders come together to shape the future of public education. Grounded in the theme Somos el Puente entre Generaciones – We Are the Bridge Between Generations, the 2026 conference elevates the voices, practices, and partnerships that strengthen schools and communities across California.

 For more information on Summer Institute 2026, visit calsa.org/summerinstitute.
Friday June 26, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
This session invites school administrators and their educational partners to explore how policy, governance, and system-level decision-making shape powerful Expanded Learning Opportunities Programs (ELO-P). Grounded in a whole-child approach, participants will examine how ELO-P can be strategically aligned with Early Learning, Multilingual Learners (MLL), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Community Schools, and Special Education (SPED) to better serve culturally and linguistically diverse students.
Attendees will unpack key compliance components, including alignment to LCAP, SPSA, and ELO-P requirements, while centering student engagement, belonging, and equitable access. The session will also provide timely updates on legislation, fiscal policies, and funding structures, offering practical strategies for navigating budget constraints without compromising program quality or student outcomes.
Through a spotlight on a local LEA, participants will see how continuous quality improvement (CQI) practices and cross-functional collaboration can drive coherence across systems and improve outcomes for unduplicated pupils (UPPs).
Participants will leave with actionable insights to strengthen organizational alignment, advocate for sustainable programming, and lead with a systems-level lens that honors the assets, identities, and needs of Latino students and their communities.
Speakers
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Monica Dennis

Program Director for S.T.E.A.M. & Expanded Learning Programs, Alameda County Office of Education, Whole Child Programs Department
Monica Dennis is the Program Director for S.T.E.A.M. & Expanded Learning Programs at the Alameda County Office of Education, providing regional technical assistance to Expanded Learning Opportunities Programs (ELO-P) through coaching, mentoring, and professional learning. Her work... Read More →
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Lorena Morales-Ellis

Program Director, Region 4 Expanded Learning Programs, Alameda County Office of Education, Whole Child Programs Department


Friday June 26, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
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