This section is intended mainly for after school program administrators, directors, coordinators, or site managers searching for basic information or resources from the California Department of Education (CDE) and CASRC on the following topics related to state-granted After School Education and Safety (ASES) and 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Programs:

	Funding Locate budget and reporting forms, requests for applications, and funding results and grant reimbursements for after school programs.
	Program Design Examine detailed descriptions for state-funded after school programs, including background, purpose and objectives, program elements, operational requirements, evaluation criteria, and funding priorities.
	Accountability & Reporting Read a basic overview of the provisions for after school programs, including conditions of operations, program components, and general compliance requirements.
	Program Evaluation Access online resources for supporting program planning, implementation, and effectiveness.
	Laws & Regulations Read descriptions and access full-text versions of the state and federal laws regulating after school programs, as well as information regarding after school-related propositions, measures, and other pertinent legislation.
	Leadership Find resources for key after school staff, including program administrators, directors, coordinators, or site supervisors.
	Staff Development Get information and resources related to professional development/training for after school staff.
	Community-Based Organizations Find descriptions of common school-related words and phrases in the Glossary of School Terms. Learn the general system for school governance in California. Gain ideas about how to N-E-T-W-O-R-K with school personnel.

Access the California Department of Education’s presentations for new ASES grantees, designed to assist after school programs in meeting the new program and grant retention requirements. Learn about resources for program design, evaluation, and team planning to implement effective, quality programs.

• CDE Orientation for ASES Programs (PDF file)—Examine effective program development, operation, and evaluation resources to help with program planning. Learn about statewide technical assistance resources available to after school grantees.
• ASES Effective Programs (PDF file)—View ASES universal program requirements, including Program Assurances, three-year review, and grant renewal information. Access effective program design principles and step-by-step planning tools for implementation.
• ASES Evaluation (PDF file)—Get an overview of ASES Program evaluation requirements, including data collection, different types of program evaluations with varying goals, and tools for gathering information for annual reporting.
• ASES Collaboration Orientation (PDF file)—Access information related to building effective partnerships to support student success in after school programs, including tools for establishing long-lasting relationships with the school and local community.
• Request for Application (RFA) Information Session – View a streaming video that details general information about the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program for elementary and middle schools, including program requirements, reporting and accountability, and the application review and grant award process.

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