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Expanded Learning Opportunities Program/Expanding Minds (ELOP) for the 2025–2026 school year.
 

Expanded Learning Opportunities Program/Expanding Minds (ELOP) for the 2025–2026 school year.
 

Dear WJUSD Families,
 
We want to let you know about important changes to our after-school Expanded Learning Opportunities Program/Expanding Minds (ELOP) for the 2025–2026 school year.
Due to financial uncertainty at the state and federal levels, along with rising costs to maintain quality staffing, we will need to reduce the number of available spaces and enrichment activities in next year’s Expanding Minds program, including YMCA programs at Zamora and Spring Lake.
 
Here’s what you need to know:
  • Our team will continue working closely with schools and families to serve as many students as possible.

  • Applications are currently being reviewed.

  • Students are prioritized for enrollment according to state law (AB 1567), which includes foster youth, homeless, migrant, English learners, and low-income students.

  • Families will be notified of student acceptance during the week of June 2.
 
These changes are necessary to keep the program sustainable in the long term. We understand how important Expanding Learning is to our families, and we remain committed to providing high-quality learning experiences for our students.
If your child is placed on the waiting list, you may want to explore other community options such as the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, and City of Woodland programs.
 
Thank you for your continued partnership and understanding as we navigate these changes together. 
 
Sincerely,
WJUSD Communications
2025-26 EXPANDING MINDS PROGRAM ENROLLMENT
 

2025-26 EXPANDING MINDS PROGRAM ENROLLMENT
 

About the Program

Expanding Minds (formerly known as ASES) provides free after-school care and enrichment for TK–6th-grade students. Programs run every school day until 6:00 p.m. and include:
  • Homework help and intervention
  • Enrichment activities
  • Recreation and play
  • A nutritious snack
Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and fun environment that positively impacts students’ learning and well-being.
 

How Enrollment Works

  • Interest Form Required: Families must submit an interest form for each child.
  • No automatic enrollment: Returning families must re-enroll online.
  • Placement notification: Families who receive a spot will be contacted later in the summer.
  • Waitlist: Students are placed on a waitlist by school site. Site leads review the list weekly and notify families when space becomes available.

Priority Enrollment (per state law AB 1567)

Priority is given to:
  1. Foster youth
  2. Students experiencing homelessness
  3. Migrant students
  4. English learners
  5. Low-income students
After these groups, waitlist priority considers:
  • Sibling already in the program
  • Principal/staff referral
  • Academic need

Enrollment Periods

  • 1st Enrollment Window: April 28 – June 6
  • 2nd Enrollment Window: November 17 – December 19

📌 One interest form covers all after-school programs (Expanding Minds, YMCA, and Sci-Tech).

                                              Complete one interest form per student.

                                                                      ➡️   Click here

 
 

School Sites & Contact Information

 
District Coordinator
Tori Peterson, Expanded Learning Coordinator
📞 (530) 406-3250 | ✉️ tori.peterson@wjusd.org
 
Expanding Minds Sites
Site Support Specialists
 
YMCA 
 
Sci-Tech Charter Contact
 
High school Ambassadors : 2025-26 school year

Youth Employment
High school Ambassadors : 2025-26 school year

Description:  The WJUSD Expanded Learning Program is searching for highly motivated current junior and senior students to serve as High School Ambassadors at the elementary school program sites. High School Ambassadors will assist with projects and lead art/team-building activities specific to their assigned program site. If selected for a position, all High School Ambassadors will be paid an hourly wage.
 
Pay Rate:  $17.00/hour
 
Youth Employment Requirements:
  • Be a current WJUSD junior or senior high school student. 
  • Have a current CA ID/ DL. Own transportation to any elementary school site. 
  • Be available for interviews and attend ongoing training.
  • If selected, High School Ambassadors must complete a WJUSD Employee Hiring Packet with fingerprint clearance. 
  • High School Ambassadors must be prepared to work up to 4 hours a day. Programs run Monday-Friday, 2 pm-6 pm.
 
Youth Employment Responsibilities/Duties:
  • Assist with snack distributions.
  • Assist tutors with homework help and enrichment activities.
  • Assist with parent pickup.
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings.
  • Plan and lead weekly art or team-building youth activities.
  • Complete High School Ambassador Project. 
  • Other classroom duties as assigned.
 
Questions: Contact Tori Peterson, tori.peterson@wjusd.org
 
 
Apply here! Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/40iTfMQ 
 
 
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