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Expanded Learning Program

2026- 2027  EXPANDING MINDS (after-school) PROGRAM ENROLLMENT

2026- 2027  EXPANDING MINDS (after-school) 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:
  •    Foster youth
  •    Students experiencing homelessness
  •    Migrant students
  •    English learners
  •    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 29– May 29, 2026
  • 2nd Enrollment Window: Ongoing
 
 

📌 One interest form covers all elementary after-school programs.

                                              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
 
Elementary Sites
Site Support Specialists
 
Sci-Tech Charter Contact
 
 
High school Ambassadors : 2026-27 school year

Youth Employment
High school Ambassadors : 2026-27 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
 
 
Appliations open August 24, 2026.