Expanded Learning Program
Save the Date: 2026 WJUSD Summer Program interst Form
Save the Date: 2026 WJUSD Summer Program interst Form![]()
Save the Date: 2026 WJUSD Summer Program interst Form
Enrollment for the 2026 Expanding Minds Summer Intersession and Enrichment Camp will open on March 16, 2026. 
2025-26 EXPANDING MINDS PROGRAM ENROLLMENT
2025-26 EXPANDING MINDS PROGRAM ENROLLMENT
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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:
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Homework help and intervention
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Enrichment activities
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Recreation and play
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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
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Interest Form Required: Families must submit an interest form for each child.
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No automatic enrollment: Returning families must re-enroll online.
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Placement notification: Families who receive a spot will be contacted later in the summer.
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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:
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Sibling already in the program
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Principal/staff referral
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Academic need
Enrollment Periods
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1st Enrollment Window: April 28 – June 6
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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
Tori Peterson, Expanded Learning Coordinator
📞 (530) 406-3250 | ✉️ tori.peterson@wjusd.org
Expanding Minds Sites
Site Support Specialists
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Beamer: Ismael Grajeda Fuentes – (530) 681-7919 | ismael.grajeda@wjusd.org
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Dingle: Alex Hernandez – (530) 867-1996 | alex.hernandez@wjusd.org
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Freeman: Laura Killion – (530) 867-2107 | laura.killion@wjusd.org
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Gibson: Christian Pesqueda – (530) 341-7695 | christian.pesqueda@wjusd.org
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Maxwell: Alexandra Diaz – (530) 867-2147 | alexandra.diaz@wjusd.org
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Plainfield: Eduardo Gonzalez – (530) 723-8425 | eduardo.gonzalez@wjusd.org
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Tafoya: Katie Bruner – (530) 867-2150 | katie.bruner@wjusd.org
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Whitehead: Monica Coronado – (530) 867-2182 | monica.coronado@wjusd.org
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Woodland Prairie: Ana Janolo – (530) 723-0872 | ana.janolo@wjusd.org
YMCA
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Spring Lake: Jaya Pandey – (916) 318-2846 | jpandey@ymcasuperiorcal.org
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Zamora: Kristen Lockett – (530) 702-8604 | klockett@ymcasuperiorcal.org
Sci-Tech Charter Contact
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Principal: Maria Martinez
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Site Specialist: Teresa Borrego | teresa.borrego@wjusd.org
High school Ambassadors : 2025-26 school year
Youth EmploymentHigh 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:
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Be a current WJUSD junior or senior high school student.
- Have a current CA ID/ DL. Own transportation to any elementary school site.
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Be available for interviews and attend ongoing training.
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If selected, High School Ambassadors must complete a WJUSD Employee Hiring Packet with fingerprint clearance.
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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:
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Assist with snack distributions.
- Assist tutors with homework help and enrichment activities.
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Assist with parent pickup.
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Attend staff meetings and trainings.
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Plan and lead weekly art or team-building youth activities.
- Complete High School Ambassador Project.
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Other classroom duties as assigned.
Questions: Contact Tori Peterson, tori.peterson@wjusd.org
Apply here! We are not accepting any further applications at this time, as the program is currently full.
