The Missing Manual for California's Afterschool Programs
Running a California afterschool program means navigating complex funding streams, staffing challenges, and compliance requirements while creating enriching experiences for students. This practical reference cuts through the administrative maze with clear guidance on ELO-P, ASES, and 21st CCLC funding.
Whether you're a program director struggling with staff retention, a site coordinator juggling daily operations, or an administrator building partnerships, this manual provides the frameworks, strategies, and real-world solutions you need to transform administrative chaos into program excellence.
Early Praise for the Book
“As a coordinator managing expanded learning programs across multiple sites with various funding streams, I'm confident The Missing Manual for California Afterschool Programs will address the exact challenges we face daily. Vikrant has created an invaluable resource that demystifies the complex landscape we live in. The comprehensive approach to ELOP, ASES, and 21st CCLC funding, combined with practical guidance on program design and compliance, promises to be an invaluable resource for afterschool leaders throughout California. I look forward to this guide helping us navigate the complexities of our work more effectively.”
Lilly Ellefsen
Coordinator of Alternative Programs, Romoland School District
“Having a professional collaboration with Vikrant and his Attendly team, I strongly believe The Missing Manual will deliver guidance that after school program leaders in California need to support in implementing these programs. This manual will provide leaders an approach to funding, ongoing compliance, and most importantly program quality.”
Daniel Garcia
Principal of After-School Programs, Fairfield-Suisun USD
Table of Contents
- 1 Why Afterschool Programs Matter
- 2 Key Funding Streams
- 3 Building Your Extended Learning Ecosystem
- 4 Applying for Funding Step-by-Step
- 5 Sustaining and Leveraging Funding
- 6 Staffing and Retention
- 7 Smart Record-Keeping and Data Management
- 8 Preparing for Audits and Ensuring Compliance
- 9 Designing Engaging & Effective Programming
- 10 Integrating SEL & Academic Support
- 11 Measuring Success—Data & Accountability
- 12 Data, Partnerships, and Compliance—A Director's Roadmap
- 13 The Site Coordinator & Program Leader Toolkit
- 14 The Meticulous Attendance Specialist
- 15 The IT Director & Tech Team Guide
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The Missing Manual for California's Afterschool Programs
The desk reference no administrator should have to build from scratch.