California's Expanded Learning programs are an integral part of young people's education, engaging them in year-round learning opportunities that prepare them for college, career, and life.

Expanded Learning refers to before and after school, summer, and intersession learning experiences that develop the academic, social-emotional, and physical needs and interests of students. Expanded Learning opportunities should be hands-on, engaging, student-centered, evidence-based, results-driven, involve community partners, and complement learning activities in the regular school day/year.