ELOP
Expanded Learning Opportunities ProgramsELOP
The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) grant provides funding for eligible TK–6th grade students to receive before and after school care at no cost to families. ELOP creates a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for students, especially those from working families.
In addition to the school year program, ELOP also includes 30 non-instructional days and engaging summer school opportunities.
Some of the enrichment activities offered through ELOP include:
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Homework assistance provided by CUSD teachers
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons led by CUSD counselors
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Dance, Drama, Sports, Chess, Origami
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Our newest addition: the Ukulele Club!
“Expanded learning” refers to before school, after school, summer, or intersession learning programs that focus on the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of students through hands-on, engaging experiences.
It is the intent of the California Legislature that expanded learning programs be student-centered, results-driven, include community partnerships, and complement, but not replicate learning activities that take place during the regular school day and year.
ELOP Eligibility and Program Partners
Eligible families have been invited to participate in our ELOP child care programs. CUSD partners with the YMCA and the Boys & Girls Clubs to provide high-quality care at no cost to ELOP families.
To qualify for the ELOP program, a student must meet at least one of the following criteria:
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Identified as an English Language Learner
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Qualifies for Free or Reduced-Price Lunch based on income
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Participates in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Program
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Identified as part of the Foster Youth Program
Contact Information
For additional information about eligibility or program details, please contact:
Beth Ewing
Director II, Expanded Learning
(949) 234-9227
bbewing@capousd.org
Alma Volk
Bilingual Intermediate Office Assistant
(949) 234-9248
amvolk@capousd.org
Or email us at elop@capousd.org.
CUSD Board Approved ELOP Program Plan
2025 -26 YMCA ELOP Calendar
B&G Club of San Clemente ELOP Calendar
B&G Clubs of Capistrano Valley ELOP Calendar
ELOP Partner Links
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YMCA
Upni Kaur, YMCA Executive Director
(949) 542-3903, ELOPsouth@ymcaoc.org
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley Gabriella Littlejohn, Area Director (949) 240-7898, glittlejohn@bgccapo.com |
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Boys & Girls Club of San Clemente Terry Hughes, CEO (949) 484-0198, terry@bgcsca.org
Heidi Adams, Office Manager (949) 492-0376 heidi@bgcsca.org |
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Saddleback College Community Education Arron Searcy, Asst Director, Community Education (949) 582-4908 asearcy@saddleback.edu |
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Strategic Kids Adam Brody, CEO (949) 348-2892, abrody@strategickids.com |
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Dance & Drama - Art - E Foundation Gemma Hebson, Outreach Officer (949) 306-1210, gemma@dancediscoveryfoundation.org
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CUSD Beth Ewing, Director II, Expanded Learning |
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CUSD
Alma Volk, Bilingual Staff Secretary
(949) 234-9248. amvolk@capousd.org
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