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Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) Information

 

Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) “Expanded learning” refers to before-school, after-school, summer, or intersession programs focused on the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of students through engaging, hands-on experiences. In alignment with California state law, our programs are student-centered, results-driven, and designed to complement the regular school day.

Access and Enrollment Pursuant to Education Code 46120, MESD is committed to providing unduplicated pupils in Grades TK-6 access to comprehensive expanded learning opportunities. To support our community and minimize travel, programs are hosted on-site at all five district schools.

We are asking all District families to complete this online Education Benefit Form. The information you provide is both confidential and protected. The District will notify families of benefit eligibility. Please note that benefit eligibility does not guarantee placement in the ELO-P Program. Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing.

Enrollment Priority MESD strives to accommodate as many students as possible; however, program participation is subject to capacity. Applications are accepted for all unduplicated pupils, with priority placement granted in the following order:

  • Priority Level 1: Students experiencing homelessness, youth in foster care, and students whose families receive SNAP benefits or qualify for free school meals (through the Federal Free & Reduced Application process).
     
  • Priority Level 2: Students whose families qualify for reduced-price school meals (through the Federal Free & Reduced Application process), as well as English Learners who are entering a US school for the first time or at risk of becoming a Long-Term English Learner.
     
  • Priority Level 3: All other English Language Learners who do not meet the Priority 2 criteria.


Programs are hosted at all five MESD school sites. If a site reaches its maximum capacity, a waitlist will be established based on the priority tiers listed above. If you have any questions about our MESD ELOP program, please contact Catherine Waslif at ELOP@millbraesd.org or (650) 697-5693 ext. 021 

All programs must be comprehensive and include academic content, enrichment activities, and a snack that meets nutritional standards. Students will have access to a 9-hour instructional day for the 180 days of the school year and for 9 hours each day on 30 non-instructional days.