Before and After School Programs
Before School, After School, Summer Learning Programs
Before School Programs
Our programs offer engaging learning opportunities in a fun environment for maturing school-age children. This includes before-school programs, designed specifically for elementary school age students, which provides them with age-appropriate activities in a safe and secure environment that allows children to be children. Before school programs start 1 hour or 1.5 hours before the regular school day begins depending on school site.
After School Programs
The After School Program is open every day school is in session from the end of the regular school day until 6:00 p.m. Pre-registration for After School is required, and families are expected to attend an orientation explaining the Program guidelines.
Summer Learning Programs
Students who are in grades K-6 in the fall may attend Summer Learning Programs at elementary schools on a traditional or modified schedule. Families of preK and transitional kindergarten students may contact their site for information about possible program offerings.
Partnership
RDUSD partners with Catalyst Expanded Learning to provide quality programs for RDUSD students.
EXPANDED LEARNING Grant Funding
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) PLAN OVERVIEW
Local educational agencies must operate the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) pursuant to the requirements in California Education Code Section 46120, including the development of a program plan. The program plan needs to be approved by the Local Educational Agency's (LEA) Governing Board in a public meeting and posted on the LEA's website.
The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) will provide additional funding to support before and after school programs, extended summer offerings, and intersessional programs for students in grades TK-6. The funding, authorized by AB 130, will enable the district to expand before and after school programs to all elementary sites over the next few years.
RDUSD Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Plan
After School Education and Safety Program
The After School Education and Safety (ASES), is state and federally funded program. Grants are administered by the California Department of Education and are intended to provide safe and educationally enriching alternatives for children and youth during non-school hours.
The ASES is an Expanded Learning Program designed to assist River Delta students and families after school. This involves a partnership between home and school for the academic success of students and for the benefit of the entire family.
There are several components in these grant-funded Expanded Learning Programs:
- Educational and Literacy Component that includes tutoring/ homework assistance in the core subjects (language arts, math, history/ social science, and science)
- Educational Enrichment Component that offers students engaging activities in a variety of areas which may include visual and performing arts; physical activity; career technical education; prevention and intervention strategies; science, technology, engineering, and math; and more
- Nutritious snack or dinner meals (“Linner”) are offered daily that meet requirements in CA Education Code Section 49430
Programs are designed to assist K through 6th grade students and their families by providing students with a place to study and learn after the school day while supporting family involvement with their student’s education. The programs have become part of the District’s educational structure. Currently, the ASES Expanded Learning Program is located at Bates, Walnut Grove, and Isleton elementary schools. Students in Kindergarten through 6th grades have the opportunity to attend at designated school sites. The State and Federal funding requirements prioritize enrollment for foster or homeless youth, Socioeconomically disadvantaged, and EL students. After priority enrollment at the elementary level, other students in grades 1-6 are taken on a first-come-first-served basis with an initial enrollment meeting offered to all families in the spring for enrollment the following school year.
The ASES Program is open every day school is in session from the end of the regular school day until 6:00 p.m. Pre-registration for ASES is required.
Continuous Quality Improvement
River Delta Unified School District seeks to evaluate and improve the quality of after school programs by engaging in a Continuous Quality Improvement process based on the Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California. Evaluation results and action plans are available for viewing upon request.