This session offers California superintendents a comprehensive guide to navigating the state’s expanded budget for after-school programs while safeguarding program quality. Presented by two experienced superintendents, the discussion will examine the pros and cons of running district-managed programs versus contracting with professional providers. The session will incorporate the California Afterschool Network’s Quality Standards to help districts set a high bar for program excellence and address the influx of low-quality providers. Superintendents will gain actionable strategies to ensure funding translates into meaningful, impactful programming for their students and communities.
