Programs and Components
Formerly known as CAPS, Expanded Learning, a department of San Bernardino City Unified School District, Student Services Division, is the before- and after-school program for the school district. Expanded Learning is committed to providing children in our communities with high-quality, no-cost programs beyond the traditional school day. These opportunities empower students to strengthen academic skills, grow socially and personally, build independence and self-worth, and explore their interests and talents in a safe, supportive environment. Through engaging experiences, they connect with their communities and the wider world, preparing them to reach their full potential in school and in life.
Expanded Learning currently offers the following opportunities:
● Sunrise and After-School Programs through ASES, 21st Century, ASSETS funding, and ELOP
● Middle School Sports
Expanded Learning is funded through a voter-approved grant and supported by matching funds from the San Bernardino City Unified School District. These no-cost before- and after-school programs serve students in TK through twelfth grade across the district, providing safe, engaging, and enriching opportunities beyond the regular school day.
An Expanded Learning day consists of:
- Supper
- Academics/Homework Assistance
- Recreation
- Enrichment
We currently partner with enrichment vendors that offer a wide range of activities at all school sites, determined by vendor availability and student interest. The activities include:
- Golf
- Gardening
- STEAM
- Drivers Education
- Mariachi
- Cultural Dance
- Flag Football
- Drama
- Cheer
- Sculpting
- Coding
- Fashion Design
- Makeup Artistry
- Music Production
- Boxing
- Art
- Swim
- Barbering
Expanded Learning Program Evaluation
In an effort to provide continuous improvement on all programs (ASES, ASSETS, 21st Century), evaluations are conducted yearly to assess current programs and needs. Results of the evaluations are available upon request, please contact our office at (909) 880 - 6843.
Law
The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program is authorized by Item 6100-110-0001 of the 2021-22 Budget Act (Senate Bill 129, Chapter 69, Statues of 2021), and Assembly Bill (AB) 130, Chapter 44, Statues of 2021, as amended by AB 167, Chapter 252, Statues of 2021.