Building educator career pathways through expanded learning.
‍EDMO launched two workforce initiatives in partnership with Hartnell College and the Butte County Office of Education (BCOE), creating paid, supported pathways for expanded learning staff to earn college credit, credentials, and long-term careers in education. ‍

‍It Takes All of Us: Expanded Learning Workforce Summit.
EDMO sponsored the conference in San Diego and co-led a workshop with the BCOE team to educate more providers about Future Educator Support they can offer their staff curious about pursuing a teaching credential in CA.

Elevating teachers statewide.
‍At the CSBA Annual Education Conference and the BOOST Conference, EDMO highlighted how expanded learning can address California’s teacher shortage through TK–16 partnerships, apprenticeships, and community-rooted workforce pipelines.

Championing expanded learning at the Capitol and beyond.
EDMO helped lead the CalSAC Afterschool & Summer Challenge, amplifying youth, family, and practitioner voices to protect and advance expanded learning funding statewide.‍

Strengthening cradle-to-career ecosystems.
‍We and our board member, Dr. Raymond Isola, hosted a policy roundtable at Hartnell College in Salinas with Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, local education leaders, and intermediaries to elevate the role of expanded learning in coordinated, cross-sector education funding and outcomes.

Leading at the state level.
‍EDMO’s Executive Director joined the California Afterschool Network (CAN) Leadership Team, ensuring the perspectives of on-the-ground providers help shape statewide strategy and advocacy.