Butte County Office of Education

The regional system of support for California is called the System of Support for Expanded Learning (SSEL). The SSEL consists of California Department of Education (CDE) staff, designated County Leads/Staff and contracted Technical Assistance (TA) Providers. Additionally, as part of the regional teams, the sixteen county offices of education (COEs) are funded to build the capacity of expanded learning programs (EXLPs) through peer network systems and other activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math to promote quality programming.

California's Expanded Learning programs are an integral part of young people's education, engaging them in year-round learning opportunities that prepare them for college, career, and life.

Expanded Learning refers to before and after school, summer, and intersession learning experiences that develop the academic, social-emotional, and physical needs and interests of students. Expanded Learning opportunities should be hands-on, engaging, student-centered, evidence-based, results-driven, involve community partners, and complement learning activities in the regular school day/year.

Region 2 - Expanded Learning Services provides high quality customized support to the expanded learning community to ensure that the academic, physical & social/emotional needs of EVERY youth are met through a commitment to positive and healthy interactions. These actions result in youth being caring, competent and contributing citizens. 

Regional Lead and Program Directors share responsibility to provide strong regional leadership which results in empowered staff and united communities to positively inspire and impact youth to be confident and competent to lead a self-directed successful life.