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REGION 2 EXPANDED LEARNING SERVICES

In California, some of the benefits of participation in Expanded Learning programs include the following:

In California, some of the benefits of participation in Expanded Learning programs include the following:

Reinforce and augment school day learning with help on homework, tutoring, and academic enrichment activities. This can lead to better grades and test scores.
Develop important interpersonal skills through teamwork, collaboration and mentoring opportunities. Programs nurture positive behavior.
Incorporate physical activities, sports, and nutrition education supporting healthy lifestyles and addressing issues like childhood obesity.
Provide well-rounded extracurricular experiences through exposure to subjects like arts, music, dance that kids may not get during traditional school day.