Elevo provides a range of in-school and out-of-school-time (OST) programs to schools across California designed to support the physical, mental, and academic well-being of all students.

Elevo Expanded Learning brings educational, academic, and physical enrichment components together into one program featuring a WASC-accredited curriculum that provides activities in Enrichment, Sport, and EQ.

Enrichment includes thematic educational enrichment activities, offering a dynamic blend of lessons in visual arts, performing arts, STEM, 21st-Century Skills, and humanities. Homework coaching includes daily support for school-assigned homework to help students meet grade-level standards and, for older students, to help them develop sound organizational and study skills.

Sport provides foundational and community skill-building through play and physical activities, as well as an individualized sports program that is designed collaboratively to meet the needs of students. Sports offerings include Soccer, Track & Field, Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball, Kickball, Cheer, Tennis, Wiffle Ball, Tee Ball, and Golf.

EQ students participate in a variety of developmentally appropriate “Emotionally Intelligent” physical activities and games based on a theme of the week. Over a multi-week rotation, these activities help students build and strengthen 12 Core Assets of emotional intelligence: Leadership, Creativity, Courage, Empathy, Adaptability, Awareness, Resilience, Purpose, Assertiveness, Integrity, Curiosity, and Optimism.

Formats used:

Elevo Expanded Learning programs are extended-day programs provided onsite at schools across California. Before school, after school, intersession, and summer programs are all available based on school and district needs.

Primary URL:

https://elevolearning.com/elevo-expanded-learning

Problem solved:

Students who participate in Elevo’s programs build skills, interests, and relationships that support their physical, mental, and academic well-being. Elevo Expanded Learning provides opportunities for all students to be successful, even where success was previously elusive.

Grade/age range:

TK-8

Core/supplemental/special needs/extracurricular/professional development?

Elevo Expanded Learning addresses:

● Full-Service Expanded Learning;

● Supplemental Expanded Learning;

● Before and After School;

● Intersessions and Summer;

● Sports Curriculum;

● Enrichment Curriculum; and

● Physical Activities.

Standards:

The Expanded Learning program is built on Elevo’s whole-child approach to well-being, informed by and aligned with California Department of Education requirements as well as the Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California.

Elevo’s WASC-accredited programming and activities are informed by state standards in language arts, science, recreation, physical fitness, and prevention activities. Lessons optimize student learning by providing the building blocks of social emotional wellness, and are designed to nurture a diverse group of students, regardless of skill level.

Lesson time needed:

After school Expanded Learning programs typically run for three hours per day, with core components of the program running 45-60 minutes each. Before school programs tend to run two hours or less. Intersession and summer programs can run up to nine hours. Timeframes can be adjusted based on the needs of a school or district.

This video provides an overview of Elevo’s Expanded Learning program and its components.

Pricing model:

Contact for pricing.

Additional services needed:

Because every district is unique, Elevo's Expanded Learning program is designed to meet districts where they are. Elevo can provide a full-service, turnkey solution, or co-design a program to meet a district's specific needs. Full-service programs include enrollment and attendance management, marketing, compliance support, and more.

Elevo has built an industry-leading model of program support, which includes centralized and local district support teams, ongoing communication, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.

What makes Elevo unique?

Elevo’s mission is to transform the well-being of students, so they look forward to coming to school. That means taking a whole-child approach that supports students’ physical, mental, and academic health.

To bring this approach to life, Elevo relies on its dedicated, well-trained staff, called “Coaches,” who motivate and mentor the youth Elevo aims to inspire. Coaches exemplify Elevo’s mission, approach, and promise to students, schools, and families. They are the core of everything Elevo does.

Elevo’s consistent approach to Coach training and the design of their curricular framework allow them to customize programs and services to the exact needs of a district. One of their key strengths is their recruitment process. Hiring and retaining a diverse, high-quality workforce in a tight market takes experience and skill. Elevo has a sizable recruitment team and year-round partnerships with universities, colleges, and local referral networks.

Characteristics:

The design of Elevo’s curriculum was informed by evidence-based practice and research-based methodology, and uses a whole-child approach with the goal of all students finding success, being their authentic selves, and sharing their voice.

Three primary frameworks inform Elevo’s instructional design:

● The Universal Design for Learning framework, to ensure every child can be included in all activities;

● The Science of Learning Development framework, to leverage the power of relationships in childhood development to create meaningful learning experiences; and

● The Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) model, to support positive student behavior. Elevo embeds tier 1 and 2 in their instructional design.

Elevo’s instructional design also incorporates frameworks and practices from The International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), the Center for Whole-Child Education (previously Turnaround for Children), and the Center for Youth and Wellness.

Here’s what users are saying:

"I can't praise the quality of Elevo's program enough. The students eagerly look forward to Elevo program days, and the teachers appreciate the structured lines of organization established by the team."

—Roger Nguyen, Principal, Juliette Low Elementary, Magnolia School District, CA

"Elevo is always very supportive and has highly engaging lessons and activities that students can follow. The coaches are especially great after school with the academic curriculum they provide."

—Maribel Barba, Principal, Arroyo Seco Academy, Greenfield Union School District, CA

"Elevo has benefited our students and their families, as well as the Lynwood team. It’s been a fantastic partnership!"

—Dr. Shawna Dinkins, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Lynwood Unified School District, CA