Designing Sports and Physical Activities for Universal Access
By leveraging the Universal Design for Learning framework, we design sport and physical activities in Expanded Learning programs that improve access and participation rates for students with disabilities. Participating in sports and physical activities has positive impacts on the physical, mental, and academic well-being of students. Districts have made efforts to increase access to sport […]
Growing with Elevo: Moira Chung
As the mother of four, grandmother of 3, former basketball coach, Navy wife, and self-described Mama Bear, Moira considers children her purpose. Not just her own, but all children, which is why the mission statement of Elevo -To transform the well-being of students so they look forward to coming to school – spoke directly to […]
Growing with Elevo: Yetzirah Barraza
It is clear from the outset that Yetzirah has a passion for community. From speaking lovingly of the community of her youth where everyone looked out for everyone else, to sharing the details of her role as the Regional Program Manager for San Diego, the thread that seems to unite everything Yetzirah stands for is […]
Growing with Elevo: Manny Avina
The Growing With Elevo series features mission-driven people from across our organization sharing their stories and growth experiences as they strive to make a positive impact for the students we serve every day. This month, Manuel Avina shares his heart and passion for kids as he grows from a part-time coach to a full-time Lead […]
Advocating for the Present and Future of Expanded Learning
Last week, Elevo joined hundreds of families, students, and community organizations in Sacramento for the annual California Afterschool and Summer Challenge, a grassroots advocacy initiative to highlight the importance and the impact of out-of-school time (OST) programs. Led by the California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC) and the California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance (CA3), this event is an […]
ESWB Podcast: Building an Expanded Learning Community of Practice with Karin Wu
In each episode of Elevating Student Well-Being, we’ll discuss challenges and innovations in K-12 education, and ways we can all support the physical, mental, and academic well-being of students inside and outside of the school day. In the latest episode ESWB, host Brian LeTendre welcomes Elevo SVP of Marketing Karin Wu for a conversation about […]
Turning the Summer Slide Into a Summer Ramp
As we approach the home stretch of any school year, conversations about the dreaded “summer slide” become more and more frequent. It’s often a deficit-based discussion, positioning summer programs as a way to stem the tide of summer learning declines, or catch up on unfinished learning. We know summer programs can play an important role […]
Gamifying the Learning Experience at Elevo!
Ever wish learning could be more… fun? We all have those mandatory e-learnings that, let’s be real, may sometimes feel like homework. But what if learning could be exciting and beneficial both personally and professionally? Our Learning & Development Team here at Elevo sets out to do just that! This month, Elevo is launching the […]
Growing with Elevo: Sam Monsen
The Growing With Elevo series features mission-driven people from across our organization sharing their stories and growth experiences as they strive to make a positive impact for the students we serve every day. This month, we follow Sam Monsen on his journey from part-time Coach to full-time Employee Experience Specialist Elevo’s mission is to transform […]
Elevating Student Well-Being Podcast: The Expanded Learning Opportunity with Dr. Kristen Henry
In each episode of Elevating Student Well-Being, we’ll discuss challenges and innovations in K-12 education, and ways we can all support the physical, mental, and academic well-being of students inside and outside of the school day. In the first episode of Elevo’s new flagship podcast, host Brian LeTendre welcomes Elevo SVP of Curriculum & Training […]