About Us

Our NCOE Expanded Learning staff engages in CDE’s Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process throughout the year to achieve the highest level of “quality” in programming, staffing, and student participation through the guidance and framework of the 6 Point of Service of the 12 Quality Standards. Through partner surveys and feedback sessions aligned with the quality standards, staff collect, assess, and evaluate stakeholder feedback to inform program services, leadership decision-making, technical assistance requests, and policy development. The results also determine successes and areas of improvement at a site-specific and program-wide level. The CQI process also guides parents, youth, teachers, and admin to identify our program’s quality programming and services.

“Having the extra academic support to help complete and master beginning foundational skills needed to be successful in the classroom. A their classroom leaders is bilingual and that is really helpful for the students and parents.” – Bellvue Elementary Teacher

“My students always get their homework done when attending COOL School. My second language learners have more opportunities to practice English.” – Taylor Mountain Elementary Teacher

“This program in a sense (helps) many of my students. I can see a huge difference in the students who attend COOL School… These students get support that they will not be getting at home with homework etc. They are happy, excited about going, and they are good with routine and consistency. This is a great place for kids to spend their afternoons after school! I highly support it!” – RL Stevens Elementary Teacher

“I love seeing them play games after school, enjoying each other’s company and building social skills. Having that extra bit of community is so helpful for so many kids.” – Calistoga Jr/Sr. Teacher

“The (Classroom Leaders) ensure that students complete their daily homework. If students need a book to do a reading log, there are enough books for them. If students need extra help in completing homework, the staff are there to support those students in need. I also appreciate their weekly report with us, classroom teachers.” – Shearer Elementary Teacher

“ACE provides a safe place before and after school. Provides academic support and social emotional outlets (for youth).” – Silverado Middle School Teacher

“My children have done better at school with the support they are receiving at COOL School achieving their academic goals.” – RL Stevens Parent

“COOL School has helped tremendously with my child in all areas from academics to behavior and having fun.” – Wright Parent

“This year my child has been able to do such more physical activities that greatly incorporate social- emotional components that are so valuable after coming back to in-person learning. Thank you for all the hard work the the staff has done this past year, it is greatly appreciated.” – Shearer Parent

“My child is now excited to do homework! As well as gained more social skills. COOL School is the best program ever.” – Snow Parent

“ACE has given my child new and fun experiences that he normally wouldn’t have, like 3D printing, participating in Escape Room challenges, and robotics. ACE has improved my child’s physical activity and social skills.” – Silverado Parent

“What I like about COOL School is that we get to learn about making food and having a fun time.”
“How to make friends and be nicer than I already am.”

“That time fly’s that means that the time goes fast when you’re having fun.”

“The thing I like about COOL School is that they always have something surprising for us.”

“In COOL School is that it is a nice and friendly place and is very fun while helping students learn their academics.”

“I love the program because I get to meet new people and get help with my homework.” “I like COOL School super FUN!”