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Out-of-School Time Programs - ActivityHero For Schools

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More Than Expanded Learning Software — An Extension of Your Team

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Parentis Foundation/Volunteer reading mentors for children

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Parentis Foundation/Volunteer reading mentors for children

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"With the caring support of our older adult volunteers, youth build self confidence and can realize a brighter future through the lifelong benefits of academic achievement. Families benefit from personalized support for their children which is essential during their most critical learning years. Older adult volunteers realize enduring benefits from rich social connections and an enhanced sense of purpose."

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Our Mission

Parentis Foundation seeks to address the needs of children unable to read proficiently by the end of third grade: a major contributor to poverty.

Our mission is to elevate children's literacy through the mentorship of older adults. By pairing the wisdom and experience of seniors with the curiosity of young minds, we inspire a lifelong love for learning. Together, we create a brighter future where generations unite to explore the world of words.

Literacy is the gateway to academic success

Did you know? A child is four times more likely to not graduate high school if they are unable to read proficiently by the 4th grade. By providing children with the guidance to grow and improve their literacy skills, our volunteers open the door to a limitless future.

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Parentis Foundation seeks to address the needs of children unable to read proficiently by the end of third grade: a major contributor to poverty. Our mission is to elevate children's literacy through the mentorship of older adults. By pairing the wisdom and experience of seniors with the curiosity of young minds, we inspire a lifelong love for learning.

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App-based support for children and young adults ages 13-25

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App-based support for children and young adults ages 13-25

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Free and anonymous; paid for and vetted by the California Department of Health Care Services

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Soluna | California's Mental Health App for 13 - 25 year olds

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Soluna is a free mental health service for 13 - 25 year olds in California. Chat confidentially with 1:1 coaches or explore tools. Download Soluna today.

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Coaching and support for families with children ages 0-12

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Coaching and support for families with children ages 0-12

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"Our expert coaches help kids navigate everything from sleep to screen time to separation anxiety — and help boost your confidence with resources for parents, too." Free from the State of California Department of Health Care Services.

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Behavioral health coaching for parents, caregivers, and kids 0-12.

No costs attached. No insurance required. No referrals needed.

California cares. That's why California is paying for 100% of the care your family gets through BrightLife Kids.

Real coaches. Real simple. Really free - for all California families.

Families have questions. We have answers.

Infants & Toddlers

Coaching for new(ish) parents/caregivers

Learn how to build non-verbal communication skills, navigate milestones, teach toddlers how to share, solutions for separation anxiety, and more.

Kids

Coaching for kids and parents/caregivers

Develop more patience, encourage independence, solve sleep issues, support making friends and showing kindness, and more.

Tweens

Coaching for preteens and parents/caregivers

Manage friendships, stress, and social pressures, and learn how to navigate your tweens' growing sense of independence - together.

I often feel like a failure as a parent, but Brightline has been giving me hope that it can get better.

- BrightLife Kids parent

Our Mission

To help all kids see a bright future, we provide no-cost, expert behavioral health support for California families with children ages 0-12.

Our Approach

We make it easy for parents and kids to get the help they need with live coaching sessions via video, secure chat, and on-demand digital resources.

Our Care

Our bilingual coaches come from diverse backgrounds, have experience with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC populations, and are trained in personalized coaching.

What does BrightLife Kids offer?

What does BrightLife Kids help parents and caregivers with?

We are here to help you become the parents/caregivers you want to be. How? With a dedicated coach who communicates directly with you and your child to provide expert behavioral health guidance (along with on-demand resources). It's all yours - anytime and from anywhere.

Parents/caregivers of infants/toddlers ages 0-4 learn how to:

Identify "normal" development and when it's time to seek help

Help kids make friends and show kindness

Help toddlers work through frustration/tantrums

Build patience with defiant behavior

Get their kids to try new things, places, and foods

And much more

Parents/caregivers of kids ages 5-8 get help with:

Learning to express big emotions like sadness, worries, and anger in healthy ways

Encouraging age-appropriate independence and responsibility

Balancing alone time with social time

Finding organizational skills that work for your child

Eating healthy foods that are good for brains and bodies

And much more

Parents/caregivers of kids ages 9-12 partner with coaches to learn how to:

Set boundaries online/on social media (how to use it safely and reduce arguments about where/when/how much is okay)

Stay true to themselves when peer pressure starts

Build communication skills, manage conflict, and increase confidence

Manage relationships at home and friendships at school

Foster inclusivity and self-acceptance

And much more

Our provider really helped our son navigate his big feelings. She was kind and patient and provided many tools that he uses to manage his emotions on a day to day basis.

- BrightLife Kids parent

Frequently Asked Questions

Parenting is hard, and the stakes are high, and now I feel like I have a parenting coach. Improving my parenting and my relationship with my kids pays off in terms of my quality of life SO much.

- Brightlife Kids parent

Get the app

All clinical services are provided by licensed physicians and clinicians practicing within independently owned and operated professional practices. For patients in California, this is known as "Brightline Medical Associates of California, Inc." For patients in New Jersey, this is known as "Brightline Medical Associates of NJ, PA." For patients in Kansas, this is known as "Brightline Medical Associates of KS, PA." For patients in all other states, this is known as "Brightline Medical Associates, PA". Brightline, Inc. does not itself provide any physician, behavioral health professional, or other healthcare provider services.

© Brightline. All Rights Reserved. 2024

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BrightLife Kids - A CalHope Program by Brightline

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BrightLife Kids is a virtual mental health platform for California families with children ages 0-12. Support your kids' behavioral health and wellbeing with digital tools, resources and virtual support from experts in youth mental health.

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With 25,000 square feet dedicated to galleries, OCMA will be able to simultaneously showcase its collection and major traveling exhibitions. Additionally, a sculptural wing hovering over the lobby atrium creates a prominent location for the 10,000 square foot education center that can be configured as a black-box theater or a light-filled studio.

Beyond its functionality, the building is exceptionally community-oriented. Large sets of public stairs and a roof terrace are central features that connect OCMA to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and its Julia and George Argyros Plaza and serve as communal hubs for gathering. A distinctive façade of undulating bands of terracotta panels wrap the exterior and continue inside the museum beckoning visitors to enter.

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Orange County Museum of Art | Discover the most compelling artists of our time.

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With 25,000 square feet dedicated to galleries, OCMA will be able to simultaneously showcase its collection and major traveling exhibitions. Additionally, a sculptural wing hovering over the lobby atrium creates a prominent location for the 10,000 square foot education center that can be configured as a black-box theater or a light-filled studio.

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Events and Activities

Experience the wonder of science and space through a variety of events that offer hands-on activities, cater to a wide range of ages, and bring our community together.

LEARN MORE

Field Trips

Students from school districts throughout Southern California who visit the planetarium will be given the chance to experience core STEM concepts through programs that are engaging and fun.

Fall reserversations are currently open. Spring reservations open September 1, 2024.

LEARN MORE

Calendar & Tickets

Regular showings are offered on weekends so everyone can come enjoy a rotating schedule of breathtaking full-dome experiences that transport you to faraway worlds.

VIEW SHOW SCHEDULE

Giving Opportunities

Contributions from our community help achieve the Planetarium's mission. Your donations go directly to supporting activities that encourage STEM education for all ages.

DONATE TODAY

Public Hours

The best time to visit the Planetarium is during our public shows. Public shows are offered every Saturday and most Tuesday nights. Check the Calendar & Tickets page for details.

For our lobby hours please see our Google calendar on our Calendar & Tickets page.

The Planetarium is closed Sunday and Monday.

Parking Fee

Parking on-campus is $5 Monday-Friday 24 hours/day and is run by Passport Parking. The fee can be paid for through their phone app or website. The parking permit is linked to your car's license plate number. Be aware that this is a digital parking pass. Parking is FREE on Saturdays and Sundays in student areas only. You may be cited if you park in a faculty/staff spot.

Support our planetarium to help us upgrade our technology and programming to deliver even more captivating experiences! With your generous donations, we can host exciting STEM events for kids, nurturing their curiosity and fostering a passion for science.

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Experience the wonder of science and space through a variety of events that offer hands-on activities, cater to a wide range of ages, and bring our community together. LEARN MORE Students from school districts throughout Southern California who visit the planetarium will be given the chance to experience core STEM concepts through programs that are engaging and fun.

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Project Scientist is an education nonprofit delivering high-quality experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) to underserved and marginalized girls* ages 4-18." *Focused on girls, but open to all students

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"This is a big opportunity for girls...it makes you think more about earth and about how many things you can change through science. I want to be a surgeon because I love helping people. I think everyone can change the world."

Grace, Age 10

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Outdoor education, field trips, school assemblies, and other resources

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Inside the Outdoors is a unique and hands-on environmental education program serving over 120,000 participants per school year. Our mission is to empower students, teachers, parents and the community to explore natural areas and expand their knowledge, understanding, and stewardship of the environment through our Virtual Programs​ for 2022/2023​, ​ Field Trips, Traveling Scientist, and Community programs. The curriculum created for our programs support current California academic standards and allows students to interact with these concepts in a real world setting.

Inside the Outdoors has been a leader in hands-on science and social science programs since 1974. Register today and we will provide you with an experience you will never forget!

Inside the Outdoors is part of the California Environmental Literacy Initiative, a public-private partnership that seeks to increase access to relevant and impactful environment-based learning for all of California's PreK-12 students.

If you are interested in becoming an Inside the Outdoors volunteer​, click the link to ​sign up. You will receive information when volunteer opportunities become available.

Inside the Outdoors, administered by the Orange County Department of Education, is self-supporting program.

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Math, science, and ELA support for grades 3-12

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"We have had students interested in coding, but did not have staff with content knowledge to teach it. Whizara did a wonderful job of providing the curriculum and the expertise to give our students great success with their first experience in coding. The students grew tremendously throughout the class, as the instructor was kind, knowledgeable and related well with the students. The scope and sequence of the curriculum was excellent and I couldn't believe how much progress the students made in just 10 weeks. Our school looks forward to working with Whizara again in the future! "

"Whizara program further developed our students' creativity. Using the program not only taught them coding but also critical thinking and reasoning skills that go beyond coding and support students in all subjects. "

Cindy J, Principal, Santa Fe Springs Christian School

"Our school has adopted the coding class provided by Learn2Code and we have found it to be a very valuable enhancement to our STEM programs. Our students have found it engaging and beneficial! We are very pleased with the service we have been provided and the content - the instructor is also wonderful!"

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"We have had students interested in coding, but did not have staff with content knowledge to teach it. Whizara did a wonderful job of providing the curriculum and the expertise to give our students great success with their first experience in coding.

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Environmental education advocacy group; resources and case studies, legislation updates, and networking

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Lucia Garay, environmental justice advocate

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Home - California Environmental Literacy Initiative

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Increasing access to impactful environment-based learning for all of California’s K–12 students

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"6crickets makes it easy to manage expanded learning, such as enrollment by families or staff, attendance tracking, reporting, vendor coordination, and sync-ing with the Student Information System. Districts have been delighted by 6crickets' unique capabilities."

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Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P)

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6crickets is an expanded learning and enrichment management solution for schools and districts.

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"CommunityPass is one of America’s most well-respected, trusted, and comprehensive providers of cloud-based recreation management software and software for school-based programs. We provide state-of-the-art registration, membership, and facilities software to help you streamline operations, maximize revenue, and build community."

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CommunityPass: Your Recreation & School Management Software

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Learn about CommunityPass one of America's most comprehensive providers of recreation management and school program management software

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"Running an after school program involves juggling many tasks—managing enrollments, tracking attendance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. With Attendly, you have a platform designed to streamline these processes, making it easier for you to focus on delivering quality educational experiences. Our platform is trusted by schools across California to simplify program management, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency."

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Manage After School Programs with Ease
Using Attendly

Simplify registration, attendance, and communication - all in one platform.

Running an after school program involves juggling many tasks-managing enrollments, tracking attendance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. With Attendly, you have a platform designed to streamline these processes, making it easier for you to focus on delivering quality educational experiences. Our platform is trusted by schools across California to simplify program management, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency. Discover how Attendly can make managing your after school programs more efficient and stress-free.

Seamless Compliance with
ELOP Funding Requirements

Attendly Afterschool is built with compliance in mind, ensuring that your programs align with California's Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) requirements. By automating data collection, reporting, and attendance tracking, Attendly helps your district secure and maintain crucial funding with minimal effort.

Comprehensive Features for Seamless After School Program Management

Attendly is equipped with a robust set of features designed to streamline every aspect of your after school program management. From registration to attendance tracking, data management, and ensuring complaince, our platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems like Student Information Systems (SIS), ensuring that your district's needs are met efficiently and accurately.

Tailored Solutions for Every Role in Your School District

Attendly is designed to support the unique needs of each role within your district. Whether you're managing district-wide programs, overseeing site operations, ensuring compliance, or handling IT integrations, Attendly empowers you with the tools and insights needed to excel in your role. Explore how our platform makes a difference for everyone in your district.

Connect Seamlessly with Your School's Systems

Attendly is designed to work seamlessly with your existing school systems, ensuring that data flows smoothly and securely between platforms. Our integrations eliminate the need for manual data entry, reducing errors and saving time for both administrators and parents.

Explore All Attendly Integrations

Reduction in Administrative Tasks

By automating routine tasks, Attendly reduces the time spent on administrative duties by 30%, freeing up staff to focus on higher-impact activities.

Improvement in Student Engagement

Schools using Attendly report a 50% increase in student engagement in afterschool programs, leading to better academic and social outcomes.

Attendly meets all industry standards for data security, ensuring 100% compliance with privacy regulations such as FERPA and COPPA.

"Attendly's focus on compliance has been critical to our success. We've never had such an easy time staying on top of regulatory requirements, which has freed us up to focus on our students."

Compliance Director, Northside School District

Ready to Elevate Your After School Programs?

Experience the difference with Attendly-a platform designed to streamline your program management, ensure compliance, and enhance student engagement. Let's work together to create a seamless, efficient, and impactful after school experience for your district.

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Streamline After School Programs with Attendly

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Simplify after school program management with Attendly! Manage registration, attendance, and compliance all in one platform. Schedule a demo today!

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"Homeroom brings the future of children’s enrichment to school communities. We empower schools to effortlessly manage their programs all in one place. From streamlined enrollment to daily operations to billing, we are your partner in success."

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Operate a well-loved afterschool and summer program with ease Focus on your larger goals while Homeroom handles all your administrative tasks

Testimonial "Thank you for another successful enrollment experience -
you are all my heroes tonight!" -Chau, PTA organizer at Genesee Hill Elementary

Purpose built for school based programs With our team of experts by your side, your program will run smoother and delight your community.

From streamlined enrollment to daily operations to billing, Homeroom is your partner in success.

Why Homeroom? Bring your school the best afterschool classes with our all-in-one platform that gets you from planning your activities to managing enrollments, facilitating payments and tracking daily rosters.

Learn how Homeroom can support your goals

For Independent Schools Streamline enrollment, maintain accurate daily rosters, and ensure precise billing for summer camps, enrichment clubs, and extended day care.

For Public Schools Enhance your school's activities by offloading administrative work and focusing on what matters.

Trusted by hundreds of schools around the country Homeroom is used by schools across the U.S., from small privately-run organizations to major public institutions.

Who we are We are former afterschool providers, teachers, parents and PTO leaders who believe every child deserves access to quality afterschool programs. Learn more about the team and how we support schools nationwide.

Customer quotes

"Thank you for another successful enrollment experience - you are all my heroes tonight!" -Chau, PTA Organizer, Genesee Hill Elementary

"Homeroom does all of the work I used to do." -Jen, PTA Organizer, Cumberland Elementary

"I have to let you know that this system is a dream come true!" -Parent, Oak Knoll Elementary School

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After school enrichment programs made easy

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Homeroom is comprehensive software solution for schools to manage afterschool programs, summer camps, enrichment clubs, and extended day care. Streamline enrollment, maintain accurate rosters, and ensure proper billing with Homeroom's easy-to-use platform. Watch the video or get a demo today!

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"Simplify program management with one system that does it all."

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"LineLeader’s platform for after school providers includes CRM and marketing automation, parent-led registration to book programs, a management system to improve site operations, seamless online payments, and a mobile app to engage with families."

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Automate enrollment and marketing, register families online, communicate with families and staff, streamline invoicing & payments,
and gain comprehensive visibility into every contact throughout each stage of their enrollment journey.

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Childcare Software | LineLeader Unified Platform

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Boost enrollment & family engagement. Simplify center management. LineLeader is made for independent childcare, enterprise childcare, & after school care.

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"EZReports is a powerful, affordable, and comprehensive web-based software for managing grant-funded afterschool programs. EZReports meets the data collection and reporting requirements of the Federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) programs and has been implemented by 9 State DOEs . EZReports also supports state and local grants. EZReports is currently being used by 5,000+ schools and community based organizations nationwide." (EZ Child Track is the version for fee-based programs.)

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EZReports is a powerful, affordable, and comprehensive web-based software for managing grant-funded afterschool programs. EZReports meets the data collection and reporting requirements of the Federal 21 st Century Community Learning Centers (21 st CCLC) programs and has been implemented by 9 State DOEs . EZReports also supports state and local grants. EZReports is currently being used by 5,000+ schools and community based organizations nationwide.

Save Time For What Matters Most

1 Effectively manage programs & grants

2 Focus on advocacy efforts

3 Increase community outreach efforts

4 Conduct continuous program improvement

21APR Reports

EZReports is compatible with new 21APR system

Generates GPR & APR data in a few clicks

In-built data checks ensure accuracy of reports

Learn More

Customizable Surveys

Design you own surveys

Mobile application to take surveys

Includes surveys by teachers, parents, students, staff, and providers

Learn More

Web-Based Support

Online help tools - user guides, training videos, FAQs, etc.

Integrated web-based support system

Highly responsive and dedicated support team

Learn More

View More Features

Why should I use the EZReports ?

"We've been using EZReports software since 2003 - in fact, we worked closely with ThomasKelly to adapt the EZReports for 21 st CCLC federal reporting requirements. EZReports is the backbone of our program tracking across the state. We can monitor, download, and report on data on student enrollment and attendance and demographics, activities, staffing, and outcomes. It has standard reports and a reporting wizard so administrators can run the reports they need to track and report progress, including federal reporting for 21 st CCLC programs. The customer support team is always helpful and open. EZReports has been invaluable for Michigan's afterschool continuous improvement."

- Laurie A. Van Egeren21 st CCLC Evaluator - Michigan

"In Alabama, we have been using EZReports to collect data for about 4 years. It provides the state department, technical advisors, and evaluators an opportunity to see how the afterschool programs are progressing and where they may need additional support. Data can be viewed when it is needed by authorized persons only. It is also a useful tool for program coordinators to quickly run reports on attendance, staffing, activities, operations, and grades. It has improved data collection across the state and made evaluation a more useful tool for program improvement. The support staff is extremely responsive, helpful, and wonderful to work with. They have never let us down."

- Chris Groccia21 st CCLC Evaluator - Alabama

Have a tuition-based program?

Integrate with

EZChildTrack works with EZReports by sharing student demographics and attendance. The two products combine to provide a complete solution for managing both grant-funded and tuition-based programs. EZChildTrack is currently being used by over 5,000+ schools across North America.

State Clients

EZReports has been implemented by 9 State DOEs for managing their 21 st CCLC programs. Michigan DOE and Indiana DOE have been using EZReports for over 15 years.

School Districts/Counties

EZReports is being used by multiple schools districts at the grantee level in many states including, but not limited to, California, Washington, Florida, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

Non-Profit/Social Organizations

EZReports is being used by several community-based and non-profit organization, including Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCAs, for managing their afterschool programs.

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After School Management & Reporting Software | 21st CCLC Software | EZReports

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EZReports is a powerful, affordable and comprehensive after school and 21st CCLC web-based software for managing grant-funded afterschool programs.

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"The kid-grit curriculum is the perfect combination of social-emotional learning, mindfulness, character education, and youth development. We offer a 25-hour, inquiry-based, Pre-K-12 program, focusing on mind, body, community/connection, digital consciousness and social media awareness, and 21st-century skills."

-Workshops for students and staff

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Developmentally Appropriate Toileting Practices Toolkit 

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The Open Access Project is based in the foundational belief that with access to quality curriculum & instruction, students with disabilities can engage, actively participate, and learn within inclusive settings.

The pathway includes:

implementing the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) across all learning environments;

incorporating digital tools and/or accessible technologies (AT) into the design of instruction and measurement of learning; and

providing access to augmentative alternative communication (AAC) strategies and supports and a commitment to building communication competence for students with complex communication needs.

Click here for a Quick Overview of the Open Access Project to print and share.

Reach out with questions, comments or ideas or to inquire about participating in an Open Access project.

Find out what's currently happening or what's coming up within our network.

In this space you can search for handouts, tools, presentations, and quarterly and annual reports related to our projects.

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Open Access 2.0 | Learning and Participation for All Students

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Providing Accessibility through UDL, AT, and AAC

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Supporting Inclusive Practices provides statewide technical assistance to educational communities in pursuit of inclusive & equitable systems.

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Because you are here, we already know you want to make inclusive education a reality for all students with disabilities, including those with extensive support needs. We can help with evidence-based knowledge and resources designed for creating high-quality fully inclusive classrooms and schools.

You will find tools to help you learn about inclusive education, inspire others, and plan lessons that work for all students. We focus on moving students from less inclusive to more inclusive educational environments. The TIES Center Core Values drives all of our work.

What is inclusive education?

One in which each and every student is valued and fully supported as active and engaged participants in their school.

All students, including students with extensive support needs, are supported to succeed in making academic progress, building friendships, and engaging in extracurricular activities along with their grade-level peers.

Read more about how TIES approaches inclusive education

Who are the students with extensive needs?

Students with extensive support needs are students who require intensive and individualized instruction and substantial supports to access the curriculum.

These are most often students classified for special education services under the categories of autism, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, and deaf-blindness.

Students with extensive support needs may include, but are not limited to, students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Why can you rely on the information you find on the TIES website?

TIES brings together recognized experts in inclusive education to provide evidence-based resources, tools, curricula, and reports so students with disabilities, including those with extensive support needs, can learn in classrooms with their non-disabled peers.

From 2017-2022, TIES was funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.

How can TIES help?

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AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an evidence-based practice (EBP) with learners on the spectrum from birth to 22 years of age. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download.

Download an overview of the Components of AFIRM to learn about modules, resources, and professional development options.

Visit the Learn with AFIRM section to find out more.

To learn more about the updated EBPs, check out the National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice website.

Introduction to Autism

Selecting an Evidence-Based Practice

AFIRM for Paraprofessionals: Simulated E-Learning

These simulated learning modules include brief overviews, video examples, and activity-based scenarios to learn foundational EBPs.

Reinforcement: Introduction & Practice

Prompting: Introduction & Practice

Supporting Peer Interactions: Introduction & Practice

Time Delay: Introduction & Practice

Visual Cues: Introduction & Practice

AFIRM for Toddlers

AFIRM for Toddlers are a set a of modules developed in collaboration with the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center for early interventionists working with toddlers, families, and early care providers.

AFIRM for Toddlers Introduction

Behavior Supports for Toddlers

Naturalistic Interventions in the Child Care Setting

Parent-Implemented Interventions in the Home Setting

Reinforcement

Prompting

Visual Supports

Available Evidence-Based Practice Modules

The National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice (NCAEP) identified 28 EBPs based upon a systematic review. The EBP modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process for planning for, using, and monitoring an EBP with learners with autism from birth to 22 years of age.

Augmentative & Alternative Communication

Antecedent-Based Interventions

Ayres Sensory Integration®

Behavioral Momentum Intervention

Cognitive Behavioral Intervention

Direct Instruction

Differential Reinforcement

Discrete Trial Training

Exercise

Extinction

Functional Behavioral Assessment

Functional Communication Training

Modeling

Music-Mediated Intervention

Naturalistic Intervention

Peer-Mediated Instruction & Intervention

Parent-Implemented Intervention

Prompting

Reinforcement

Response Interruption/ Redirection

Self-Management

Social Narratives

Social Skills Training

Task Analysis

Technology-Aided Instruction & Intervention

Time Delay

Video Modeling

Visual Supports

Available Supplemental Modules

Several EBPs identified in the previous review (Wong et al., 2014) were recategorized or reclassified in the most recent review by the National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence & Practice (see Steinbrenner et al., 2020, p. 30 for details). The four modules below will remain available for AFIRM users as supplemental materials:

Picture Exchange Communication System

Pivotal Response Training

Scripting

Structured Play Groups

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AFIRM Modules AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an evidence-based practice (EBP) with learners on the spectrum from birth to 22 years of age. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download.

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.

The IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to more than 8 million (as of school year 2022-23) eligible infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.

Infants and toddlers, birth through age 2, with disabilities and their families receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C. Children and youth ages 3 through 21 receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B.

Additionally, the IDEA authorizes:

Formula grants to states to support special education and related services and early intervention services.

Discretionary grants to state educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other nonprofit organizations to support research, demonstrations, technical assistance and dissemination, technology development, personnel preparation and development, and parent-training and -information centers.

Congress reauthorized the IDEA in 2004 and most recently amended the IDEA through Public Law 114-95, the Every Student Succeeds Act, in December 2015.

In the law, Congress states:

Disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals to participate in or contribute to society. Improving educational results for children with disabilities is an essential element of our national policy of ensuring equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities.

Other Laws for Children with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) provides additional resources of interest for individuals with disabilities and their families.

OCR does not enforce the IDEA; however, OCR does enforce the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title II rights of IDEA-eligible students with disabilities.

To learn more, visit the OCR's Frequently Asked Questions About Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities.

Visit OCR's website for additional resources.

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About IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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The IDEA is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Section 504 requirements for the education by school districts of students with disabilities

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Web-Based Afterschool Management & Reporting Software

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Web-Based Afterschool Management & Reporting Software

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EZReports is a powerful, affordable, and comprehensive web-based software for managing grant-funded afterschool programs. EZReports meets the data collection and reporting requirements of the Federal 21 st Century Community Learning Centers (21 st CCLC) programs and has been implemented by 9 State DOEs . EZReports also supports state and local grants. EZReports is currently being used by 5,000+ schools and community based organizations nationwide.

Save Time For What Matters Most

1 Effectively manage programs & grants

2 Focus on advocacy efforts

3 Increase community outreach efforts

4 Conduct continuous program improvement

21APR Reports

EZReports is compatible with new 21APR system

Generates GPR & APR data in a few clicks

In-built data checks ensure accuracy of reports

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Customizable Surveys

Design you own surveys

Mobile application to take surveys

Includes surveys by teachers, parents, students, staff, and providers

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Web-Based Support

Online help tools - user guides, training videos, FAQs, etc.

Integrated web-based support system

Highly responsive and dedicated support team

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Why should I use the EZReports ?

"We've been using EZReports software since 2003 - in fact, we worked closely with ThomasKelly to adapt the EZReports for 21 st CCLC federal reporting requirements. EZReports is the backbone of our program tracking across the state. We can monitor, download, and report on data on student enrollment and attendance and demographics, activities, staffing, and outcomes. It has standard reports and a reporting wizard so administrators can run the reports they need to track and report progress, including federal reporting for 21 st CCLC programs. The customer support team is always helpful and open. EZReports has been invaluable for Michigan's afterschool continuous improvement."

- Laurie A. Van Egeren21 st CCLC Evaluator - Michigan

"In Alabama, we have been using EZReports to collect data for about 4 years. It provides the state department, technical advisors, and evaluators an opportunity to see how the afterschool programs are progressing and where they may need additional support. Data can be viewed when it is needed by authorized persons only. It is also a useful tool for program coordinators to quickly run reports on attendance, staffing, activities, operations, and grades. It has improved data collection across the state and made evaluation a more useful tool for program improvement. The support staff is extremely responsive, helpful, and wonderful to work with. They have never let us down."

- Chris Groccia21 st CCLC Evaluator - Alabama

Have a tuition-based program?

Integrate with

EZChildTrack works with EZReports by sharing student demographics and attendance. The two products combine to provide a complete solution for managing both grant-funded and tuition-based programs. EZChildTrack is currently being used by over 5,000+ schools across North America.

State Clients

EZReports has been implemented by 9 State DOEs for managing their 21 st CCLC programs. Michigan DOE and Indiana DOE have been using EZReports for over 15 years.

School Districts/Counties

EZReports is being used by multiple schools districts at the grantee level in many states including, but not limited to, California, Washington, Florida, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

Non-Profit/Social Organizations

EZReports is being used by several community-based and non-profit organization, including Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCAs, for managing their afterschool programs.

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After School Management & Reporting Software | 21st CCLC Software | EZReports

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EZReports is a powerful, affordable and comprehensive after school and 21st CCLC web-based software for managing grant-funded afterschool programs.

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"Eleyo is the most robust program management software to support child care, preschool, enrichment courses and facilities. Our platform is an end-to-end solution for your schools, empowering you to elevate community engagement and program participation."

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Online registration and management software for your child care and after school programs.

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Join Start Well AT NO COST to learn about the Pyramid Model. This training equips you with best practices to support every child's social-emotional development and prevent challenging behaviors, creating positive and predictable learning environments from day one.

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Provided by LACOE Expanded Learning Team

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Single, Comprehensive Expanded Learning Program Tool

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ducators Rising is a community-based model, in which chapters at schools feed teacher preparation programs at institutes of higher education with the support of  State Departments of Education and local funders and foundations. These entities come together to provide a clear pathway to address teacher shortage and educators reflect the communities they serve.

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CalCRN resources are designed to:

Encourage students to complete secondary education

Provide career exploration tools, including an introduction to the nature of career planning, self-assessment, methods of investigating the work world, methods of identifying and meeting education and training needs, and methods of creating a career action plan

Assist students in acquiring and developing career competencies, including the appropriate skills, attitudes, and knowledge

Provide information about the labor market and career opportunities

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The California Department of Education’s California Career Resource Network (CalCRN) program provides FREE resources to support the development of critical career self-management skills necessary for success in today’s world of work. Educators, be sure to use the Career and College Readiness Lesson Plans and Quick Starts at the top of the page to bring career development into your classrooms. Review the California Career Resource Network Resource Highlights (PDF) for a quick overview of the available resources. Then, use the links below to access the tools and resources you want to use. California CareerZone Introduce your students to more than 900 occupations using the California CareerZone, a web-based career exploration system. Have students use one of the career assessments to help them refine their career interests. Students can also create a budget and determine which careers can support the lifestyle they desire. California Career Center The California Career Center website is a comprehensive “virtual counselor.” The student account provides tools for students to create a Career Action Plan, develop resumes, job search letters, and a master job application, and then share their work with educators for review. Career Surfer Mobile App Help your students begin exploring careers with the Career Surfer mobile app. It’s easy to use, contains more than 900 occupational profiles, and has an interest assessment that students can use to find occupations matching their interests. Go to your app store and search for “Career Surfer.” Career Surfer Desktop App Designed for settings with limited or no internet access, the Career Surfer Desktop App is for beginning career exploration and planning. This self-contained app works offline and is ideal for juvenile justice programs or other settings where internet access is limited. California Career Center Mobile App Coming in 2024: The California Career Center mobile app will combine the features of the My Stuff CAP and the My Stuff Job Central mobile apps to sync with the updated California Career Center website. Users will be able to create and revise their Career Action Plans, resumes, master job application, job search letters and more! My Stuff CAP and Job Central Mobile Apps Discontinued January 2024. The My Stuff CAP and My Stuff Job Central apps are discontinued as of January 2024. The Career Action Plan and Job Central resume and letter templates are still available on the California Career Center website. A new California Career Center mobile app is in development. Check back soon! Complete our 7-question survey to help us improve our resources.