Expanded Learning After-School Programs

Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) expanding learning programs serve qualifying elementary and middle school students through the Expanded Learning Programs, by providing academic and academically focused enrichment activities such as computer and digital photography clubs; math, science and reading clubs; team and leadership building activities; music, drama and art programs; and much more. Combining an academic atmosphere with a variety of high-interest activities has been found to be a key component in successful after school programs. Each program is tailored to meet the needs of its students and community and works in conjunction with other support services, extended library services and family oriented educational opportunities to help parents support their children’s academic success. You can be a positive influence in the lives of children. Students are in need of that extra helping hand to realize their full potential. There are many opportunities and levels of participation as partners, contributors, volunteers and presenters.  Share your expertise with learning opportunities for children and parents, donate supplies or become a community partner.

We are currently hiring High School and College Interns as well as Program Assistants to lead educational enrichments. Click below for more information and to apply!

Pilot Program at Echo Glen

Between 2021 and 2024, the Expanded Learning Program partnered with the Issaquah School District, Echo Glen School, and DCYF to provide after-school and summer programs at Echo Glen Children’s Center. Echo Glen Children’s Center, located in Snoqualmie, Washington, is a medium/maximum security facility that offers treatment services for younger male offenders and is the sole institution in the state for female offenders. Our programs served youth in grades 8 through 12. Some youth resided at Echo Glen anywhere from 30 days to over 3 years. Funded through the ESSER III Before and Afterschool Supplemental grant, we piloted a program for youth in detention centers. DCYF provided a limited after-school and summer program because of funding and staff, our program collaborated with them to expand opportunities for youth at Echo Glen. Funding for afterschool and summer programs for youth in detention centers has been constrained. We stationed a full-time Site Coordinator at Echo Glen and contracted a diverse range of experiences for the youth. Expanded Learning greatly values this experience and aims to continue learning and growing in providing afterschool and summer programs in various youth environments.