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District reports strong summer program participation and measured short-term academic gains
Summary
District staff reported growth and refinements to the ELOP-funded Summer Experience program: a 4-week core with a 2-week optional extension, new course offerings, higher retention and pre/post assessment gains (staff reported substantial participant growth in ELA and math).
District staff told the San Luis Coastal Unified board that the district—s ELOP-funded Summer Experience and high-school summer programs continued to expand in 2025 and produced measurable short-term academic gains.
"ELOP monies are funds that are dedicated for the specific purpose of extended learning before and after school and summer," said Mr. Martin, who introduced the summer-experience presentation, describing the funding and program purpose. Staff said the program design this year condensed the core into a four-week academic-plus-enrichment block and added a two-week optional extension to improve retention.
Presenters highlighted new offerings developed with local partners, such as an aeronautical-engineering class, debate and environmental STEAM options, and integrated financial-literacy modules. The team reported total enrollment of approximately 1,785 students for the core program, with strong retention into the optional extension and high stakeholder satisfaction on surveys.
Academic assessment data shared with the board showed pre/post testing in English language arts and math for students enrolled in academic classes. Staff reported that an estimated 75% of academic ELA participants and 90% of math participants demonstrated measurable growth from pre- to post-tests, and that proficiency among tested academic students rose from roughly 17% on pretests to about 51% on posttests during the four-week core. Presenters cautioned that staffing and attendance logistics shape the scope of gains and said the district will continue to refine middle-school math acceleration and the program—s year-A/year-B course rotations.
Board members asked about sampling methods for stakeholder surveys and whether the district can run electronic surveys to increase response rates; staff said they used a sample for younger grades but plan to expand electronic collection where feasible. The board received the report as informational and supported continued evaluation of outcomes and equitable outreach to priority subgroups.
