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WESD reports summer program reach and learning gains despite reduced CCLC funding
Summary
District staff said about 2,700 students participated in summer learning across 28 sites, with 72% of students showing measurable growth on a pre/post standard-aligned assessment; district noted a reduction in 21st Century (CCLC) grants that lowered enrollment at some sites.
Washington Elementary School District staff reviewed 2026 summer programming at the July 23 board meeting, reporting broad participation and learning gains amid funding shifts.
Miss Mora described the district’s summer offerings and partnerships: roughly 2,700 students participated in summer learning, 565 students took enrichment activities, and the district operated programs at 28 sites with 129 teachers staffing those sessions. She said a pre/post standards-aligned measure showed about 72% of summer participants achieved measurable growth during the 16-day program.
Staff acknowledged a dip in summer enrollment tied to the loss or consolidation of three 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) programs and a statewide reduction in awarded renewals; the district applied for five renewals but received one. Officials said they consolidated some sites to maximize resources but will continue pursuing grant funding and community partnerships to preserve programming such as Jumpstart and gifted summer offerings.
Board members praised transportation, nutrition services and facilities teams for making the multi-site program possible and noted the value summer programming provides to families who need supervised, low-cost child care and learning opportunities.
