{"id":95828,"date":"2025-03-07T00:12:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T08:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asepsocal.org\/staging\/2892\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T07:16:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T14:16:08","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/asepsocal.org\/staging\/2892\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"95828\" class=\"elementor elementor-95828\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ca8c05e e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6ca8c05e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M421.9,6.5c22.6-2.5,51.5,0.4,75.5,5.3c23.6,4.9,70.9,23.5,100.5,35.7c75.8,32.2,133.7,44.5,192.6,49.7\n\tc23.6,2.1,48.7,3.5,103.4-2.5c54.7-6,106.2-25.6,106.2-25.6V0H0v30.3c0,0,72,32.6,158.4,30.5c39.2-0.7,92.8-6.7,134-22.4\n\tc21.2-8.1,52.2-18.2,79.7-24.2C399.3,7.9,411.6,7.5,421.9,6.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51c45d68 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"51c45d68\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a292ed1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a292ed1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Mission That Brings Our Future Generation Back Into Focus<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cec7cb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5cec7cb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Every child deserves the opportunity to think big, dream boldly, and achieve their full potential.<\/p><p>After-school programs should be more than just supervision\u2014they should be spaces where students learn, grow, and thrive. Through engaging, hands-on experiences, students discover their passions, build confidence, and develop lifelong skills.<\/p><p>Programs are designed to be accessible, high-quality, and enriching, sparking curiosity, fostering creativity, and encouraging every student to reach their full potential.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4083649c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4083649c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49d4e5b0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49d4e5b0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5257532c e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5257532c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37a7f18 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37a7f18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Core Values<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68e2fbfe elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68e2fbfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0Education is more than academics\u2014it\u2019s about inspiring curiosity, encouraging growth, and creating opportunities that shape a brighter future. Our values guide every program, every interaction, and every student\u2019s experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ac39707 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ac39707\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-209f17d7 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"209f17d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-317125fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"317125fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Educate<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Learning should be exciting and engaging. Programs go beyond the classroom, blending fun and education to create experiences that students look forward to every day.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b413d3c e-con-full animated-slow e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b413d3c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1da2676 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"1da2676\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Innovate<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">No child learns the same way. Programs are constantly evolving\u2014refreshing curriculum, introducing new teaching methods, and creating fresh experiences that keep students engaged and excited.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-182408c9 e-con-full animated-slow e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"182408c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-461dd6d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"461dd6d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Inspire<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Every program encourages students to explore their potential, take on challenges, and achieve what once felt impossible. We strive to spark a love for learning, helping each student build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong curiosity for exploration.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f352544 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f352544\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1a80fd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b1a80fd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e8491b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e8491b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Guiding Principles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5642cecd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5642cecd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-715bfc89 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"715bfc89\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e7b8ace e-con-full animated-fast e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6e7b8ace\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f68fb0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6f68fb0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Integrity<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">We act with honesty and transparency in all that we do.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d36ce5f e-con-full animated-fast e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2d36ce5f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61ad234e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"61ad234e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Self-Awareness<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">We continually reflect and grow to best serve our students.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16d246e6 e-con-full animated-fast e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"16d246e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43f1d8dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"43f1d8dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Empathy<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">We build meaningful relationships and understand diverse perspectives.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6106e63 e-con-full animated-fast e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6106e63\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-368462ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"368462ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Confidence<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">We empower students to believe in themselves and their abilities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e8d6670 e-con-full animated-fast e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e8d6670\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ac5803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"9ac5803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Love<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">We create an environment of warmth, inclusion, and encouragement.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62533412 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"62533412\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation_laptop&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef79cac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ef79cac\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d06034f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d06034f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cf2dff5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5cf2dff5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25f7c2a8 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-219a3416 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"219a3416\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-247a8338 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"247a8338\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Commitment To Equity &amp; Inclusion<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aea191 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aea191\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Every child deserves a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment where they can express themselves, embrace their identity, and feel a sense of belonging.<\/p><p>Programs are built with equity in mind, ensuring that students from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences can access high-quality after-school opportunities.<\/p><p>From hiring practices to curriculum development, there is a focus on representation and accessibility, ensuring that staff and programming reflect the vibrant communities being served.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2686ae83 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2686ae83\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41237551 elementor-absolute elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"41237551\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;,&quot;_animation_laptop&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"423\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/asepsocal.org\/staging\/2892\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/75-1-1-423x800.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-96731\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asepsocal.org\/staging\/2892\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/75-1-1-423x800.png 423w, https:\/\/asepsocal.org\/staging\/2892\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/75-1-1-211x400.png 211w, https:\/\/asepsocal.org\/staging\/2892\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/75-1-1.png 455w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b2cd934 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b2cd934\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-182e9b47 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"182e9b47\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-335327f8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"335327f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation_laptop&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e573416 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e573416\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ac41343 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ac41343\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Story<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e584628 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e584628\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For more than 25 years, we&#8217;ve been shaping young minds through hands-on learning, creativity, and exploration. What started as a vision to provide quality after-school programming for California schools has grown into a trusted resource for thousands of families and educators across the state.<\/p><p>Programs are designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. From sharpening critical thinking through Chess Masters to sparking creativity in Comic Creators, each experience is crafted to bring learning to life in a way that excites and empowers students. STEMbots introduces kids to the world of robotics and technology, while Brain Fuel challenges them to think outside the box. Cube Club provides a space to problem-solve and explore strategy, and ASEP Active keeps students moving and engaged in physical activity.<\/p><p>In addition to core programs, students can dive into unique enrichment opportunities tailored to their interests\u2014whether it&#8217;s storytelling in Dungeons &amp; Dragons, creative expression through painting and photography, or problem-solving in coding and esports. These specialized activities ensure that every child finds a space where they can thrive, connect, and develop new skills.<\/p><p>With a commitment to continuous growth and innovation, our programs will continue to expand minds, build strong community connections, and create brighter futures\u2014one child at a time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b4cd189 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b4cd189\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation_laptop&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4d05cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b4d05cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/asepsocal.org\/staging\/2892\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1bbe8345bba705370fb87ecd40b1c967-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-95866\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asepsocal.org\/staging\/2892\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1bbe8345bba705370fb87ecd40b1c967-1.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/asepsocal.org\/staging\/2892\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1bbe8345bba705370fb87ecd40b1c967-1-534x400.jpg 534w, https:\/\/asepsocal.org\/staging\/2892\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1bbe8345bba705370fb87ecd40b1c967-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asepsocal.org\/staging\/2892\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1bbe8345bba705370fb87ecd40b1c967-1-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1400fbc5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1400fbc5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ba58cd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"33ba58cd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ddb432e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ddb432e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a2f7420 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4a2f7420\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eba8ccd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"eba8ccd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/asepsocal.org\/staging\/2892\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/fbdf3e9e-4952-4c4f-be5e-f880e138ba0b-4.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-98695\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asepsocal.org\/staging\/2892\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/fbdf3e9e-4952-4c4f-be5e-f880e138ba0b-4.png 530w, https:\/\/asepsocal.org\/staging\/2892\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/fbdf3e9e-4952-4c4f-be5e-f880e138ba0b-4-424x400.png 424w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bd2ace4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5bd2ace4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71559336 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71559336\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expanding Learning with ELO-P<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49fb578b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49fb578b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P), we partner with districts and schools to provide accessible, high-quality enrichment programs at no cost to students. 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