ASAPconnect works to advance excellence throughout our state’s expanded learning programs by supporting and developing comprehensive, coordinated, and exceptional technical assistance (TA) providers. The organization was launched in 2008 and now supports over 4,500 statewide expanded learning programs (before school, after school, and summer learning) as they foster a positive school and community climate for youth and adults . Working in alignment with the Strategic Plan of California Department of Education Expanded Learning Division (ExLD), the organization’s mission is to provide stakeholders with multiple levels of support to enable them to deliver high quality expanded learning programs and create safe and nurturing environments for both students and staff.