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Castro Valley Unified School District

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AlphaBEST & YMCA: January 2027 ELOP Providers

AlphaBEST & YMCA

Following a competitive Request for Proposals process, the CVUSD Board of Education approved the selection of AlphaBEST Education and YMCA of the East Bay and authorized staff to begin contract negotiations.

At its September 23 meeting, the Board of Education approved master contracts with AlphaBEST Education and the YMCA of the East Bay to provide CVUSD’s Expanded Learning Opportunities Program beginning January 1, 2027.

AlphaBEST will operate ELOP at Chabot, Proctor, Stanton, and Vannoy elementary schools and Canyon and Creekside middle schools. The YMCA will serve Castro Valley, Independent, Jensen Ranch, Marshall, and Palomares elementary schools.

The District will share registration details and additional transition information with eligible families in October.

The descriptions below are based on information submitted in each provider’s proposal. Specific offerings may vary by school, grade level, student interest, staffing, available space, and the terms of the final contracts.

  • AlphaBEST’s proposed ELOP program combines academic support, hands-on enrichment, physical wellness, and social-emotional learning. The program is designed to promote creativity, curiosity, collaboration, confidence, and problem-solving.

    Proposed Enrichment Opportunities

    Academic Support and Literacy

    • Homework and subject-area assistance
    • Reading centers, writing, and journaling
    • Literacy, mathematics, and science learning stations

    STEM and Innovation

    • Robotics and coding
    • Engineering and design challenges
    • Stop-motion animation and technology-based projects

    Arts and Creativity

    • Drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media
    • Cartooning and animation
    • Drama, performing arts, and video production

    World Languages and Cultures

    • Introductory Spanish and Mandarin
    • American Sign Language
    • Activities exploring cultures from around the world

    Fitness and Wellness

    • Basketball, soccer, volleyball, and cricket
    • Tennis and individual skill development
    • Yoga, movement, and cooperative physical activities

    Leadership and Social-Emotional Learning

    • Collaborative problem-solving
    • Leadership roles and team responsibilities
    • Character development through the Second Step curriculum

  • The YMCA of the East Bay’s proposed ELOP program combines academic support, hands-on enrichment, physical wellness, and social-emotional learning. The program is designed to promote student choice, creativity, collaboration, leadership, and exploration of real-world interests.

    Proposed Enrichment Opportunities

    Academic Support and Literacy

    • Supervised homework and academic assistance
    • Literacy development through Reading with Relevance
    • Chess, strategy, and critical-thinking activities

    STEM and Innovation

    • Robotics and coding
    • Engineering and design challenges
    • Hands-on STEAM projects and experiments

    Arts and Creativity

    • Drawing, painting, and mixed media
    • Theater, storytelling, and performing arts
    • Music, dance, and creative movement

    Global and Career Exploration

    • Cooking, nutrition, and culinary activities
    • Cultural celebrations and global learning
    • Career exploration and future-readiness activities

    Fitness and Wellness

    • Basketball, soccer, and flag football
    • Fitness challenges and recreational activities
    • Cooperative games emphasizing teamwork and belonging

    Leadership and Social-Emotional Learning

    • Communication, goal-setting, and decision-making
    • Student voice and peer-leadership opportunities
    • Service-learning and community-focused projects

Employment Opportunities with Our Incoming ELOP Providers

AlphaBEST Education and the YMCA of the East Bay are recruiting staff for their after-school programs at CVUSD schools. Both providers are hosting virtual hiring sessions on September 29 and 30, 2026. The flyers below include positions, school sites, pay ranges, and instructions for joining a session or applying.

These positions are with AlphaBEST or the YMCA, rather than CVUSD. Please contact the provider directly with questions about employment or the hiring sessions: