Updated October 2026
Grade Level Proficiency Beyond the School Day
Emerging Quality Standard Rating
The City's Expanded Learning opportunities are critical to the success of all students. These programs provide:
- Safe places to learn and grow socially and emotionally
- Access to resources
- Support for bolstering skills needed for academic success
- Assistance in workforce development
- Platforms for increasing civic engagement
Learn more about the City of San José's expanded learning strategy, quality standards, and stats and outcomes.
Results at a Glance
11,921
Programs
+22%
Year over Year Change
75,161
Attendance
-6%
Year over Year Change
8
Attendees
per Program
Figures represent combined statistics from San José Public Library and Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services
Overview
Focus
Entering School Ready to Learn and Succeed
Action Items
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Enhance instructional materials to better align STEM and literacy learning with learning standards and student needs.
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Deepen partner relationships to support coordinated STEM and literacy learning opportunities.
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Plan and begin implementing a third-grade reading pilot to support students in building grade-level reading skills.
Hallmark Programs
SJ Learns
San José Public Library
Quality Standards:
Proficient
6
Grantees:
Alpha Public Schools
Alum Rock Unified School District
Campbell School District
Franklin-McKinley School District
Orchard School District
Voices College Bound Academies
934
Attendees
-12%
Change in %
R.O.C.K. / ASES
Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services
Quality Standards:
Meets Standard
4,680
Sites
772
Attendees
-20%
Change in %
Key Outcomes
92%
of K–3 students, on average, demonstrated growth in both literacy and math through SJ Learns.