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The Missing Manual for California Afterschool Leaders

The ready‑made desk reference that frees Program Directors from compliance chaos.

From Vikrant Duggal, CEO of Attendly

Slash paperwork time

Tools & templates that cut hours off weekly admin.

Secure more funding

Clear steps for ELO‑P, ASES, 21CCLC success.

Boost program quality

Practical guides for engaging, SEL‑aligned activities.

What Educators Are Saying

Finally—one source that explains ELO‑P, ASES, and 21CCLC in plain English. This manual has already saved my team days of report prep and freed us to focus on students.

Lilly Ellefsen, Coordinator of Alternative Programs, Romoland SD

Vikrant and Attendly nailed it. Clear funding guidance, real‑world compliance tips, and a relentless focus on program quality. Every expanded learning leader in California should keep this on their desk.

Daniel Garcia, Principal, After‑School Programs

Drowning in Compliance? Here's Your Lifeline.

California's ELO‑P, ASES, and 21CCLC rules live in scattered documents and ever‑shifting guidelines. Directors end up Googling at midnight, piecing together policy changes while attendance spreadsheets pile up.

The Missing Manual ends that chaos—condensing critical funding, staffing, and audit requirements into one straight‑shooting guide you can actually use.

  • Cut through the noise: Get clear answers, not dense regulations.
  • Guidance tailored for everyone involved: Directors, Coordinators, IT & Data.
  • See the full picture: Understand how compliance, funding, and operations fit together.
Illustration of an overwhelmed teacher drowning in paperwork.

How the Manual Pays Off

Funding Clarity

  • Decode ELO-P, ASES, and 21CCLC without the guesswork.
  • Build fundable budgets and write grants that hit.
  • Master renewals and diversify your funding streams.

Compliance in Less Time

  • Prep audits with clean, ready-to-show records.
  • Automate FERPA-safe systems—no binders, no panic.
  • Fix attendance gaps before they cost you money.

Program Quality & People

  • Boost daily attendance with SEL-powered activities.
  • Use proven hiring models to grow strong teams.
  • Show impact fast with dashboards and student stories.
Author Vikrant Duggal

Meet the Author

Vikrant Duggal, founder & CEO of Attendly, has one obsession: end administrative agony for California's after‑school leaders.

  • 15 years in K‑12 ed‑tech & data analytics.
  • Built Attendly—now helping 120+ CA districts track 2 M+ student hours.
  • Regular collaborator with CDE on ELO‑P compliance best practices.

Is This Book for You?

If any of these sound familiar, grab your copy today:

Directors & Program Leaders

You juggle multiple funding streams, staff, & parent expectations—and need a single playbook.

Site Coordinators

Daily logistics got you wiped? Use our checklists to reclaim hours.

Attendance Specialists

Stop manual reconciliation and eliminate costly data errors.

IT & Data Teams

Get integration blueprints for Aeries and rock‑solid security tips.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Ready to End Administrative Agony?

Grab The Missing Manual now and trade late‑night compliance headaches for confident, data‑driven leadership.