Merced County Office of Education

 System of Support For Expanded Learning

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The System of Support for Expanded Learning (SSEL) supports local educational agencies. The Merced County Office of Education provides field-based technical assistance and support to current and prospective After School Education and Safety (ASES), as well as 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) programs.


​For more information on the following expanded learning programs from the California Department of Education, click below:

21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant

After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant


Guidance for Expanded Learning programs related to Executive Order N-45-20.


https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/covid19info.asp


Covid-19 Guidance for Expanded Learning Programs


For guidance related to proper social and physical distancing, and healthy practices for ASES programs operating pursuant to this memo, please refer to:



Contact Information:

​Sheilah Brooks

Program Advisor

(209) 381-6675

1850 Wardrobe Avenue​, Bldg N

Merced, CA 95341



Administrative Clerk

(209) 381-5157

​​​1850 Wardrobe Avenue, Bldg K

Merced, CA 95341



Sheilah Brooks