The I Make a Difference Award recognizes YEP staff who demonstrate exemplary work in action, creating quality experiences for students in YEP Expanded Learning spaces. 

• This recognition is grounded in the Quality Standards for Expanded Learning Programs established by the California Department of Education.

• All YEP staff can nominate a YEP team member who exemplifies an Expanded Learning Program Quality Standard. 

• Each month, from September to May, YEP Management will review the nominations and select a Operations Supervisor, Site Coordinator, Program Leader, or site team, to be recognized with the  “I Make a Difference Award”.

• The deadline for the month of March is April 9th, 2025 by 6:00 PM.

Access the Nomination Form.

March 2025

January - February 2025

September - December 2024