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 September 2025 is October 9, 2025 by 6:00 pm.

• The deadline for the month of October 2025 is October 31, 2025 by 6:00 pm.

Access the Nomination Form.

2025-26 School Year

2024-25 School Year