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Office of Extended Learning and Support Office of Extended Learning and Support ExLS Core Principles (Adopted From Quality Standards for Expanded Learning) ▶ Clear vision, mission and purpose ▶ Program management The program has a clearly defined vision, mission, goals, and measurable outcomes that reflect broad stakeholder input and drive program design, implementation and improvement. The program has sound fiscal and administrative practices supported by well-defined and documented policies and procedures that meet grant requirements. ▶ ▶ Collaborative partnerships The program intentionally builds and supports collaborative relationships among internal and external stakeholders, including families, schools and community, to achieve program goals. ▶ Sustainability The program builds enduring partnerships with the community and secures commitments for in-kind and monetary contributions. Continuous quality improvement The program uses data from multiple sources to assess its strengths and weaknesses in order to continuously improve program design, outcomes and impact. 5