The Journal of Expanded Learning Opportunities (JELO)
The Journal of Expanded Learning Opportunities (JELO) is a peer-reviewed, online, open access publication of the Central Valley Afterschool Foundation that focuses on research in the area of expanded learning (After School programming, Summer programming and/or any learning during out of school time). The JELO connects research and promising practices throughout California and the nation, fostering a dialogue that engages both researchers and practitioners in the field. JELO can be accessed here: http://centralvalleyafterschool.org/index.php/about-afterschool/jelo-project
The journal solicits original papers in two categories:
- Research-based: presentation of new research using data that includes an abstract, an introductory paragraph, a brief literature review, methods (quantitative and/or qualitative), results and implications. An example would be an academic or field study.
- Practitioner-based: presentation of an essay or brief focused on a specific promising practice that includes an abstract, introductory paragraph, discussion of the practice and recommendations for implementation, sustainability and scaling. An example would be a review of a program project/activity.
Your support for this journal can be presented in the following ways:
1. Disseminating the link above to expand and raise awareness of the journal’s readership.
2. Submission of proposals for either research-based or practitioner-based papers.
3. Volunteer support to serve as peer-reviewers for the journal.
4. Support via an internship to enhance the journal’s web link and further promote it as a resource for the field.
For questions/support interest please contact Kim Boyer, Ed.D at kboyer@centralvalleyafterschool.org or 559-326-2165
Afterschool Matters
Afterschool Matters seeks scholarly work, from a variety of disciplines, which can be applied to or is based on the afterschool arena. The journal also welcomes submissions that explore practical ideas for working with young people during the out-of-school hours. Articles should connect to current theory and practice in the field by relating to previously published research; a range of academic perspectives will be considered. Articles should be relevant and accessible to both practitioners and academic researchers. Any topic related to the theory and practice of out-of-school time programming will be considered. The journal is particularly interested in manuscripts that offer practice recommendations and implementation strategies related to the featured research.
Suggested topics include:
• Physical activity and healthy eating
• STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program delivery or STEM staff professional development
• Expanded or extended learning time and the OST hours
• School-community partnerships that support OST programming
• Innovative program approaches
• OST programs and civic engagement, social and emotional development, arts development, or academic improvement
• Research or best-practice syntheses
• OST program environments and spaces
• Key aspects of program leadership and administration
• OST system-building such as cross-city and statewide initiatives
• Special needs youth in OST
• Immigrant and refugee youth in OST
• Youth-centered participatory action research projects
• Gender-focused research and policy initiatives related to OST
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word or Rich Text format. Submissions should not exceed 5,000 words. Include a separate cover sheet with the manuscript title, authors’ names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses. The names of the authors should not appear on the text, as submissions are reviewed anonymously by peers. Follow the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition (July 2009), for reference style guidelines. Present important information in the text and do not use extensive footnotes. Visit: http://www.niost.org or email asmsubmission@wellesley.edu