The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 recognizes that improved student achievement occurs when communities implement programs and strategies scientifically proven to be effective. The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) program is an essential part of this initiative.
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
recognizes that improved student achievement occurs when communities implement programs and strategies scientifically proven to be effective. The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC)
program is an essential part of this initiative. Many communities across the Commonwealth are working together with new energy and inspiration to create a more positive future for their children and youth. Their focus is on constructive learning activities during non-school hours. With caring adult guidance, school and community-based academic and youth development programs result in greater achievement and social outcomes for children and youth.
The intent of the funds is to enable communities to design and implement effective out-of-school programs that will result in improved student achievement, and be sustained through community partnerships at the conclusion of the grant funds.
Specifically, the purposes of The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 as authorized under Title IV, Part B (21st CCLC) are to: 1) provide opportunities for academic enrichment, including providing tutorial services to help students meet State and local student performance standards in core academic subjects such as reading and mathematics; 2) offer students a broad array of additional services, programs, and activities, such as youth development activities, drug and violence prevention programs, counseling programs, art, music, fitness, and recreation programs, technology education programs, and character education programs, that are designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students; and 3) offer families of students served by community learning centers opportunities for literacy and related educational development.
21st CCLC Grantee Documents
Kentucky's current 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grantees list and other documents.
This memorandum contains an overview of the regulatory requirement that religiously affiliated (or "faith-based") organizations be able to compete on an equal footing with other organizations for funding by the U.S. Department of Education (the "Department") in programs in which they are eligible, including state-administered programs such as 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program.
- The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of afterschool programs and advocating for quality, affordable programs for all children. It is supported by a group of public, private and nonprofit organizations that share the Alliance's vision of ensuring that all children have access to afterschool programs by 2010.
Benton Foundation Kids Campaign
- It is the future goal of Connect for Kids that health, safety, education, and financial security of children be a priority. This website provides best use of communications technologies, specially the Internet, to give adults - parents, grandparents, guardians, educators, advocates, policymakers, elected officials and others - the tools and information they need to work on behalf of children, youth and families.
C.S. Mott Foundation
- The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is a partner with the U.S. Dept. of Education which provides tools and funds toward the 21st CCLC Program.
The Finance Project
- Under "Information Resource Center" you fill find in this website, "Out-of-School-Time Clearinghouse Topics" that provide after school programs information on finding funding resources to sustain their programs.
Harvard Family Research Project
- This project will provide your program with insights on past and new research to evaluate, improve and sustain your program.
National Institute for Out-of-School Time
- Providing information by part of the Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College regarding high end programs and activities for children in after school programs.
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
- This organization provides research and development assistance for adults, youth and children. They have an online catalog, newsletters, special resources and training/workshop opportunities.
U.S. Dept. of Education
- At this location, you will get the current information on purpose, eligibility, applicant info, awards, performance, funding status, laws/regs/guidance, resources, FAQs and who to contact regarding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC).