The 21st CCLC Grant Part of the “No Child Left Behind” incentive $125,000 per year for 3 years Must be sustainable when grant expires Budget guidelines set by the federal and state entities Strict standards for operation of the center For HOME-COMMUNITY-SCHOOL

The Three Targets Our logo shows the circles for HOME, COMMUNITY and SCHOOL in a linear arrangement.

The Three Targets What this grant will provide, however, interlocks Home, Community and School so that each affects the other, and each is affected by the other in some way. The graphic representation would be an overlapping arrangement.

The Three Targets In this arrangement, we get a 6-sided arrangement, which can represent our six major goals.

The Three Targets COMMUNITY SCHOOL HOME

The Six Goals In order to be effective in each area, the learning center will strive to reach six goals. Our success will be judged by national standards from the PTA, the NAESP and the 21st CCLC program.

6 The Six Goals ACADEMICS ADULT ED ENRICHMENT BEHAVIOR ATTENDANCE COMMUNITY

The Six Goals The first three goals involve areas of improvement that we expect for the students: Improved academic performance Improved behavior Improved attendance

ACADEMICS 6 (no credit awarded)

Daily Academic Topics Reading Language Social Studies Mathematics

Weekly Academic Topics Computer Skills The Arts: Visual and Performing Science and Nature Critical thinking

Expected Improvements Better understanding Better grades Better standardized test scores

ACADEMICS 6 BEHAVIOR

Periodic Offerings Substance Abuse Education Anger and Stress Management Character Education

Expected Improvements Better self concept Increased respect for rules, others Fewer incidences of poor behavior at home and at school

ACADEMICS 6 ATTENDANCE BEHAVIOR

Periodic Offerings Hands-on activities Chances to be creative Fun and fellowship Interaction with interesting volunteers Field trips

Expected Improvements Better attitude Eagerness to learn Fewer tardies and absences

The Six Goals The last three goals involve areas of improvement that we expect for the families: Academic Enrichment Adult Opportunities Community Involvement

ACADEMICS ENRICHMENT 6 ATTENDANCE BEHAVIOR

Daily Offerings Help with Homework One-on-one Tutoring Coordination with regular classroom Physical Activity Nutritious snack

Periodic Offerings Real-Life Situations Hands-On Experience Career Education

Expected Improvements Improved Academics Improved Family Life Better awareness of the local community

ACADEMICS ENRICHMENT ADULT ED 6 ATTENDANCE BEHAVIOR

Periodic Offerings Tips and Advice on Parenting Academic Classes Enrichment Classes Family Nights

Expected Improvements Improved family life Improved communications Better understanding of the school Better awareness of the local community

ACADEMICS ENRICHMENT ADULT ED 6 ATTENDANCE BEHAVIOR COMMUNITY

Periodic Offerings Trips to local attractions Visits from community groups Listings of local opportunities for family enrichment

Expected Improvements Better awareness of community More involvement of community groups Sponsorships/Scholarships Financial support

Other Aspects Meager tuition Move towards sustainability Constant, constructive communications Safe, secure environment Operates only on school days Periodic state evaluation Advisory Committee support YOUR input is always valued

See your Handbook for further details about your 21st Century Community Learning Center.

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