New Ways to Use 21st CCLC Under ESSA Kimberly Berry and Erin Rosati Bureau of Family and Community Outreach

Agenda Explore changes in ESSA language Identify the approved program activities under ESSA Provide examples of how program activities can be implemented in local communities

No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) 21st CCLC Purpose No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) The creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program: helps students meet state student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children. To provide opportunities for communities to establish or expand community learning centers that: provide opportunities for academic enrichment, including tutorial services to help students, particularly students who attend low performing schools, meet challenging State academic standards offer students a broad array of additional services, programs and activities that are designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students; and offer families of students served opportunities for active and meaningful engagement in their children’s education, including opportunities for literacy and related educational development.

Approved Program Activities Tutoring Technology and communications Counseling programs Mentoring STEM through nontraditional teaching methods Expanded library service hours Credit recovery Financial literacy Parenting skills that promote parental involvement Partnering with workforce Environmental literacy Nutrition education Career readiness Family literacy Physical activity Coordination with Perkins Act Truant, suspended and expelled students Disability services Language and academics for ELLs Drug and violence prevention Cultural programs

Tutoring Skill-focused to remediate core skills Consistency: Scheduling Staff Tied to the school day Collaborate with school day teachers

Mentoring Support and train Matching mentors & mentees Targeted recruitment Group mentoring Peer mentoring Effective activities

Credit Recovery Format Timing Teacher-led Computer-based software Before school After school Summer Saturdays

Financial Literacy Concepts to cover All age groups Big ideas and attitudes Basic knowledge and skills Behaviors All age groups Elementary Middle High Adult Family Members

Environmental Literacy Create a collaborative process Use integrated projects Exposure to real-world scenarios Importance of community

Nutrition Education Culinary programs Gardening National Afterschool Association (NAA) Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) Standards for Out-of-Time

Physical Education Time and scheduling Staff training Facilities, equipment and curriculum Structure and choice Free play vs structured activities Encourage full participation

Disability Services Attitude Resources Curriculum Positivity Professional development Resources Specialists Connections with families Curriculum Promote natural interaction

Language and Academics for ELLs Primary language instruction and support Practice and interaction Understand individual differences Motivation and engagement Connection to home and family

Cultural Programs Start with the staff Local Culture Global Culture Include families Global Culture

Technology and Communications Utilize technology to motivate and engage students Support different learning styles Explore new technologies Importance of professional development

Expanded Library Service Hours Late Night Library Opening libraries after hours to meet academic goals AR Nights Family reading nights Open computer time Digital literacy skills

Parenting Skills that Promote Parental Involvement Support by focusing on family Solicit family input Needs assessment Provide families with targeted support Create welcoming environment that builds a connection between school and families

Family Literacy Focus on a quality over quantity Events led by: Afterschool staff Local experts School day staff Community organizations Opportunity to support student learning

Truant, Suspended and Expelled Students Additional support for students who are out of school for a variety of reasons Hybrid grade recovery model Restorative justice practices Reduce recidivism

Drug and Violence Prevention Impact of just being in the program Provide on-going: Preventive services Student support services School resource officer may help

Counseling Programs Guidance counselor as part of staff Counseling for all Group and individual Students Families

STEM through nontraditional teaching methods Kinds of Making Assembly style Creative construction Open-ended inquiry (tinkering) Makerspace

Partnering with Workforce Work-study programs Apprenticeships Internships

Career Readiness All grade levels Be intentional Explore and set goals Utilize community resources Employability skills

Coordination with Perkins Act Employability skills Middle school career exposure Working with community partners

Other Points to Consider When Applying Adequate staffing (Full time project directors and/or site coordinators) Proposing what you can actually do Sticking to the grant application Articulation between program and finance offices Strong communication and consultation with school leadership

Notification of Release of Request For Proposals Email 21stcclcrfp@fldoe.org

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