School Effectiveness Division
K-12 Literacy Section
21st Century Community Learning Centers
Purpose
The purpose of 21st Century Community-Learning Center Grant is to establish community-learning centers
that provide students with standards-based academic enrichment classes and opportunities especially in
math, reading and writing during out-of-school time. These academic activities are designed to
complement the students' regular academic program.
Non-Regulatory Guidance
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Hot Topics - News and Information
(last updated: March 6, 2008)
Grant Training
Quarterly Statewide
Training and Site Visit
Training is necessary for the implementation of quality programs. Current Arizona Awardees of the 21st CCLC Grant have requested that the Arizona Department of Education provides technical support by creating networking opportunities.
Grantees that are interested in learning from local Arizona experts who are having success implementing quality programs are welcome to attend the "Quarterly Statewide Training and Site Visits". Arizona 21st Century Community Learning Centers program staff will share strategies that enhance the likelihood of successful outcomes for 21st CCLC programs.
The visits will be posted on the ADE calendar of events and on-line registration will be required.
For more details of Arizona Department of Education sponsored training please visit the calendar of events at:
http://www.ade.az.gov/onlineregistration/calendar/RenderCalendar.asp
Approximate Timeline for Cycle 7 Award
Eligibility for Cycle 7 Funds
YOU MUST REGISTER ON THE ADE CALENDAR TO SECURE YOUR SPACE IN ANY OF THESE WORKSHOPS: Click Here to Register
| March 31, 2008 |
Application available on-line on Grant Management Enterprise Web-page http://www.ade.az.gov/gme/ |
| April 1, 2008 |
21st CCLC Grant Application Training - Flagstaff, AZ (Morning Session 9:00am - 11:30am) |
| April 2, 2008 |
21st CCLC Grant Application Training - Phoenix, AZ (Morning Session 9:00am - 11:30am) |
| April 2, 2008 |
21st CCLC Grant Application Training - Phoenix, AZ (Afternoon Session 1:00pm - 3:30pm) |
| April 3, 2008 |
21st CCLC Grant Application Training - Tucson, AZ (Morning Session 9:00am - 11:30am) |
| May 16, 2008 |
Application due online to ADE Grant Management Enterprise by 5:00:00pm
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| May 16, 2008 |
Hard Copy of Participants Verification Form (with original signatures) hand delivered to ADE by 5:00:00pm or postmarked by May 16, 2008. |
| August 2008 |
Awards announced |
Application Information
The Arizona Department of Education must hold a competition for
the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants. Schools public/private and
faith based organizations are eligible. The focus of this funding is student
achievement; programs are for students and their families and must be held
during out-of-school time. Programs must take place in a safe and easily
accessible facility. In addition awardees must serve students who primarily
attend schools with concentrations of students from low- income families.
ABSOLUTE PRIORITY:
The absolute priority for eligibility is defined as "eligible entities that serve students who attend schools where at least 40% of the students qualify for free/ reduced meals"
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Vision Team
The Arizona Department of Education has convened a Vision Team.
This council will actively engage in the development of policies and /or
procedures that would support the implementation of the 21st Century Community
Learning Center After-School Programs(s). In addition, this advisory council
will create a vision for Arizona regarding the future of 21st Century Community
Learning Center Grant funding and programs.
Team members will also assist in planning efforts that move the vision forward of giving each child in Arizona access to quality after school programs that keep children safe while inspiring them to learn.
If you are interested in participating on the vision team, please fill out the following application and forward it via email or US mail to the Arizona Department of Education.
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Vision Team Application
Click here to download application
Submit your 21st Century Community Learning Center Success Story
Please share your success stories with us. We would love to hear how your quality 21st Century Community Learning Center is helping students and their families. Let us know of successful: classes, events and personal stories of success. Send a brief narrative demonstrating how your site has inspired achievement for Arizona students. You may send it via email or US mail to the contact information below.
Do you have any anecdotal stories to share about the effects of the program on the students and/or their families?
Submit you success story - use this form or send in a narrative via email or US mail. Please include information such as:
- Program Name/District:
- Cycle Number or year of implementation
- Site Name
- Site Coordinator Name
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Contact Information
School Effectiveness
21st CCLC Unit
Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street Bin #10C
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Fax: (602) 364-0902
Program Director: Cindy Trejo, (602)364-2319
Cindy.Trejo@azed.gov
Administrative Assistant: Raenetta Scott, (602) 364-2349
Raenetta.Scott@azed.gov
Program Specialist: Mary Lou Naylor, (602) 364-2314
mnaylor@ade.az.gov
Program Specialist: Pam Seitzinger, (602)364-2324
pseitzi@ade.az.gov
Program Specialist: Renae Rosales, (602) 542-9431
Renae.Rosales@azed.gov
Program Specialist: Laura Hartman, (602) 542-9432
Laura.Hartman@azed.gov
Southern Arizona Program Specialist: J. Yvonne Payton, (520) 770-3895
jpayton@ade.az.gov
Northern Arizona Program Specialist: Anderson Yazzie Jr., (602) 478-4385
ayazzie@ade.az.gov
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