What is 21st CCLC?
What does the abbreviation 21st CCLC stand for?
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers
How many cohorts of 21st CCLC does BGCSPS currently operate?
Two - Cohort 19, and Cohort 20
What are the 5 elements of project learn?
Homework Help & Tutoring
High Yield Learning Activities
Family, Caregiver, and Community Involvement
Collaboration with Schools
Motivation & Incentives
How many overarching goals does the 21st Century program have?
Six
Name at least one role of the 21st CCLC coordinator in relation to this grant.
Serve as primary liaison between club staff, school staff, and BGCSPS grant administrative staff on 21st CCLC programs.
Coordinate with 21st CCLC staff to ensure that all grant mandated outcomes are achieved.
Document and track progress made by 21st Century participating students, and complete monthly and quarterly data reports as outlined by BGCSPS grant administrative staff.
Assist in the promotion and recruitment of youth in the 21st CCLC Program. Orient new members to the program as directed, and support retention of youth participation throughout the duration of the grant cycle.
What is the name of the program design we use for 21st CCLC?
Project Learn
What clubs support a 21st Century program?
Bremerton, Cheney (Evergreen/KPMS), Lakewood, North Mason
How does motivation and incentives support members in 21st Century? What is an example of this in a program?
Celebrate youth for effort and progress and create opportunities to recognize each other.
Examples: Field Trips, Awards, Club Bucks/Raffle Programs
What is a 'Regular Attendee' and what percentage of youth do we want to be considered a regular attendee at each site?
A member who attends 30 days or more is a regular attendee. Our goal is for 60% of members to become regular attendees.
What is the role of a branch manager in relation to the 21st CCLC grant?
Supervise & Support
Oversee learning resources budget, purchases & budget tracking
Liaison between school and branch
What type of grant is 21st Century and who is it under?
Federal Grant through the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
What are the program requirements for 21st CCLC?
Sites must operate/track Monday-Friday a minimum of 3 hours a day for 35 weeks in school year and 6-8 weeks in summer
Partnering with educators to support individual students and share resources with schools to support common goals is what part of project learn?
Collaboration with Schools!
Recruit youth & families of 21st century program
Regular communication between coordinator, school contact, teachers, partners to bring awareness of students needs to support academic success and SEL skills.
How many college and career activities does each site need to host?
4 college related activities and 4 career related activities
What is the role of the local evaluator?
HINT: Phil's role
Provide expertise & coaching in local evaluation
Conduct external observations, improvement planning & coaching
Report on grant outcomes (member & program data, attendance, surveys & evaluation).
What legislation is 21st CCLC under?
Operates under the Title IV Part B Legislation
What years do Cohort 19 operate for?
September 2023 - August 2028
Ongoing communication, Events (Fun, Celebrations & Curriculum) and collaboration with community partners for guest speakers/panels, volunteer opportunities, field trips, etc. falls under which part of Project Learn?
Family, Caregiver, and Community Involvement
What percentage of youth that we serve do we want to see an increase in academic performance?
70%, measured through state-level assessments
What is at least one function or responsibility of the Program Quality Manager/Program Manager in relation to 21st CCLC?
HINT: Mabel's role.
Daily management for grant deliverables, ongoing support and communication with Site Leadership.
Provides instruction to Program Coordinators & Academic Support Specialists.
Ensure data tracking, surveys and reports are completed and turned in on time.
Completes Monthly Data Portal Report
Ensure yearly program calendar is followed
Lead Program Coordinator meetings
Provide PQA Expertise & coaching
What is the goal for 21st CCLC sites across the nation?
Support 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.
What are the membership requirements for youth and families to participate in 21st CCLC?
Must attend identified feeder school
Complete registration for membership
21st CCLC Parent/Guardian Letter
21st CCLC Registration From & BGC Membership Packet
Orientation
Member:
Minimum attendance of 3 days per week - (exceptions apply, i.e. excused absences, vacations, etc.)
If they do not meet weekly requirements they may be at risk of losing 100% scholarship.
Families:
Attend a minimum of 2 family night per year
Ongoing communication
Offering academic support as youth complete schoolwork and target skill building through individual, peer and group tutoring while delivering activities that encourage playful learning, teachable moments and build SEL Skills are what elements of project learn?
Homework Help & Tutoring
High Yield Learning Activities
Fill in the blank:
____ of regularly attendees will show improvement in social emotional skills
____ of regularly participating attendees will have a decrease in number of behavioral incidents
80%, 70%
What is at least one function or responsibility of the Director of Program Services in relation to 21st CCLC?
HINT: Katie's role.
Approves all program design, ensure deliverables and outcomes/measures are met.
Approving all programming curricula and activities
Oversee training & development
Support monthly coordinator meetings
High-level communication with school district partners
Responsible for budget, reporting and evaluation.