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21st Century Community Learning Centers
(21st CCLC)
2009-2010 Request For Proposal (RFP)
Cycle VII
Authorized under Title IV, Part B, Section 4201
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
21st Century Community Learning
Centers Program
The 21st CCLC program is designed to provide
opportunities for academic enrichment, including
providing tutorial services to help students, particularly
students who attend a low-performing school, to meet
State and local student academic achievement standards
in core academic subjects, such as
reading and mathematics.
The Facts About
21st Century Community Learning Centers
Nearly eight in ten teens who participate in after-school
programs are high-achieving students. Children and
youths who regularly attend high quality, after-school
programs have:
•better grades and conduct in school,
•more academic and personal growth opportunities,
•better peer relations and emotional adjustment, and
•lower incidences of drug-use, violence and pregnancy.
21st Century Community Learning Centers
Under No Child Left Behind,
21st Century Community Learning Centers
provide expanded opportunities for children
attending a low-performing school and a
40% free/reduced school to improve
academically and grow individually.
Purpose of
21st Century Community Learning Centers
• To establish or expand community learning centers that operate
out-of-school hours or Pre-kindergarten programs (4 yr old)
• To provide services to students in a high poverty school to
complement the students’ regular academic program
• To offer literacy and related educational services to families of
the targeted students
• To assist students in meeting State and local academic
achievement standards in core academic opportunities for
academic enrichment
Eligible Entities
• Community-Based Organization (CBO)
• Faith-Based Organization (FBO)
• Local Educational Agency (LEA)/Target School/Site
• Public or Private Entity
• Consortium
*A Targeted School (40% F/R) must be a partner
Funding Criteria and Guidelines
•Average grant award will be $100,000 - $150,000 for
new grantees and $100,000 for reapplying grantees
•Duration will be five (5) years based on pending
continuing federal allocations
•Programs must make yearly progress toward meeting
the objectives of the program
•Complete MGT data entry promptly
•Submit Annual Budget & Reports
21st Century Community Learning Centers
Funding Recommendation Cycle
Year of Funding
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
% of Grant Award
100%
80%
70%
$100,000
$150,000
Example of Yearly
Grant Funds
Example of Yearly
Grant
Funds
$100,000
$150,000
$ 80,000
$120,000
$70,000
$105,000
Year 4
60%
$ 60,000
$90,000
Year 5
50%
$ 50,000
$75,000
Allowable Programs
Supporting Academic Improvement
•Mathematics and Science activities
•Arts and Music education activities
•Entrepreneurial education programs
•Tutoring services/Mentoring programs
•ESL language skills and academic achievement
•Remedial Education/Academic Enrichment
•Recreational activities
•Telecommunications/technology programs
•Expanded library service hours
•Parental involvement/family literacy
•Programs assisting truant, suspended or expelled students
•Drug/violence prevention, counseling and character education
•Credit Recovery (Arkansas)
Program Services
•Services must be aligned with the school’s core subject areas
•Services must be offered during non-school hours or periods
when school is not in session - before/after school, evenings,
weekends and during summer
•Programs must provide an effective and efficient delivery of
services
•There must be evidence of intensity
•There must be a strong partnership demonstrated
Program Services
•Local programs offer family literacy and parental
involvement services
• Twelve hours of services per week are recommended by
the Advisory Committee
•Ten hours are mandated
•Activities targeting PK and adults may take place during
regular school hours or most suitable for these
populations
Principles of Effectiveness
• Based upon an assessment of objective data regarding
the need for the program
• Based upon established set of performance measures
aimed at ensuring high quality academic enrichment
opportunities
• Based on scientifically based research that supports
and ties the program or proposed activities together and
will improve academic achievement
Facility Requirements
The program facility will be of high quality and shall
meet all mandated facility health and safety
standards and regulations.
Facility Accessible
Restrooms Accessible
Health Inspection
Fire Inspection
Professional Development
All staff shall receive training in the following areas:
•First Aid
•Recognizing Drug Abuse
•Recognizing Child Abuse
•Classroom/Behavior Management
•Multicultural Awareness
Program Commitment
•The community shall be given notice of intent of the
application and will be available for public review.
•The program may be located in a facility other than an
elementary or secondary school.
•The program must be available and accessible to all students
within the community and must have a transportation plan
ensuring all eligible students are able to participate.
•The program must address the needs of the community by a
needs assessment.
Program Commitment Con’t
Any recipient of Federal grants, whether public or private
shall abide by the following laws:
•Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
•Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
•Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
•Age Discrimination Act of 1975
•All grantees shall take all precautions in
assuring student confidentiality.
Grant Application
Request For Proposal (RFP)
I.
STATEMENT of NEED
Needs Assessment
Address the Community
II. QUALITY OF PROJECT
Program Design
Pre-kindergarten
Facility
Family Services
Academic Focus
Staff
Schedule
III. GOALS and PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Program Objectives & Activities
Arkansas Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
(ACSIP)
Program Evaluation
IV. QUALITY Of EQUITABLE ACCESSIBILITY
Availability and Accessibility
Collaboration and Partnership
V. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
VI. QUALITY OF MANAGEMENT PLAN
Budget
Budget Justification
Sustainability
VII. APPENDIX
Facility, Health, and Safety Assurance Form
Proposed Goals Form
VIII. DEADLINE OF APPLICATION
March 31, 2009
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Must be received at the ADE by 4:30 p.m.
Original and four (4) copies
Proposals will not be accepted by fax or e-mail
Tammie Cloyes
21st CCLC Program Manager
Arkansas Department of Education
#4 Capitol Mall, Room 305B
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-682-5761
Nancy Mixon
21st CCLC Administrative Assistant
Arkansas Department of Education
#4 Capitol Mall, Room 305B
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-683-4497