21st Century Community Learning Centers is sponsored by State of Louisiana. Grant Award Program The Gran Category: Community Development.

Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Title IV, Part B) | U.S. Department of Education Nita M.

Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Title IV, Part B) Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) State Educational Agencies (SEAs) Legislation, Regulations and Guidance This program supports 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 and local academic 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.

21 st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Program Subgrantee Best Practice Spotlight Submission Process The U.S. Department of Education's (Department) Nita M. Lowey 21 st Century Community Learning Center (21 st CCLC) program is seeking assistance from State educational agencies (SEAs) in identifying innovative and engaging 21 st CCLC subgrantee programs to spotlight.

The Department's 21 st CCLC will select up to two subgrantee programs to spotlight quarterly on its program's landing page. All submissions should be made to 21stCCLC@ed. gov with the subject Subgrantee Spotlight .

SEAs will need to submit a hi-resolution JPEG or PNG file and provide the following information: Program name and location Program contact information Description of activity, achievement, or accomplishment Description of the positive impact the sub-grantee brings to the overall goals and mission of the 21st CCLC program The Department will review submissions using a scoring rubric for overall goals and participation of student, teacher, parental, and community engagement of the 21st CCLC program.

The scoring rubric can be viewed here . Please find the timeline for submissions and publication for the upcoming year below: The Department is pleased to spotlight programs being implemented using 21 st CCLC funds. Sonora Elementary in Springdale, AR Sonora Elementary School provides an effective and positive 21st CCLC program in Springdale, Arkansas.

They are one of nine programs in the Springdale School District. Springdale is one of the largest districts in Arkansas with a student enrollment of more than 22,500 students. They serve as a mentoring program to new grantees and take part in local and state training opportunities.

Recently, students read "Balloons Over Broadway" by Melissa Sweet. The book is a story about a puppeteer who invented the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Students learned the science behind the present-day balloons and how they are currently made.

(3 different types exist in our present-day parade) Students then learned fun facts that apply to learning across multiple curriculums including career development, science, and history. The project was a fun way for students to look at the history of America. Example: Students found out that until 1939 horses pulled the floats in the parade.

This required them to look back into history to see why they used horses and not cars. Students took a closer look at an American tradition to see how and why it started and looked at the artistic and scientific skills needed to create this event. Students had to sketch out and plan their balloons.

Students practiced trial and error as they discovered their vision didn't always look the same in real life. They had to figure out the weight distribution so that the balloon would float straight and how to carry it so that it would appear to be floating. Students learned new vocabulary, a better understanding of the properties of helium, and the design process done by professional artists.

Two of their grant goals were met with this project: improving students' reading comprehension skills and improving student efficacy. Students had to read from many sources to complete a task. The need to gather information and problem-solve motivated the students.

Additionally, some students had to be scaffolded to provide multiple entry points. The students' efficacy grew as they completed the challenging task. Their middle school partners came to watch the parade which allowed the students an opportunity to show off their projects and build their confidence as they received positive feedback.

See highlights of the Arkansas Balloon Parade . The Dream Center Academy in Gastonia, NC The 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) program, The Dream Center Academy in Gastonia, North Carolina is designed to provide expanded academic enrichment opportunities for high school students attending low-performing schools. They have been in existence for seven years and are currently serving over 150 students.

in On May 3, 2024, the Dream Center Academy hosted its first senior class graduation celebration at the Gaston Country Club. The event was sponsored by STAT Services of Gaston County. Students, parents, and community members attended this exciting event.

Each student was recognized for their successful accomplishments in high school, for graduating on time and college and career ready, and for pursuing post-secondary education. Of its participants, 100 percent of seniors graduated college-career ready on May 24, 18 had been accepted to colleges/universities and two were accepted to trade school, and 85 percent would become first-generation college students.

The local news featured the Dream Center Academy program this summer. The link to the story may be found here NC Dream Center Academy . Nita M.

Lowey 21 st Century Community Learning Centers Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Measure Indicators GPRA Measure Indicators Grade Levels Performance Measured/Data Type 1. Percentage of students in grades 4-8 participating in 21st CCLC programming during the school year and summer who demonstrate growth in reading and language arts on state assessments.

Percentage of students in grades 4-8 participating in 21st CCLC programming during the school year and summer who demonstrate growth in mathematics on state assessments. 4-8 State Assessment, Reading and Language Arts Mathematics 2. Percentage of students in grades 7-8 and 10-12 attending 21st CCLC programming during the school year and summer with a prior-year unweighted GPA of less than 3.

0 who demonstrated an improved GPA. 7-8 10-12 GPA 3. Percentage of students in grades 1-12 participating in 21st CCLC during the school year who had a school day attendance rate at/or below 90% in the prior school year and demonstrated an improved attendance rate in the current school year.

1-12 Attendance 4. Percentage of students in grades 1-12 attending 21st CCLC programming during the school year and summer who experienced a decrease in in-school suspensions compared to the previous school year. 1-12 In-school Suspension 5.

Percentage of students in grades 1 — 5 participating in 21st CCLC programming in the school year and summer who demonstrated an improvement in teacher-reported engagement in learning. 1-5 Engagement in Learning Resources This Data Guide provides basic explanations for all data submitted in the US Department of Education's (Department) 21st Century Community Learning Center's (21st CCLC) data collection system, 21APR.

Its purpose is to assist those responsible for data entry at the State and grantee level on how to efficiently enter their data in the system. The Guide includes a layout that mirrors the actual 21APR system.

21APR New GPRA Final Implementation Guide This Implementation Guide provides assistance to State educational agency 21 st CCLC programs on annual performance reporting (APR) data affected by the new Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) measures. Nita M. Lowey 21 st Century Community Learning Centers Program Performance Plans and Reports Key Documents | U.S. Department of Education .

This page provides letters and reports to states for important programmatic activities, including the States’ consolidated State plans, requests for waivers, monitoring reports, and the peer reviews of State assessment systems. The list may be sorted or filtered by State, year, program, and activity.

Program Authority: Title IV, Part B of the ESEA, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) The authorizing legislation can be found at: https://www. govinfo. gov/content/pkg/COMPS-748/pdf/COMPS-748.

pdf (see pages 233 through 244 of the legislation). Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) The following portions of EDGAR apply to the 21 st CCLC program: 34 C. F.

R. Part 76-State-Administered programs; 34 C. F.

R. Part 77-Definitions that Apply to Department Regulations; 34 C. F.

R. Part 82-New Restrictions on Lobbying; 34 C. F.

R. Part 85-Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement) and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants); and 34 C. F.

R. Part 99-Family Educational Rights and Privacy.

Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200) The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly called "Uniform Guidance") was adopted by the Department in December 2014, 2 CFR Part 3474, and provides a government-wide framework for grants management and sets an authoritative set of rules and requirements for Federal awards that synthesizes and supersedes guidance from earlier OMB circulars.

The Uniform Guidance addresses such issues as time and effort certifications, indirect cost reimbursement, timely obligation of funds and carryover, financial management rules, program income, record retention, property/equipment/supplies inventory controls, procurement, monitoring, conflicts, travel policies, and allowable costs. Title IV, Part B Nita M.

Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Non-Regulatory Guidance ( Updated September 3, 2024 ) 21st Century Community Learning Centers Non-Regulatory Guidance 21st Century Community Learning Centers Guidance Summary Response to Public Comments Received 21st Century Community Learning Centers Non-Regulatory Guidance Webinar PPT Title VIII, Part F of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965: Equitable Services for Eligible Private School Children, Teachers, and Other Educational Personnel, Non-Regulatory Guidance | PDF (760 KB) (July 17, 2023) Fiscal Year 2022* Fiscal Year 2023 Fiscal Year 2024 Fiscal Year 2025 Total Appropriation $1,339,673,000 $1,329,673,000 $1,329,673,000 $1,329,673,000 National Activities $13,396,730 $13,296,730 $13,296,730 $6,648,365 Total to Outlying Areas & the Bureau of Indian Education $13,396,730 $13,296,730 $13,296,730 $13,296,730 Total New Awards to States (52 Awards) $1,234,479,540 $1,312,879,540 $1,303,079,540 $1,309,727,905 *The fiscal year 2022 figures include funds provided under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

AWARDS TO STATES Fiscal Year 2022* Fiscal Year 2023 Fiscal Year 2024 Fiscal Year 2025 ALABAMA $20,465,278 $20,339,848 $21,434,404 $21,177,196. 00 ALASKA $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 ARIZONA $27,669,596 $26,845,874 $24,011,830 $22,114,069.

00 ARKANSAS $12,459,332 $12,727,124 $12,152,436 $12,254,384. 00 CALIFORNIA $159,198,642 $150,630,726 $146,608,219 $157,703,962. 00 COLORADO $12,430,666 $12,361,807 $12,975,323 $12,862,977.

00 CONNECTICUT $12,115,747 $11,045,679 $10,979,629 $10,860,333. 00 DELAWARE $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA $6,172,398 $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640.

00 FLORIDA $71,393,341 $74,693,924 $72,950,188 $70,479,187. 00 GEORGIA $44,432,353 $48,391,048 $47,106,295 $40,591,845. 00 HAWAII $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640.

00 IDAHO $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 ILLINOIS $53,976,143 $51,374,438 $54,252,969 $56,108,973. 00 INDIANA $18,887,756 $19,903,480 $19,874,307 $19,590,813.

00 IOWA $7,955,457 $7,959,914 $7,878,980 $7,617,833. 00 KANSAS $8,569,833 $8,563,879 $8,400,950 $8,780,531. 00 KENTUCKY $19,938,896 $19,991,476 $19,343,145 $19,772,061.

00 LOUISIANA $28,270,709 $25,790,973 $28,755,942 $27,743,522. 00 MAINE $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 MARYLAND $22,573,133 $21,651,767 $25,313,127 $22,645,366.

00 MASSACHUSETTS $20,026,559 $19,128,079 $20,598,667 $20,050,205. 00 MICHIGAN $37,065,491 $37,446,096 $36,768,986 $39,205,268. 00 MINNESOTA $13,924,875 $12,610,798 $13,230,809 $13,623,168.

00 MISSISSIPPI $17,463,301 $16,870,143 $15,877,219 $16,717,467. 00 MISSOURI $20,037,495 $19,305,668 $19,034,567 $18,971,391. 00 MONTANA $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640.

00 NEBRASKA $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 NEVADA $11,778,921 $11,693,071 $12,340,018 $11,531,167. 00 NEW HAMPSHIRE $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640.

00 NEW JERSEY $27,774,052 $30,736,644 $32,575,215 $31,217,446. 00 NEW MEXICO $10,209,868 $9,939,924 $9,758,185 $10,311,083. 00 NEW YORK $96,349,979 $97,056,163 $102,682,609 $105,749,545.

00 NORTH CAROLINA $39,016,351 $38,918,368 $35,719,614 $35,802,326. 00 NORTH DAKOTA $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 OHIO $46,603,504 $44,944,923 $45,705,710 $46,107,593.

00 OKLAHOMA $15,645,694 $15,427,026 $15,676,288 $16,075,706. 00 OREGON $10,980,464 $10,226,837 $11,423,006 $11,779,872. 00 PENNSYLVANIA $55,473,226 $50,220,782 $53,160,818 $51,301,469.

00 PUERTO RICO $33,109,374 $35,329,893 $30,194,816 $31,441,216. 00 RHODE ISLAND $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 SOUTH CAROLINA $20,397,624 $20,490,517 $19,782,058 $19,309,779.

00 SOUTH DAKOTA $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 TENNESSEE $24,982,228 $25,672,375 $23,990,794 $23,610,487. 00 TEXAS $124,864,027 $131,819,425 $126,193,844 $130,573,406.

00 UTAH $6,775,684 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 VERMONT $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 VIRGINIA $22,913,348 $21,948,946 $23,329,977 $22,473,270.

00 WASHINGTON $20,985,459 $19,897,781 $20,863,416 $21,337,157. 00 WEST VIRGINIA $7,644,116 $7,891,068 $7,379,313 $8,287,022. 00 WISCONSIN $16,619,446 $15,502,086 $17,024,897 $15,719,210.

00 WYOMING $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 *The fiscal year 2022 figures include funds provided under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Please see the U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) Budget History Tables for information on the President's budget requests and enacted appropriations for major ED programs.

State Administered Nita M. Lowey 21 st Century Community Learning Centers Database The Nita M. Lowey 21 st Century Community Learning Centers Annual Performance Report website can be found at 21apr.

ed. gov . Need help?

Email 21apr@thetactilegroup. com or call 1-888-282-4589. We will get back to you as soon as possible within two business days.

Please check back periodically for updates. Who May Apply: (by category) State Education Agencies (SEAs) Who May Apply: (specifically) Awards are made to SEAs, which in turn manage statewide competitions and award grants to eligible entities.

For this program, eligible entity means local education agencies (LEAs),community-based organizations, Indian tribe or tribal organization (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act (25 U.S.C. 450b)), another public or private entity, or a consortium of 2 or more such agencies, organizations or entities, may apply to states for subgrants.

Consistent with this definition of eligible entities, faith-based organizations are eligible to participate in the Nita M. Lowey 21 st Century Community Learning Centers program. Regulations are available governing the participation of faith-based organizations in Federal programs for which they are eligible are available.

US Department of Education Contacts 21st CCLC Group Lead: Dr. La' Shawndra Scroggins U.S. Department of Education, OESE Nita M. Lowey 21 st Century Community Learning Centers 400 Maryland Ave. S.

W. , 3W202 LBJ Federal Office Building Washington, DC 20202-6200 For general information please email us at: 21stCCLC@ed. gov Department Telephone: (800) 872-5327 or (800) USA-LEARN Email States Andrea Jackson Andrea.

Jackson@ed. gov AK, BIE, CA, CT, DC, HI, IL, KS, LA, ME, MO, MT, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, UT, VA, WA, WI La' Shawndra Scroggins Shawn. Scroggins@ed.

gov DE, FL, GA, IA, MI, MS, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, VI Sheronda Witter Sheronda. Witter@ed. gov AL, AR, AZ, CO, ID, IN, KY, MA, MD, MN, NE, NC, ND, NH, OK, SD, TN, TX, VT, WV, WY 21st CCLC State Department of Education Websites and Contacts State Website State Contact Phone Email AK Jessica Paris 907-465-8716 jessica.

paris@alaska. gov AL Amanda Rylant 334-694-4528 arylant@alsde. edu AR Jayne Green 501-682-2395 Jayne.

green@ade. arkansas. gov AR Tim Bullington 501-683-5423 Tim.

bullington@ade. arkansas. gov AZ Sarka J.

White 602-364-1957 Sarka. white@azed. gov CA Joshua Brady 916-319-0206 JBrady@cde.

ca. gov CO Cody Buchanan 720-614-8665 Buchanan_C@cde. state.

co. us CT Shelby Pons 860-807-2103 Shelby. Pons@ct.

gov DC Dr. Kelly Sallee 202-215-3235 Kellyrudd. safran@dc. gov DE Ruth Uhey 302-857-3349 ruth.

uhey@doe. k12. de.

us FL Dr. Contobia Horsey-Adams 850-245-9209 Contobia. HorseyAdams@fldoe. org GA Jeffrey Barnett 404-695-1883 jbarnett@doe.

k12. ga. us HI Catie Tejeda 808-285-5084 Catie.

Tejeda@k12. hi. us IA Joe Collins 515-402-2729 Joe.

Collins@iowa. gov ID Michelle Clement Taylor 208-332-6963 mtaylor@sde. idaho.

gov ID Sheena Strickler 208-332-6813 sstrickler@sde. idaho. gov IL Jeffrey Judge 217-524-4835 JJUDGE@isbe.

net IL Nehemiah Ankoor 217-782-5270 nankoor@isbe. net IN Rheaunna Jones 765-702-3188 rjones3@doe. in.

gov KS Christine Macy 785-296-3287 Christine. Macy@ksde. gov KY Brigette Stacy 502-564-1473 brigette.

stacy@education. ky. gov LA Kenya Jenkins 225-342-3342 Kenya.

Jenkins@la. gov MA Karyl Resnick 781-338-3515 Karyl. A.

Resnick@mass. gov MD Mary Gable 410-767-0472 mary. gable@maryland.

gov MD Reginald Burke 410-767-0313 reginald. burke@maryland. gov ME Travis Doughty 207-624-6709 Travis.

W. Doughty@maine. gov MI Lorraine Thoreson 517-241-4974 thoresonl@michigan.

gov MN Sheila Oehrlein 651-582-8448 Sheila. Oehrlein@state. mn.

us MO Cindy Heislen 573-526-9761 cindy. heislen@dese. mo.

gov MS Judy Nelson 601-359-3499 jnelson@mdek12. org MT Katie Wardisiani 406-431-3029 Katie. wardisiani@mt.

gov NC Alex Charles 984-236-2796 Alex. Charles@dpi. nc.

gov ND Shannon Sorenson 701-328-2265 sjsorenson@nd. gov NE Erika Wibbels 402-219-3897 erika. wibbels@nebraska.

gov NH Whitney McVeigh 603-520-6263 Whitney. r. mcveigh@doe.

nh. gov NJ Shawanda Beale 609-376-3943 Shawanda. Beale@doe.

nj. gov NM Amy Florez NV Jonathan Park 202-505-1282 Jonathan. park@doe.

nv. gov NY Princella Learry 518-474-5608 Princella. Learry@nysed.

gov OH Valerie Kunze 614-466-5570 Valerie. Kunze@education. ohio.

gov OK Shante Fenner 405-522-6225 Shante. Fenner@sde. ok.

gov OR Raquel Gwynn 503-947-5785 Raquel. gwynn@ode. state.

or. us PA Carmen Medina 717-783-6464 cmedina@pa. gov PR Luis M.

Oppenheimer Rosario 787-773-2003 OPPENHEIMER_L@de. pr. gov RI Mr. Jan Mermin 401-222-4710 Jan.

Mermin@ride. ri. gov SC Joyce Patterson 803-734-8291 JYPatterson@ed.

sc. gov SD Stephanie Cronin 605-773-4693 Stephanie. Cronin@state.

sd. us TN Anessa Ladd 629-259-4087 Anessa. Ladd@tn.

gov TX Sarah Daly 512-463-8282 Sarah. Daly@tea. texas.

gov USVI Carla King (340) 774-0100 Ext. 8011 Carla. king@vide.

vi UT Savannah Hunt 801-538-7825 Savannah. Hunt@schools. utah.

gov VA Marsha Granderson 804-786-1993 Marsha. Granderson@doe. virginia.

gov VT Johannes Haensch 802-828-7135 Johannes. Haensch@vermont. gov WA Heidi Schultz 360-725-6049 heidi.

schultz@k12. wa. us WI Alison Wineberg 608-267-3751 Alison.

Wineberg@dpi. wi. gov WI Kyle Peaden 608-266-5404 william.

peaden@dpi. wi. gov WV Carrie Reeves 304-558-7805 cbreeves@k12.

wv. us WY Rosemary McBride 307-757-5667 rosemary. mcbride@wyo.

gov BIE Sarah Price 505-895-2864 sarah. price@bie. edu Nita M.

Lowey 21 st Century Community Learning Centers SEA Coordinators Meetings The Nita M. Lowey 21 st CCLC program hosts meetings for SEA Coordinators twice a year to provide Department updates and information and resources to support their State program. Recorded sessions and presentations can be found here .

You must have a 21 st CCLC National Technical Assistance Center login to access these SEA-only resources. Nita M. Lowey 21 st Century Community Learning Centers Summer Symposiums The Nita M.

Lowey 21 st CCLC program is pleased to host an annual symposium for 21 st CCLC State educational agencies and 21 st CCLC subgrantees and their partners. The symposium offers plenary sessions, topical breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibits designed to engage and inspire attendees. Recorded sessions from virtual symposiums and presentations will be posted on the NTAC site soon.

Technical Assistance and Professional Development 21 st Century Community Learning Centers National Technical Assistance Center The 21 st CCLC National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) provides best practices, evidence-based resources, and learning opportunities to build the capacity of 21 st CCLC professionals and stakeholders to support underserved youth and their families. NTAC builds capacity in Nita M.

Lowey 21 st CCLC programs by: Providing professional development, training, and technical assistance to 21 st CCLC professionals Providing resources grounded in best practices and evidence-based strategies to address the impact of the pandemic on students, educators, and families Promoting every student’s access to educational resources and opportunities Meeting students’ academic, social, and emotional needs Connecting 21 st CCLC program leaders and staff to colleagues across the nation Fostering collaboration and connection between the 21 st CCLC program and other federal and nonfederal partners This document describes the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act supplemental funds allocated to States and effective ways to use these funds (October 27, 2022) Resources for Resettled Afghan Evacuees Dear Colleague Letter from Deputy Secretary Marten Regarding Federal K-12 Resources to Support Resettled Afghan Students (January 14, 2022) Dear Colleague letter on community violence intervention resources This document outlines resources that are available to states, districts, and schools to support community violence intervention efforts (October 25, 2021) The Department receives waiver requests by 21 st CCLC programs and by the State educational agency for a variety of reasons.

To view waivers by State, program, or year visit State Requests for Waivers . The Department's Nita M. Lowey 21 st CCLC program team monitors States annually to ensure programs are aligned to statute and relevant regulations.

To access State monitoring reports, please click State Reports . You may search by State, program, year, and category. For monitoring reports, select Performance Review in the Category dropdown.

This program supports 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 and local academic 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.

21 st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Program Subgrantee Best Practice Spotlight Submission Process The U.S. Department of Education's (Department) Nita M. Lowey 21 st Century Community Learning Center (21 st CCLC) program is seeking assistance from State educational agencies (SEAs) in identifying innovative and engaging 21 st CCLC subgrantee programs to spotlight.

The Department's 21 st CCLC will select up to two subgrantee programs to spotlight quarterly on its program's landing page. All submissions should be made to 21stCCLC@ed. gov with the subject Subgrantee Spotlight .

SEAs will need to submit a hi-resolution JPEG or PNG file and provide the following information: Program name and location Program contact information Description of activity, achievement, or accomplishment Description of the positive impact the sub-grantee brings to the overall goals and mission of the 21st CCLC program The Department will review submissions using a scoring rubric for overall goals and participation of student, teacher, parental, and community engagement of the 21st CCLC program.

The scoring rubric can be viewed here . Please find the timeline for submissions and publication for the upcoming year below: The Department is pleased to spotlight programs being implemented using 21 st CCLC funds. Sonora Elementary in Springdale, AR Sonora Elementary School provides an effective and positive 21st CCLC program in Springdale, Arkansas.

They are one of nine programs in the Springdale School District. Springdale is one of the largest districts in Arkansas with a student enrollment of more than 22,500 students. They serve as a mentoring program to new grantees and take part in local and state training opportunities.

Recently, students read "Balloons Over Broadway" by Melissa Sweet. The book is a story about a puppeteer who invented the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Students learned the science behind the present-day balloons and how they are currently made.

(3 different types exist in our present-day parade) Students then learned fun facts that apply to learning across multiple curriculums including career development, science, and history. The project was a fun way for students to look at the history of America. Example: Students found out that until 1939 horses pulled the floats in the parade.

This required them to look back into history to see why they used horses and not cars. Students took a closer look at an American tradition to see how and why it started and looked at the artistic and scientific skills needed to create this event. Students had to sketch out and plan their balloons.

Students practiced trial and error as they discovered their vision didn't always look the same in real life. They had to figure out the weight distribution so that the balloon would float straight and how to carry it so that it would appear to be floating. Students learned new vocabulary, a better understanding of the properties of helium, and the design process done by professional artists.

Two of their grant goals were met with this project: improving students' reading comprehension skills and improving student efficacy. Students had to read from many sources to complete a task. The need to gather information and problem-solve motivated the students.

Additionally, some students had to be scaffolded to provide multiple entry points. The students' efficacy grew as they completed the challenging task. Their middle school partners came to watch the parade which allowed the students an opportunity to show off their projects and build their confidence as they received positive feedback.

See highlights of the Arkansas Balloon Parade . The Dream Center Academy in Gastonia, NC The 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) program, The Dream Center Academy in Gastonia, North Carolina is designed to provide expanded academic enrichment opportunities for high school students attending low-performing schools. They have been in existence for seven years and are currently serving over 150 students.

in On May 3, 2024, the Dream Center Academy hosted its first senior class graduation celebration at the Gaston Country Club. The event was sponsored by STAT Services of Gaston County. Students, parents, and community members attended this exciting event.

Each student was recognized for their successful accomplishments in high school, for graduating on time and college and career ready, and for pursuing post-secondary education. Of its participants, 100 percent of seniors graduated college-career ready on May 24, 18 had been accepted to colleges/universities and two were accepted to trade school, and 85 percent would become first-generation college students.

The local news featured the Dream Center Academy program this summer. The link to the story may be found here NC Dream Center Academy . Nita M.

Lowey 21 st Century Community Learning Centers Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Measure Indicators GPRA Measure Indicators Grade Levels Performance Measured/Data Type 1. Percentage of students in grades 4-8 participating in 21st CCLC programming during the school year and summer who demonstrate growth in reading and language arts on state assessments.

Percentage of students in grades 4-8 participating in 21st CCLC programming during the school year and summer who demonstrate growth in mathematics on state assessments. 4-8 State Assessment, Reading and Language Arts Mathematics 2. Percentage of students in grades 7-8 and 10-12 attending 21st CCLC programming during the school year and summer with a prior-year unweighted GPA of less than 3.

0 who demonstrated an improved GPA. 7-8 10-12 GPA 3. Percentage of students in grades 1-12 participating in 21st CCLC during the school year who had a school day attendance rate at/or below 90% in the prior school year and demonstrated an improved attendance rate in the current school year.

1-12 Attendance 4. Percentage of students in grades 1-12 attending 21st CCLC programming during the school year and summer who experienced a decrease in in-school suspensions compared to the previous school year. 1-12 In-school Suspension 5.

Percentage of students in grades 1 — 5 participating in 21st CCLC programming in the school year and summer who demonstrated an improvement in teacher-reported engagement in learning. 1-5 Engagement in Learning Resources This Data Guide provides basic explanations for all data submitted in the US Department of Education's (Department) 21st Century Community Learning Center's (21st CCLC) data collection system, 21APR.

Its purpose is to assist those responsible for data entry at the State and grantee level on how to efficiently enter their data in the system. The Guide includes a layout that mirrors the actual 21APR system.

21APR New GPRA Final Implementation Guide This Implementation Guide provides assistance to State educational agency 21 st CCLC programs on annual performance reporting (APR) data affected by the new Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) measures. Nita M. Lowey 21 st Century Community Learning Centers Program Performance Plans and Reports Legislation, Regulations and Guidance Key Documents | U.S. Department of Education .

This page provides letters and reports to states for important programmatic activities, including the States’ consolidated State plans, requests for waivers, monitoring reports, and the peer reviews of State assessment systems. The list may be sorted or filtered by State, year, program, and activity.

Program Authority: Title IV, Part B of the ESEA, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) The authorizing legislation can be found at: https://www. govinfo. gov/content/pkg/COMPS-748/pdf/COMPS-748.

pdf (see pages 233 through 244 of the legislation). Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) The following portions of EDGAR apply to the 21 st CCLC program: 34 C. F.

R. Part 76-State-Administered programs; 34 C. F.

R. Part 77-Definitions that Apply to Department Regulations; 34 C. F.

R. Part 82-New Restrictions on Lobbying; 34 C. F.

R. Part 85-Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement) and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants); and 34 C. F.

R. Part 99-Family Educational Rights and Privacy.

Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200) The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly called "Uniform Guidance") was adopted by the Department in December 2014, 2 CFR Part 3474, and provides a government-wide framework for grants management and sets an authoritative set of rules and requirements for Federal awards that synthesizes and supersedes guidance from earlier OMB circulars.

The Uniform Guidance addresses such issues as time and effort certifications, indirect cost reimbursement, timely obligation of funds and carryover, financial management rules, program income, record retention, property/equipment/supplies inventory controls, procurement, monitoring, conflicts, travel policies, and allowable costs. Title IV, Part B Nita M.

Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Non-Regulatory Guidance ( Updated September 3, 2024 ) 21st Century Community Learning Centers Non-Regulatory Guidance 21st Century Community Learning Centers Guidance Summary Response to Public Comments Received 21st Century Community Learning Centers Non-Regulatory Guidance Webinar PPT Title VIII, Part F of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965: Equitable Services for Eligible Private School Children, Teachers, and Other Educational Personnel, Non-Regulatory Guidance | PDF (760 KB) (July 17, 2023) Fiscal Year 2022* Fiscal Year 2023 Fiscal Year 2024 Fiscal Year 2025 Total Appropriation $1,339,673,000 $1,329,673,000 $1,329,673,000 $1,329,673,000 National Activities $13,396,730 $13,296,730 $13,296,730 $6,648,365 Total to Outlying Areas & the Bureau of Indian Education $13,396,730 $13,296,730 $13,296,730 $13,296,730 Total New Awards to States (52 Awards) $1,234,479,540 $1,312,879,540 $1,303,079,540 $1,309,727,905 *The fiscal year 2022 figures include funds provided under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

AWARDS TO STATES Fiscal Year 2022* Fiscal Year 2023 Fiscal Year 2024 Fiscal Year 2025 ALABAMA $20,465,278 $20,339,848 $21,434,404 $21,177,196. 00 ALASKA $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 ARIZONA $27,669,596 $26,845,874 $24,011,830 $22,114,069.

00 ARKANSAS $12,459,332 $12,727,124 $12,152,436 $12,254,384. 00 CALIFORNIA $159,198,642 $150,630,726 $146,608,219 $157,703,962. 00 COLORADO $12,430,666 $12,361,807 $12,975,323 $12,862,977.

00 CONNECTICUT $12,115,747 $11,045,679 $10,979,629 $10,860,333. 00 DELAWARE $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA $6,172,398 $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640.

00 FLORIDA $71,393,341 $74,693,924 $72,950,188 $70,479,187. 00 GEORGIA $44,432,353 $48,391,048 $47,106,295 $40,591,845. 00 HAWAII $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640.

00 IDAHO $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 ILLINOIS $53,976,143 $51,374,438 $54,252,969 $56,108,973. 00 INDIANA $18,887,756 $19,903,480 $19,874,307 $19,590,813.

00 IOWA $7,955,457 $7,959,914 $7,878,980 $7,617,833. 00 KANSAS $8,569,833 $8,563,879 $8,400,950 $8,780,531. 00 KENTUCKY $19,938,896 $19,991,476 $19,343,145 $19,772,061.

00 LOUISIANA $28,270,709 $25,790,973 $28,755,942 $27,743,522. 00 MAINE $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 MARYLAND $22,573,133 $21,651,767 $25,313,127 $22,645,366.

00 MASSACHUSETTS $20,026,559 $19,128,079 $20,598,667 $20,050,205. 00 MICHIGAN $37,065,491 $37,446,096 $36,768,986 $39,205,268. 00 MINNESOTA $13,924,875 $12,610,798 $13,230,809 $13,623,168.

00 MISSISSIPPI $17,463,301 $16,870,143 $15,877,219 $16,717,467. 00 MISSOURI $20,037,495 $19,305,668 $19,034,567 $18,971,391. 00 MONTANA $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640.

00 NEBRASKA $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 NEVADA $11,778,921 $11,693,071 $12,340,018 $11,531,167. 00 NEW HAMPSHIRE $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640.

00 NEW JERSEY $27,774,052 $30,736,644 $32,575,215 $31,217,446. 00 NEW MEXICO $10,209,868 $9,939,924 $9,758,185 $10,311,083. 00 NEW YORK $96,349,979 $97,056,163 $102,682,609 $105,749,545.

00 NORTH CAROLINA $39,016,351 $38,918,368 $35,719,614 $35,802,326. 00 NORTH DAKOTA $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 OHIO $46,603,504 $44,944,923 $45,705,710 $46,107,593.

00 OKLAHOMA $15,645,694 $15,427,026 $15,676,288 $16,075,706. 00 OREGON $10,980,464 $10,226,837 $11,423,006 $11,779,872. 00 PENNSYLVANIA $55,473,226 $50,220,782 $53,160,818 $51,301,469.

00 PUERTO RICO $33,109,374 $35,329,893 $30,194,816 $31,441,216. 00 RHODE ISLAND $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 SOUTH CAROLINA $20,397,624 $20,490,517 $19,782,058 $19,309,779.

00 SOUTH DAKOTA $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 TENNESSEE $24,982,228 $25,672,375 $23,990,794 $23,610,487. 00 TEXAS $124,864,027 $131,819,425 $126,193,844 $130,573,406.

00 UTAH $6,775,684 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 VERMONT $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 VIRGINIA $22,913,348 $21,948,946 $23,329,977 $22,473,270.

00 WASHINGTON $20,985,459 $19,897,781 $20,863,416 $21,337,157. 00 WEST VIRGINIA $7,644,116 $7,891,068 $7,379,313 $8,287,022. 00 WISCONSIN $16,619,446 $15,502,086 $17,024,897 $15,719,210.

00 WYOMING $6,564,398 $6,515,398 $6,515,398 $6,548,640. 00 *The fiscal year 2022 figures include funds provided under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Please see the U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) Budget History Tables for information on the President's budget requests and enacted appropriations for major ED programs.

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