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21st Century Community Learning Centers
Overview for staff and partners
21st CCLC Strives To
Provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours
Target students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools
Help students meet academic expectations in areas such as reading and math
2009-2010 school year
Minnesota has been awarded 4 series grants
St Paul Public Schools currently has two grants
– Cohort 3, Fall 2007-Spring 2010
– Cohort 4, Fall 2009-Spring 2012
Cohorts 3 & 4 Schools
Cohort 3 Schools– Dayton’s Bluff Achievement
Plus
– John A. Johnson
– Jackson Preparatory Magnet
– Farnsworth Upper Campus
– Phalen Lake
– Washington Technology
Cohort 4 Schools
– Battle Creek Middle
– Hazel Park Middle
– Linwood-Monroe, Upper Campus
Goals for 21st CCLC Grantees
Increase the capacity of participants to become productive adults
Increase schools connectedness of students to school
Increase academic performance
Cohort 3
Breakdown of:
Goals
Objectives
and
Assessment Tools
Goal 1: Increase Academic Achievement
Objective: 35% of 5th-8th graders struggling in math and/or reading will increase GPA by 10%
Objective: 70% of Federal Teacher surveys will be completed
Measurements: Federal Teacher Survey, School progress reports or GPA reports
Goal 2: Increase School Connectedness
Objective: 95% of students complete a survey
Measurement: School Connectedness Survey
Goal 3: Increase Capacity of Students to become productive adults
Objective: 90% of students will increase their ability as leaders; self-efficacy, problem solving, and clarity of their own future
Objective: 70% of Federal Teacher surveys will be completed
Measurement: Student Leadership Survey
Cohort 3 Participation Goals
Recruitment Goals (Unduplicated students who attend at least one program day)
– Dayton’s Bluff 68 students, 60 adults
– Farnsworth 249 students, 50 adults
– Jackson 85 students, 70 adults
– Johnson 102 students, 90 adults
– Phalen Lake 102 students, 90 adults
– Washington 400 students, 60 adults
Retention Goals (students who attend 30 or more days of programming)
– Dayton’s Bluff 34 students
– Farnsworth 125 students
– Jackson 43 students
– Johnson 17 students
– Phalen Lake 51 students
– Washington 200 students
Cohort 4
Breakdown of:
Goals
Objectives
and
Assessment Tools
Goal 1: Increase Capacity of students to become productive adults
Objective 80% of students will increase self-efficacy and belief in their future
Objective: 80% of students will increase the time they spend exploring career pathways
Measurements: Pre/Post student and teacher surveys, attendance data
Goal 2: Increase School Connectedness
Objective: 50% of targeted participants will attend afterschool over 60 days per year
Objective: 80% of participating students will be absent from school fewer than 11 days per school year
Objective: 95% of students complete School Connectedness Survey
Measurements: Attendance Data and School Connectedness Survey
Goal 3: Increase Academic Achievement
Objective: Align after school enrichment with day school lessons
Objective: 50% of parents will increase their capacity to support their child’s education
Objective: 70% of Federal Teacher Survey completed Objective: Participants will meet or exceed the testing level of
their peers who are already proficient
Measurements: Student Grades, MCA II and NWEA scores, interviews and surveys with parents and teachers
Cohort 4 Participation Goals
Recruitment Goals (Unduplicated students who attend at least one program day)
– Battle Creek 300 students, 40 adults
– Hazel Park 200 students, 20 adults
– Linwood-Monroe 150 students, 20 adults
Retention Goals (students who attend 60 or more days of programming)
– Battle Creek 150 students
– Hazel Park 75 students
– Linwood-Monroe 75 students
Current Program Models
1 hour academic, 1 hour of enrichment, 4 days/week
2 hours of academic or enrichment, 4 days/week
2 hours academic 2 days/week
and 2 hours of enrichment 2
days/week
Examples of Classes Offered
Enrichment– Aztec Dance– Computer Club– Theater– Leadership Classes– Science– Cooking– Break Dancing– Band– Chess– Language Classes– Arts & Crafts Classes
Academic– ALC classes– School Newspaper– Math & Engineering– History Day– Reading Club– Geometry– Science Club
Keys to a Successful Program
Support and buy-in from school level leadership (Principal, Assistant Principal, Counselor, Coaches and Teachers)
Linkages between school day and afterschool staff Regular evaluation of program progress High quality staff Safe and appropriate environment Opportunities for regular participation Flexible structure and student choice Comprehensive, high interest afterchool activities