Program Resources
In accordance with Title IV, Part B, Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the Arizona Department of Education is required to provide a list of prescreened external organizations, as described under section 4203(a)(11). This list identifies organizations that have worked with other 21st CCLC programs in the state and may be available to provide services, resources, and technical assistance for your out-of-school time programs.
External Community Partners
- We are a nonprofit organization that has worked with 21st CCLC programs in Arizona. How can we add our organization to the list?
- Contact the 21st CCLC program leader who established a partnership with your nonprofit and request that they email the following information: 1. Nonprofit Name 2. Website 3. Phone Number 4. Program Areas - Academic, Youth Development, Family Engagement 5. Region of Arizona to: [email protected]
National Resources
1. 21st CCLC National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) is the premier place for out-of-school-time professionals to learn, receive resources, and engage with peers and experts.
2. Afterschool Alliance The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of afterschool programs and advocating for quality, affordable programs for all children. It is supported by a group of public, private, and nonprofit organizations that share the Alliance's vision of ensuring that all children have access to afterschool programs.
3. Foundations Inc. Foundations' Center for Afterschool and Expanded Learning supports K-12 educators in making out-of-school time a dynamic time for learning and healthy development. Educators can readily apply our customized products, services, training, and tools to improve their own expanded learning programs.
4. C. S. Mott Foundation The C.S. Mott Foundation is a partner of the U.S. Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers initiative. The foundation is a private philanthropy that awards grants, in four program areas, in the United States and selected regions internationally.
5. National Afterschool Association (NAA) A membership association for professionals who provide extended learning opportunities and care during out-of-school hours. NAA hosts a variety of events for the afterschool community to encourage networking, professional development, and advocacy for the field. NAA offers a free membership providing resources to support developing afterschool professionals.
6. National Institute for Out-of-School Time (NIOST) Located at the Center for Research on Women at Wellesley College, NIOST studies issues and policy regarding children’s out-of-school time. Their website contains research and publications about quality management and curriculum for after-school programs. Making an Impact on Out-of-School Time is a new publication giving a comprehensive investigation to after-school care.
7. U.S. Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary & Secondary Education, has information related to the federal purpose, eligibility, applicant information, awards to each State, performance, funding status, laws, regulations & guidance, resources, FAQs, and contacts.
9. The Forum for Youth Investment - The Forum for Youth Investment provides products and services to help leaders improve partnerships, policies, and practices for young people. These products and services are based on best practices in youth development and on our experience working with hundreds of communities around the country since our founding in 1998.
9. What Works Clearinghouse - What Works Clearinghouse is a central and trusted source of scientific evidence on education programs, products, practices, and policies. They focus on high-quality research to answer the question: “What Works in Education?”.
State Organizations
Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence The Arizona Center for After-school Excellence is dedicated to the enhancement of child and youth development and educational achievement through quality after-school programming.
Lights on Afterschool Resources
Lights on Afterschool Since 2000 this annual event celebrates calls attention to the importance of afterschool programs for America's children, families, and communities. We encourage all 21st CCLC subgrantees to participate.
Mandatory Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) logo and funding statement is required in publications to acknowledge that programming is being funded and supported through Federal 21st CCLC grants awarded by the Arizona Department of Education.
21st CCLC Logo, Funding & Vision Statements
The most successful 21st CCLC subgrantees create a plan for sustainability to ensure that the most critical components of program services will continue to benefit students once the grant funding decreases or ends. Sustainability planning includes developing community partnerships and leveraging funds to ensure the most effective use of public resources.
The Arizona Department of Education is not responsible for controlling or guaranteeing the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this outside information. Further, the inclusion of information or a hyperlink or URL does not reflect the importance of the organization, nor is it intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services offered.
