The ADE 21st CCLC unit is dedicated to providing Professional Development (PD) opportunities to support the growth and development of successful 21st CCLC programs throughout the duration of their grant awards. All new and continuing Principals and Site Coordinators are required to attend the 21st CCLC annual symposium to implement best practices and support the success of their 21st CCLC programs.
The Arizona 21st CCLC team has created frameworks to assist program leaders and their community to better understand key elements of successful 21st CCLC program implementation.
Click here for Professional Development Framework.
Below is a list of recommended afterschool specific opportunities for Arizona 21st CCLC leaders and their programs.
NEW 21st CCLC District director(s), Principal(s), and Site Coordinator(s) are required to participate in the 21st CCLC Grant Leadership Orientation (GLO) training to understand grant requirements and regulations.
Both modules must be completed for participant to receive credit.
Module I - Fiscal Accountability & Maintaining Compliance
Module II - Implementation and Reporting
21st CCLC will be developing these modules in place of Reporting 101. Reporting modules will include detailed descriptions and explanations of each of the 21st CCLC reports, to include:
Continuing Application
Modules can be viewed in order or individually on an as needed basis.
The symposium will provide the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant leadership the opportunity to understand the grant elements and opportunities related to a successful 21st CCLC program.
Click here to see Arizona 21st CCLC Symposium Flyer
Diverse topics are provided on an annual basis to the Arizona afterschool professional community. Most workshops involve a nominal fee to participate. Please refer to their website for upcoming events. https://azafterschool.org/upcoming-events/conference-2021/
Centered around Student-Focused, Well-Rounded Education, the conference will provide workshops and keynote presentations sharing important strategies and resources for implementing Title I, Title I-D, Title II, Title III, Title IV-A, Title V-B (RLIS), School Improvement and other related programs and services. Valuable networking opportunities for school leaders and educators will be provided, while we celebrate and highlight exemplary programs and practices from across our state! www.azed.gov/essaconference/
A conference designed to meet the specific needs of local and district administrators as they improve teacher and student outcomes. www.azed.gov/leadingchange/
School Connect helps build partnerships by engaging the entire community and collaborating with local leaders to adopt local schools. They network, train and coach community partners to build strong, sustainable relationships to support education through community engagement. http://www.schoolconnectaz.org
https://21stcclc.leedmci.com/Default.aspx
https://naaweb.org/naa21-convention
https://selconference.center-school.org/
www.summerlearning.org/national-conference
21st CCLC Professional Development Calendar 2020-2021 - Printable Version
After School Alliance – provides research, reports, briefs related to the value and importance of after school.
http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/
American Institutes for Research (AIR)- has assessments, evaluations, and technical support that can aid a program in evaluation.
National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NOIST)- has research and resources to measure program success.
National Center for Quality Afterschool (SEDL)- has an afterschool toolkit that provides academically enriching promising practices in afterschool.
http://www.sedl.org/afterschool/toolkits/
Summer Learning Toolkit- guidance for running summer learning programs.
https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/summer-learning/pages/default.aspx
U.S. Department of Education- discusses eligibility, laws, and resources for 21st CCLC program guidance.
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/index.htm
You for Youth (Y4Y)- provides online professional learning and technical assistance for 21st CCLC.
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.
