Clinton Community School District 21 st Century Community Learning Centers

Cllinton Community Schools 21 st Century Community Learning Centers 2003 – 2008 Grant Bluff Elementary Bluff Elementary Jefferson Elementary Jefferson Elementary Horace Mann Elementary Horace Mann Elementary 2004 – 2009 Grant Whittier Elementary Whittier Elementary Washington Middle School Washington Middle School Lincoln High School Lincoln High School

Cllinton Community Schools 21 st Century Community Learning Centers The Mission Statement for Clinton’s after school program is to provide students expanded academic and enrichment learning opportunities in a safe environment, by utilizing all available community resources, thus empowering them to succeed by providing them quality learning experiences. The Mission Statement for Clinton’s after school program is to provide students expanded academic and enrichment learning opportunities in a safe environment, by utilizing all available community resources, thus empowering them to succeed by providing them quality learning experiences. Our Vision Statement is that All Clinton families and youth will have access to affordable out of school time programs, within Our Vision Statement is that All Clinton families and youth will have access to affordable out of school time programs, within the Clinton community, that enhance a child’s positive development, safety and opportunities.

How Iowa Currently Funds Extended School Day Programming According to the Iowa Afterschool Alliance … Iowa is ranked first in the nation in the percentage of families with both parents (or the only parent in the home) in the workforce. Nationally, parents pay an average of 44% of the costs of afterschool programs; Iowa parents have to pay two-thirds of the costs. - Uncertain Times survey, 2006 Parents who cannot afford the cost often choose to have children stay home alone.

Economic Characteristics of Clinton Unemployment Rate (Iowa Workforce Development – Jan 06) State of Iowa: 4.1% Clinton County: 5.5% Poverty (US Department of Commerce 2002) IowaClinton % of population9.1%10.2% Children %13.3%

Economic Characteristics of Clinton according to the US census 2000 Over 30% rent where they live Over 30% rent where they live Average family size: 2.94 people Average family size: 2.94 people Average cost of a home: $61,900 Average cost of a home: $61, Median household income: $38, Median household income: $38,603 Average Salary in Clinton County: $27,078 Average Salary in Clinton County: $27,078 - USD of Commerce January % of Iowa K-12 students in Title I 8.2% of Iowa K-12 students in Title I 50.7% of CCSD K-12 students in Title I - “Afterschool Programs Extend the Learning Day” QC Times

Early Risers Before-School Program At each 21 st CCLC elementary site At each 21 st CCLC elementary site Currently no cost to participants Currently no cost to participants Registration first come, first serve basis Registration first come, first serve basis Cost of Before-school Child Care in Gateway Area Average approximately $23.00 per week High $43.13 per week Low $12.50 per week These rates will be impacted by the increase in the minimum wage Based on a 1½ hour per 5 day week

Based on academic performance at or below the 40 th percentile in Iowa Tests of Basic Skills Based on academic performance at or below the 40 th percentile in Iowa Tests of Basic Skills Letter of invitation mailed in early fall to parents of students who meet site-determined enrollment criteria Letter of invitation mailed in early fall to parents of students who meet site-determined enrollment criteria Continued enrollment based Continued enrollment based on student participation rates Afterschool Enrollment Criteria

Afterschool Tutoring Component Certified teaching staff Certified teaching staff Reading & Math Reading & Math Two days per week Two days per week 45 minutes per session 45 minutes per session Teacher student ratio generally does not exceed 8 to 1 Teacher student ratio generally does not exceed 8 to 1

Afterschool Partners Academic Enrichment Programming Examples Programming Examples –Pitsco Curriculum at WMS –Science & Environmental –Launching rockets with ISU Extension -- Substance Abuse Prevention -- Substance Abuse Prevention –Putnam Museum –Physical Fitness, Tae Kwon Do

Afterschool Partners Field Trips Wednesday afternoons and occasional weekends or holidays LumberKings: Alliant Energy Field Camp Abe Lincoln Autumn Adventure Adventure Land Substance Free Day Mississippi River Museum Quad City Youth Conference Blue Heron Eco Cruise YWCA Sleepover Rainbow Pottery

Afterschool Partner Agencies New Directions, Inc. New Directions, Inc. Bridgeview Mental Health Center Bridgeview Mental Health Center School Resource Officer, Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer, Sheriff’s Office YWCA, YMCA, Ashford, CCC YWCA, YMCA, Ashford, CCC Iowa State University Clinton County Extension Iowa State University Clinton County Extension Clinton Parks & Recreation Department Clinton Parks & Recreation Department Clinton Substance Abuse Council Clinton Substance Abuse Council

What do parents say about 21 st Century? “This has been a great program for all the kids.” “This has been a great program for all the kids.” “I like the program because it is not a babysitting service. The children actually have a lot of things that they are exposed to. It has helped my child and she is always excited to come. She comes back and shares the things she has learned.” “I like the program because it is not a babysitting service. The children actually have a lot of things that they are exposed to. It has helped my child and she is always excited to come. She comes back and shares the things she has learned.” “Thank you for all you do.” “Thank you for all you do.” “Hope this can continue for future students.” “Hope this can continue for future students.”