21 st Century Community Learning Centers (21 st CCLC) Request For Proposal (RFP) Cycle VII Authorized under Title IV, Part B, Section 4201 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

21 st Century Community Learning Centers Program The 21 st CCLC program is designed to provide opportunities for academic enrichment, including providing tutorial services to help students, particularly students who attend a low-performing school, to meet State and local student academic achievement standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and mathematics.

The Facts About 21 st Century Community Learning Centers Nearly eight in ten teens who participate in after-school programs are high-achieving students. Children and youths who regularly attend high quality, after-school programs have: better grades and conduct in school, more academic and personal growth opportunities, better peer relations and emotional adjustment, and lower incidences of drug-use, violence and pregnancy.

21 st Century Community Learning Centers Under No Child Left Behind, 21 st Century Community Learning Centers provide expanded opportunities for children attending a low-performing school and a 40% free/reduced school to improve academically and grow individually.

Purpose of 21 st Century Community Learning Centers To establish or expand community learning centers that operate out-of-school hours or Pre-kindergarten programs (4 yr old) To provide services to students in a high poverty school to complement the students’ regular academic program To offer literacy and related educational services to families of the targeted students To assist students in meeting State and local academic achievement standards in core academic opportunities for academic enrichment

Eligible Entities Community-Based Organization (CBO) Faith-Based Organization (FBO) Local Educational Agency (LEA)/Target School/Site Public or Private Entity Consortium *A Targeted School (40% F/R) must be a partner

Funding Criteria and Guidelines Average grant award will be $100,000 - $150,000 for new grantees and $100,000 for reapplying grantees Duration will be five (5) years based on pending continuing federal allocations Programs must make yearly progress toward meeting the objectives of the program Complete MGT data entry promptly Submit Annual Budget & Reports

Year of Funding % of Grant Award $100,000 Example of Yearly Grant Funds $150,000 Example of Yearly Grant Funds Year 1 100% $100,000 $150,000 Year 2 80% $ 80,000 $120,000 Year 3 70% $70,000 $105,000 Year 4 60% $ 60,000 $90,000 Year 5 50% $ 50,000 $75, st Century Community Learning Centers Funding Recommendation Cycle

Allowable Programs Supporting Academic Improvement Mathematics and Science activities Arts and Music education activities Entrepreneurial education programs Tutoring services/Mentoring programs ESL language skills and academic achievement Remedial Education/Academic Enrichment Recreational activities Telecommunications/technology programs Expanded library service hours Parental involvement/family literacy Programs assisting truant, suspended or expelled students Drug/violence prevention, counseling and character education Credit Recovery (Arkansas)

Program Services Services must be aligned with the school’s core subject areas Services must be offered during non-school hours or periods when school is not in session - before/after school, evenings, weekends and during summer Programs must provide an effective and efficient delivery of services There must be evidence of intensity There must be a strong partnership demonstrated

Local programs offer family literacy and parental involvement services Twelve hours of services per week are recommended by the Advisory Committee Ten hours are mandated Activities targeting PK and adults may take place during regular school hours or most suitable for these populations Program Services

Principles of Effectiveness Based upon an assessment of objective data regarding the need for the program Based upon established set of performance measures aimed at ensuring high quality academic enrichment opportunities Based on scientifically based research that supports and ties the program or proposed activities together and will improve academic achievement

Facility Requirements The program facility will be of high quality and shall meet all mandated facility health and safety standards and regulations. Facility Accessible Restrooms Accessible Health Inspection Fire Inspection

Professional Development All staff shall receive training in the following areas: First Aid Recognizing Drug Abuse Recognizing Child Abuse Classroom/Behavior Management Multicultural Awareness

Program Commitment The community shall be given notice of intent of the application and will be available for public review. The program may be located in a facility other than an elementary or secondary school. The program must be available and accessible to all students within the community and must have a transportation plan ensuring all eligible students are able to participate. The program must address the needs of the community by a needs assessment.

Program Commitment Con’t Any recipient of Federal grants, whether public or private shall abide by the following laws: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Age Discrimination Act of 1975 All grantees shall take all precautions in assuring student confidentiality.

Grant Application Request For Proposal (RFP) I.STATEMENT of NEED Needs Assessment Address the Community II.QUALITY OF PROJECT Program Design Pre-kindergarten Facility Family Services Academic Focus Staff Schedule

III.GOALS and PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Program Objectives & Activities Arkansas Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (ACSIP) Program Evaluation IV.QUALITY Of EQUITABLE ACCESSIBILITY Availability and Accessibility Collaboration and Partnership

V.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT VI.QUALITY OF MANAGEMENT PLAN Budget Budget Justification Sustainability VII. APPENDIX Facility, Health, and Safety Assurance Form Proposed Goals Form

VIII.DEADLINE OF APPLICATION March 31, 2009 Must be received at the ADE by 4:30 p.m. Original and four (4) copies Proposals will not be accepted by fax or

Tammie Cloyes 21 st CCLC Program Manager Arkansas Department of Education #4 Capitol Mall, Room 305B Little Rock, Arkansas

Nancy Mixon 21 st CCLC Administrative Assistant Arkansas Department of Education #4 Capitol Mall, Room 305B Little Rock, Arkansas