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Introducing Our Exciting New Podcast: 
Inside Out-of-School Time

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Discover Inside Out-of-School Time, the podcast designed for 21st Century Community Learning Center professionals! Our premiere features Dr. La’ Shawndra Scroggins, who explores strategies for collaboration and tools like the Professional Learning Portal shaping the future of OST programs.

 

Why and How 21st Century Community Learning Centers and Full-Service Community Schools Can Collaborate

This fact sheet explains ways 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) programs and Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) are similar and ways they differ. State and local program leaders for both of these federally funded programs can use this information to identify shared priorities and opportunities for coordination and collaboration.

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Discover the Best Practices Shared by OST Professionals at the 21st CCLC Summer Symposium

At the 21st CCLC Summer Symposium, our team connected with the OST professionals as they shared innovative ideas and best practices. We spoke with attendees about what excites them most about their program. Select the links below to see what they shared.

San Benito

Sarahi Catache and Carmen Galindo

Sarahi Catache, 21st CCLC Site Coordinator, and Carmen Galindo, Family Engagement Specialist, share their strategies for engaging students and families at Berta Cabaza Middle School in San Benito, Texas. Watch to learn how their use of surveys, GED classes, and career and technical education (CTE) programs is empowering students to explore career pathways and increasing family engagement.
Kwame Gyamfi

Kwame Gyamfi

Kwame Gyamfi, School Community Coordinator at Northeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska, discusses the Future Harvest program—a remarkable out-of-school time initiative. By combining a community garden, grow towers, and a "farm buy" market, students are learning how to grow produce, create garden salsa and pesto, and share healthy foods with the community. This program showcases the powerful impact of youth leadership and community engagement in OST programs!

Tracy White

Tracy White

Tracy White, Senior Site Director at Lewis and Clark Middle School in Omaha, Nebraska, discusses how their out-of-school time program thrives through active family and community involvement. Parents play a key role in decision-making through the Parent Action Committee and support family nights, while community leaders engage students with life and career advice. Learn more about Civic Nebraska and the Trailblazer After School Academy, and their collaborative approach to OST by visiting https://civicnebraska.org/.
Nancy Casas and Jessica Diaz

Nancy Casas and Jessica Diaz

Nancy Casas and Jessica Diaz from the San Benito CISD ACE Program discuss how they strengthen their afterschool program by investing in staff development. The team ensures their frontline staff is equipped to provide quality afterschool experiences through comprehensive training and supporting career growth. Their approach has transformed part-time staff and social work interns into full-time team members, enriching their program and positively impacting students. Watch the video to learn more!

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This resource was developed by the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC),funded under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (Department) and administered by Synergy Enterprises, Inc. underCooperativeAgreementNo. 287E230009 with the Department’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the Department or the federal government. The 21st CCLC NTAC project officers are Dr. Janell Wood and Ms.Andrea Jackson.

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