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EXTERNAL RESOURCE LIBRARY
Here you’ll find free resources from government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and others in the field, curated by our team with 21st CCLC professionals in mind. The external resource library includes videos, web pages, publications, and more to help you learn about and implement evidence-based strategies and best practices. All were screened for their relevance to out-of-school time, and many are specific to 21st CCLC programs.
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This research brief suggests that student-centered, strengths-based, research-based pedogogical practices are needed to support secondary students' learnng recovery in math. Although this brief is directed at school-day math teachers, it may be useful to out-of-school time programs in planning math learning recovery initiatives.
- Source: University of Connecticut, Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation
- Resource Type: Evidence-Based Practices, Research
- Year: 2022
SAMHSA’s national youth substance use prevention campaign helps parents, caregivers, educators, and community members get informed, be prepared, and take action to prevent underage drinking and other substance use. Out-of-school time programs can use the campaign's short videos, fact sheets, brochures, and podcasts to inform their own efforts and to share with families.
- Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Resource Type: Evidence-Based Practices, Implementation Strategies, Research
- Year: 2024
Out-of-school time programs can use these short videos and discussion guides during a family, partner, or community event to demonstrate situations where parents and caregivers, program staff, volunteers, and other adult role models could have a conversation about alcohol with children and adolescents.
- Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies
- Year: 2024
These toolkits from SAMHSA's "Talk. They Hear You."® campaign include everything needed to plan, prepare, and host a session that informs parents and caregivers about underage drinking and drug use — and prepares them to talk with their children about these issues. Out-of-school time programs and community partners may use these materials to facilitate a session, either virtually or in person.
- Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies
- Year: 2024
This quick overview of information about bullying (available in English and Spanish) can be used by out-of-school time programs to support the development of program policies around bullying.
- Source: CDC
- Resource Type: Evidence-Based Practices
- Year: 2024
This article summarizes findings around active learning and its benefits for students of all ages. It includes insights into how and when various active learning approaches could be effective and engaging.
- Source: Science
- Resource Type: Research
- Year: 2021
This training module addresses adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and shows how using trauma-informed and healing-centered methods can support the healthy development of school-age children in out-of-school time settings. Note: You must register to access the module, but it's free.
- Source: National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Research
- Year: 2019
This resource provides strategies program leaders can use to support the well-being of their staff.
- Source: National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE)
- Resource Type: Innovation and Best Practices, Leadership and Management Practices
- Year: 2022
This article summarizes research on the benefits of afterschool programs and provides examples of how partnerships between law enforcement and afterschool programs can reduce crime, victimization, and risky behaviors among youth.
- Source: Police Chief Magazine
- Resource Type: Evidence-Based Practices
- Year: 2020
This web page summarizes information about the benefits of student participation in afterschool programs and includes links to relevant information and resources.
- Source: Youth.gov
- Resource Type: Innovation and Best Practices
This web page includes free resources to help you bring NASA's Afterschool Universe astronomy program to the middle-schoolers in your out-of-school time program.
- Source: NASA
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies
This web page collects resources related to a recurring national survey on afterschool and summer program demand and supply. The reports and data gathered here show a clear need for out-of-school time programs across the country.
- Source: Afterschool Alliance
- Resource Type: Leadership and Management Practices, Research
- Year: 2021
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This research brief suggests that student-centered, strengths-based, research-based pedogogical practices are needed to support secondary students' learnng recovery in math. Although this brief is directed at school-day math teachers, it may be useful to out-of-school time programs in planning math learning recovery initiatives.
- Source: University of Connecticut, Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation
- Resource Type: Evidence-Based Practices, Research
- Year: 2022
SAMHSA’s national youth substance use prevention campaign helps parents, caregivers, educators, and community members get informed, be prepared, and take action to prevent underage drinking and other substance use. Out-of-school time programs can use the campaign's short videos, fact sheets, brochures, and podcasts to inform their own efforts and to share with families.
- Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Resource Type: Evidence-Based Practices, Implementation Strategies, Research
- Year: 2024
Out-of-school time programs can use these short videos and discussion guides during a family, partner, or community event to demonstrate situations where parents and caregivers, program staff, volunteers, and other adult role models could have a conversation about alcohol with children and adolescents.
- Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies
- Year: 2024
These toolkits from SAMHSA's "Talk. They Hear You."® campaign include everything needed to plan, prepare, and host a session that informs parents and caregivers about underage drinking and drug use — and prepares them to talk with their children about these issues. Out-of-school time programs and community partners may use these materials to facilitate a session, either virtually or in person.
- Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies
- Year: 2024
This quick overview of information about bullying (available in English and Spanish) can be used by out-of-school time programs to support the development of program policies around bullying.
- Source: CDC
- Resource Type: Evidence-Based Practices
- Year: 2024
This article summarizes findings around active learning and its benefits for students of all ages. It includes insights into how and when various active learning approaches could be effective and engaging.
- Source: Science
- Resource Type: Research
- Year: 2021
This training module addresses adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and shows how using trauma-informed and healing-centered methods can support the healthy development of school-age children in out-of-school time settings. Note: You must register to access the module, but it's free.
- Source: National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Research
- Year: 2019
This resource provides strategies program leaders can use to support the well-being of their staff.
- Source: National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE)
- Resource Type: Innovation and Best Practices, Leadership and Management Practices
- Year: 2022
This article summarizes research on the benefits of afterschool programs and provides examples of how partnerships between law enforcement and afterschool programs can reduce crime, victimization, and risky behaviors among youth.
- Source: Police Chief Magazine
- Resource Type: Evidence-Based Practices
- Year: 2020
This web page summarizes information about the benefits of student participation in afterschool programs and includes links to relevant information and resources.
- Source: Youth.gov
- Resource Type: Innovation and Best Practices
This web page includes free resources to help you bring NASA's Afterschool Universe astronomy program to the middle-schoolers in your out-of-school time program.
- Source: NASA
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies
This web page collects resources related to a recurring national survey on afterschool and summer program demand and supply. The reports and data gathered here show a clear need for out-of-school time programs across the country.
- Source: Afterschool Alliance
- Resource Type: Leadership and Management Practices, Research
- Year: 2021
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.
