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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 paper offers an in-depth look at the efficacy of tutoring programs, both in the school setting and in out-of-school time programs, focusing on the effectiveness of four different types of tutors (teacher, paraprofessional, nonprofessional/volunteer, and parent).
- Source: National Bureau of Economic Research
- Resource Type: Evidence-Based Practices, Leadership and Management Practices, Research
- Year: 2023
The U.S. Department of Education maintains this webpage to provide information about the 21st CCLC program, including performance measures and reports; relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance; funding status and awards; eligibility; contact information for Federal and State program leaders; and resources.
- Source: U.S. Department of Education
- Resource Type: Policy/Guidance Documents
Grounded in extensive research on youth development, resiliency, and prevention, this framework outlines 40 positive supports and strengths that young people need to succeed. Half of the assets are external, focusing on the relationships and opportunities they need in their families, schools, and communities. The other half are internal, focusing on the strengths, values, and commitments that are nurtured within young people. Out-of-school time programs can use this framework to assess how well they are providing community-based relationships and opportunities and to assess what assets struggling students may be lacking.
- Source: Search Institute
- Resource Type: Research
- Year: 2006
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 (journal)
- Resource Type: Research
- Year: 2021
This guide provides resources to support students' behavioral health and well-being. It is a learning resource to deepen understanding of various challenges affecting youth today, including bullying and self-harm, as well as ways to identify and help youth cope with these issues.
- Source: Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network
- Resource Type: Best Practices, Implementation Strategies
- Year: 2022
These playbooks provide a road map for the creation, design, and adoption of policies, processes, programs, and practices that State and local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, families, and communities need to support and implement high-quality, effective, inclusive, and evidence-based dual language immersion programs.
- Source: National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition
- Resource Type: Best Practices, Evidence-Based Practices, Implementation Strategies
- Year: 2024
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- Source: The Wallace Foundation
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Innovation and Best Practices, Leadership and Management Practices, Policy/Guidance Documents, Research
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- Source: Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform (CEEDAR) Center
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Research
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- Source: Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Innovation and Best Practices, Research
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- Source: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, What Works Clearinghouse
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Innovation and Best Practices, Research
See above for our Featured External Resource in this focus area.
- Source: U.S. Department of Education
- Resource Type: Policy/Guidance Documents
This one-hour training module explores executive functions and explains why many students struggle with cognitive processes related to learning. It then examines why it's critical for teachers to explicitly teach these students when, where, and how to use effective study strategies.
- Source: IRIS Center at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Research
- Year: 2022
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This paper offers an in-depth look at the efficacy of tutoring programs, both in the school setting and in out-of-school time programs, focusing on the effectiveness of four different types of tutors (teacher, paraprofessional, nonprofessional/volunteer, and parent).
- Source: National Bureau of Economic Research
- Resource Type: Evidence-Based Practices, Leadership and Management Practices, Research
- Year: 2023
The U.S. Department of Education maintains this webpage to provide information about the 21st CCLC program, including performance measures and reports; relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance; funding status and awards; eligibility; contact information for Federal and State program leaders; and resources.
- Source: U.S. Department of Education
- Resource Type: Policy/Guidance Documents
Grounded in extensive research on youth development, resiliency, and prevention, this framework outlines 40 positive supports and strengths that young people need to succeed. Half of the assets are external, focusing on the relationships and opportunities they need in their families, schools, and communities. The other half are internal, focusing on the strengths, values, and commitments that are nurtured within young people. Out-of-school time programs can use this framework to assess how well they are providing community-based relationships and opportunities and to assess what assets struggling students may be lacking.
- Source: Search Institute
- Resource Type: Research
- Year: 2006
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 (journal)
- Resource Type: Research
- Year: 2021
This guide provides resources to support students' behavioral health and well-being. It is a learning resource to deepen understanding of various challenges affecting youth today, including bullying and self-harm, as well as ways to identify and help youth cope with these issues.
- Source: Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network
- Resource Type: Best Practices, Implementation Strategies
- Year: 2022
These playbooks provide a road map for the creation, design, and adoption of policies, processes, programs, and practices that State and local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, families, and communities need to support and implement high-quality, effective, inclusive, and evidence-based dual language immersion programs.
- Source: National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition
- Resource Type: Best Practices, Evidence-Based Practices, Implementation Strategies
- Year: 2024
See above for our Featured External Resource in this focus area.
- Source: The Wallace Foundation
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Innovation and Best Practices, Leadership and Management Practices, Policy/Guidance Documents, Research
See above for our Featured External Resource in this focus area.
- Source: Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform (CEEDAR) Center
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Research
See above for our Featured External Resource in this focus area.
- Source: Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Innovation and Best Practices, Research
See above for our Featured External Resource in this focus area.
- Source: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, What Works Clearinghouse
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Innovation and Best Practices, Research
See above for our Featured External Resource in this focus area.
- Source: U.S. Department of Education
- Resource Type: Policy/Guidance Documents
This one-hour training module explores executive functions and explains why many students struggle with cognitive processes related to learning. It then examines why it's critical for teachers to explicitly teach these students when, where, and how to use effective study strategies.
- Source: IRIS Center at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Research
- Year: 2022
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. under Cooperative Agreement No. 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. La' Shawndra Scroggins and Ms. Andrea Jackson.
