LOWER KUSKOKWIM SCHOOL DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 305
BETHEL, AK 99559
Contact: Susan Murphy, Bev Williams 907-543-4850
Estimated First Year Funding: $1,174,572
This consortium of six sites--growing to nine in Year two--will provide students with assistance in reading and other academics, as well as cultural activities.
SITKA SCHOOL DISTRICT
TEXARKANA ARKANSAS SCHOOL DISTRICT #7
NETTLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #40
NACO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #23
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #6
PIÑON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #4
GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
WELLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #24
LUZ ACADEMY OF TUCSON
ROCK POINT COMMUNITY SCHOOL
WHITERIVER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
EARLIMART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
EUREKA CITY SCHOOLS
MODOC COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
CAJON VALLEY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
IMPERIAL COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
LAKESIDE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
LENNOX SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUTTE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
ONTARIO-MONTCLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOHN J. DOYLE SCHOOL
PLUMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SACRAMENTO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
SAN LUIS VALLEY BOCES
ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT
NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT
MERIDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NEW HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
P.O. BOX 179
SITKA, AK 99835
Contact: Barbara Morse 907-747-8670
Estimated First Year Funding: $102,244
The OASIS (Outstanding Achievement for Students In Sitka) project will offer supplementary summer enrichment and enhanced tutoring support, long-term mentoring relationships, a series of interest-sharing workshops, recreation activities, and opportunities to join clubs focused on particular interest areas to middle school students in the remote island community of Sitka. Arkansas
DECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
P.O. BOX 97
DECATUR, AR 72722
Contact: Jean Pickering 501-752-3983
Estimated First Year Funding: $90,745
The Learning Center, based at the district?s middle school, will establish a before- and after-school program focused on students in academic need indicated by low state-proficiency test scores. A computer lab setting will be used and both high school honor students and students from nearby John Brown University will serve as tutors and mentors. Several local businesses will participate in providing food, an adult education program, and health services.
3512 GRAND
TEXARKANA AR, 71854-9050
Contact: Jerry Moody 870-772-3371
Estimated First Year Funding: $306,801
The Texarkana Communities of Promise project in Miller County will focus on at-risk youth of ages 6-18 years, providing structured transitional, comprehensive life skills training and experiences, academic enrichment, health, mental health, social and recreational activities through a broad coalition of service agencies, civic groups, businesses, churches, neighborhood groups, and government units.
3801 VERA STREET
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Contact: Kim Wilbanks 870-910-7809
Estimated First Year Funding: $184,480
Project Nettleton will provide services that will focus on needs and outcomes identified through community partnerships. The outcomes are reduced violent behavior and drug abuse, availability of child-care, recreational activities for children, and providing family support. Project services will be provided before and after school and in the summer to improve the quality of life for students, families and the community.
Arizona
CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #80
500 WEST GALVESTON STREET
CHANDLER, AZ 85224
Contact: Susan Scott Horan 602-812-7377
Estimated First Year Funding: $321,271
Located in the Redevelopment Area of Chandler, this collaborative project serves financially and educationally disadvantaged youth. It will focus on low student achievement through grade eight. In addition, it will reduce student exposure to criminal behavior, drugs, and gangs before and after school, as well as on weekends by providing academic, technology, social, and sports and recreation programs.
7301 NORTH 58TH AVENUE
GLENDALE, AZ 85301-1893
Contact: Pat Harlan 602-842-8212
Estimated First Year Funding: $163,875
This program will serve four Glendale schools providing well-supervised, mind-engaging education, day care, and social services.
1911 WEST VALENZUELA
NACO, AZ 85620
Contact: Jesus Santana 520-432-5060
Estimated First Year Funding: $122,489
This consortium includes Compañeros, Share America, the Cochise County Health Department, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors, and Hirales and Associates. Services--offered after school, on Saturdays, and during the summer--include tutoring; computer technology; library and literature; recreation and sports; English as a Second Language; special education; arts and crafts; cooking and nutrition; music; health; peer leadership; drug prevention; violence prevention; parenting; and employment training.
8610 NORTH 19TH AVENUE
PHOENIX, AZ 85021-4292
Contact: Janice Johnson 602-347-2603
Estimated First Year Funding: $312,846
Project EAGLES (Enriched Achievement through Guided Learning Environments) includes Work Family Directions, John C. Lincoln Hospital, the City of Phoenix, New Northtown Fight Back Association, American Express, Catholic Social Services, Operation "QT" Inc., and DeVry Institute of Technology as partners collaborating with the District to offer services at three schools. These include: literacy education; senior citizens serving as mentors; day care; health, nutrition; social service, recreation, and cultural programs; technology education; parenting education; and services for individuals with disabilities.
P.O. BOX 839
PIÑON, AZ 86510
Contact: Mary Robertson-Begay 520-725-3450
Estimated First Year Funding: $486,858
The Eagle?s Nest program serves the Piñon Unified School District, located in the center of the Navajo Nation. It will significantly expand learning opportunities for children and youths in the community and reduce drug use and violence. Its particular focus is early adolescence and increasing performance on State Academic Standards in core subjects.
P.O. BOX 97
SACATON, AZ 86247
Contact: Gilbert Innis 520-562-3662
Estimated First Year Funding: $450,513
The Gila River Indian Community Learning Centers will serve three elementary schools: the Gila Crossing Community School, the Casa Blanca Community School, and the Blackwater Community School. Its programs will include: academic tutoring; native language and culture; drug and alcohol abuse prevention; parenting and family involvement; diabetes and nutrition awareness; and wellness and recreation. Services will be provided on extended day, weekend, and summer schedules.
29126 SAN JOSE AVENUE
WELLTON, AZ 85356
Contact: Dale Fitzner 520-785-3311
Estimated First Year Funding: $165,254
The YES (Youth Education Services) for Yuma Project will create learning centers at four schools in this Enterprise Community. Activities will include: tutoring; anti-drug programs; evening and summer arts and recreation; parenting education; and job training.
345 E. TOOLE AVE., SUITE 101
TUCSON, AZ 85701
Contact: Ricardo Jasso 520-882-6216
Estimated First Year Funding: $374,063
The Luz Academy Learning Center, located in a charter school, will oversee four Centers in high-poverty schools in cooperation with numerous community organizations. The programs will provide enrichment activities in core academic subjects as well as tutoring, recreational, and cultural activities.
HIGHWAY 191 - APACHE COUNTY
ROCK POINT, AZ 86545
Contact: Jimmie C. Begay 520-659-4221
Estimated First Year Funding: $144,629
The Diné Family Learning Center will offer a series of activities designed to assist students in grades six through nine in making a successful transition from childhood to adult membership in the Navajo and global society. Student participation in after-school, weekend, and summer learning opportunities related to twelve culturally appropriate themes is expected to contribute to decreased substance abuse and violent incidents, an increase in academic achievement, and parental involvement in school activities, and the promotion of good health practices for students and their families.
P.O. BOX 190
WHITERIVER, AZ 85941
Contact: Michelle Blaine 520-338-4842 ext. 254
Estimated First Year Funding: $414,289
The Whiteriver School District, in collaboration with the Indian Health Services, Health Authority and Tribal Education, will serve five schools in rural northeast Arizona. Services will include literacy education, integrated education and health services, technology, nutrition and health, and expanded library services.
California
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
2134 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. WAY
BERKELEY, CA 94704-1180
Contact: Christine Lim 510-644-6147
Estimated First Year Funding: $322,562
The High Impact Program initiative will challenge students physically, emotionally, and mentally by utilizing a large number of young adults and older teenagers as mentors, tutors, health educators and counselors to maximize the chances that early adolescents will connect with positive role models.
785 EAST CENTER AVENUE
EARLIMART, CA 93219
Contact: Michaela Rayna, Loretta Gomes 805-849-4236
Estimated First Year Funding: $146,869
"Interlink" will provide supplemental education, literacy, recreation, and youth development activities for middle school students. Additionally, physical health, mental health, social services, literacy, child care, family support, educational support, and employment development services for families will be provided.
3200 WALFORD AVENUE
EUREKA, CA 95503
Contact: JoAnn Davenport 707-441-3316
Estimated First Year Funding: $269,000
The Community Learning Centers at three elementary schools and one junior high school will provide academic support and enrichment activities for students in addition to computer classes, parenting skills, expanded library hours, recreational activities and a variety of safety and health-related activities for parents and the community.
139 HENDERSON STREET
ALTURAS, CA 96101
Contact: Carol J. Harbaugh 530-233-7101
Estimated First Year Funding: $362,445
The Modoc Community Learning Center Project will establish centers in three school districts in Modoc County, using a positive youth development concept for all students. Activities will include: after-school tutoring; homework assistance; computer labs providing skills training and Internet access; SAT/ACT preparation; senior citizen volunteers; drug and safety presentations; agricultural literacy presentations from UC Davis; after-school and Saturday recreation; art and drama; nutrition; parenting; and referrals.
189 ROANOKE ROAD
EL CAJON, CA 92022-1007
Contact: Betsy Quinn 619-588-3657
Estimated First Year Funding: $230,682
With the help of a consortium, two central city middle schools will establish learning centers from 2-6 p.m. Activities will include: academic, athletic, and recreational components for students and parenting, technology and English classes for parents. The focus is on helping students meet state standards in reading and mathematics, as well as offering family activities to assist in drug prevention and crime reduction.
1398 SPERBER ROAD
EL CENTRO CA 92243
Contact: Rita Brogan 760-312-6498
Estimated First Year Funding: $556,101
A consortium of five school districts in this Enterprise Community will each establish Community Learning Centers. Activities will include: literacy education; integrated education, health, social service, recreation, and cultural programs; summer and weekend programs; and telecommunications and technology education. The program will emphasize assisting students in meeting state and local standards in core subjects.
12335 WOODSIDE AVENUE
LAKESIDE, CA 92040
Contact: Carol Leighty 619-390-2608
Estimated First Year Funding: $46,743
The District is leading a coalition of county service agencies, arts organizations, health care professionals, senior citizens, recreational agencies, and other regional resources to transform a disjointed situation by keeping schools, libraries, parks, and community centers open during the critical hours when teens and pre-teens need them most.
10319 FIRMONA AVENUE
LENNOX, CA 90304
Contact: Marlene Wilson 310-330-4950
Estimated First Year Funding: $121,605
The Lennox School District will expand an existing collaborative of agencies and community resources to provide after-school enrichment that will include Supervised Friday evening activities, opportunities for senior citizen involvement, training in technology, additional clubs and expanded activities, year-round sports leagues and a daily nutritious snack.
1859 BIRD STREET - BUTTE COUNTY
OROVILLE, CA 95965
Contact: Susan St. Germaine-Morger 530-538-7858
Estimated First Year Funding: $404,131
Kids in Communities of Mentoring (kids.com) will provide services for early adolescents and middle school students (grades 6-8) and communities in three school-based community learning centers. kids.com will provide opportunities for 400 students each year to mentor and be mentored in high-interest learning activities in integrated technology, reading, math, and science.
777 N. "F" STREET
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410
Contact: Leslie Pulliam 909-381-1201
Estimated First Year Funding: $1,019,669
A consortium of nine middle schools, students, parents and over 50 partners has planned and will implement "Prime Time" sites with after school, Saturday, and summer activities and services to improve academic performance and reduce the incidence of drug use and violence among local youth by turning "idle time" into "prime time." The activities will include adult education classes and workshops.
4100 NORMAL STREET
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-2682
Contact: Roxie Knupp 619-293-8024
Estimated First Year Funding: $199,818
The San Diego Unified School District, in collaboration with San Diego State University, the Alliance for African Assistance, Catholic Charities, and Crawford Community Connection, will provide a comprehensive range of services for children and adults. The services will include tutoring, telecommunications and technology education, employment counseling, training and placement.
1515 HUGHES WAY
LONG BEACH, CA 90810
Contact: Carolyn Jensen 562-997-8322
Estimated First Year Funding: $196,451
Washington Middle School plans to offer intense academic support to middle school students from 7:00 Am until 8:00 PM weekdays and Saturdays. A variety of educational enrichment activities, expanded parent education (including parent/child computer classes), and mental health services to troubled students and families.
950 WEST D STREET
ONTARIO, CA 91762
Contact: Martin Olsky 909-445-1600
Estimated First Year Funding: $200,000
The Lehigh Elementary and Serrano Middle School Community Learning Centers will provide extended day learning, cultural, and recreational opportunities for children, adolescents, and adults in a safe, drug free environment. An array of year-round, extended day programs will be offered in areas such as: Academic Interventions, Literacy Development, ESL, GED, employment and Technology Training and Support, Art, Cultural and Recreational Programs, Parenting Skills and other services for families.
1045 EAST ORANGE AVENUE
PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
Contact: Pat Contreras or Jacob Rankin 209-782-7141
Estimated First Year Funding: $173,775
John J. Doyle is a rural K-6, year-round elementary school with a diverse ethnic student population consisting of 82% Hispanic, 12% White, 3% Asian, 2% Native American and 1% African American. Fifty-eight percent of the school children are Limited-English Proficient (LEP). Therefore, the major focus of the program is on Literacy Education with a number of local organizations providing cross-age tutors. All programs, materials and computer programs will be offered in Spanish and English. The likely impact will be to engage students in school work and to motivate them to perform well.
50 CHURCH STREET
QUINCY, CA 95971
Contact: Janet Canty 503-832-1827
Estimated First Year Funding: $198,000
The Plumas County 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program is proposing a comprehensive art and environmental program, integrated with core academic subjects. This program will coordinate with existing programs and resources to bring in visual and performing artists, cultural experts and environmentalist to provide students with new learning and community service opportunities.
520 CAPITOL MALL
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
Contact: James Sweeney or Patricia Newsome 916-264-4000
Estimated First Year Funding: $300,000
START (Students Today Achieving Results for Tomorrow)?with a proven record of success--will expand its programs to reach a greater number of middle and elementary students to help them succeed academically and socially.
4100 NORMAL STREET
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-2682
Contact: Roxie Knupp 619-293-8024
Estimated First Year Funding: $335,376
The PEERWORKS initiative is a unique consortium with will serve 450 students per day with a curriculum that engages students, parents, teachers, community members, businesses, and service providers as partners. The curriculum consist of three interdisciplinary thematic academies: 1) CityWORKS, a nationally recognized multi-disciplinary hands-on programs to engage students in the study of their community; 2) PeerLIFE, a literacy based program and approach to peer mediation and service learning; and 3) PeerENTERTAINment, a peer mediated process for making healthy choices in sports, arts, culture, media, recreation and entertainment.
855 LENZEN AVENUE
SAN JOSE, SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA 95126
Contact: Bill Erlendson 408-535-6264
Estimated First Year Funding: $599,817
San Jose Unified School District and San Jose State University are partnering together to offer extended learning centers at an elementary, middle and high school located in downtown San Jose. The following activities will be provided: cross age tutoring, science and technology, literacy, recreation, community leadership, parent-family-community support.
Colorado
CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT #5
4700 SOUTH YOSEMITE STREET
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111
Contact: Nola Wellman 303-486-4209
Estimated First Year Funding: $101,868
In collaboration with a variety of social service, community organizations and businesses, the Cherry Creek School District will provide academic remediation, experiential skill building, service learning, recreation, and parent education programs at three middle schools. The goal of the program is to increase student self-esteem, and pro-social behaviors and enhance academic stability and success through expanded learning opportunities.
7700 W. WOODARD DR..
LAKEWOOD, CO 80277
Contact: Jim Griffen 303-989-5356
Estimated First Year Funding: $526,659 Three charter schools, under the coordination of the Colorado League of Charter Schools and in concert with numerous community partners, will launch three innovative after-school, weekend and summer extended learning center programs serving low-income, inner-city youth, their siblings and their families.
2261 ENTERPRISE DRIVE
ALAMOSA, CO 81101-1198
Contact: Rick Espinoza 719-843-5512
Estimated First Year Funding: $454,280
Conejos/Costilla Counties Community Learning Centers Project (CC-LEARN) proposes to utilize the best of caring people, and high technology to actively engage learner minds in positive activities through cooperative learning, and community service activities that are engaging disciplined and fun.
591 EAST 80TH AVENUE
DENVER, CO 80229
Contact: Mike Kirby or Billy Hufford 303-853-1032
Estimated First Year Funding: $159,000 The John Dewey community Learning Center: After School Academy will provide additional learning opportunities to students at risk of educational failure and to provide middle school students with a safe- drug-free, supervised, and cost-effective after school haven. Offering will address: basic skills development, classroom or homework support, standards acquisition support, enrichment and expanded learning opportunities.
2407 LAPORTE AVENUE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80521
Contact: Charlotte Jackson 970-490-3291
Estimated First Year Funding: $330,020
Two rural community learning centers will be created in the Poudre School District. Program acitivities include: Literacy education programs; Children?s day care services; integrated education, health, social services, recreational and cultural programs; summer and weekend school programs; parenting skills education; expanded library service hours to service community needs; and technology education programs for individuals of all ages.
Connecticut
BRIDGEPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION
45 LYON TERRACE
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
Contact: James A. Connelly 203-576-7302
Estimated First Year Funding: $1,689,511
The Bridgeport Consortium will offer after-school and summer programs to reinforce and expand educational and recreational opportunities. The program will provide focused violence and drug prevention components, parent GED classes and computer activities, resources for special education students, and high school vocational programs to train and employ students as counselors and film makers.
COMMON GROUND HIGH SCHOOL
P.O. BOX 2969
NEW HAVEN, CT 06515
Contact: John Champion 203-389-4333
Estimated First Year Funding: $91,839
The Common Ground Community Learning Center, located in the New Haven Enterprise Community, will provide educational and recreational opportunities for inner-city youth on a 20-acre campus. The Center will provide integrated education and social services to help students become active learners and to expand their horizons beyond the limitations of a specific community.
22 LIBERTY STREET
MERIDEN, CT 06450
Contact: Lois Lehman 203-630-4206
Estimated First Year Funding: $199,963
Meriden will expand its present after school recreational program to include integrated academic skills and recreational/social activities for students coupled with health/nutrition and technology programs for children and their parents. Parents are offered parenting activities, literacy and ESOL education and high school completion. Alcohol and drug education programs and summer school opportunities are also offered.
GATEWAY CENTER
54 MEADOW STREET
NEW HAVEN, CT 06519
Contact: Burt Glassman 203-946-8452
Estimated First Year Funding: $342,511
The New Haven Public Schools will establish a consortium of Community Learning Centers at two elementary and two middle schools that are located in Enterprise Community neighborhoods. The Centers will offer expanded academic support and enrichment services for low-achieving students to meet or exceed state and local standards in core academic subjects.
District of Columbia
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE ASSOCIATION
619 D STREET, SE
WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Contact: Joe H. Harris, III 202-675-9071
Estimated First Year Funding: $185,000
The Friendship Community Learning Center, located at the Edison-Friendship Public Charter School, will provide telecommunications and technology-based educational programs and activities for children, youth and families in the community. The program will offer a before and after-school program that will include a summer learning program, youth and adult basic education/GED instruction, infant and toddler child care, seniors and disabled persons learning program, and community services activities such as employment training/counseling/placement, and parenting classes.
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY
600 S. E. THIRD AVENUE, 4TH FLOOR
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
Contact: Frank Mandley 954-765-6674
Estimated First Year Funding: $403,908
The Centers will offer day care services; teen counseling for at-risk and juvenile offenders; teen support groups for middle school age parents; after school and weekend programs to improve academic performance; expanded library services for community members, parents and students; expanded academic services and learning opportunities for students; cultural awareness training to meet the needs of a multicultural community; recreational activities; and expanded health services to better meet the schedule of working individuals and their families.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
3330 FOREST HILL BOULEVARD
SUITE B-121
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Contact: Alison Adler 561-357-0352
Estimated First Year Funding: $503,892
This project, a consortium of one rural and two inner-city elementary schools, will provide literacy education programs; children?s day care services; integrated education, health, social service, recreational and cultural programs; and support and training for child day care providers. The programs are intended to provide children with the opportunity to improve reading and learning, develop positive interactions with others, and avoid destructive behaviors.
CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
425 EAST CENTRAL AVENUE
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424
Contact: Suella McMillan 850-674-4500
Estimated First Year Funding: $200,000
The Blountsown Middle School and its partners will provide a 12 week summer art day camp for middle school children, followed by Saturday camps for 31 weeks to parallel the school year. Activities include the use of unique, art-based curriculum, support services for mentors and tutors, nutrition and drug education, technology training, recreation, parenting classes, and library services.
LAUREL HILL SCHOOL
8078 4TH STREET
LAUREL HILL, FL 32567
Contact: Dale Willis 850-652-4111
Estimated First Year Funding: $134,610
Laurel Hill School will establish a school-based center for the delivery of education and human services including after-school care with learning activities for adolescents and middle-school students, summer enrichment activities, expanded library access for students and the community and advanced technology skills training for students, families and community members.
ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.
3650 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
Contact: Paul Martinez 305-576-1512
Estimated First Year Funding: $200,000
ASPIRA, a Latino-youth organization, will serve economically disadvantaged youth and their families at ASPIRA's alternative middle schools, Accolad and Accolade South in the Enterprise Zones in Wynwood. Among the proposed activities are: integrated after-school programs that include math, science, reading, tutoring, neighborhood science lab, dance, cultural events, teen pregnancy prevention, and leadership clubs for middle school students; summer camp and weekend activities for students in the community.
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