A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

21st Century Community Learning Centers

New Awards (continued)
November 12, 1998

Georgia

CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
111 COMMERCE STREET
P.O. BOX 219
FORT GAINES, GA 31751
Contact: Mary Langley 404-752-1503
Estimated First Year Funding: $110,790
The Clay County Community Learning Center will provide a safe, drug-free, supervised and cost effective after-school, weekend and summer environment for children and their families through the delivery of a variety of educational, health and human services. Services to be provided include evening adult education classes, a "Golden Age Club," an after-school tutorial program, a Project Right Choices Abstinence Program, a parent education program, and a fine arts awareness program for adults and children.

CITY SCHOOLS OF DECATUR BOARD OF EDUCATION
320 NORTH MCDONOUGH STREET
DECATUR, GA 30030
Contact: Phyllis F. Schwartz 404-370-4400
Estimated First Year Funding: $611,128
Decatur, Georgia 21st Century Community Learning Centers will expand and improve the quality of after-school programs in a middle school and three elementary schools; support academic achievement of inner city minority students; and expand parental involvement so that parents can participate actively in their children's activities and academic success.

DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
2652 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY.
DECATUR, GA 30033
Contact: Mindy DiSalvo 770-493-4839
Estimated First Year Funding: $1,080,057
The DeKalb County School System will expand its Family Technology Resource Centers to include all 11 middle schools in it school system. They will offer quality after-school academic, social, recreational, and cultural programs for children and youth; provide job skills training and support for adults; and facilitate drug and violence prevention activities for students and their families.

GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
Contact: Diana Preston 770-513-6600
Estimated First Year Funding: $2,033,644
The Meadowcreek and Norcross Cluster Center will provide before school, after school, Saturday and summer programs for students who are at risk academically to exceed local curriculum standards for 10 schools.

BULLOCH COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
500 NORTHSIDE DRIVE EAST
STATESBORO, GA 30458
Contact: Catherine Williams 912-764-6179
Estimated First Year Funding: $321,700
The Bulloch County Board of Education in partnership with Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department and Bulloch County Commission on Human Services will expand after school and summer programs for middle school students by providing an intensive tutoring component focused on basic reading and math skills, providing program and participate transportation and offering community enrichment programs.

Hawaii

WAIKOLOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
68-1730 HO'OKO STREET
WAIKOLOA, HI 96738
Contact: Paula Kamiya 808-883-0237
Estimated First Year Funding: $100,000
The Endless Frontiers for Learning program will focus on problem-prevention for elementary and middle grades children. The school and consortium members will provide after-school and summer access to its library, computer lab, and drama facilities; help with academics through tutoring and classes; a homework hotline; drug and domestic violence prevention programs; parenting guidance; recreational programs; and, eventually, an on-line university.

Illinois

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1819 W. PERSHING ROAD
CHICAGO, IL
Contact: Mr. Rick Larison 773-553-2573
Estimated First Year Funding: $2,500,000
The Chicago Public Schools 21st Century Community Learning Centers Project will provide to community members citywide extended learning opportunities that contribute to reduced drug use and violence and that assist early adolescent and middle school students to meet or exceed state and local standards in the core academic subjects.

LEROY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
600 EAST PINE STREET
LEROY, IL 61752
Contact: Larry F. Copes 309-962-4211
Estimated First Year Funding: $152,160
Focused on improving state test results, especially in middle grades, this comprehensive, collaborative model provides tutoring and year-round enhancement programs. Substance abuse prevention, human services, and recreational services will also be featured.

VENICE CUSD #3
700 BROADWAY
VENICE, IL 62090
Contact: John C. Rush or Annette Alexander 618-451-7953
Estimated First Year Funding: $212,908
Year-round, computer-based tutorial programs that target at-risk students in grades 1-12 will be the focal point of the two Centers the Venice School District will operate?one in the elementary school and one in the high school. The Centers will offer the latest computerized learning technology and Internet access to over 400 students.

Indiana

MICHIGAN CITY AREA SCHOOLS
408 S. CARROLL AVENUE
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Contact: Susan Nott 219-873-2000 ext. 314
Estimated First Year Funding: $399,999
Extended learning programs at Edgewood Elementary School and at Michigan City Alternative High School will offer students opportunities to meet and exceed state standards in language arts and math as well as provide on-site availability of health and mental health care services.

Iowa

DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1606 BRADY STREET
DAVENPORT, IA 52803
Contact: Paul Johnson 319-336-5090
Estimated First Year Funding: $200,000
The Stepping Stones Community Learning Center program will combine separately-piloted extended day and summer programs to provide at-risk middle and elementary school students a physically and emotionally safe and drug-free environment. Remedial assistance in core academic areas such as reading, math, and science will be provided as will recreational, community service and cultural activities.

STORM LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
419 LAKE AVENUE
STORM LAKE, IA 50588
Contact: Larry Parman 712-732-8060
Estimated First Year Funding: $167,590
The Project "Comm"Unity" Opportunities for Promoting Youth (COPY) program is designed to provide extended learning opportunities to middle-school students, ages 10-15 to enable them to meet or exceed locally established standards and benchmarks in reading and mathematics. A major focus of the program will be to improve learning outcomes for the District's Limited English Proficient students and parenting skills training for the parents of these students.

DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1800 GRAND AVENUE
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Contact: Judith Richardson 515-237-1690
Estimated First Year Funding: $775,880
Four schools located in or near the Enterprise Community will provide literacy education, integrated services, recreational and cultural opportunities, parenting courses, and training in technology to elementary, early adolescent, and middle school students.

Kansas

HAYSVILLE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
1745 WEST GRAND
HAYSVILLE, KS 67060
Contact: John Farrell 316-554-2215
Estimated First Year Funding: $158,170
The Haysville 21st Century Community Learning Center will provide new and expanded services at the District's high school, middle school, and four elementary schools, in conjunction with the library and recreation center. Summer services will be included. Tutoring and academic enrichment focused on core subjects will be featured along with programs to reduce drug use, violence, and crime.

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS
625 MINNESOTA
KANSAS CITY, KS 66101-2805
Contact: Robert Edwards 913-596-5750
Estimated First Year Funding: $199,226
The West Middle School Community Learning Center is located in an Empowerment Zone. This collaborative project includes the YWCA, Juniper Gardens, Wyandot County Mental Health Services, Inc., Kaw Valley Arts and Humanities, and the University of Kansas Institute for Education Research and Public Service. The program is designed to support and strengthen the existing academic program; increase parent and community involvement; and broaden cultural and recreational experiences.

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #503
2900 SOUTHERN
PARSONS, KS 67357-1056
Contact: John Benson or John Hetlinger 316-421-5950
Estimated First Year Funding: $121,022
The Parsons Community Learning Center (PCLC) is a collaborative with local government; businesses; colleges; service agencies and organizations; faith, cultural, and recreational communities. PCLC has five components: school-based alternative education center; afternoon and evening enrichment activities; integrated community services; summer school and enrichment; and community outreach. Literacy, English, mathematics, and tutoring services will be provided for middle and high school students.

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #465
920 MILLINGTON STREET
WINFIELD, KS 67156
Contact: Sandra Thies 316-221-5100
Estimated First Year Funding: $175,197
This partnership between the District and Winfield Arts and Humanities Council; Winfield Recreation Commission; Cowley County Court Services; Winfield Police Department; Southwestern College; First United Methodist Volunteer Ministries; and Winfield Chamber of Commerce will establish an after-school program in two schools to provide a safe, drug free environment for academic assistance in reading and mathematics and opportunities for arts, recreation, and healthy lifestyles. Summer services will be added.

Kentucky

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
25 E. 7TH STREET
COVINGTON, KY 41011
Contact: Susan K. Cook 606-292-5800 ext. 128
Estimated First Year Funding: $291,289
Through an innovative partnership with community agencies, businesses and residents, Covington Independent Public Schools will provide a range of extended learning opportunities for youth and adults during non-school hours at a junior high school and two elementary schools. These schools will offer programs that will improve academic achievement, develop parents' skills, provide integrated education, health, social services for the entire community, and promote diverse community involvement.

JESSAMINE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
501 EAST MAPLE ST.
NICHOLASVILLE, KY 40356
Contact: Patrice Jones 606-885-4179 ext. 168
Estimated First Year Funding: $193,600
A rural Center in the East Jessamine Middle School will enable the identification, referral, tracking and follow-up services for students at risk of educational failure. The Center will be open after school every day as well as in June and August.

BUCKHORN SCHOOL
BUCKHORN, KY 41727
Contact: Dennis P. Wooten 606-398-7176
Estimated First Year Funding: $213,421
The Buckhorn School Community Learning Center will reach k-12 students, with an emphasis on middle grades reading, mathematics, and science so students can meet state requirements. In addition, sports and recreation, cultural enrichment, high school and college visits, and career exploration will be featured.

BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS
202 WEST WASHINGTON STREET
GLASGOW, KY 42141
Contact: Michelle Pedigo 502-651-4909
Estimated First Year Funding: $200,000
Your House--Our House--The Club House will be established in the Barren County Middle School and included students, parents, community professionals, and service agencies. Instruction in reading and science will be offered to approximately 800 students in grades 6-8.

ROWAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
121 EAST SECOND STREET
MOREHEAD, KY 40351
Contact: D. Kay Freeland 606-784-8928
Estimated First Year Funding: $138,907
The Learning Center Consortium will integrate learning into after-school and summer enrichment programs focused on reading, science, mathematics, recreation, and the arts through collaboration among existing community resources. A drug prevention and early intervention program will also be provided.

PULASKI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
501 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
SOMERSET, KY 42503
Contact: Sonya Wilds 606-679-1123
Estimated First Year Funding: $130,250
The District and its partners--Southern Middle School, Southern Youth Services, and the State Extended School Services Program--will extend access and operational hours in Southern Middle School and offer academic remediation and enrichment classes, library and computer access, counseling, English as a Second Language, arts and humanities opportunities, senior citizen involvement, and adult education.

Louisiana

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
P.O. BOX 2950
BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
Contact: Vee Creel 504-922-5515
Estimated First Year Funding: $545,468
Three CARE Community Learning Centers will be expanded into school-based resource-rich learning and service centers that will build developmental assets and act as safe community "living rooms" for children, parents, grandparents, and other neighborhood adults.

Maine

CITY OF AUBURN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P.O. BOX 800
23 HIGH STREET
AUBURN, ME 04212
Contact: Molly Schen 207-784-6431
Estimated First Year Funding: $134,093
In collaboration with a variety of community organizations, the Auburn Community Learning Center partnership will offer alternative enrichment and skill-building opportunities to strengthen the academic, leadership, health and safety, occupational, and physical skills of a diverse population of middle school students. In addition, parenting support and literacy skills will be provided to the parents of these students and adult education and computer classes will be available to the community.

SCHOOL UNION #44
P.O. BOX 220
SABATTUS, ME 04280
Contact: Helen Sherman or Wayne Dorr 207-375-4950
Estimated First Year Funding: $507,084
The rural towns of Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales will involve the whole community to provide academic, social, and recreational after-school activities for middle school students that will include the performing arts, outdoor education, a dynamic summer camp program, literacy education, expanded library hours and a comprehensive computer education and telecommunications program.

MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT 5
30 SCHOOL STREET
ROCKLAND, ME 04941
Contact: Tim Dresser 207-596-2018
Estimated First Year Funding: $105,500
The Rockland Area Community Learning Center will provide creative, remediation, and enrichment learning for youth and families after school and during the summer.

Maryland

ST. MARY'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
P.O. BOX 641
LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650
Contact: Mark Smith 301-475-5636
Estimated First Year Funding: $275,165
Two rural middle school centers will provide structured study circles with mentors, recreation, and learning-rich, fun courses and activities.

Massachusetts

SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
195 STATE STREET
BOX 1410
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1410
Contact: William Thayer 413-787-7075
Estimated First Year Funding: $315,836
Two new sites will be created and a third site will be expanded and enriched through the "Time Out for Communities" (ToC) after school, weekend, and summer program. The sites will offer outdoor activities, pools, gyms, computer labs, classrooms, and libraries for an array of project activities.

BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
26 COURT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02108
Contact: Charlotte Harris 617-635-9488
Estimated First Year Funding: $305,977
"Opening Doors to Schools & Learning" school-community teams of parents, educators, providers of youth services, arts and cultural organizations and others will create community learning centers providing students with academic programming ties to school curricula and standards; substance abuse and violence prevention education; access to arts, cultural, technological and athletic activities; opportunities for community service learning; peer support and leadership development; free meals; and a haven for learning.

CHELSEA SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
500 BROADWAY
CHELSEA, MA 02150
Contact: Sean Moriarty 617-353-9526
Estimated First Year Funding: $142,000
The consortium will develop and implement sound programs for youth and will work collaboratively to provide offerings outside of the traditional school day to better meet the education, health, social service, cultural and recreational needs of the community. All programs - academic, artistic, or recreational - will support the school's curriculum, which is based on state-wide standards of achievement in core content areas.

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL
197A CENTRE STREET
DORCHESTER, MA 02124
Contact: Kristen McCormack 617-825-0703
Estimated First Year Funding: $123,638
The Neighborhood House Charter School Community Learning Center will increase academic achievement of adolescent students by providing a stimulating, education-based, safe haven offering expanded learning opportunities after school, weekends and in the summer.

HOLYOKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
57 SUFFOLK STREET
HOLYOKE, MA 01040
Contact: John T. Mahoney 413-534-2012
Estimated First Year Funding: $479,200
The three Community Centers will provide a modified SCORE Program academic component operated by the Holyoke Public Schools and a recreational program operated by community-based agencies during after school hours, on weekends, and in the summer.

HAMPSHIRE EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATIVE
30 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE EAST
NORTHHAMPTON, MA 01060
Contact: Margaret Collins 413-586-4900
Estimated First Year Funding: $802,989
"RVP CREATES" project activities include: community service learning; career exploration; mentoring; reading, math, science and technology; academic support and enrichment; cooperative learning; counseling; health; recreation and cultural programs; community linkages; and violence and substance abuse prevention.

Michigan

FLINT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
932 E. KEARSLEY ST.
FLINT, MI 48502
Contact: Gail Ganakas 810-760-1211
Estimated First Year Funding: $723,581
Flint Community Schools and its partners will provide stimulating and engaging extended learning opportunities that will result in improved student academic outcomes, improved student social competence and leadership outcomes, increased parent and community involvement, and increased accessibility of educational and human services for families and neighborhood residents.

MANISTEE COUNTY SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COOPERATIVE
4400 NORTH HIGH BRIDGE ROAD
BRETHREN, MI 49619-0036
Contact: Greg R. Webster 616-477-5353
Estimated First Year Funding: $666,379
This Cooperative between the rural school districts of Bear Lake and Kaleva Norman Dickson will establish six Community Learning Centers and two day care centers to provide services to improve literacy by expanding educational, recreational, and social service programs for all citizens.

THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
1008 EIGHTH STREET
THREE RIVERS, MI 49093
Contact: Lois L. Miller 616-279-9581
Estimated First Year Funding: $150,204
Huss Community Learning Center will open before and after school, weekends, snow days, summers and holidays to provide homework help, tutoring, academic enrichment, recreation and supervised games, field trips, hobbies, and crafts. Adults and families will have access to open gyms, parenting, computer and Internet, crafts, drama, fishing, field trips, and sports teams

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
DETROIT, MI 48202
Contact: Steve Ilmer or Jessie Kilgore 313-577-8282
Estimated First Year Funding: $200,000
"The TREE Program" (Tutoring, Recreation, Enrichment, Experience) will operate at The University Public School, Michigan's first charter school, providing academic and social enrichment opportunities; a literacy program for students and families; one-to-one mentoring opportunities; enhanced health-based programs for students and parents; and enhanced parent and student knowledge and skill in conflict resolution strategies.

COVERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
35323 M-140 HIGHWAY
COVERT, MI 49043
Contact: Alfred Hawkins 616-764-0201
Estimated First Year Funding: $134,708
This rural Community Learning Center will offer The H.O.P.E. Program (Helping Optimistic People Excel) to increase student performance in the classroom and on state assessments; after-school and summer creative art opportunities in art and drama, drug-free presentations, mural work, field trips; and extension of library hours for services to students and families.

HILLSDALE COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
2075 WEST BACON ROAD
HILLSDALE, MI 49242
Contact: John Ciaravino 517-437-0990
Estimated First Year Funding: $202,869
"LASTING IMPACT" learning centers provide on-site tutorial services, classroom services, interactive activities, on-line computer classes, student Internet forums, library services, drama activities, dancing and games after school, weekends, and summer.

Minnesota

BAGLEY ISD #162 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ED CENTER
202 BAGLEY AVENUE, NW
BAGLEY, MN 56621
Contact: Mary Trapp 218-694-6528
Estimated First Year Funding: $106,418
A collaborative commitment between community agencies and businesses has channeled support for the Kids' Place, a school-based program that will expand learning opportunities for young adolescents and youth through a comprehensive enrichment program that targets science, math, technology, and literacy. The focus of the program is to increase student achievement and significantly reduce violence and drug use in the school and community by fostering the development of positive relationships between children and adults.

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1400 49TH AVENUE NE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421
Contact: Karen Schaub 612-586-4532
Estimated First Year Funding: $219,890
The Community Learning Centers will provide homework lab, recreation activities, art enrichment, theater groups, computer classes and much more after school, during the summer, and on non-school days. The community will have access to parenting classes and to the technology lab.

Missouri

NORTH KANSAS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
2000 N.E. 46TH ST.
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Contact: Julie A. Collins 816-453-5050 ext. 226
Estimated First Year Funding: $755,111
The Middle School Extended Day Program will seek to increase student achievement and reduce drug use, violence, and other non-productive activities of middle school youth by providing extended programming in four middle schools.

MT. VERNON R-V SCHOOLS
731 SOUTH LANDRUM STREET
MT. VERNON, MO 65712
Contact: Jenifer Young 417-466-7545
Estimated First Year Funding: $122,120
"The High Flyers Program" will include senior citizens' tutoring programs, telecommunications and technology education programs for all ages, parenting skills education programs, and services for individuals with disabilities.

STEWARTSVILLE C-II SCHOOL DISTRICT
902 BUCHANAN STREET
R.R. 2, BOX 23
STEWARTSVILLE, MO 64490
Contact:  Linda Bratten or Pam Alden 816-669-3258
Estimated First Year Funding: $98,502
The Connections project is designed to take education from the classroom to the community and to take resources from the community to the classroom. The program will provide expanded learning opportunities for youth through academic enrichment programs and drug-prevention and safety programs. The program will emphasize intergenerational learning and hopes to strengthen the relationships between youths and adults.

NORMANDY SCHOOL DISTRICT
7837 NATURAL BRIDGE ROAD
ST. LOUIS, MO 63121
Contact: David Hoefakker 314-389-8005
Estimated First Year Funding: $592,958
The Community Learning Centers will be developed around a "Rebuilding the Heart of Our Community" theme. The Centers will provide academic reinforcement, new learning opportunities, and family services to students, parents, senior citizens, and other community residents through a series of after school and evening programs that have proven successful.

TRENTON R-IX SCHOOL DISTRICT
1399 AIRPORT ROAD
TRENTON, MO 64683
Contact: Dr. Daniel Lowry 660-359-3994
Estimated First Year Funding: $140,466
"EEG" (Extended Educational Guidance) Community Learning Center will provide extended learning opportunities to students in grades 6-8 as well as parents and community members. Activities will include literacy development, homework help, academic enrichment, arts and crafts, supervised games and physical education.

Montana

BROCKTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL DISTRICT 55 AND 55F
P.O. BOX 198
BROCKTON, MT 59213
Contact: Bernard Lambert 406-786-3311
Estimated First Year Funding: $91,472
The program will meet the literacy education needs of students and community members. It will allow for LEP students to achieve at higher standards that previously attained. It will provide a safe haven free of chemical abuse and violence after school and during summer months. Tutors will provide assistance to students in core subject areas and parental involvement will increase in the school district.

LIVINGSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
132 SOUTH B STREET
LIVINGSTON, MT 59047
Contact: Julie Hancock 406-222-8282
Estimated First Year Funding: $181,647
Four Community Learning Centers will provide a four-pat program of remedial and enrichment reading, technology education, math and health and fitness activities, including drug and violence prevention.

SUPERIOR SCHOOL DISTRICT #3
P.O. BOX 400
SUPERIOR, MT 59872
Contact: Rose Woodford 406-649-2311 ext. 206
Estimated First Year Funding: $164,828
The Community Learning Center programs will include After School Academic Program, community education courses, recreational and cultural activities, community service projects, a prevention alcohol/drug program. Family counseling and mediation, a literacy program, computer and software literacy, employment counseling, parenting skills, summer and weekend schooling, and alternative education. Day care services will be provided for participants.

WEST GLACIER ELEMENTARY DISTRICT #8
P.O. BOX 308
160 OLD BRIDGE ROAD
WEST GLACIER, MT 59936
Contact: Jill Rocksund 406-888-5312
Estimated First Year Funding: $35,786
The Community Center will provide, through the after school program, integrated education, health, social service, recreational, and cultural programs.

Nevada

DUCKWATER SHOSHONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
P.O. BOX 140038
DUCKWATER, NV 89314
Contact: Lynne Lawrence or Michelle Hodge 702-863-0242
Estimated First Year Funding: $109,067
The Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School Community Learning Center will provide a program that will allow extended school hours, tutorial time, extended library hours, basic literacy courses, basic computer instruction, day care services, health and nutrition education, and drug and alcohol prevention activities. The plethora of educational and social services will benefit all members of the Duckwater community and surrounding areas.

New Jersey

CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
201 NORTH FRONT STREET
CAMDEN, NJ 08102
Contact: Cecilia Brown-Cannon 609-966-2406
Estimated First Year Funding: $200,000
The District will establish Centers at each of its five middle schools over the three-year grant period. They will serve adolescent, middle-grade students by helping them to meet or exceed national, state, and local achievement standards.

PERTH AMBOY BOARD OF EDUCATION
178 BARRACKS STREET
PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
Contact: Ana Cruz 732-826-3360
Estimated First Year Funding: $287,560
The project will focus on approximately 3,000 fifth through ninth graders (early adolescents) who need after-school, weekend, and summer programs. Educational and cultural programming will assist these students in meeting or exceeding state and local standards in core academic subjects. Four schools will be involved as sites. They will especially serve limited English-speaking immigrant children, those from families receiving public assistance, and those with learning disabilities.

New Mexico

MESA VISTA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 6
EL RITO, NM 87530
Contact: Angela Ortiz 505-581-4504
Estimated First Year Funding: $129,976
In partnership with The Education Trust, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the New Mexico Small Business Development Center, the District will offer after-school and summer learning programs that will provide new and stimulating experiences, challenging tasks, and opportunities to extend learning beyond what is otherwise possible, often through the use of technology.

New York

BAY SHORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
75 WEST PERKAL STREET
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
Contact: Marie Holdsworth 516-665-1250
Estimated First Year Funding: $300,000
The Community Learning Center at Bay Shore Middle School will improve the education, wellness, and character development of children and youth in the inner city community of Bay Shore, New York.

BRONX SUPERINTENDENCY
3000 EAST TREMONT AVENUE
BRONX, NY 10461
Contact: Christine Rowland or Gino Silvestri 718-562-5500
Estimated First Year Funding: $184,282
Three extended day centers will provide a menu of academic and recreational activities including English and math tutoring, homework assistance, a reading club, journalism and newspaper production, computer skills training, a performance arts program, and various recreational options. This project will be reinforced with curricular and school day initiatives by the Bronx Educational Alliance.

THE HERITAGE SCHOOL
1680 LEXINGTON AVENUE at 106TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10029
Contact: Susan Bartolone 212-828-2860
Estimated First Year Funding: $121,389
The Heritage Community Learning Center will provide activities for weekday, Saturday, and summer programs: Homework Support and Tutorials, Community Arts Program, Community Service Learning, Family in a School, and Comprehensive Health Program.

CITY SCHOOLS OF MOUNT VERNON
165 NORTH COLUMBUS AVENUE
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10553
Contact: Patricia H. Williams 914-665-5216
Estimated First Year Funding: $262,007
The City Schools of Mount Vernon in collaboration with eleven community agencies will provide services to two elementary schools and one middle school to prevent and reduce drug and alcoholism and increase students' academic levels . The Centers, which will serve individuals of all ages, will offer a variety of services, including literacy education, integrated education, health, social service, recreation and cultural activities.

NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
1 FORDHAM PLAZA, 8TH FLOOR
BRONX, NY
Contact: Rosendo Abreau 718-584-4335
Estimated First Year Funding: $508,046
The District Ten Community Learning Center Initiative will provide services for middle school students in five schools. The services will include scholastic activities to improve middle school student's literacy skills, increased accessibility of school libraries to the community, original video broadcast production I collaboration with a cable television partner, adult literacy workshops, mentoring, and recreational activities.

COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 9
1377 JEROME AVE.
BRONX, NY 10452
Contact: Alan Koenig 718-681-6646
Estimated First Year Funding: $599,992
Project Scale will link schools and community-based organizations to provide comprehensive extended-day programs for 1,200 grade 6-8 students targeted at risk because of poor academic performance and negative behaviors.

COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 13
355 PARK PLACE
BROOKLYN, NY 11238
Contact: Jerrylyn Burton 718-636-3234
Estimated First Year Funding: $471,794
PAP-21 (Placed at Promise for the 21st Century) creates opportunities for adolescents in three middle schools and the surrounding Bedford Stuyvesant community to participate in academic, social and physical development activities.

SANDY CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL CENTER
P.O. BOX 248, 124 SALISBURY STREET
SANDY CREEK, NY 13145
Contact: Jon Van Eyk 315-387-3445
Estimated First Year Funding: $84,800
The Sandy Creek Community Learning Centers Program will offer homework mentoring, computer-based instruction (in reading, writing and math), career exploration, substance abuse education/prevention, conflict resolution, and nutritional snacks as well as recreational activities and general counseling services to students in grades 4-8. The Center also will provide services for families, including consumer credit counseling, agency connection assistance, family conflict resolution services, home risk-reduction training, and access to primary medical advice from an on-site mid-level provider.

SODUS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOX 220
SODUS, NY 14551
Contact: Lucinda Miner 315-483-2331
Estimated First Year Funding: $100,498
The Sodus 21st Century Community Learning Center will coordinate existing and future school and community resources to provide ample high quality extended day, week and year education and substance abuse and violence reduction opportunities.

WADLEIGH SCHOOL
215 W. 114th STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10026
Contact: Beverly Betts-Davis 212-749-5800
Estimated First Year Funding: $200,000
The No Homicide, No Suicide, No Genocide-Creating a Village of Peace Program will provide children and their families the opportunities to learn and develop in a safe, drug-free environment outside of the regular school hours. Program components include extended learning opportunities, safety and substance abuse avoidance programs, recreation and social activities, opportunities that use advanced technology, and health and social services.

ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
60 WEST END AVENUE
ONEONTA, NY 13820
Contact: James Piscitelli 607-433-8232
Estimated First Year Funding: $195,588
Three rural upstate New York school districts have formed a consortium with community agencies to address state-wide standards and provide higher academic expectations for all students. Program components will include academic, tutorial, cultural, leadership, enrichment and community service activities, as well as adult education and opportunities for parents to become more involved with their child at school and in the governance of the program.

FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
50 VAN COTT AVENUE
FARMINGTON, NY 11735
Contact: Ellen Krammer 516-752-6665
Estimated First Year Funding: $1,058,156
Operation SNARK (Safety Net for At Risk Kids) is a Long Island consortium of the Westbury, Farmingdale, Amityville, Copiague and South County school districts with a profile of high poverty, high immigrant, dense special education and high crime populations. SNARK will provide specialized academic, social, recreational and emotional support programs for students in the targeted middle schools.

YONKERS CITY SCHOOLS
145 PALMER ROAD
YONKERS, NY 10705
Contact: Gladys Pack 914-376-8213
Estimated First Year Funding: $327,533
The Yonkers 21st Century Schools Consortium is designed to provide extended learning experiences including: support for standards-based school work in reading and mathematics; homework help; literacy, integrated education, health, social service, recreational, cultural and musical experiences; technology experiences for students, parents and community members; safety and substance-abuse avoidance programs to the students of two Yonkers schools, the Enrico Fermi Performing Arts Magnet School and the Emerson Performing Arts and Technology Middle School.

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