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21st Century Community Learning Centers
Pennsylvania 21st CCLC Cohort 4 RFA
2007-2010 21st Century Community Learning Center Request for Application (RFA) >>
The Pennsylvania Department of Education announces new Cohort 3 grantees for the years 2006-2009. details >>
New Pennsylvania 21st CCLC STAT Center website http://www.21stCCLC.org
In April 2006, we launched the 21st Century Community Learning Center Statewide Technical Assistance and Training Center, or as we like 
to call it the 21st CCLC STAT Center. We are very excited about this new effort and look forward to working closely with your programs to ensure high quality extra learning opportunities are available to the children you serve.
Who We Are
This collaborative effort funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education is a joint venture between the Center for Schools and Communities and the Pennsylvania Service Learning Alliance. The Center for Schools and Communities (CSC) provides training, technical assistance, resources and evaluation services to schools, organizations and agencies serving children, youth and families. 21st Century is one of the initiatives advanced through the work of the Center.
The Pennsylvania Service Learning Alliance (PSLA) provides training, technical assistance, and resources/tools to 21st Century grantees. PSLA is housed within the Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania and is committed to bringing service-learning methodology into and bridging the digital divide in communities statewide.
Our Mission
To provide expert training and technical assistance to Pennsylvania’s 21st CCLC grantees by providing information and resources to ensure effective high quality programs.
What We Do
The 21st CCLC STAT Center provides 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs with training and technical assistance to address the following goals:
Professional Development and
Training Quality Program Development and Implementation
Academic Achievement Community and
Family Involvement Management and
Administration Sustainability Policy and
Advocacy Monitoring and
Site Visits
PSLA is here to help your 21st Century Community Learning Center achieve its goals of providing children with a safe space, supervision, academic support, and enrichment activities after the school day ends. We provide support and technical assistance in a variety of ways.
PA 21st CCLC Advisory Board (letter to grantees)
PSLA Workshops – Numerous professional development opportunities
Message Board – (removed)
Teleconference Calls - Semi-monthly conference calls addressing 21st CCLC needs and interests
Monitoring visits and Evaluation
Grant Resources – Grant listings and grant writing tips
Newsletters – Monthly e-newsletters
Professional Development Listings – Online resources and upcoming events, including national conferences
Afterschool Links - Listing of national and local programs and resources
Peer Consultants - Ready to assist 21st CCLC staff with service-learning
Technology - Trainings, implementation of programs, and support for educational tech programming.
Character Education Resources - Character Education and Afterschool Programs – Easy ways to develop students of good character!
Service-Learning Resources - PSLA acts as a "think tank" for service-learning projects and curriculum integration ideas
The Pennsylvania Service-Learning Alliance dissolved as of June 30, 2007. The website will stay posted for one more year, so please share the resources. We are sorry that we will not be able to answer any questions you may have. Good luck with all your future service-learning endeavors!