21st Century Community Learning Centers

Program Description
Description of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) and 21st Century High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) Program.

A Vision for Expanded Learning in California – Strategic Plan: 2014-2016 (PDF)
Developed by the California Department of Education in collaboration with K-12 educators, program practitioners, and support providers.

Expanded Learning Visionary/Emerging Leadership Award
Recognition for individuals who are new or who have worked several years in the field of Expanded Learning and have demonstrated leadership, innovation, compassion, creativity, resourcefulness, and dedication in operating stellar Expanded Learning programs.

Distinguished After School Health Recognition Program (DOC)
Establishes an award to recognize expanded learning programs who are meeting exemplary health education, nutrition and activity standards.

• 2016 Distinguished After School Health (DASH) Recognition Program Awardees

21st CCLC Frequently Asked Questions (DOC; Modified Sept-2016)

ASSETs Frequently Asked Questions (DOC; Modified 28-Nov-2012)

Funding and Fiscal Management
Available funding, award notifications, and budget information and forms for 21st CCLC grants.

California After School Physical Activity Guidelines (PDF; Revised Feb-2010)
These Guidelines provide resources for implementing high-quality physical activity programs within California Department of Education-funded after school programs.

Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California

• Quality Standards - Creating and Implementing a Shared Vision of Quality (PDF)
  
  
• Crosswalk Between Quality Standards and Program Assessment Tools (PDF)
  
  
• Guidance for Developing and Implementing a Data-Driven Program Quality Improvement Process for California Expanded Learning Programs
  
  
• Quality Improvement Program Plan for Expanded Learning Programs 2016-17 (DOC)
  • Instructions (DOC)
    
    
• Webinar - Continuous Quality Improvement - Where Compliance Meets Quality (16:17)
  
  
  • Errata
    • Webinar – Continuous Quality Improvement – Where Compliance Meets Quality – Slide 22 (12:12 – 13:02)

      Under slide for Commitment to Engage in a Program Quality Improvement Process Form, replace:

      · Includes 5 questions.

      with:

      · Includes 3 questions.

Policy Guidance

• Direct Services and Administrative Costs Guidance

• Late Arrival and Early Release Guidance
  
  
• Field Trip and Recognition Policy Guidance
  
  
• Dual-Funded Sites Attendance Reporting
  
  

Annual Outcome-Based Data for Evaluation

• Annual Outcome-Based Data for Evaluation - ASES & 21st CCLC Programs
  Annual data collection for elementary and middle schools is a requirement of before and after school funding, due October 14, 2016.
• Annual Outcome-Based Data for Evaluation - ASSETs Programs
  Annual data collection for 21st Century High School ASSETs programs, due October 14, 2016.
• Frequently Asked Questions
  Frequently asked questions regarding the Annual Outcome-Based Data Reporting.
• 2012 Independent Statewide Evaluation of the ASES and 21st CCLC After School Programs
  Independent Statewide Evaluations of the After School Education and Safety Program and 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program.

Regional Technical Assistance

• System of Support for Expanded Learning
  Provides training and technical assistance that develops and provides resources supporting safe and educationally enriching environments for children and youths in expanded learning programs throughout California.
• Regional Technical Assistance Contacts
  System of Support for Expanded Learning contacts within the 11 service regions of the California County Superintendents' Educational Services Association.

Reports to the Legislature

• 21st CCLC Program 2010-11 Allocations, Expenditures and Carryover
• ASSETs Program 2010-11 Report to the Legislature (DOC)

Resources
Links to state and federal resources, as well as a sample document to be used to notify parents that an after school program is available at their child's school.

Contact the Expanded Learning Division
Contact information for the ASES Program and the 21st CCLC Program.

Complaint Procedures

A complaint is a statement that a local school, school district, or county of education policy has been violated or that a state or federal law or regulation has been violated. Please review the Complaint Procedures Web page for detailed information on filing a complaint.