21 Century Explorers
2024 Summer Camp
About
The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers of Alabama are a vibrant integral component of the Out of School Time (OST) programs of our state.
The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Program Center (CCLC) is a U.S. Department of Education program, administered through the states, providing grants to schools, community and faith-based organizations, and youth development agencies, to provide high quality, expanded learning opportunities outside of regular school hours for children in a safe and secure educational environment.
The federal statute governing 21st CCLC programs is part of the 2015 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (formerly the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001). The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) maintained and strengthened the language and requirements of the Title IV, Part B legislation. Thus, preserving support for much needed Out-0f-School programming.
To learn more about this tremendous initiative, you may visit the United States Department of Education website and the Alabama State Department of Education website.
Amanda Rylant
21st CCLC State Coordinator
ALSDE Education Administrator
Dr. Jason Bryant
Director, Truman Pierce Institute
Erika Rucker
21st CCLC Program Coordinator
Truman Pierce Institute
Aleysia Alves
ALSDE 21st CCLC Education Specialist
Dr. Kelli Smith
ALSDE 21st CCLC Education Specialist
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Carla White
ALSDE 21st CCLC Education Specialist
Linda Williams
Program Specialist, EZ Reports
Linda Dean
Program Specialist, EZ Reports
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Resources
As a service to our programs statewide, reference to various resources and tools are provided via our website. However, please be advised - selection and utilization of all related materials and/or information are at the discretion of each localized program. In accordance with Alabama Code of Ethics legislation, the Alabama 21st Century Community Learning Center's Website (alabama21cclc.org), the Truman Pierce Institute of Auburn University, and the Alabama State Department of Education do not endorse nor recommend the use of a particular proprietary product or material above any other. The use or mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of alabama21cclc.org and its affiliates nor imply our endorsement.
Apply to be on our
Pre-Screened List of Organizations
In accordance with the ESSA, Title IV, Part B, 21st CCLC, the ALSDE is required to post a list of pre-screened external organizations in Alabama that have the knowledge and expertise necessary to assist 21st CCLC subgrantees in carrying out the activities outlined in their approved subgrants. The term "external organization" is defined as:
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A nonprofit organization with a record of success in running or working with before and after school (or summer recess) programs and activities; or
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In the case of a community where there is no such organization, a nonprofit organization in the community that enters into a written agreement or partnership with an organization described in subparagraph (A) to receive mentoring or work with before and after school (or summer recess) programs and activities.
The external organization must meet the following minimum requirements:
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Operate as a nonprofit in good standing in Alabama; and
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Have a minimum of five years of experience operating or delivering services to out-of-school time programs in Alabama.
External organizations interested in being included on the list of pre-screened organizations must complete the ESSA External Organization Profile form. Note: this form is not required to apply for a 21st CCLC grant or to enter into a contract with a vendor/external organization.
Alabama 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cohort 26 Grant Competition