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21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC)

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21st Century Community Learning Centers

 

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program is bringing exciting new opportunities for students beyond the school day! Through this federally supported initiative  students participate in engaging afterschool and summer learning designed to help them grow academically, socially, and creatively.

Students receive homework help, tutoring, and hands-on learning experiences, while also exploring exciting enrichment activities such as STEAM labs, robotics, coding, arts and music, health and wellness, sports and fitness, leadership development, financial literacy, environmental learning, and career exploration. Service learning projects and community partnerships help students connect their learning to the real world.

Families are an important part of the journey. Parents and caregivers are invited to family learning nights, workshops, student showcases, and community events that celebrate student achievements and strengthen the connection between school and home.

Together, we are creating safe, inspiring spaces where students learn, create, lead, and discover their future. 🌟📚🚀

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We are overjoyed to announce our intent to bring the 

Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers

to the following elementary school families! These centers are "heartbeat spaces" designed to wrap our children in love, support, and endless opportunities to grow.

🏫 Where the Magic Happens

Centers are proposed for these select elementary schools:

  • Flora Ridge Elementary School 2900 Dyer Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34741

  • Ventura Elementary School 275 Waters Edge Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34743

🎨 What Your Child Will Discover

Our program is a warm, welcoming home-away-from-school where K-5 students Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoon can explore:

  • Creative Arts & Culture: Celebrating every child's unique voice.
  • Academic Adventures: Fun, hands-on activities and lessons in Math, Reading, and Science.
  • Tools for Success: Building the confidence to dream big every single day.

🤝 Growing Together as a Family

We believe a child thrives when their family is right there beside them!

  • Family Empowerment Nights: Monthly involvement activities to learn, share cultural wisdom, and grow as a community.
  • Open Hearts & Open Doors: We invite you to be a partner in your child’s educational journey.

Questions? We’d Love to Chat!
Melisa Jimenez, 21st CCLC Grant Project  Manager melisa.jimenez@osceolaschools.net

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The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program is authorized under Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015. The program provides federal funding for the establishment of community learning centers that provide academic, artistic and cultural enrichment opportunities for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools, in order to meet state and local standards in core academic subjects such as reading, math and science. This program is also intended to offer students a broad array of activities and to include families and the community in the educational process.