Last Update: February 26, 2020/pdezso

Nita M. Lowey 21^st Century Community Learning Centers Program

Purpose:

The 21^st CCLC Grant supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program is free, no cost to students or their families, and helps students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math, offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs, and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.

Program Activities:

Activities include:

• Remedial Education and Academic Enrichment
• Reading, Math and Science
• Homework Help
• The Arts and Music Education through Cultural Awareness
• Physical Education and Recreational Activities
• STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math 
• Project Based Learning
• Career Exploration (Middle School Only)
• Programs that promote parental involvement and family literacy

Site & Contact Information for 21st CCLC Sites

Manatee County School District

21st Century Elementary Grant Information

Program is in Year 4 

Manatee Elementary -  85 Students Grades K-5

1609 6th Ave East Bradenton, FL 34208

3:15 pm - 6:15 pm

Criag Drinko (941)741-3319

Palm View Elementary - 85 Students Grades K-5

6025 Bayshore Road Palmetto, FL 34221

3:15 pm - 6:15 pm

Jeannette Beckett (941)723-4812

Manatee County School District

21st Century Palmetto Grant Information

Program is in Year 3

Lincoln Memorial Middle School - 150 Students Grades 6-8

305 17th Street East Palmetto, FL 34221

7:15 am - 8:15 am

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Darlene Proue (941)721-6840

Palmetto Elementary - 125 Students Grades K-5

1540 10th Street West Palmetto, FL 34221

3:15 pm - 5:45 pm

Bev Hunt (941)723-4822

 *Sites operate Monday through Thursday when school is in session.*