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

    Purpose:

    The 21st 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:

    • 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

    Last Update: November 19, 2021/pdezso

Site & Contact Information

  • GRANT 1 - Elementary
    Program is in Year 6.
    Operates Monday-Thursday when school is in session.

    Manatee Elementary -  85 Students Grades K-5
    1609 6th Ave East Bradenton, FL 34208
    3:15 pm - 6:15 pm
    Craig Drinko (941)741-3319

    Palm View Elementary - 85 Students Grades K-5
    6025 Bayshore Road Palmetto, FL 34221
    3:15 pm - 6:15 pm
    Rosa Cline & Stacey Cummings (941)723-4812

    GRANT 2 - Palmetto
    Program is in Year 5.
    Operates Monday-Thursday when school is in session.

    Lincoln Memorial Academy - 150 Students Grades 6-8
    305 17th Street East Palmetto, FL 34221
    7:45 am - 8:45 am
    4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
    Chandoue Lawrence (941)721-6840

    Palmetto Elementary - 125 Students Grades K-5
    1540 10th Street West Palmetto, FL 34221
    3:15 pm - 5:45 pm
    Jane Steininger (941)723-4822

    GRANT 3 - STARS
    Program is in Year 2 
    Operates Monday-Friday when school is in session.

    Ballard Elementary - 85 Students Grades K-5
    912 18th Street West Bradenton, FL 34205
    3:15 pm - 6:00 pm
    Cassandra King (941)708-8400

    Samoset Elementary - 85 Students Grades K-5
    3300 19th Street East Bradenton, FL 34208
    3:15 pm - 6:00 pm
    Nuris Fanning & Deelah Jackson (941)708-6400