21st CCLC Century Community Learning Centers NTAC National Technical Assistance Center - About Us

ABOUT US

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) builds capacity in Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC programs by:

  • Providing training and technical assistance to 21st CCLC professionals
  • Providing resources grounded in best practices and evidence-based strategies to address the impact of the pandemic on students, educators, and families
  • Promoting every student’s access to educational resources and opportunities
  • Meeting students’ academic, social, and emotional needs
  • Connecting 21st CCLC program leaders and staff to colleagues across the nation
  • Fostering collaboration and connection between the 21st CCLC program and other federal and nonfederal partners
21st CCLC staff

Vision

All Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers SEA Coordinators and professionals obtain the knowledge and skills to implement programs that engage and empower students and their families to build lasting success as lifelong learners.

Mission

The 21st CCLC National Technical Assistance Center provides best practices, evidence-based resources, and learning opportunities to build the capacity of 21st CCLC professionals and stakeholders to support underserved youth and their families.

See Who We Are

In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education, the primary goal of the 21st CCLC NTAC is to support the professionals who operate Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC programs across the nation, building their capacity and empowering them in their own educational journey toward learning and continuous growth.

What Sets Us Apart

We’re funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

The products and services are specifically designed to support 21st CCLC programs; however, anyone can access the site and use its available resources. The 21st CCLC NTAC is:

  • Advised by a committee of 21st CCLC professionals and subject matter experts
  • A collaborative partner with federal and nonfederal agencies and organizations
  • A strategic provider of a multitiered system of supports (MTSS) with universal, targeted, and intensive technical assistance
  • Data driven
  • Results oriented — our technical assistance liaisons fine-tune supports to SEA Coordinators and subgrantees to ensure their success

The People and Programs We Serve

We’re here for the 21st CCLC community!

Across the nation, 10,652 21st CCLC programs provide academic enrichment opportunities during nonschool hours for children and youth, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. These centers help students meet State and local academic standards in core academic subjects such as reading and math; provide enrichment activities that complement academic programs to nearly 1.4 million students; and offer literacy and other educational services to families of participating students.

Technical Assistance Advisory Committee (TAAC)

The TAAC includes 21st CCLC SEA Coordinators, program leaders, and subject matter experts.

To see TAAC members' information hover over the States colored gold.

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This resource was developed by the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC),funded under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (Department) and administered by Synergy Enterprises, Inc. underCooperativeAgreementNo. 287E230009 with the Department’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the Department or the federal government. The 21st CCLC NTAC project officers are Dr. Janell Wood and Ms.Andrea Jackson.