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KnowledgeBases > The School Improvement KnowledgeBase > Element 4 > Activity 1 > Task 6: Incorporate Extended Time Activities

Guideline:

As appropriate, the school improvement plan should address extended time activities offered before or after school, during the summer, or any extension of the school year. Emphasis should be placed on how such programs will aid students in improving their academic performance.

References 21st Century Community Learning Centers

This document offers links to the program websites at each state's department of education.

References AfterSchool.gov _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website with information on federal resources that support children and youth during out-of-school time.

References Afterschool Alliance _EXTERNAL_LINK

As noted at its website, the Afterschool Alliance "works with a broad range of organizations and supporters, including policymakers and policymaker associations, advocacy groups, afterschool coalitions and providers at every level, business and philanthropic leaders, technical assistance organizations and leaders representing a variety of interests, each with a stake in afterschool."

References Child Care and Development Fund _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Family Services. As noted at its website, "CCDF provides federal resources for child care that support both direct services and quality enhancements. The majority of CCDF dollars are used to provide subsidies to eligible low-income children under age 13."

References Out-of-School Time Learning Grants and Programs _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the Wallace Foundation's website providing program and grant information on out-of-school learning.

References Resources on Afterschool _EXTERNAL_LINK

As noted at its website, "Resources On Afterschool is an online tool featuring selected resources in the areas of: research and evaluation, promising practices, professional development, public awareness and communications, policy, and financing in afterschool."

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