California
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, BERKELEY $322,562
The High Impact Program initiative will
challenge students physically, emotionally, and mentally by utilizing a large
number of young adults and older teenagers as mentors, tutors, health educators
and counselors to maximize the chances that early adolescents will connect with
positive role models.
EARLIMART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, EARLIMART
$146,869
"Interlink" will provide supplemental
education, literacy, recreation, and youth development activities for middle
school students. Additionally, physical health, mental health, social
services, literacy, child care, family support, educational support, and employment
development services for families will be provided.
EUREKA CITY SCHOOLS, EUREKA $269,000
The Community Learning Centers at three
elementary schools and one junior high school will provide academic support
and enrichment activities for students in addition to computer classes, parenting
skills, expanded library hours, recreational activities and a variety of safety
and health-related activities for parents and the community.
MODOC COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, ALTURAS $362,445
The Modoc Community Learning Center Project
will establish centers in three school districts in Modoc County, using a positive
youth development concept for all students. Activities will include: after-school
tutoring; homework assistance; computer labs providing skills training and Internet
access; SAT/ACT preparation; senior citizen volunteers; drug and safety presentations;
after-school and Saturday recreation; art and drama; nutrition; parenting; and
referrals.
CAJON VALLEY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT, EL CAJON $230,682
With the help of a consortium, two central city
middle schools will establish learning centers from 2-6 p.m. Activities will
include: academic, athletic, and recreational components for students and parenting,
technology and English classes for parents. The focus is on helping students
meet state standards in reading and mathematics, as well as offering family
activities to assist in drug prevention and crime reduction.
IMPERIAL COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, EL CENTRO
$556,101
A consortium of five school districts in this Enterprise
Community will promote after-school activities, including: literacy education;
integrated education, health, social service, recreation, and cultural programs;
summer and weekend programs; and telecommunications and technology education.
The program will emphasize assisting students in meeting state and local standards
in core subjects.
LAKESIDE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT, LAKESIDE $46,743
The District is leading a coalition of county service
agencies, arts organizations, health care professionals, senior citizens, recreational
agencies, and other regional resources to keep schools, libraries, parks, and
community centers open during the critical hours when teens and pre-teens need
them most.
LENNOX SCHOOL DISTRICT, LENNOX $121,605
The Lennox School District will expand an existing
collaborative of agencies and community resources to provide after-school enrichment
that will include training in technology, additional clubs and expanded activities,
year-round sports leagues and a daily nutritious snack.
BUTTE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, OROVILLE $404,131
Kids in Communities of Mentoring (kids.com)
will provide services for early adolescents and middle school students (grades
6-8) and communities in three school-based community learning centers. kids.com
will provide opportunities for students to mentor and be mentored in high-interest
learning activities in integrated technology, reading, math, and science.
SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SAN
BERNARDINO $1,019,669
A consortium of nine middle schools, students,
parents and over 50 partners has planned and will implement "Prime Time"
sites with after school, Saturday, and summer activities and services to improve
academic performance and reducethe incidence of drug use and violence among
local youth by turning "idle time" into "prime time." The
activities will include adult education classes and workshops.
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SAN DIEGO $199,818
The San Diego Unified School District, in collaboration
with San Diego State University, the Alliance for African Assistance, Catholic
Charities, and Crawford Community Connection, will provide a comprehensive range
of services for children and adults, including tutoring, technology education,
employment counseling, training and placement.
LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, LONG BEACH
$196,451
Washington Middle School plans to offer intense
academic support to middle school students from 7:00 Am until 8:00 PM weekdays
and Saturdays. A variety of educational enrichment activities, expanded parent
education (including parent/child computer classes), and mental health services
to troubled students and families.
ONTARIO-MONTCLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT, ONTARIO $200,000
The Lehigh Elementary and Serrano Middle School
Community Learning Centers will provide extended day learning, cultural,
and recreational opportunities for children, adolescents, and adults in a safe,
drug free environment. An array of year-round, extended day programs will be
offered in areas such as: Academic Interventions, Literacy Development, ESL,
GED, employment and Technology Training and Support, Art, Cultural and Recreational
Programs, Parenting Skills and other services for families.
JOHN J. DOYLE SCHOOL, PORTERVILLE $173,775
John J. Doyle is a rural K-6, year-round elementary
school with a diverse ethnic student population. The major focus of the program
is on Literacy Education with a number of local organizations providing cross-age
tutors, who will focus on educational enrichment.
PLUMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, QUINCY $198,000
The Plumas County 21st Century Community
Learning Centers Program is proposing a comprehensive art and environmental
program, integrated with core academic subjects. This program will coordinate
with existing programs and resources to bring in visual and performing artists,
cultural experts and environmentalist to provide students with new learning
and community service opportunities.
SACRAMENTO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SACRAMENTO
$300,000
START (Students Today Achieving Results for
Tomorrow)-with a proven record of success--will expand its programs to reach
a greater number of middle and elementary students to help them succeed academically
and socially.
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SAN DIEGO $335,376
The PEERWORKS initiative is a unique consortium
with will serve students with a curriculum that engages students, parents, teachers,
community members, businesses, and service providers as partners. The curriculum
consist of three interdisciplinary thematic academies: 1) CityWORKS, a nationally
recognized multi-disciplinary hands-on programs to engage students in the study
of their community; 2) PeerLIFE, a literacy based program and approach to peer
mediation and service learning; and 3) PeerENTERTAINment, a peer mediated process
for making healthy choices in sports, arts, culture, media, recreation and entertainment.
SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SAN JOSE $599,817
San Jose Unified School District and San Jose State
University are partnering together to offer extended learning centers at an
elementary, middle and high school located in downtown San Jose. The following
activities will be provided: cross age tutoring, science and technology, literacy,
recreation, community leadership, parent-family-community support.
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