21st Century Community Learning Centers

General Information

The focus of Kenosha’s CLC programs, re-authorized under Title IV, Part B, of the No Child Left Behind Act, is to provide expanded academic enrichment opportunities for children identified as being below grade level standards in reading and math. Teacher tutoring and academic enrichment activities are designed to help students meet local and state academic standards in subjects such as reading and math.

The 21st Century Community Learning Center (CLC) program provides students and their families with an opportunity to continue to learn new skills and discover new abilities after the school day has ended.

Soaring Beyond Expectations

• KUSD reports that regular CLC attendees have a higher rate of school day attendance than students who do not attend CLC.
• Teachers report that students who participated in CLC on a regular basis showed an improvement in coming to school ready to learn during the 2007-2008 school year.
• Parents report that having their child complete or get a head start on their homework during the afterchool program is helpful to their family arrangement.
• Students report that they enjoy the opportunity to work on academics, participate in enrichment activities, and feel that they benefit from the CLC program.
• Nearly 600 students attended CLC on a regular basis and almost 900 students attended the CLC programs during the 2007-2008 school year.
• Elementary school programs are open for 10-12 hours per week.

Locations

Kenosha Unified School District in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club operates CLC programs located at 8 elementary schools including:

Elementary Schools

• Brass
• Columbus
• Edward Bain School of Language and Art (EBSOLA)
• Frank
• Jefferson
• McKinley
• Wilson

Middle Schools

• Lincoln
• Washington

Partners

• Boys and Girls Club of Kenosha
• Kenosha County Department of Human Services
• University of Wisconsin Extension
• University of Wisconsin Parkside
• Wisconsin Afterschool Network (WAN)

Read about a typical CLC afternoon »