Program Goal

The program's primary goal is to assist youth to meet state standards for core academic subjects by providing students with academic enrichment opportunities.

Participating Districts and Agencies

The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29, serving as the fiscal agent, has formed a consortium with the following districts:

• Mahanoy Area
• Pine Grove Area
• Schuylkill Haven Area
• Shenandoah Valley
• St. Clair Area
• Tamaqua Area

This consortium in partnership with Schuylkill County Drug and Alcohol Commission through the Communities That Care (CTC) project will collaborate on a program of intervention services that target academic and social success for middle school students in grades 5th through 8th.

The basic objective of this partnership is to provide an after school academic tutoring program using Compass Learning, a scientific researched-based, standards-based program and a pro-social, family-centered program, Schuylkill After School Network (SCAN).

Another key aspect of the program is its intense focus on school-community collaboration. Schools and all sectors of the community work together to identify and meet the academic, social, physical and emotional needs of the children and families they serve.

Program Structure

The district-located 21st Century Community Learning Centers offer participants a broad array of programs and services, such as art, music, recreation, character education, drug and violence prevention programming and technology education. This assistance intervention for middle school students is designed to improve academic achievement and student self-esteem. These opportunities may take place before/after school or holiday/summer recess.

Program Commitment

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers program is committed to ensuring that students have access to high-quality and engaging enrichment activities that truly support their learning and development.

The 21st Century further stresses the importance of diverse groups and organizations working together to strengthen school and community networks to help students and families succeed.