NCREL Policy Issues
Issue 19, October 2005
Ensuring Equity, Access, and Quality In 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Hoor Bhanpuri
This edition of Policy Issues looks at the status of access, equity, and quality issues affecting the 21st CCLC afterschool initiative. The issue begins with background information on the 21st CCLC program, followed by an overview of grantee data on 21st CCLC program characteristics from the 21st CCLC Profile and Performance Collection Information System database developed by Learning Point Associates. The issue continues with a discussion of the research on afterschool programs and a focus on effective technical assistance that can improve afterschool instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations. The issue concludes with policy recommendations that can ensure access and equity in all systems supporting 21st CCLC programs. Specific examples of successful afterschool programs are included. In addition, a summary chart presents the key challenges, policy options, and technical assistance principles discussed.
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