Arkansas 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)

Web Resources

The list below describes some Web sites that are resources for Out-of-School programs. 

• The After-School Alliance
  This private organization provides information and resources for after-school programs.
• Afterschool.gov
  This site provides information on running a program, keeping current, and planning activities along with other resources.
• Afterschool Now
  Afterschool Now offers information on  finding a program, what to look for, and starting an after school program.
• C.S. Mott Foundation
• Council of Chief State School Officers
  The Council of Chief State School Officers’ Extended Learning Project provides information on policies, practices, and strategies.
• Funbrain
  This site has interactive and educational games for math, science, geography, art, language, and more for K - 8 children.  Funbrain also offers resources for teachers and homework assistance.
• The Kaboose Network
  The Kaboose Network offers educational games and activities along with tools to help children learn by communicating with their peers around the world.
• The National Governors Association
• National School-Age Care Alliance
• Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
  LEARNS, a program of one of the U.S. Department of Education-funded regional education laboratories, features downloadable resources, innovative ideas for literacy practices and education-based national service projects.
• Partnership for Family Involvement in Education (PFIE)
  Information about the Partnership, including how to join, a list of members, examples of Partner activities, a comprehensive listing of U.S. Department of Education publications on family and community involvement, including after-school programs, and other resources.
• Primary Games
  Primary Games is a fun site for elementary children featuring educational games, printable coloring pages, holiday activities, crafts, puzzles, and more!
• Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
  This site offers a resource guide for planning and operating after-school programs.
• U.S. Department of Education
  The USDOE provides resources and links to other information for after-school programs.

Additional resources and references may be found at www.ed.gov./21stcclc