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21st Century Community Learning Center

The Alabama 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) resource center provides information, guidance, and resources to support current and prospective 21st CCLC programs throughout Alabama.

Whether you are learning about the program for the first time, exploring future grant opportunities, or managing an existing program, this website is designed to help you find the information you need.

Who We Are

The University of South Alabama's College of Education and Professional Studies supports Alabama's 21st CCLC community through program resources, guidance, professional learning, and technical assistance.

Our goal is to help programs strengthen their services, support student success, and provide meaningful learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day.

What Is 21st CCLC?

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program is a federally funded initiative that supports academic enrichment opportunities for students outside of the regular school day.

Programs provide students and families with additional opportunities to learn, grow, and engage with their communities through activities such as:

Academic enrichment in reading and mathematics
STEM, arts, and hands-on learning
Homework assistance and tutoring
Youth development and social-emotional learning
Family engagement opportunities

Ready to Learn More?

Explore the website to learn more about Alabama's 21st CCLC program and discover resources to support your work.


I'm New to 21st CCLC
Learn about the program, its purpose, how it operates, and the role of community learning centers.
I'm Currently Operating a 21st CCLC Program
Find program requirements, compliance guidance, reporting resources, important deadlines, and operational support.
I'm Looking for Training & Resources
Access professional development, curriculum materials, activity ideas, and resources to strengthen program implementation.

 

This website is maintained to help Alabama 21st CCLC subgrantees identify potentially useful tools, training, and information for out of school time programming. Resources are gathered from federal, state, and national sources and are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. Inclusion of a resource, organization, or external website does not imply endorsement, approval, or verification of its full content by the Alabama State Department of Education, the 21st CCLC program, or the University of South Alabama. External websites are maintained by their respective organizations, and their content, accuracy, and availability may change without notice. Subgrantees should independently evaluate any resource before use to ensure it aligns with their program's needs, local policies, and applicable state and federal requirements. Should you have any questions or concerns, please email Joel Benson at jbenson@southalabam.edu