The 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant brings many opportunities to all five schools in the Rutland Southwest Supervisory Union, providing funding and support for before and after school programming. A diverse range of successful academic, wellness and enrichment activities have been developed and implemented throughout the RSWSU as a result of grant funding. Popular activities include Rock Climbing, arts clubs, nutritional programming and academic support. In addition to programs developed and implemented through the grant, funding supports existing school-based activities such as Odyssey of the Mind, art enrichment, music lessons and much more. 21st CCLC Programs allow RSWSU students and educators to network with local artists, writers and professionals. We are fortunate to be surrounded by several institutions of higher learning, which provide the use of their facilities, innovative arts programming, specialized instructors and volunteers for our school-based programs. Community partnerships include:

21st Century Community Learning Center Rutland Southwest Supervisory Union

Building a Community, Building a Partnership, Building a Future...

Poultney High School, Poultney Elementary School, Middletown Springs Elementary School, Tinmouth Elementary School, Wells Village School.

		*21st CCLC* The 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Program is a component of the No Child Left Behind Act. It is an opportunity for students and their families to continue to learn new skills and discover new abilities after the school day has ended. The focus of this program is to provide enrichment opportunities for children. Tutorial services and academic enrichment activities are designed to help students meet local and state academic standards in subjects such as language arts, reading and math. In addition, 21st CCLC programs provide youth development activities, technology education programs, art, music and recreation programs to enhance the academic component of the program. This information is taken from the program website listed below. To learn more about the 21st CCLC program on a national level, please visit: http://www.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/index.html
*Community Connections:*
The 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant brings many opportunities to all five schools in the Rutland Southwest Supervisory Union, providing funding and support for before and after school programming. A diverse range of successful academic, wellness and enrichment activities have been developed and implemented throughout the RSWSU as a result of grant funding. Popular activities include Rock Climbing, arts clubs, nutritional programming and academic support. In addition to programs developed and implemented through the grant, funding supports existing school-based activities such as Odyssey of the Mind, art enrichment, music lessons and much more. 21st CCLC Programs allow RSWSU students and educators to network with local artists, writers and professionals. We are fortunate to be surrounded by several institutions of higher learning, which provide the use of their facilities, innovative arts programming, specialized instructors and volunteers for our school-based programs. Community partnerships include:

Green Mountain College Castleton State College Vermont Achievement Center Community College of Vermont Crossroads Arts Council Poultney Parks and Recreation		2008 SUMMER PROGRAM PROPOSALS WANTED! The Town of Poultney, in collaboration with RSWSU’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, is currently seeking proposals for summer 2008 program offerings. Programs should be targeted to children between the ages of 4 and 13. We are seeking proposals for a broad range of programs, including Arts and Crafts, Music, Recreation, Wellness, Reading, History and Culture, First Aid, etc. If you have a great idea for a summer recreation program, please download the Poultney Summer Recreation Proposal Form and send it to the Poultney Recreation Commission by April 1, 2008!