21st CCLC Timeline
The 21st CCLC Office has selected dates for the FY25 Bidders Conference, and Question & Answer Session, CCIP Navigation, and Continuation Plan trainings. These dates are shown on the 21st CCLC Timeline webpage and registration information and details will be shared there as they are available. Please ensure affected staff members are watching this blog and the timeline for program updates throughout the year.
21APR Outcomes Reporting
21st CCLC grantees have identified in feedback to our office that multiple December deadlines for grantees present challenges we seek to alleviate. The US Department of Education also recognizes that 21APR Outcomes data takes coordination with district partners which may present a delay in its collection.
For this reason, we feel Monday, January 29, 2024, would be a reasonable deadline for 21APR Outcomes data, especially as we continue to address errors preventing some grantees from completing their submissions.
This week, please focus on ensuring EOY reports and other December deadlines below are addressed. Our office will be in touch via the 21st CCLC blog and emails to program managers to provide additional instructions and troubleshooting related to 21APR data submissions.
Thank you for your understanding as we continuously improve our processes!
Reminder!
The 21st CCLC office seeks to provide the best possible technical assistance in a timely manner. To do this, we ask that when you correspond with us, whether via CCIP History Log Comment or e-mail, please be sure to include the following information:
- IRN# (Information Retrieval Number)
- Grant/Organization Name
- Grant# (5 digits)
- Site Location(s)
Thank you – we look forward to serving you!
Family Engagement Survey
The University of Cincinnati Evaluation Services Center (UCESC) has provided a guidance document for the new Family Engagement measures for this year found on the 2023-2024 Evaluation Resources page. This document includes the individual survey items to be administered to families as well as some guidance for why/when/how to distribute. Additionally, they have provided a survey data collection tool that programs may choose to use to help track survey responses – this tool is simply a resource that may help with data collection.
The family engagement survey should be administered to families at or near the end of their engagement with 21st CCLC programming (typically in the spring) but for some programs it may be appropriate to administer the items now. Please review the guidance document and submit any questions regarding this survey to UCESC using this form.
End of Year Reports Due December 15, 2023
End of Year reports for (completed in Qualtrics) are due to the University of Cincinnati Evaluation Services Center by next Friday, December 15th. Individualized links were sent to each 21st CCLC program manager. If you did not receive the Qualtrics reporting link or need assistance with the process, please contact them using this form as soon as possible and provide the grant number and correct contact email for the person submitting the data.
Over 80% of public schools offered summer programs in 2023
A majority of public schools offering academic summer programs enrolled most students who needed or wanted to attend, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics. You can read more about this here.
Build Creativity and Communication Skills While Having Fun!
Ohio students in grades K-12 can participate in an epic adventure with the Young Entrepreneur Institute’s Ohio Pitch Challenge! It’s not just a competition; it’s a chance to unleash their inner creativity and win awesome prizes.
Picture this: students come up with a wild and exciting business idea, and instead of writing it down, they bring it to life in a 30-90-second video pitch. The best part? They don’t have to actually start the business – it’s all about the thrill of the pitch! Judges are on the lookout for pitches that are bursting with creativity, crystal-clear, super persuasive, and, of course, delivered with pitch-perfect quality.
But here’s where the fun really kicks in. Help your students become pitch masters! Think creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking – it’s a brain bonanza! And don’t worry, there’s a toolkit that makes prep a breeze in just four one-hour sessions.
Now, imagine this as the ultimate STEM class upgrade. Students pick a problem they’re itching to solve and then unleash their brainpower to come up with a solution. This year’s competition includes Sustainability and Environment, Technology and STEM Innovation, Sports and Recreation, and Social Entrepreneurship and Community Revitalization categories. Throw in some critical thinking, a dash of creativity, and a sprinkle of logic, and voila – you’ve got yourself an awesome pitch. The Ohio Pitch Challenge isn’t just a competition; it’s a rocket ride into a world where your ideas take center stage, and the fun never stops. So, what are you waiting for? Let the pitching party begin! The deadline to enter is February 20, 2024.
Contact Liz Nusken for information about resources to support students in preparing to pitch, including $100 towards supplies, refreshments, or prizes, a how-to toolkit, and entering to win and YEI-sponsored classroom party, yei-ost@us.edu.
1st Year Implementation and/or CAPA Monitoring Surveys Due December 15, 2023
The deadline to complete 1st Year Implementation and/or CAPA Monitoring Surveys and include the appropriate documentation for each question is this Friday, December 15th. For grantees that have reported an issue with their survey(s), the 21st CCLC office will reach out on Wednesday, December 13th with updates and next steps. Grantees that have not yet started their surveys should refer to this blog post for resources to add grants and complete the monitoring survey process.
If you have any questions regarding either the 1st Year Implementation or the CAPA Monitoring Surveys, please contact Dr. Stacey Brinkley at Stacey.brinkley@education.ohio.gov. Please be sure to include the following information at the beginning of your message:
- IRN# (Information Retrieval Number)
- Grant/Organization Name
- Grant# (5 digits)
- Site Location(s)
Thanks and have a wonderful holiday season!
COSA Hosts Regional Technical Training on Implementing Engaging STEM Activities
This regional technical training will focus on best practices for implementing engaging STEM activities for all ages in to your OST program(s).
- Southeast Region: Monday, 12/18/23 at 10:00 AM
- Southwest Region: Monday, 12/18/23 at 12:30 PM
- Northeast Region: Friday, 12/15/23 at 11:30 AM
- Northwest Region: Friday, 12/15/23 at 2:00 PM
- Central Region: Friday, 12/15/23 at 9:00 AM
Grantees may attend any session that fits their schedule, regardless of region.
Click here to sign up on COSA’s registration page.
Subgrantee Spotlight
The US Department of Education asks each state to identify innovative and engaging 21st CCLC programs to spotlight on a quarterly basis for featuring on its program landing page.
To be considered for this honor, we encourage you to share innovations and successes in your programming with our office and your fellow grantees. If you would like to be featured on this blog, please email a brief description with links to any images or attachments to Tabitha Palmer, 21st CCLC Data Coordinator, at tabitha.palmer@education.ohio.gov by the 9th of each month.
21st Century Community Learning Centers 