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The 21st Century Community Learning Centers National Technical Assistance Center is the premier place for out-of-school time professionals to learn, receive resources, and engage with peers and experts.
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Introducing Our Exciting New Podcast:
Inside Out-of-School Time
Episode 2 of Inside Out-of-School Time is now live! In this episode, host Karin Wolfe is joined by Dr. Candace Ferguson, Project Director of the 21st CCLC NTAC, for a powerful conversation about how the 21st CCLC NTAC is transforming its mission into meaningful, on-the-ground support for out-of-school time (OST) programs.
Explore how tools like the Learning Management System and the Knowledge Network are helping professionals across all roles — from SEA Coordinators to frontline staff — tackle real challenges like staff retention, student engagement, and academic recovery.
Listen now to gain insights, strategies, and a deeper understanding of how the 21st CCLC NTAC is helping programs grow and thrive. To see more Inside Out-of-School Time podcast episodes, click here.
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This resource was developed by the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC),funded under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (Department) and administered by Synergy Enterprises, Inc. underCooperativeAgreementNo. 287E230009 with the Department’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the Department or the federal government. The 21st CCLC NTAC project officers are Dr. La' Shawndra Scroggins and Ms. Andrea Jackson.
