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EXTERNAL RESOURCE LIBRARY
Here you’ll find free resources from government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and others in the field, curated by our team with 21st CCLC professionals in mind. The external resource library includes videos, web pages, publications, and more to help you learn about and implement evidence-based strategies and best practices. All were screened for their relevance to out-of-school time, and many are specific to 21st CCLC programs.
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This training module addresses adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and shows how using trauma-informed and healing-centered methods can support the healthy development of school-age children in out-of-school time settings. Note: You must register to access the module, but it's free.
- Source: National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Research
- Year: 2019
This guidance document and "Dear Colleague" letter discuss myths and facts surrounding the use of assistive technology for students with disabilities, based on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Out-of-school time programs may wish to integrate these materials into their staff training on supporting students with disabilities.
- Source: U.S. Department of Education
- Resource Type: Leadership and Management Practices, Policy/Guidance Documents
- Year: 2024
This web page organizes information about the Department's promotion of school infrastructure and environmental sustainability through multiple communications and outreach tools designed to share best practices and connect schools with partnerships and resources. Out-of-school time programs can share how they are advancing environmental sustainability for a chance to be highlighted.
- Source: U.S. Department of Education
- Resource Type: Best Practices, Evidence-Based Practices, Leadership and Management Practices
- Year: 2024
Out-of-school time programs can use these short videos and discussion guides during a family, partner, or community event to demonstrate situations where parents and caregivers, program staff, volunteers, and other adult role models could have a conversation about alcohol with children and adolescents.
- Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies
- Year: 2024
These toolkits from SAMHSA's "Talk. They Hear You."® campaign include everything needed to plan, prepare, and host a session that informs parents and caregivers about underage drinking and drug use — and prepares them to talk with their children about these issues. Out-of-school time programs and community partners may use these materials to facilitate a session, either virtually or in person.
- Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies
- Year: 2024
This user-friendly web page explains the U.S. Department of Education's five-step process for using evidence-based practices to support student learning and learning recovery. It provides guidance on how to identify local needs, select and implement relevant evidence-based practices, and examine and reflect on the outcomes associated with a practice's use.
- Source: Institute of Education Sciences
- Resource Type: Evidence-Based Practices
This one-pager describes four ways to put high school students on the path to career success. Out-of-school time programs could use this handout to advocate for the inclusion of college and career readiness activities in their programs or to create buy-in for these activities with partners.
- Source: U.S. Department of Education
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Leadership and Management Practices
- Year: 2024
This web page provides information about eight federal grant programs that may be of interest to community-based organizations that serve disadvantaged youth. These programs focus on assisting low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs.
- Source: U.S. Department of Education
- Resource Type: Leadership and Management Practices
- Year: 2024
This web page describes the GEAR UP descretionary grant program, which may be of intersest to out-of-school time programs focusing on career prep. GEAR UP provides grants to States and partnerships seeking to prepare low-income middle and high schools to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
- Source: U.S. Department of Education
- Resource Type: Leadership and Management Practices
- Year: 2024
This infographic provides four sets of tips for a successful school year (or testing season). Geared toward high school students, these healthy reminders will help students to show up ready to learn for the school day and out-of-school time.
- Source: CDC
- Resource Type: Best Practices
- Year: 2024
This infographic provides four sets of tips for a successful school year. Geared toward parents of elementary and middle school students, these whole-child supports help students show up ready to learn for the school day and out-of-school time.
- Source: CDC
- Resource Type: Best Practices
- Year: 2024
This quick overview of information about bullying (available in English and Spanish) can be used by out-of-school time programs to support the development of program policies around bullying.
- Source: CDC
- Resource Type: Evidence-Based Practices
- Year: 2024
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This training module addresses adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and shows how using trauma-informed and healing-centered methods can support the healthy development of school-age children in out-of-school time settings. Note: You must register to access the module, but it's free.
- Source: National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Research
- Year: 2019
This guidance document and "Dear Colleague" letter discuss myths and facts surrounding the use of assistive technology for students with disabilities, based on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Out-of-school time programs may wish to integrate these materials into their staff training on supporting students with disabilities.
- Source: U.S. Department of Education
- Resource Type: Leadership and Management Practices, Policy/Guidance Documents
- Year: 2024
This web page organizes information about the Department's promotion of school infrastructure and environmental sustainability through multiple communications and outreach tools designed to share best practices and connect schools with partnerships and resources. Out-of-school time programs can share how they are advancing environmental sustainability for a chance to be highlighted.
- Source: U.S. Department of Education
- Resource Type: Best Practices, Evidence-Based Practices, Leadership and Management Practices
- Year: 2024
Out-of-school time programs can use these short videos and discussion guides during a family, partner, or community event to demonstrate situations where parents and caregivers, program staff, volunteers, and other adult role models could have a conversation about alcohol with children and adolescents.
- Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies
- Year: 2024
These toolkits from SAMHSA's "Talk. They Hear You."® campaign include everything needed to plan, prepare, and host a session that informs parents and caregivers about underage drinking and drug use — and prepares them to talk with their children about these issues. Out-of-school time programs and community partners may use these materials to facilitate a session, either virtually or in person.
- Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies
- Year: 2024
This user-friendly web page explains the U.S. Department of Education's five-step process for using evidence-based practices to support student learning and learning recovery. It provides guidance on how to identify local needs, select and implement relevant evidence-based practices, and examine and reflect on the outcomes associated with a practice's use.
- Source: Institute of Education Sciences
- Resource Type: Evidence-Based Practices
This one-pager describes four ways to put high school students on the path to career success. Out-of-school time programs could use this handout to advocate for the inclusion of college and career readiness activities in their programs or to create buy-in for these activities with partners.
- Source: U.S. Department of Education
- Resource Type: Implementation Strategies, Leadership and Management Practices
- Year: 2024
This web page provides information about eight federal grant programs that may be of interest to community-based organizations that serve disadvantaged youth. These programs focus on assisting low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs.
- Source: U.S. Department of Education
- Resource Type: Leadership and Management Practices
- Year: 2024
This web page describes the GEAR UP descretionary grant program, which may be of intersest to out-of-school time programs focusing on career prep. GEAR UP provides grants to States and partnerships seeking to prepare low-income middle and high schools to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
- Source: U.S. Department of Education
- Resource Type: Leadership and Management Practices
- Year: 2024
This infographic provides four sets of tips for a successful school year (or testing season). Geared toward high school students, these healthy reminders will help students to show up ready to learn for the school day and out-of-school time.
- Source: CDC
- Resource Type: Best Practices
- Year: 2024
This infographic provides four sets of tips for a successful school year. Geared toward parents of elementary and middle school students, these whole-child supports help students show up ready to learn for the school day and out-of-school time.
- Source: CDC
- Resource Type: Best Practices
- Year: 2024
This quick overview of information about bullying (available in English and Spanish) can be used by out-of-school time programs to support the development of program policies around bullying.
- Source: CDC
- Resource Type: Evidence-Based Practices
- Year: 2024
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. under Cooperative Agreement No. 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.
