Program Description:

The KidREACH program has been in Barbour County for eight years. Currently in the third grant year of operation, our enrollment is 150 for the entire county, with ten paid staff at the sites in addition to the program director.

What is so wonderful about the KidREACH Program is that, while we focus on academics through tutoring and skill-building, we also focus on the “whole” child. Teaching children how to make better choices and how to build positive relationships is so important in the development of a successful adult. We also enjoy getting to spend time with skill-building activities that schools do not have the time or resources to do.

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Project Learn will operate four days a week (Monday – Thursday) at Orchard View Intermediate, Eagle School Intermediate, and North Middle School with additional programming offered at the Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle – Martinsburg/Berkeley Co. Unit.  Students receive homework help, math and reading tutoring, recreation, a nutritious supper, and a variety of enrichment activities. 

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Our program “Explore and Soar” takes place in Boone Co. WV and is a program that strives to provide a safe, educationally enriching, fun and rewarding experience for students during the hours where there may be no adult supervision in the home.  Our site works with three centers located at Madison Middle School, Sherman Jr. High School, and Van Jr. /Sr. High School.  The program includes dinner/snack, homework help, one on one tutoring, mentoring/apprenticeships in science/arts/engineering/business/etc., with field trips and many other creative and cultural activities woven into the experience.  The program is staffed by trained professionals that are ready to meet the needs of children and always provide positive personalities and solutions to given situations and changing environments.  This amplifies the positive and safe environment allowing students the opportunity to witness positive role models in action.  Our student range is grades 6^th-8^thand the program takes place from Monday-Thursday 3pm-6pm throughout the school year with the addition of sessions during the summer months. We are looking forward to serving the schools and students of Boone Co. and to increasing the number of student participants ever year the program is in place.

“Explore and Soar,” reflects the spirit of the project in that students will be exploring a variety of professions, tutoring activities and mentorships, enabling them to soar into a brighter future.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington serve three sites, they include B.C. McGinnis, Henrietta Payne and Westmoreland Boy & Girls Club.

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Calhoun County’s 21st CCLC Program is offered at all three schools in Calhoun County: Arnoldsburg, Pleasant Hill, and Calhoun Middle/High School.  Classes are offered four nights a week Monday through Thursday.  We also offer a summer program in coordination with Energy Express.  One highlight of our program is the Saturday Fun and Learning Days offered every other month.  The first one of the 2010-2011 school year had over 300 people in attendance.  Saturday Fun and Learning Days give us the opportunity to reach more parents and children regarding the 21 CCLC program along with substance abuse programs and other educational opportunities.

Program Description:

All six of our schools have afterschool programs Monday-Thursday until after 6:00 each evening. Children are served afterschool suppers and activity busestransport them home. With approximately 50 regular day teachers filling the role of after school teachers, we have a strong connection to the school day. We are serving approximately 1500 children.

The secondary schools have credit recovery, SES (CCMS), the arts, ACT Prep, vocational, community service, and acceleration in math and reading.The elementary schools also have many fun activities while working on strengthening academic weakness i.e. fitness, the arts, math, reading, STEM, technology, Accelerated Reader,and homework help. They utilize GeoMotion, Reader’s Theater, and even Rubiks cubes.

All schools utilize family fun nights to get the entire family involved as well as providing activities and workshops for the parents, i.e.couponing, cake decorating, Helping Your Kidsin Academics, welding, iREAD, square dancing.

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Currently are operating four sites serving approximately 300 children. Site coordinators are Alma Logan at Mount Hope Elementary, Courtney Vargo at New River Elementary, Charlene Newkirk at Southern Appalachian Labor School and Ted Dixon at Rosedale Elementary.

All sites are elementary except for the Southern Appalachian Labor School. The children love the program and they feel like they are getting a treat with after-school.

The largest partners are the Fayette County Board of Education, Southern Appalachian Labor School, and the Mount Hope Children's Council.

We are unique in the sense that we are the only after-school program in our county that offers enrichment activities along with academic instruction.   

Program Description:

PATCH 21st CCLC centers serve 1200 students, and have four full-time and 350 part-time employees who offer very unique programs that focus on at-risk students. We have four areas we focus on outside of our regular academic programs: entrepreneurial, service learning, character education, youth led groups. We have outstanding relationships and full-circle program involvement and results. We have over 75 participating partners in our programs and a staff dedicated to making children’s lives better by providing opportunities for students to be safe, help working parents, and provide educational enrichment.

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The Bob Burdette Center (BBC), a non-profit afterschool program located on the West Side of Charleston, was established in 1998 and has served students on the West Side without interruption for over 14 years. The BBC’s mission is to provide a healthy environment for individual growth that enables youth to experience personal success and become a positive influence in the community.

The BBChas developed a comprehensive plan that aligns with its mission. After school, students participate in intensive and comprehensive programs that provide academic, physical, social, and emotional enrichment. Students participate in “Power Hour” homework assistance, Girl Scouts, dance classes provided by Arts in Action, community gardening, community service projects, Second Step violence prevention curricula, educational enrichment activities and other cultural and social opportunities.The BBC collaborates with 22 organizations who are actively involved in its programs and activities, including the Girls Scouts, Arts in Action, Child Evangelism Fellowship and West Charleston Kiwanis Club.In addition, the BBC actively recruits individuals to mentor students who need additional social support.

Recently, the Bob Burdette Center received an Expansion Grant from 21st CCLC to implement a tutoring program that will serve students enrolled in its afterschool program. These services will begin during the fall of the 2012-2013 school-year.

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“The Challenge of Champions” after school project was developed out of a seven year partnership between the HRDF and the EEFRC, who have worked together to service and support teens and their families in the Kanawha Valley through job training, mentoring, counseling, and after school services. This project  Challenges students to become Champions, not just players in the game

The Challenge of Champions, an after-school program offering academic improvement, parent support, a safe haven for youth during out-of-school time, drug and alcohol prevention programs, art enrichment, and recreational activities.  We offer a positive alternative to going home to watch television or risking the chance of becoming involved in a crime or committing a crime.  We provide the extra support to assist these students in developing life skills that promote a healthy lifestyle.

The collaborative efforts of a variety of community-based organizations and partnerships include The YWCA Sojourners Shelter, Charleston Job Corps, The Music Mentors, McHenry – Moore Artworks, WVSU Extension Service, West Virginia University, Kanawha County Workforce Investment Board,  WV DHHR West Virginia Department of Culture and History, The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, KEYS 4 Healthy Kids, and Charleston Parks & Recreation.  

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Lincoln County 21st Century Community Learning Centers are currently operated out of five sites, Duval Prek-8, Guyan Valley Middle School, Hamlin Prek-8, Lincoln County High School and West Hamlin Elementary.

During the 2010 fall session a total of 513 students attend the program. The 21st Century after school program in Lincoln County offers students home work assistance, tutoring from certified teachers in the areas which students are having difficulties particular in reading, mathematics and science, opportunities to learn new skills such as conflict resolution, prepare for a successful career, improve grades and develop relationships with caring adults. Enrichment activities are a component of the program based on students’ suggestions, interest and needs. Family involvement is encouraged and has been a great success in the program.

Program staff members are all certified teachers as well as two principals, this has proven to be a tremendous benefit to the students, parents and the program. The 38 member staff includes: Deborah Adkins, Tammie Adkins, Garfield Adkins, Justin Altizer, Holly Barker, Lisa Brock,  Jeremy Brunty, Lisa Chapman, Jeanette Cremeans,  Brenda Cummings, Sonya Dunlap, Sondra Elkins, Jonathan Escue, Teresa  Feller. George Gonsoski, Rebecca Grass, Betsy Grezb, Deborah Hall, Gerald Hartley, Laura Harshbarger, Tola Hutchison, Deborah Jordan, Kirk King, Damien Maynard, Kim Maynard, Jenny McClung, Judy McDowell, Nancie Perry, Beth Prichard, Misha Ross, Sabrina Ruth, Sue Salmons, Sharon Snyder, Darlene Tackett, Missy Vinson, Amber Wells, Teresa Wickline, and Leigh Childers.

The Lincoln County 21st Community Learning Centers have seen an increase in math and reading scores in students who attend the after school programs. At the high school there was an increase in the graduation rate from the students who participated in the after school program.

Partners to this program are the following: Title I and  School Improvement Grants, Lincoln County Family Resource Network, Lincoln Primary Care Center, D.H.H.R., West Virginia University Extension Program, Lincoln County EDA, LifeBridge Americorp Programs (Americorp and Vista) and Black Diamond Girl Scout Council.

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The West Virginia Dreamers Afterschool Program is committed to supporting at-risk children and youth throughout the lifecycle from birth to independent adulthood - teaching them always to “dream, work, and grow”. The West Virginia Dreamers Afterschool Program currently serves over 300 students in grades K-12 and their families at five locations across southern Lincoln and Logan counties: Big Ugly Community Center, Harts PK-8, Man Elementary School, Man Middle School and Omar Elementary. Program participants receive targeted academic assistance, engaging enrichment opportunities, nutritious meals, and loving support from caring adult mentors. Our “hands-on” approach to learning allows children to identify and enliven their dreams while exploring everything from art and culture to science and technology.

For more information about the program, contact a staff member of Step by Step, Inc. at 304-414-4452. The West Virginia Dreamers Afterschool Program is a partnership between Step by Step, Lincoln and Logan County Schools, parents, students, and a regional network of government and non-profit agencies.

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Marion County has three sites serving the geographic attendance areas: Blackshere, East Park, and Watson.  The site coordinators are:  Blackshere, Kristi Manley; East Park, Stacey Spadafore (lead coordinator), and Watson- Sonya Esulante.   We have over 200 students that participate throughout Marion County.  Some of the activities that the students enjoy are Afterschool Reads, Geo-fitness, Cooking, Zumba, Hands-on-Science, Computer activities, Lego Lab, Mini-music and dance lessons.

The parents like the program because they believe it builds children’s academic and social skills.  The programs have monthly field trips, service projects and family nights which allow  families to get involved. Each site focuses on academic skills by having a study hour which can include tutoring, homework help, computer programs, and enhancement activities.  The site coordinators have a good rapport with the teachers at each school site and talk with them daily.  We have access to the students’ assessments and data to determine what the student needs to work on.   This has allowed our students to improve in the classroom as well on state tests. 

All of our sites have a variety of partners but some that are used at all three sites are:  Fairmont State University, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Girl Scouts, Life-Long Learners, Marion County Family Resource Network, Marion County Parks and Recreation, Mountaineer Boys and Girls Club, Project CHAT, WVU, and WVU Extension Services.  Two of our sites also host a summer day camp (8 hours) for six weeks which allows us to extend our program.  The summer camp incorporates many of the activities that are used during the school year as well as implementing Voyager, swimming, and weekly field trips. 

Program Description:

The McDowell County Schools DREAMS program is comprised of three learning centers operating two hours per day, four days per week. The program serves over 130 students per day and employs a staff of approximately 25 including substitutes. Sites are located at Kimball Elementary, Sandy River Middle, and Southside K-8. Through the program we have seen decreases in disciplinary referrals and increases in health awareness and parent involvement, with help from partners such as Concord University and Regional Tobacco Prevention Specialists.

Program Description:

The McDowell County Schools DREAMS 2 program is comprised of three learning centers operating two hours per day, four days per week (Mount View runs 3hrs and 3 days). The program serves over 100 students per day and employs a staff of approximately 20 including substitutes. Sites are located at Mount View HS, River View HS, and Welch Elementary. Through the program we have seen decreases in disciplinary referrals and increases in health awareness and parent involvement, with help from partners such as Concord University and Regional Tobacco Prevention Specialists.

Program Description:

We have several community partners like Childlaw Services, Community Connections, Princeton Health and Fitness, RSVP, and etc all actively involved in our afterschool programs. We serve approx. 250 kids in Mercer County  at all grade levels k-12. We have a project director and an assistant, 12 site coordinators and about 30 teachers involved in all 12 sites throughout the county. In our programs we address student achievement, credit recovery homework help, tutoring and physical activity. And we feel like it is unique because we try to deal with the issues of student achievement and physical fitness ( fighting obesity) . We know that we have seen gains in student achievement especially in the students that move from below mastery to mastery in certain areas. We also monitor some fitness indicators that seem to be improving in some areas.  

Program Description:

Kaleidoscope is the after-school program administered through Monongalia County Schools.  It has been in existence since 1998.

Goal 1:  To increase the academic performance of students to meet or exceed state standards in total reading and total math by providing alternative methods of instruction to increase student motivation and success

Goal 2:  To increase the number of individuals who choose a healthy lifestyle through programs that promote mentoring relationships, service learning, violence and drug prevention activities, and leadership opportunities

• After school programs available to students in K-5 at 4 elementary sites and one middle school.
• All sites open Monday through Friday, programs begin immediately after school until 5:30 p.m.
• A variety of classes are offered at each location, depending upon student interest and availability of instructors (e.g. arts and crafts, theater, gymnastics, flight, creative writing, lacrosse, cooking, etc.)
• Elementary program includes reading and math tutorial for referred students, daily homework help, family events
• Tuition is based on a sliding fee scale 
• A daily snack is provided to all afterschool participants
• Collaborations include:  West Virginia Department of Education 21^st Century Community Learning Center grant, Community Development Block Grant, Monongalia County Schools,  BOPARC,  Burlington United Methodist Youth Services, Mountaineer Boys and Girls Club, North Central Community Action Center, Parent Educator Resource Center, Rock Forge Neighborhood House, Scott’s Run Settlement House, The Shack Neighborhood House, United Way Volunteer Action Center,Vision4RKids and West Virginia University

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Mountaineer Boys and Girls Club is the after-school program administered through Monongalia County Schools. It has been in existence since 1998.

Goal 1: To increase the academic performance of students to meet or exceed state standards in reading and math by providing one on one tutoring, academic help  and differentiated instructions to increase students motivation and success.

Goal 2: To provide a safe place for children after school with recreational activities, companionship and instill a positive sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence as well as violence and drug prevention activities and leadership opportunities.

• After school programs available to students in grades K-12
• Open Monday through Friday until 7pm for all grades and open till 8pm for middle and high school students.
• A variety of classes are offered and members attend dependant on interest (e.g. arts and crafts, theater, music, creative writings, etc)
• Reading and Math tutors for referred students, daily homework help and family days are available for all students.
• Membership is based on a sliding fee scale.
• A daily snack is provided to all afterschool members.
• Collaborations include: West Virginia Department of Education 21^st Century Community Learning Center grant, Monongalia County Schools, BOPARC, Kaleidoscope, Parent Educator Resource Center, BB&T, MountainLine Transit System, Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Complex Aerospace Education Program, Americorps, United Way, West Virginia University, Center for Civic Engagement, Volunteers, Conoco-Philips Corporation, One economy, Comcast among others.

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Project Connect seeks to “re-connect” high school students to their school community.  Academic support is offered in core subjects, as well as enrichment opportunities.  Community resources are also utilized to provide local expertise tied to student interests and needs.  Students who are drop-out risks are targeted, specifically. 

Program Description:

The Anchor Program is located in Wheeling in Ohio County and is part of the Ohio County School System.  It has three sites: Madison Elementary, Triadelphia Middle, and Wheeling Park High School.  There are currently 120 students who have enrolled in grades 1-8 with an average daily attendance of 100. Attendance at the high school varies each week where students do credit recovery, and catch up on class work and homework, using Edline as a valuable tool. 

Anchor is in its eighth year of operation. Anchor goals are academic achievement, providing resources for children and families and encouraging healthy lifetime habits. Our strengths are our contributing partners, excellent programming for at risk students, superior staff members and our seamless connection to the regular school day. Another strength is the ability of our students to have hot, cooked, nutritious meals at Laughlin Chapel and at Wheeling Park High School each day after Anchor.  Anchor has 16 certified Ohio County teacher staff members, four substitutes, two bus drivers and seven West Liberty University Student Teacher employees for a total of 29 staff. 

Anchor has ten contributing partners:  Ohio County Schools, West Liberty University, Wheeling Jesuit University, Laughlin Chapel, Oglebay Institute, Ohio County Family Resource Network, Wheeling Symphony, the Ohio County Public Library, the most recent partner being the Black Diamond Girl Scouts and the Boy Scouts.

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Preston County Board of Education is currently in its 9th year of providing after school programs via a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. The funding for this project has afforded the county with the opportunity to provide quality after school, summer, and special event activities for many area children and families. The goals of the 21st CCLC grant include: targeting risk factors of poverty (including academic failure), increasing out-of-school enrichment opportunities for children, and increasing collaboration among families and community agencies in an effort to increase after school programs for area youth. Program activities include various enrichment opportunities, direct instruction in basic skill areas, homework help, a free and nutritious snack or meal, a fitness component, drug and violence prevention activities.

Seven out of twelve county schools have been served via CLCs since July 2005. Physical sites exist at the Aurora School~including middle school student for 2012-13, Bruceton School, Fellowsville Elementary, Kingwood Elementary, and Rowlesburg School, with Tunnelton Denver Elementary serving as a feeder to Fellowsville Elementary. We have over 20 certified teachers serving as after school instructors, and we also employ Site Coordinators, a Lead Coordinator, and a Project Director. The strong collaborative relationships that we have with several community partners is what affords us the ability to provide activities and events that often exceed what funding makes possible. Our partners include: Aurora Churches/Pioneer Club, CEOS (Comunity Education Outreach Services), Evansville Community Association, Food for Preston, Preston County Caring Council/FRN, Preston County Health Dept, Preston County Starting Points, Preston County Child Nutrition Program, Preston Prevention Partnership, PTO/PTA, RESA VII, Title 1, WV Dept. of Health and Human Resources, WVU Extension Office

For 2012-13 we are looking forward to teaming with the Preston County Schools Title I Parent Volunteer program at 3 of the schools. READ ALOUD WV is beginning a committee here in Preston County through Preston County Reading Council. The Preston County Reading Council is the oldest chapter in the state of West Virginia. Local churches gave away over 500 backpacks in August to children across Preston County. The Preston 21st CCLC had a display at this event and recruited volunteers. The Preston 21st CCLC will also be contributing to the Preston Reads Facebook page.

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Ritchie County Schools in collaboration with nine community partners is serving 300 students in grades 1 through 12 at five 21st Century Community Learning Centers with 350 hours of educational services through before-school, after-school, and summer programs.  Concrete learning experiences provided by 16 teachers and 14 high school tutors develop students’ competencies and skills for all students but are particularly helpful  for those at risk for academic  failure.

Our program is unique in that we provide a safe environment with opportunities for the students to participate in enrichment activities that address 21st Century Skills and Learning tools.

Program Description:

The Wayne County Community Learning Centers is a long-running, collaborative partnership between the Wayne County Board of Education and Playmates Pre-School and Child Development Centers, Inc.   The partnership includes active participation by all Playmates (community) sites, the Wayne County Superintendent and all county principals and teachers.  Wayne County Community Learning Centers are located in all county elementary, middle and high schools, as well as the seven community sites of Playmates.   

The collaborative has a total of 31 programs -- 15 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 3 high schools and 7 community sites. Since 2009, the Learning Centers serve over 2,540 students annually, with an average daily attendance of 812 students.  Of the total number served, 1,134 students attended our programs for 30 days or more.  Learning Centers offer a variety of quality-enhancing extended day learning opportunities based on the perceived needs of each location, each one aimed at enhancing the quality of education for all participants. 

Program activities include tutoring, physical fitness, homework assistance, Writing and Literature Clubs, sign language classes, technology enrichment activities, a Social Club (with a certified Community Counselor), Lego labs, entrepreneurship opportunities, drug awareness education, and other 21st Century learning skill opportunities.

Program Description:

The Beckley Stratton Middle School and Summer’s County programs offers a wide variety of programs that include archery, nutrition and fitness,  character education, parent day, math and reading tutoring, and the summer program included elementary students.  BSMS has the only boys and girls step team in the county,  incentive  programs and a new partnership with SEMMA/ NASA for science this year.

 We have seen a sharp increase in grades and better behavior with the students attending. Attendance for BSMS averages 45 for 2010-2011 and the Summer program averaged 20 a day.  Personnel include:  Site Coordinator for both BSMS and Summer’s County; Vickie Webb, BSMS Staff – Kim Cox, Math Tutor, Sarah Vest. Reading Tutor, Celia Gwinn, Science Instructor, Character Ed, Shannon Ross & Marie Rhodes, Leadership;Shawn & Ashley Garland, Kelli Borck, Enrichment,  Nancy Brooks – Art, Carla Austin – Step Instructor and  Summer’s county staff –Lou Ann Bennett; Problem Based Learning, Carla Gunoe – Nutrition, Pamela Lyons, Angela Gumm, & Michael Tabor – Elementary tutors, Martha Holt – Reading Tutor, Ellen Holt – Math Tutor, Kathy Blevins – Lifetime Fitness, Norman Farley Jr., - Archery, Derek Mann – Weight Training, Debra Cantrell – Arts and Crafts-Counseling - Riley Mann, Bus Drivers; Elizabeth Meadows, Connie Blankenship, Charles Richmond,  Custodian – Earnest Gordon,

Community partners include: DARE, MSU, Heart of God Ministries,  SEMMA /NASA, RESA 1I for Nutrition and Health, WV Blazers, Fellowship of Christian Athletics. Dept. Natural Resources in Summer’s County and theWomen’s Resource Center in Summer’s County.

Program Description:

During the 2010-2011 school year, 1,557 students attended an afterschool program site at least one afternoon.  Of those, 486 were “regular attendees” (present at least 30 days).   Each of the 11 sites has at least two community partners who provide enrichment activities or monetary support of site activities.

Each site provides student the following on a daily basis:

• Tutoring in reading and/or mathematics
• A variety of enrichment/entrepreneurial activities
• A nutritious snack or light meal
• Homework help
• A safe, secure environment in which to learn and engage in activities to support social/emotional development

Program Description:

Project ISAAC (Increasing Student Achievement, Advancing Communities) serves 16 schools at 10 sites across the RESA 7 region. Our program has approximately 550 regular attendees and a total of over 1,000 registered students. To better serve our students, we have an average of 7 staff members per site and operate with a maximum student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1.

Through Project ISAAC, students receive homework help, math and reading tutoring, enrichment, recreation, and a nutritious supper four days a week (Monday-Thursday). In addition to these regular activities, special presentations are given by community members, business leaders, safety officials, and more. These daily activities and special presentations promote the academic, social, and emotional growth of our students.

Our Project ISAAC sites continue to grow and thrive in the schools and communities we serve. We have seen a majority of our students improve their grades and their health, and we look forward to our continued role in supporting their gains. We recognize that being successful in our endeavors requires the collective effort of the Project ISAAC staff, the regular school staff, the families of the students we serve, and the surrounding school communities. This year, we hope to increase our parent involvement and welcome new partners to the Project ISAAC team.