Using NCLB Funds to Support Extended Learning Time: Opportunities for Afterschool Programs
Author(s):
Fortune, A., Padgette, H.C., Fickel, L.
Organization:
The Council of Chief State School Officers
Publisher:
The Finance Project
Date Published:
August, 2005 This strategy brief describes several funding mechanisms included in the No Child Left Behind Act in addition to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program that can support extended learning opportunities. The brief outlines each funding stream, discusses how each could be used to support extended learning in afterschool programs, and provides considerations and examples to help program leaders to pursue funding.
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