FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
S
TATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Chairman
Members
DONNA G. CALLAWAY
DR. AKSHAY DESAI
ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
PHOEBE RAULERSON
KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
LINDA K. TAYLOR
Jeanine Blomberg
Commissioner of Education
MEMORANDUM
TO:
District Superintendents
Contact Information:
Lani Lingo
(850) 245-0852
Lani.Lingo@fldoe.org
K12: 2007-60
FROM:
Cheri Pierson Yecke, Ph.D.
DATE:
March 27, 2007
SUBJECT: 21
ST
CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL
I am pleased to announce the release of the 2007-2008 Request for Proposal for competitive
projects for the 21
st
Century Community Learning Centers program (21
st
CCLC), reauthorized
under Title IV, Part B, of the No Child Left Behind Act.
The 21
st
Century Community Learning Centers program is designed to provide expanded
academic enrichment opportunities for children attending low performing schools during non-
school hours. All centers must provide a range of high-quality services to support student
learning and development, including, but not limited to; tutoring and mentoring, homework
assistance, academic enrichment (e.g., hands-on science, technology programs), community
service opportunities, music, art, sports, and cultural activities.
The State of Florida currently funds 47 counties, 91 projects, 308 21
st
CCLC sites, and 777
schools across the state. The proposal application and all accompanying forms can be found at
http://www.fldoe.org/curriculum/21century/competitive-rfp.asp
The original and four copies of the application must be received by the Florida Department of
Education no later than Wednesday, May 9, 2007.
CHERI PIERSON YECKE, PH.D.
CHANCELLOR, K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS
325 W. GAINES STREET • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0505 • www.fldoe.org
21
ST
CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
March 27, 2007
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The funds will be awarded through a competitive grant process based on the implementation of
research-based academic improvement practices, through collaborative efforts, and meeting the
grant criteria.
If you have further questions, please contact Lani Lingo at (850) 245-0852 or via e-mail at
Lani.Lingo@fldoe.org.
CPY/ll
