21st CCLC National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC)

Program Purpose

The National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers Programs supports State educational agencies (SEAs) and their subgrantees operate 21^st CCLCs in providing academic enrichment opportunities for students attending high-poverty, low-performing schools during non-school hours.

Program Description

The 21st CCLC program provides essential out-of-school time learning that helps accelerate academic recovery and support students’ social, emotional, and mental health.  While out-of-school time opportunities are always essential, they have been especially critical as students continue to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The 21st CCLC NTAC will help 21st CCLC grantees and subgrantees provide effective out-of-school time opportunities that have the biggest possible positive impact in students’ lives.