Framingham Public Schools
Robert A. Tremblay, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Community Resource Development
Tiffany Lillie (She / Her / Hers), Director
508-782-6889 | tlillie@framingham.k12.ma.us
www.fpscrd.org
Framingham Public Schools Office of Community Resource Development Seeks to Expand Programming with the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
April 7, 2021 (Framingham, MA) - Framingham Public Schools (FPS) is pleased to announce that the Community Resource Development (CRD) Department is applying for Fiscal Year 2022 Massachusetts 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant in the amount of $1.96 million dollars over the course of five years. This funding will support out of school time programming at Fuller Middle School and Cameron Middle School from Fiscal Year 2022 through Fiscal Year 2026. This program offering is an expansion to the current Exemplary site Walsh Middle School.
The 21st CCLC Grant supports high-quality out-of-school time programs, particularly economically disadvantaged and high needs students. These students will be referred to the program through collaboration between building-based administrators, educators, and Out-of-School Time (OST) staff. Once students are identified, they will be invited to join the program.
”If awarded, this grant will support our Fuller and Cameron communities, providing expanded out of school time programs with community partner support to more than 100 new students,” said Tiffany Lillie, Director of the Office of Community Resource Development. “The program will consist of three tracks including High School and College Readiness by The Metrowest College Planning Collaborative, Enrichment Project-Based Learning by the Metrowest YMCA, and Leadership by the Office of Community Resource Development at FPS. We are hopeful that the 21st CCLC program will bring an added level of community collaboration to further support our students.”
More information about the overarching program priorities can be found on the CRD website: www.FPSCRD.org.
About 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers programs support the creation of 'community learning centers' that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program has a positive impact on students’ academic outcomes, increasing school day attendance, engagement in learning, and implementing social and emotional learning best practices. Nationwide, this program serves nearly 2 million youth, through grants awarded by state education agencies.
About the Office of Community Resource Development
The Office of Community Resource Development (CRD) serves as a facilitator for the Framingham Public Schools in providing multifaceted, comprehensive, and holistic learning opportunities to all students through programming that addresses social and emotional development and provides academic supports that complement the school day.
About Framingham Public Schools
The mission of the Framingham Public Schools is to educate each student to learn and live productively as a critically-thinking, responsible citizen in a multicultural, democratic society by providing academically challenging instructional programs taught by highly-qualified staff and supported by comprehensive services in partnership with our entire community. For news, updates, and announcements, follow Framingham Public Schools (@FraminghamPS) Facebook, Twitter, and (@framinghamschools) on Instagram. You can also join the conversation using #FraminghamSchools.
