St. John Community Development Corp.
252-265-9764
A Proud Member Agency of the United Way of Wilson County
"Where the Kids Come First"
WHAT WE DO
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21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY
LEARNING CENTERS
The 21st CCLC program is authorized under Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The program provides before and after-school, weekend, and summer school academic enrichment opportunities for children attending low-performing schools to help them meet local and state academic standards in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. As a result of successful ESEA waiver application, effective in 2012-2013, 21st CCLC programs in North Carolina may choose to also offer services during the school day. In addition, programs may provide activities for youth development, drug and violence prevention, art, music, technology, character education, counseling, and recreation to enhance the program's academic components. The program also supports a component for family literacy and community outreach.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES INCLUDE:
· Increased accountability for the youth · Improvement in pro-social skills behavior · Improvement in responsible decision making · Improvement in classroom attendance and academic achievement · Reduction in involvement in delinquent activities · Completion of vocational training in at least two vocational fields · Increased apprenticeship and employment opportunities
The S.A.Y. Vocational Program is grant funded through the Governor's Crime Commission and the local Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Youth Leadership
•The S.A.Y. (Save A Youth) 21st CCLC
• Afterschool Program!
The S.A.Y. Afterschool Program is grant funded through the 21st Century Community Learning Center to support the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities for children and families.
The S.A.Y. program believes that afterschool programs should provide opportunities and experiences that stimulate a child’s intellectual, social and physical development
Program Evaluation
School Year 2014-2015
Out of 359 Students Participated in the SAY Afterschool Program, 347 met all local and state requirements for advancement to the next grade.