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children deserve an opportunity to be safe, discover
hidden talents and continue learning beyond the
classroom. Here are some places to start looking:
1. Ask a teacher or principal at your school if they have an afterschool program. If not, ask why. Tell them about the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program and to visit the website at www.ed.gov/21stcclc for more information.
2. Contact community organizations such as:
3. Talk to other parents, guardians and grandparents about what their children and grandchildren do after school. They might be able to tell you about good programs in the area.
4. Call your local child care resource and referral office. They will have a directory of afterschool programs in your area. You can find them in the blue, white and yellow pages of the phone book under child care, or visit www.childcareaware.org.
5. Afterschool often is part of larger programs. They can be found at community centers, settlement houses, community learning centers, full-service schools, museums and libraries. Look for programs called Lighted Schools, Beacons, Extended Learning Centers and Supplemental Educational Services. Community arts councils and youth employment programs also might be offering programs after school.
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No matter how stellar your program is, no
one will know if they can't find it. Be
sure to register or list your program with
your local child care resource and referral
service, and the social services information
and referral service. Also, put your program
in the phone book, and let reference librarians
know about it. Brainstorm other places people
might look for afterschool, such as city,
school district and state education agency
websites, and ask whether you can list your
program there. |
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