Student Learning and Support
After School/Extended Learning Programs
Statewide Listing of All Extended Learning Programs
An updated list is now available for TANF, SES, and 21st CCLC. If you are seeking an Extended Learning Program in your area of the state, please click on the program page links below to download the contact information of approved providers. You may also contact us for further information.
For more information contact:
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| Kartina Roberts |
Section Administrator
kartina.roberts@la.gov
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(225) 342- 3488
(225) 219-4454 Fax
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After School/Extending Learning Opportunities in Louisiana
The Department of Education provides after school and summer extended learning opportunities for over 10,000 students a year with a combination of state and federal funds. The Legislature provides funds for community-based programs throughout the state, while federal sources are No Child Left Behind (ESEA) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). The Department provides technical assistance, training, and monitoring of projects located at more than 300 sites, working to integrate academics, recreation, and enrichment to students from high-poverty communities.
For a more detailed description about each program, please click on the appropriate link below.
Supplemental Educational Services
Supplemental Educational Services are "tutoring or extra help provided to students in reading, English/language arts, and math." Click here for more details.
21st Century Community Learning Centers
Three year grants for comprehensive out-of-school-time community projects
TANF After School for All
One-year contract projects providing K-12 academics, recreation, and enrichment
National Youth Development Information Center
National Youth Development Information Center
Promising Practices in Afterschool
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STARS Database
All TANF After School for All programs are required enter student information and attendance in the state-based Student Tracking and Reporting System (STARS) database. Click the link below to access and/or print out a copy of the STARS User Guide.
For instructional purposes, the other link provides a PowerPoint presentation which may be downloaded.
STARS Database
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Links to Resources for Youth Development Programming
After School & Technology
In this new subsection of the Youth Learn website, we explore how after school programs can promote content-rich learning in fun and creative ways with the aid of technology tools. This section features promising after school programming strategies from eight dynamic initiatives around the country. Each has effectively utilized technology to foster academic learning, while still promoting youth-led, project-based methods.
LEARNS: NWREL Tutoring Resources
The Forum for Youth Investment
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