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North Adams Community Schools 2018-22 21'1 CCLC Grant Proposal

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North Adams Community Schools 2018-22 21st CCLC Grant Proposal

Table of Contents

Pm1:e 3 Cover Pa2e Form 1 Attachment A Page 4 List of Schools to be Served by 21st Form 2 Attachment B

CCLC Pa2e 5 List of 21st CCLC Pro2ram Centers/Sites Form 3 Attachment C Pa2e 6 Population Served Checklist Form 4 Attachment D Page 7 Applicant and Partner Commitment Form 5 Attachment E

Form: Memo of Understandin11: (MOU) Pa2e 16 Timeline Form 6 Attachment F Pa2e 18 Bud2et Summarv Form Form 7 Attachment G Page 20 Equitable Participation of Private Form 8 Attachment H

Schools Pa2e 24 Assurances Form 9 Attachment I Pa2e 26 Pro2ram Narrative Pa2e 26 I. Pro_ject Abstract Pa2e 28 II. Competitive Prioritv Points Pa2e 31 III.Need for Proiect Pa2e 33 IV. Partnership/Collaboration Page 35 V. Program Design and

Imolementation Pa2e 47 VI. Professional Develooment Plan Pa2e 48 VII. Evaluation Plan Pa2e 51 VIII. Suooort for Strate2ic Priorities Pa11:e 51 IX. Sustainabilitv Plan Pa11:e 52 X. Safetv and Transoortation Pa2e 52 XI. Bud2et Summarv Form 7 Attachment G Pa11:e 59 XII. Prooosal Onrnnization

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Form 1 - Cover Page 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program (21'1 CCLC)

Attachment A

Name of North Adams Name: Dr. Olivia V. Valencic-Miller Applicant: Community Schools

Title: NACS Program/Assessment Director (name of fiscal agent)

Address: 625 Stadium Drive Agency North Adams Com. Schools Name:

Decatur, IN 46733 Email: [email protected]

Phone: 260-724-7146, ext. 2172

Fax: 260-724-4777

County: ADAMS

Corp# 0025 School Name: Dr. Olivia Valencic-Miller

IfLEA # 0041 Email:

Phone: [email protected] 260-724-7146, ext. 2172

(school School Fax: 260-724-4 777 corporation, # 0037 charter school): School

# 0033

School # 0029

Did you use a professional If yes, please provide Name of Grant Writer: grant writer to complete this application?

YES or NO

Funding Information: Authorized Representative Information: Funds Requested: Type Name of Representative: Mr. Brent Lehman Year 1 $300,000 Title: Superintendent Year 2 $300,000 Tel# 260-724-7146 Fax# 260-724-4777 Year 3 $250,000 Email: [email protected] Year 4 $220 000 I HEREBY CERTIFY that, to the best of my knowledge, the

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North Adams Community Schools 2018-22 21 st CCLC Grant Proposal

Total $ ,, .. _,, '"'",,'----:,c' -,,- flDONOT,WRITEBELOW 7 FoR'J'.DOF}ttS!i)"ONEY~

Funds Approved: Yr.1

Yr. 2

Yr. 3 Yr. 4 TOTAL

information contained in this application is correct, the agency/agencies named in this application and in the partnership commitment form have authorized me as their representative to file this application. Signature of Authorized Representative (if school corporation, must be signed by the Superintendent, if charter school, by the charter school administrator)

/8-t-e~~ Date /zb / 7signed

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Form 2 - List of Schools to be served by 21 '1 CCLC

List of Schools to be Served by 21 '1 CCLC Attachment B

Applicant Name: Contact Name: North Adams Communitv Schools Krista Schloss Organization: Phone: 260-724-7146, Ext. 2173 North Adams Community Schools Fax: 260-724-4777 Address: 625 Stadium Drive, Email: [email protected]

Decatur, IN 46733

Southeast Primary 1 1 1 School (#0041) YES 66% .47 60 days 1 0 0 0 NA 10 North Adams % 0 0 0 0 Community Schools NO 0 (#0025)

Northwest Intermediate School (#0037) YES 66% 1.34 60 days 6 6 6 6 NA 15 North Adams % 0 0 0 0 Community Schools NO (#0025) Bellmont Middle School 3 3 3 3 (#0033) YES 57% 2.44 30 days 0 0 0 0 NA 10 North Adams % Community Schools NO (#0025) Bellmont High School YES 34% 1.94 30 days 3 3 3 3 10 (#0029) % 0 0 0 0 North Adams NO Community Schools (#0025)

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North Adams Commuuity Schools 2018-22 21'1 CCLC Grant Proposal

Form 3 - List of 21 stCCLC Program Centers/Sites

List of 21st CCLC Program Centers/Sites

Applicant Name: North Adams Com. Schools Attachment C Contact Name: Dr. Olivia Valencic-Miller

Organization: North Adams Com. Schools Phone: 260-724-7146, ext. 2172

Fax: 260-724-4777

Address: 625 Stadium Drive, Email: [email protected]

Decatur, IN 46733

Southeast Primary Elementary 901 Everhart Drive Decatur, 1N 46733 School

Northwest Intermediate 1109 Dayton Street Decatur, IN 46733 Elementary School

Bellmont Middle School 1200 North Adams Drive Decatur, 1N 46733

Bellmont High School 1000 North Adams Drive Decatur, 1N 46733

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North Adams Community Schools 2018-22 21'' CCLC Grant Proposal

Form 4 - Population Served Checldist

Applicant Name: North Adams Com. Schools

Population Served Checldist Attachment D

Contact Name: Dr. Olivia Valencic-Miller

Organization:

Com. Schools North Adams Phone: 260-724-7146, ext. 2172

Fax: 260-724-4777

Address: 625 Stadium Drive, Email: [email protected]

Decatur, IN 46733

Populations Served (check all that apply): X Pre-School

X Elementary School X Middle School

X High School X Adult

Services: (check all that apply):

X Reading or Literacy X Mathematics

X Science

X Arts and Music

X Tutoring or Mentoring

X LEP (limited English Proficient) Services

Pre AP and/or AP Course Development X Service Learning

X STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

Operating I-lours: (check all that apply):

X After-school Weekend

X Recreational X Telecommunication and Technology education

X Library Services

X Services for Adults

Youth Development X Drug and Violence Prevention

X Character Education

Global Literacy X College & Career Readiness

Summer I Intercession X Before-School

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Form 5 - Applicant and Partner Commitment Form - Attachment E

Applicant and Partner Commitment Form Partners signing below agree to abide by the Assurances (Form on Page 45).

Detailed information regarding partnerships should be included in MOU.

Description of Commitment

Applicant Signature

Print Name

Brent Lehman, Superintendent

Larry Carty, Business Manager/ Treasurer

Erin Ripley, Food Service

All principals of sites

f------------------, Organization

North Adams Community Schools will coordinate

all program sites and services as described in this

grant application, including complying with all

grant administrative, fiscal and evaluation

requirements; Southeast, Northwest, and Bellmont

Middle School, and Bellmont High Schools, in

collaboration with community partners, will

implement all 21 st CCLC program activities as

described in this grant application; North Adams Administration will provide necessary administrative, secretarial, and fiscal support, as

well as assistance with student transportation; The f-N_o_r_th_A_d_a_m_s_C_o_m_m_u_n_i---'ty'---S_c_h_o_ol_s____, majority of the programming will occur onsite in

Address the North Adams schools, and the programs will 625 Stadium Drive, Decatur, IN 46733 have full access to classrooms, library/media

f------------------, centers, computer labs, gyms and cafeterias. Phone Number: 260-724-7146

Fax Number: 260-724-4777

Email: [email protected]

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Partner Signature _In Kind X Contract; _5,000____ Est. Value- in Kind Service

Print Name Christen Sprunger f--------------------,

Organization Boys & Girls Club of Adams County

f--------------------, Address 410 Winchester Street, Decatur, IN 46733

f--P-h_o_n_e_N_u_m_b_e_r_:_2_6_0_-7_2_4--9-1_2_8____----,

Fax Number: 260-724-6030


The Boys & Girls Club of Adams County will partner with the North Adams 21 st CCLC

programs by providing additional, extended programming during the school year, on Fridays and during summer breaks; Programming will include dinner through the Kid's Cafe program,

and student choice of recreational, drug

prevention, and arts & crafts activities; Students will be transported to the club for this additional

programming.

Partner Signature -

x In Kind _Contract; $10,000 Est. Value- in Kind Service

Print Name Sarah Wolfe

The North Adams Early Childhood Program will f--------------------,

Organization provide assistance in developing and

North Adams Early Childhood implementing the Preschool Program housed at

f--------------------, Southeast Elementary School, help in recruiting

Address families to participate, provide wrap-around

823 East Monroe Street, Decatur, IN 46733

f--------------------,

childcare for infants/toddlers for teen moms, and

assist 21 st CCLC families in gaining access to Phone Number: 260-724-8586 related social, health, legal and community

Fax Number: 260-728-2100 services;

Email:

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_In Kind X Contract; _____ Est.Pminer Signature Value- in Kind Service

Science Central will provide science based

Casey McCabe Print Name

curriculum and instruction for STEM Clubs at the

f--------------------< school sites; Example of such curriculum units may Organization include: Catapulting into Measurement, Electricity Science Central, Inc. in a Snap, Newton's Cars, Swap Shop, Dissecting

f----------'--------------<

Address Frogs/Sharks/ Squids, Radioactivity, Shocking

1950 N. Clinton Street, Ft. Wayne, IN Science, The Commotion About Motion, The Science 46805 ofSports, and Rocket Science; Curriculum will

integrate Indiana Common Core Science Standards Phone Number: 260-424-2400 and focus on STEM development.

Fax Number: 260-422-2899


_In Kind K._Contract; _____ Est. Value- in Kind Service

Partner Signature

Print Name

Joshua Wenning, Director Region 8 Educational Service Center will provide

e-0-r-ga-- i-z-at-io__ ____________, 21't CCLC staff with ongoing training and coaching 11 11

Region 8 Educational Service Center in STEM best practice including Project Based Learning, 21 st Century Skills of

f----------------

Address C o llaboration/Communication/Critical 251 West 850 North, Decatur, IN 46733 Thinking/Creativity, and integrating digital resources

f---------------- into STEM activities; Phone Number:

Fax: Number: 260-423-0030


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mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


Partner Signature

Print Name Susie Bailey

_In Kind K.._Contract; _____ Est. Value- in Kind Service

Ft. Wayne Children's Zoo will provide science based

curriculum and instruction for STEM Activity Clubs at the school sites; Example of such activities may include: Habitats, Survivor, Wildlife for Sale,

Amazing Animals and Globetrotter; Curriculum will integrate Indiana Common Core Science Standards and focus on STEM development.

Partner Signature _In Kind K...Contract; _____ Est. Value- in Kind Service

Print Name TBA

Decatur Parks & Recreation, in collaboration '------------------------l

Organization with Program Site Directors, will design and implement Recreational Clubs, to be held on

Decatur Parks & Recreation of Adams County site at the schools; Club activities will be

North Adams Commuuity Schools 2018-22 21st CCLC Grant Proposal

Print Name

Amy Rumschlag

f-----------------------, Organization Adams County Purdue Cooperative Extension Service

Address 313 West Jefferson, Decatur, IN 46733

f-----------------------,Phone Number: 260-724-5322

Fax Number: 260-724-5323


Partner Signature

Print Name Dr. Olivia V alencic-Miller

in Kind Service

Purdue Extension, in collaboration with

Program Site Directors, will design and implement Nutrition, Wellness, and 4-H

Activity Clubs, to be held on site at the school sites; Club activities will be created based upon student interest and will integrate core academic Reading, Math and Science

standards; Examples of such clubs include: 4H and Mini 4H programs, Bicycle Safety

Education, Citizenship Development, Animals of Indiana, and Crafts; Purdue Extension will also assist 21st CCLC families in gaining access to related county services.

X In Kind Contract; $4,000 Est. Value-- -in Kind Service

The North Adams Title I Program will provide assistance in developing and implementing the

f-----------------------, Reading and Math Intervention programs, Organization North Adams Title I Program/McKinney Vento Liaison/

curriculum and strategies used with students; Title I staff will assist 21 st CCLC Coordinators in identifying priority students for the program

'"-------------------------' and collecting student assessment data; Title I Address 625 Stadium Drive, Decatur, IN 46733

Phone Number: 260-724-7146

Fax Nnmber: 260-724-4777


will also collaborate in planning and implementing Family Learning Activities and

Parent Literacy Activities.

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Est. Value- in Kind Service

Print Name

Dr. Mindy Hightower King Limelight Antalytics will conduct the external

1------------------------1 evaluation of the North Adams Community Organization Schools 21 st Century Community Leaming Limelight Analytics

1------------------------1 Centers Initiative (21 st CCLC); they will Address conduct site visits, analyze survey and student

164 2 S IRA street level data, consult on issues related to data

Bloomington IN 47401 collection and analysis, and present the

evaluation results in a written report and f-P-h_o_n_e_N_u_m_b_e_r_:-8-12_3_2-5--3-0_1_7_____---< through an in-person presentation.

Fax Number:


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Memorandum of Understanding

Between North Adams Community Schools 21 st Century Community Leaming Center and

Participating Organization: North Adams Transportation Program

Continue membership and active participation in the North Adams Community Schools 21st Century Community Learning Center Advisory and Planning Core Management Team

Work with the North Adams Community Schools 21st CCLC programs in the development and delivery of positive and effective afterschool programming for school-age youth as outlined in this proposal

Provide in-kind transportation services for requesting 21 t CCLC PreKindergm1en students to and from Pre-Kindergarten at Southeast School

Provide transportation services (including hiring drivers and providing busses) to and from the 21st CCLC Program sites for public and nonpublic students as needed to support targeted students full participation in the afterschool program

Provide transportation services for 21 st CCLC off-site educational experiences

Provide data necessary for evaluation of the 21 st CCLC Program to the local and state evaluators

Date Business Manager/Treasurer, North Adams Community Schools


Between North Adams Community Schools 21st Century Community Learning Center and

Participating Organization: North Adams Food Service Program

Continue membership and active participation in the N01ih Adams Community Schools 21 st Century Community Leaming Center Advisory and Planning Core Management Team

Work with the North Adams Community Schools 2l5t CCLC programs in the development and delivery of positive and effective afterschool programming for school-age youth as outlined in this proposal

Provide before-school (breakfast), afterschool and summer feeding for the 21 st CCLC programs through the federal school lunch program

Provide data necessary for evaluation of the 21st CCLC Program to the local and state evaluators

This MOU may be revised at any point in the 4 Year Grant cycle to reflect USDA program requirements and local program or budgetary needs.

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Ms. Erin Ripley c'"" Date Director, North Adams Food Services


Between North Adams Community Schools 21 st Century Community Learning Center and

Pa1iicipating Organization: Southeast Elementary School

Continue membership and active participation in the North Adams Community Schools 21 st Century Community Learning Center Advisory and Planning Core Management Team

Work with 21 st CCLC partnering agencies in the development and delivery of positive and effective afterschool programming for school-age youth as outlined in this proposal

Provide access to all school facilities including, but not limited to, computer lab, gym, cafeteria, media center, classrooms, and playground area

Provide data necessary for evaluation of the 21 st CCLC Program to the local and state evaluators, including timely access to assessment/data collection systems of ISTEP+, NWEA, attendance, and discipline rep01is

Explore funding resources for positions and services that have been made available through the 21 st CCLC grant to continue as appropriate once the 21 st CCLC grant has concluded

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Principal Southeast Elementaiy School Mr. Aaron a er

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Participating Organization: Northwest Elementary School




Provide data necessary for evaluation of the 21 st CCLC Program to the local and state evaluators, including timely access to assessment/data collection systems ofISTEP+, NWEA, attendance, and discipline reports

Explore funding resources for positions and services that have been made available through the 21 st CCLC grant to continue as appropriate once the 21 st

CCLC grant has concluded

Date Principal Northwest Elementary School

Memoranclun1 of Unclerstancling


Participating Organization: Bellmont Middle School

Continue membership and active participation in the N01ih Adams C01m1rnnity Schools 21 st Century Community Learning Center Advisoty and Planning Core Management Team

Work with 21"1 CCLC partnering agencies in the development and delivery of positive and effective a-f1:erschool programming for school-age youth as outlined in this proposal


Provide data necessary for evaluation of the 21'1 CCLC Program to the local and state evaluators, including timely access to assessment/data collection systems of ISTEP+, NWEA, attendance, and discipline reports


J2-1s-17 Mr. Scott lvliller Date P1incipal Bellmont Middle School



Paiiicipating Organization: Bellmont High School

Continue membership and active participation in the North Adams Community Schools 21 st Century Community Leaming Center Advisory and Planning Core Management Team




Explore funding resources for positions and services that have been made available through the 21 st CCLC grant to continue as appropriate once the 21st CCLC grant has concluded

Mrs. im Harsh-Hiatt Date Principal Bellmont High School



Participating Organization: Boys & Girls Club of Adams County


Work with the North Adams Community Schools 21 st CCLC programs in the development and delivery ofpositive and effective afterschool programming for school-age youth as outlined in this proposal

Provide services as contracted through 21 st CCLC Grant funds including afterschool recreational and character education activities onsite at the Boys & Girls Club facility

Provide an evening dinner meal through the Boys & Girls Club Cafe program, funded through the afterschool lunch program

Provide summer programming for local school-age children, as funds remain available

Provide data necessary for evaluation of this proposal to the local and state evaluators



Christen Sprunger 17'-. \ 2 , \J

Date Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club ofAdams County



Participating Organization: North Adams Early Childhood Program (Healthy Families)


Work with the North Adams Community Schools 2lst CCLC programs in the development and delivery ofpositive and effective afterschool programming for school-age youth as outlined in this proposal

Provide services as contracted through 21 st CCLC Grant funds including mentoring and training for Preschool Teacher and Assistant in the High Scope Pre-K Curriculum

Provide services as contracted through 21st CCLC Grant funds including coaching and training for Preschool Teacher and Assistant in the Pyramid Model for social-emotional deve1opment

Partner with 21 st CCLC Pre-K staff to deliver parent training for parents of participating Pre-K students

Provide data necessary for evaluation of this proposal to the local and state evaluators

Explore funding resources for positions and services that have been made available through the 21 st CCLC grant to continue as appropriate once the 21

st CnC grant has concluded (,F ~-t-- 12/12ir1-

Mrs Sarah Wolfe Date Director, North Adams Early Childhood Program


Between N01ih Adams Community Schools 21 st Century Community Learning Center and

Participating Organization: Science Central , Inc.

Work with the North Adams Community Schools 21 st CCLC programs in the development and delivery of positive and effective afterschool programming for school-age youth as outlined in this proposal

Provide educational outreach services as contracted through the 21 st CCLC Grant including purchased curriculum units and off-site staffing for STEM Units and Family Learning activities such as Dissection (Squid, Grasshopper, Shark, etc.), Rocket Science, Star Lab, Science of Sports, Slimeology, and other offerings

Provide data necessary for evaluation of the 21 st CCLC programs to the local and state evaluators



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Outr ch Manager, Science Central, Inc.

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Participating Organization: Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, Inc.

Work with the North Adams Community Schools 21 st CCLC programs in the development and delivery ofpositive and effective afterschool programming for school-age youth as outlined in this proposal

Provide educational outreach services as contracted through the 21 st CCLC Grant including agreed upon programs/staffing from the ZOO 'Educational Outreach Program

Provide data necessary for evaluation ofthe 21 st CCLC programs to the local and state evaluators

Explore funding resources for positions and services that have been made available through the 21st CCLC grant to continue as appropriate once the 21 st


Ms. Susie Bailey Date Program Assistant, Fort Wayne Childre


Between North Adams Community Schools 21st Century Community Learning Center and

Participating Organization: Adams County Purdue Cooperative Extension Services

Work with the North Adams Community Schools 21st CCLC programs in the development and delivery ofpositive and effective afterschool programming for school-age youth as outlined in this proposal

Provide services as contracted through 21 st CCLC Grant including offering the following types of activities as available and age-appropriate: 4H and Mini 4H, Bicycle Safety Education, Citizenship Development, Insect Study, Animals of Indiana and Crafts

Provide data necessary for evaluation ofthe 21 st CCLC Programs to the local and state evaluators

Explore funding resources for positions and service:; that have been made available through the 21 st CCLC grant to continue as appropriate once the 21 st


Ms. Amy Rumschlag Date Adams County Purdue Cooperative Extension Services


Between North Adams Community Schools 21 st Century Community Leaming Center and

Participating Organization: North Adams McKinney-Vento Homeless Program



Provide assistance in identifying Homeless students for priority participation in the North Adams 21 st CCLC Programs

Provide services including coaching and training for 21 st CCLC Staff on the educational, social and emotional needs ofHomeless students

Provide data necessary for evaluation of the 21 st CCLC Program to the local and state evaluators


J..a c:0~~ u r::: ~ 11~./'C---Dr. Olivia Valencic-Miller Date Director, North Adams Homeless Program



Participating Organization: North Adams Early Childhood Program



Provide in-kind services including mentoring and coaching for Preschool Teacher and Assistant in the best practice in Early Childhood Education

Provide services including coaching and training for Preschool Teacher and Assistant in the Pyramid Model for social-emotional development, pending receipt of training funds

Partner with 21 st CCLC Pre-K staff to deliver parent training for parents of participating Pre-K students

Provide data necessary for evaluation of the 21 st CCLC Pre-Kindergarten to the local and state evaluators


/ 2/Y l,2 Dr. Olivia Valencic-Miler Date Director, North Adams Early Childhood Program

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Participating Organization: Lin;is]gh_t Analytics

Continue membership and active participation in the North Adams Community Schools 2 l st Century Community Learning Center Advisory and Planning Core Management Team

Work with North Adarn.s 21st CCLC Program sites in the evaluation and program improvement ofpositive and effective afterschool programming for s,;hool-age youth as outlined in this proposal

Provide onsite observation and formative feedback on the No1ih Adams 21st

CCLC program each program year

Provide written summative evaluation of the North Adams 21 st CCLC program at the end of each program year

Prepare End of Year Exten1al Program Evaluation for submission to [DOE, including a 4 year summative evaluation at the conclusion o:l'the grant

Provide foedbaclnmd coaching to the North Adams2 Ist CCLC Pr~j ect Director and Site Coordinators on best practice/ program improvement for out--of~school learning.

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Limeligh(~'.Y{~Y.~~~-~9 ner & President

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Breakdown of Communication:

Brent Lehman, the superintendent, has the final approval of any resources, expenditures, etc. The writer communicates with Brent on a daily basis.

There has been an established, ongoing relationship with The Boys and Girls Club of Adams County. Students are bussed to the organization after attending the 21 st Century Program.

Sarah Wolfe, Director ofNorth Adams Early Childhood Program, Healthy Families, will work with us to provide scaffolding among programs within the community.

Science Central has been contracted for the spring, per the calendar of events. More commimication will unfold as the year progresses.

Region 8 has been an asset to this community. Region 8 provides training beyond the scope of 21 st Century programs.

The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is contracted. More communication will unfold as the year progresses.

Decatur Parks and Recreation is contracted/More communication will unfold as the year progresses.

Purdue Extension is contracted.More communication will unfold as the year progresses.

The Title I Program has provided an additional level of support. Communication about the Family Learning Nights, as well as email communications will show how the relationships are connected.

Limelight Analytics, formerly The Center on Education and Lifelong Learning (CELL) has an ongoing relationship with the district. Email communication will illustrate the connection between community and accountability.

Page 17 illustrate how the 21 st Century Program allows partnerships with private schools. Their students are welcome to attend not only the after school programs but also any other function.

Page 20 is a summary of how we identified goals, targeted a population, and imbedded community and communication.

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Form 6 - Timeline of Activities for Year 1 of the Grant - Attachment F

Applicant Name:

North Adams Community Schools

Contact Name:

Dr. Olivia Valencic-Miller

Organization:


Address: 625 Stadium Drive,

Decatur, IN 46733

Phone: 260-724-7146, Ext. 2172

Fax: 260-724-4777


Spring 2018 Staffing; Initial North Adams hires Program Director, Identification of Site Coordinator for Northwest, Targeted Students; Southeast, and Bellmont Middle Parent Outreach School, and Bellmont High Schools;

Program Director identifies members for the NACS 21 st CCLC Advisory Council for program planning and development; Site Coordinators meet with teachers to review free/reduced lunch records and year-end ISTEP+, NWEA, IREAD-3 data to determine an initial list of targeted students for the Fall Session; Coordinators send home program information to these fmnilies and follow-up with personal contact; Site Coordinator implement additional recruitment strategies including parent information sessions, program brochures, website, information booths at year-end school events, focusing on early registration for Fall session for targeted students, and to identify and enroll 21 st CCLC reschoolers;

Fall 2018 School & Program Site Coordinator organize/deliver Registration program orientation and training

including program goals, daily schedule, curriculum planning, transportation, data collection, safety

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procedures, classroom management and discipline; Provide training on digital resources; Site Coordinator register 21 st CCLC students at school registration and answer questions; Enrolled students complete Activity Club choice selections; run programs and evaluate results for next placement.

Spring 2019 2l st CCLC Spring session of21 st CCLC program Before/ Afterschool begins; enroll new and returning Program Spring Session students; students complete interest

surveys/ club choices; teachers review assessment data to determine individualized remediation plans for students; coordinators hold program information and orientation sessions for parents; update transportation plans with NACS; finalize collaborative partner schedules for spring classes; run programs and evaluate results

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Form 7 - Budget Form - Attachment G

21st Century Community Learning Centers Budget Summary

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Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education -- Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education

CFDA: 84.287 -- Federal Award I.D. # S287Cl50014 -- Fiscal Year of Award: 2016

Applicant Name

Applicant Federal ID Number

Grantee DUNS#

Budget Categories

Personnel

Fringe Benefits

Travel .

Transportation

Equipment

Supplies

Contractual

Project Year: 2018-2019 -- Cohort: 9, Year: 1


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Project Year 1

$236,560.00

$34,079.00

$0.00

$8,600.00

$0.00

$1,100.00

$19,661.00 $0.00

. $0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$300,000.00

Professional Development & Training

Other Total Direct Costs

Indirect Costs .

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Contractual (not included in ICR)

Total

Reimbursement will only be made for charges specificially permitted under the scope of

funding and in accordance with Indiana State Law under the approved grant agreement.

If applicable to your grant -

*Indirect Cost Information (To Be Completed by Your Business Office):lfyou are requesting reimbursement for indirect costs, please answer the following questions:(1) Do you have an Indirect Cost Rate Agreement approved by IDOE Office of School Finance? _Yes _X_ No(2) If yes, please provide the following information:School Year Period Covered by the Indirect Cost Rate Agreement: From: 6 I 1 /201s To: 5/ 31 /2019Approved rate %

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Form 8 Equitable Participation of Private Schools - Attachment H

Equitable Participation of

Private School Consultation Fonn

APPLICANT NAME met with PRIVATE" SCHOOL NAME on MONTI-YDATE/YEAR in consultation for participation in a21 st Century Conuntmity Learning Center initiative in CITY/COUNTY.

We hereby testify as indicated by the below signatures that appropriate consultation as described by Subpart 1 ofPart E ofT\tle VIII of the ESEA has occurred .

.?J~I,,.2-"Yes, we wish to participate.

_No, we do not wish to participate,

.../Yes, we.wish to participate and request further consultation.

Name of Pri e School Administrator

Name of Private School Administmtor Signature

Name ofApplicant Official Signature

Name ofApplicant Official Signature

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Memorandum of.Understanding

Between North AdamsJ:'.ommunity Schools 21 st Century Community Learning Center and

Paiiicipating Organization: St. Joseph Catholic School

Continue membership and active participation in the North Adams Community Schools 21 st Century Community Leaining Center Advisory and Planning Core Management Team

Work with 21 st CCLC partnering agencies in the development and delivery of positive and effective afterschool programming for school-age youth as outlined in this proposal including:

Identifying nonpublic students who qualify for the 21 st CCLC Program Assisting parents and teachers in understanding the benefits and

requirements of participating in the 21 st CCLC Program Fostering regular communication between St. Joseph classroom teachers,

St. Joseph parents, and 21 st CCLC Program teachers/staff about individual student educational and behavioral needs

Sharing educational data as needed to provide effective educational support during homework help and remediation/enrichment




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Form 8 Equitable Participation of Private Schools - Attachment H

Equitable Participation

of

Private School Consultation Form

APPLICANT NAME met with PRIVATE SCHOOL NAME on MONTH/DATE/YEAR in

consultation for participation in a 21 st Century Community Leaming Center initiative in CITY/COUNTY.

We hereby testify as indicated by the below signatures that appropriate consultation as described by Subpart I of Part E of Title VIII of the ESEA has occurred.

___yes, we wish to patticipate.

>< No, we do not wish to participate. __yes, we wish to participate and request further consultation.VV j ~

Name of Private ~hool Administrator Signature

Name of Private School Administrator Signature

v:=2r----SignatureName of Applicant Official

Name of Applicant Official Signature

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Form 8 - Equitable Participation of Private Schools - Attachment H


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APPLICANT NAME met with PRIVATE SCHOOL NAME on MONTH/DATE/YEAR in

consultation for participation in a 21 st Century Community Learning Center initiative in CITY/COUNTY.

We hereby testify as indicated by the below signatures that appropriate consultation as des7d by Subpart I of Part E of Title VIII of the ESEA has occurred.

__Yes, we wish to participate.

__No, we do not wish to patiicipate.

__j__yes, we wish to participate and request further consultation.

G~ ~ sF YhovName of Pri4te School Administrator 1gnature Name of Private School Administrator Signature



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Participating Organization: St. Peter Lutheran School


Work with 21 st CCLC partnering agencies in the development and delivery of positive and effective afterschool programming for school-age youth as outlined in this proposal including:

Identifying nonpublic students who qualify for the 21 st CCLC Program Assisting parents and teachers in understanding the benefits and

requirements ofparticipating in the 21 st CCLC Program Fostering regular communication between St. Joseph classroom teachers,

St. Pete parents, and 21 st CCLC Program teachers/staff about individual student educational and behavioral needs

Sharing educational data as needed to provide effective educational support during homework help and remediation/enrichment




12/12/17__ Date

Principal St. Peter School


Form 8 - Equitable Participation of Private Schools Attachment H


of


APPLICANT NAME met with PRNA TE SCHOOL NAME on MONTH/DATE/YEAR in consultation for participation in a 21 st Cenh1ry Community Learning Center initiative in CITY/COUNTY.

We hereby testify as indicated by the below signah1res that appropriate consultation as d\sJibed by Subpart l of Part E of Title VIII of the ESEA has occurred.

_r\_:.__Yes, we wish to participate.

No, we do not wish to participate.

yes, we wish to participate and request further consultation.

Name of Private School Administrator V\,. ov

Name of Private School Administrator Signah1re


Name of Applicant Official Signah1re

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Between North Adams Community Schools 21" Century Community Leaming Center and

Participating Organization: Zion Lutheran School

Continue membership and active pa1iicipation in the North Adams Community Schools 21" Century Community Learning Center Advisory and Planning Core Management Team

Work with 21 '' CCLC partnering agencies in the development and delivery of positive and effective afterschool programming for school-age youth as outlined in this proposal including:

Identifying nonpublic students who qualify for the 21" CCLC Program Assisting parents and teachers in understanding the benefits and

requirements of participating in the 21" CCLC Program Fostering regular communication between St. Joseph classroom teachers.,

Zion parents, and 21" CCLC Program teachers/staff about individual student educational and behavioral needs

Sharing educational data as needed to provide effective educational support during homework help and remediation/emichment

Provide data necessary for evaluation of the 21 't CCLC Program to the local and state evaluators, including timely access to assessment/data collection systems oflSTEP+, NWEA, attendance, and discipline reports

Explore funding resources for positions and services that have been made available through the 21'' CCLC grant to continue as appropriate once the 21 '' CCLC grant has concluded

1Mr. Mitch Hill Date Principal Zion Lutheran

Form 9 -Assurances-Attachment I

21st Century Community Learning Centers Program 2018 - 2022 Sub-grant Application,

ASSURANCES

The following assurances will remain in effect for the duration of the Subgrant, The Indiana Department of Education will require assurances with subsequent amendments to this application if required by changes in federal or state law, The applicant assures that:

It has the necessary legal authority to apply for and receive the proposed subgrant; The filing of this application has been authorized by the applicant's governing body, and the

undersigned official has been duly authorized to file this proposal for and on behalf of the said applicant, and otherwise to act as the authorized representative of the applicant in regard to this application;

The activities/services for which the assistance is sought under this subgrant will be administered by or under the supervision and control of the applicant;

The subgrant program will be operated in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and in compliance with regulations and other policies and administrative directives of the Indiana State Board of Education and the !DOE;

The subgrant program will take place in a safe and easily accessible facility; The subgrant program will have proper transportation for its participants; The subgrant program will be carried out as proposed in the application; The subgrant program was developed and will be carried out in collaboration with schools the

students attend and other community partners; The subgrant program will utilize a researched based curriculum that includes

professional development;

The subgrant program will align out-of-school time efforts with in school priorities including Indiana Academic Standards;

The subgrant program will primarily target students who attend schools eligible for Title I school wide programs and their families; or students who attend non-Title I schools that are high poverty schools;

The funds under the subgrant program will be used to supplement the level of State, local and other non- federal funds that would, in the absence of Federal funds, be made available for authorized programs and activities, and will not supplant Federal, State or local or non-Federal fonds;

The required information and reports will be submitted timely as requested by the Indiana Department of Education;

The subgrant program will comply with U,S, Education Depa1iment General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) Part 76-State Administered programs and the Unifonn Grant Guidance 2 CFR Part 200,

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The subgrant program agrees to keep records and provide information to the !DOE as may be required for fiscal audit and program evaluation for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the last activity;

The subgrant program agrees to complete the Indiana Quality Program Self-Assessment (IN

QPSA) or an equivalent nationally-recognized assessment annually and use the program action plan to guide program improvement and strengthening;

The sub grant program will ensure that each staff member participating in this grant knows how to access student data including growth model data from the Learning Connection website;

The community was given notice of the applicant's intent to submit; and

After the submission, the applicant will provide for public availability and review of the application and any waiver request;

The applicant certifies by submitting this application that neither it nor its principals nor any of its

subcontractors are presently suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily

excluded by any federal agency or by any department, agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana, The term principal for purposes of this application means an officer, director, owner,

partner, key employee or other person with primary management or supervisory responsibilities, or

a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the applicant;

The applicant certifies that it has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment status for all subcontractors receiving funds under the fund associated with this application and shall be

solely responsible for any recoupment, penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended

or debarred subcontractor. The applicant shall immediately notify the State if any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended, and shall, at the State's request, take all steps required by the

State to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed and supported by funding from the application;

All partners will review and comply with the above assurances. The subgrant program certifies that it is currently registered in the System of Award Management

(SAM https:/www.sam.gov) database, The LEA has),xpended $750,000 in federal funds between July 01, 2016 and J1me 30, 2017. Yes 0No D

If yes, the LEA has received a single audit or program specific audit (2 CFR 200.501 ). YesDNo

Note: The applicant will sign below and submit both pages of the Assurances.

LEA or Organization Name:

Program Director Type Name Date 1

1Authorized Signature Type name Date '

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I. PROJECT ABSTRACT

North Adams Community Schools, located in Decatur, Indiana, is the largest of the four

communities that make up Adams County. According to the Stats Indiana, Decatur makes up

roughly 30% of the county's population in 2016 and whose working population is comprised of

roughly 40% in construction and trades, 10% in medical, and 15% in agriculture while still

combating a poverty rate among children under 18 at 25% and climbing as the last reported data

is almost three years old. Additionally, we have roughly 111 students on the last McKinney

Vento report, and number of students who are not seeking free and reduced status due to social

pressures of conformity and embarrassment.

Within our school system, we serve roughly 1850 students from preschool to 12th grade,

and we work closely with the four areas parochial schools who are in our community.

Additionally, we are part of the Area 18 Cooperative that provides career and technical education

to high school students within Bellmont High School as well as the other area high schools and

are part of the Adams Wells Cooperative that provides special education services to our students

as well as servicing those around us. Explaining these relationships are important because it

outlines how interconnected our community is when attempting to provide a plethora of

opportunities and services to all area stakeholders. Additionally, we serve as the LEA for all of

these service opportunities, which illustrates our fiscal responsibilities and expertise.

Coordinating these LEA opportunities with being a multi award winner of the 21 st Century

Community Learning Center grant has allowed us to support our students through various

outreach initiatives.

If awarded monies from Cohort 9, we would like to pursue the following opportunities

based on the needs of our students.

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Preparing the Foundation 100 Without state supported funding, this grant, coupled ofSuccess: Preschool with general fund support, the communitysitewill be program, including before used to provide expanded preschool services. school and after school Listening t()our s\akeholders,we want to offer latch latchkey key program so that parents are able toc()ntinue

seeking employment and fin;inciaj.stabihty while we continue to grow young learners. .

Transitions: After school 60 Recognizing that our students still have academic enrichment and deficits, we will still include homework style help. development (SE: 15 Then, we will offer various clubs and experiences that students; NW 45 students) they wouldn't otherwise experience. Not only will the

clubs be academic in nature (i.e. STEAM) but will also include other opportunities for socio-emotional growth and development in order to address the balance ofneeds based on MTSS.

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Safeguards For Next 30 Many of our at-risk students are 1st generation college Steps: Before and after pursuants. Since Bellmont High School is an endorsed school outreach (Bellmont early college, we would identify students who need an High School: 30+ students) added safety net. Also, we will identify students who

may need more safeguards as they pursue our CTE pro gram track.

Our community is in the midst of exciting times, one that will help us support our

students even more as we are shifting from four school campuses to three schools connected on

one campus. That said, if awarded the Cohort 9 opportunity, we will want to maintain four

separate sites despite being on one campus as each site would represent its own goals and

outcomes based on the needs of our community. The SE site that serves preschool to 1st grade

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will serve as the foundational backbone of our community. As those young learners transition in

schooling, they will be further supported by the NW site, which serves 2nd_4th grade. The third

site will focus on preparing the path for 5th-8th grade; the fourth site will serve 9t11-12t11 grade

creating a safeguard as students transition to college or career. During the 2019-2020 school

year, SE and NW will become Bellmont Elementary by name, serving preschool-51h grade, but

the programmatic goals previously outlined will remain intact.

Other notable consideration should be given to the fact that all of our staff (all four sites)

will be staffed with CPR certified staff. Currently, all non-certified para professionals and

certified teachers who are working within the program are CPR trained. As a whole, the district

is committing to have all staff CPR trained before the 2018-19 school year. Additionally, all

staff will have the opportunity to participate in all professional development opportunities

provided by North Adams Community Schools and Region 8.

II. COMPETITIVE PRIORITY POINTS

A. Required Descriptions: This application proposal meets the criteria for the

partnership as the applicant is proposing four sites that will serve prek-1 (Southeast Primary), 2-4

(Northwest Elementary), 5-8 (Bellmont Middle School), and 9-12 (Bellmont High School) grade

levels as determined by the four schools within North Adams Community Schools. These four

sites will partner with the four area non-public schools (St. Joseph, Zion, St. Peter, and

Wyneken). The partnerships are scaffolded by two local entities that will help create continuity

of service for both staff and students. Region 8, the regional educational service center, will help

to coordinate services for both staff development and grant management, which will allow the

Program Director to focus on programmatic implementation and sustainability. Similarly, the

areas Boys and Girls Club will provide wrap around services in coordination to the after school

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program by extending additional hours and support. The organization priority points for

consideration is based on the Southeast Primary location.

B. Organization Priority Points: At the Southeast location, the site will also be

supported by coordination of services provided Healthy Families, a "voluntary home visitation

program is a voluntary home visitation program designed to promote healthy families and

healthy children through a variety of services, including child development, access to health care

and parent education, according to Indiana Department of Child Services." This partnership is

important to the development of not only children but also relationships within our community.

Duly noted, the grant writer who serves as the program director for North Adams Community

Schools' 21 st CCLC sites is also an active advisory board member for Healthy Families of

Adams County. As a community, we value the role education plays in life long sustainability of

our stakeholders, children and adults alike. Healthy Families currently partners with us in our

family learning night events because we know that modeling and engagement are cmcial

components in childhood development. Additionally, the program director partnered with

United Way of Adams County to develop an educational liaison role that was created to develop

continuity among our community's preschool programs and serves on the United Way advisory

board. Over fifteen area preschools participate each month in a professional development lunch

and learn where I provide lessons and activities to explore various hands on learning that are rich

in social, emotional, educational tenets. Simultaneously, the program director and the lead

preschool teacher are working on the Child and Youth Care credentialing so that we can continue

to provide exceptional programmatics. If awarded the Cohort 9 opportunity, we seek to expand

our preschool to more of our children who would otherwise be unable to attend. On average, we

have served roughly 55 students each year, with 80% of them being free/reduced. With a

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growing need for preschool but having financial limitations in our community, we grew

preschool to over 70 this year with roughly 85% still being free/reduced qualified. We have had

a historical waitlist of 20+ students, so the school district used general fund appropriations to

hire two para professionals, which allowed for expansion. Also noted, the school corporation

provides transportation for preschool students to remove that barrier for parents. We hope to '

expand our services to reach I 00 students, providing a morning snack, transportation, and lunch,

as well as implementing a pilot latch key program to further remove barriers that could inhibit

participation.

Further noted, the preschool will commit to aligning to Indiana Standards Tool for

Alternate Reporting of Kindergarten Readiness (]STAR-KR). We would begin this alignment in

the spring of2018 for implementation starting the 2018-19 school year.

C. Programming Priority Points: Although each of the programming areas are

important, each site will focus onfamily engagement. Although it will look different at each site,

inclusivity of school, family, and community will serve as the basis and rationale for all

programmatics. At SE, specifically, we will offer five learning nights ( one per quarter and one

in the summer). For example, because of our partnership with United Way ofAdams County,

we were able to expend programmatics into the summer, offering up to 30 days oflearning

opportunities during the summer, and we will incorporate a family learning opportunity during

this extending learning time. Similarly, we will offer family learning nights at each of the sites,

based on needs and interests of the students of that site, and the family engagement opportunities

will be coordinated with other programs such as Title I, McKinney Vento, United Way, Healthy

Families, Region 8, Decatur Parks and Recreation, Anytime Fitness, Science Central, Fort

Wayne Zoo, Tincaps, and Mad Ants, and other community partners. Many of these partners

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come on site to provide services, but our staff also takes parents and students on field trips in

order to provide cultural and community experiences. We seek to expand our community

involvement by seeking more opportunities for home visits and developing an active advisory

board. The use of our district's website https://www.nadams.k12.in.us/domain/l336 is one way

that we currently use technology to communicate our purpose with our stakeholders. We hope to

grow this presence and also grow it on our district's Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/northadamscommunityschools/ As we continue to make a presence

on the social media landscape, we hope to reach more members of our community and enhance

the opportunities for family engagement.

III. NEED FOR PROJECT

A. As previously stated in the abstract, the SE site needs additional support that the

Cohort 9 grant would provide in order to expand preschool services. Without it, many of our

youngest learners would be void from this experience. Currently over 85% of our preschoolers

qualify for free/reduced services. Even though there are other preschools in our area, they do not

provide transportation, which is one of the biggest hurdles that preschools face in our area ( as

cited by the area director of Head Start, personal communication, September 12, 2017).

Additionally, for parents who work outside the home, the hours in which preschool services are

provided, it is difficult for parents to enroll their children because of the lack of child care during

non-instructional time. We propose developing a pilot latch key program for SE students in

order to evaluate if curtails limitations brought forth by having working parents. As cited by a

potential preschool parent (personal communication, June 6, 2017), "we need before care

services in order to enroll my daughter in preschool. My wife and I go to work hours before

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preschool begins." Hearing this concern months ago, we feel that seeking a latch key program

will provide a safe, learning environment by extending hours and opportunities.

B. As a whole, we provide the only out of school programming because we are able to

provide transportation. Even though we have a Boys and Girls Club in our community, many

would not be able to attend because of the lack of viable transportation.

C.

School Current Programs ( services, times, Expansion/enhancement programs Name/Grad days, # students) (new services, time, days,# students) e levels served SE htt11s://www.nadams.k12.in.us/dom Expand preschool to serve 100 (preschool- ain/210 preschool students, provide pt) Preschool roughly 70 students; transportation, and latch key services

Two 5/day a week sessions. (8:00 to ensure feasibility for all students AM - 10:45 AM; 11 :45 AM - 2:30 who are interested. PM. We will also expand our family Transportation, lunch, and snacks learning engagements to provide are provided. onsite and offsite experiences. We are

also proposing adding Friday services in order to create a systematic routine of services. We are currently using PPVT but will switch to !STAR-KR if the grant is approved.

NW c2nd_41h Roughly 40 students will complete We are seeking to modify our grade) the 60 days of service with programmatics. The hours and days

additional students participating will continue as currently outlined, but during the second semester in order we will add Fridays in order to to reach our target goal of 65 provide continuous services for our students. Our program runs from families and students. 3pm-7pm, Monday-Thursday because of our partnership with Boys and Girls club.

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BMS (5th -3th)

Roughly 20 students will complete the 30 days of service with additional students participating during the second semester in order to reach our target goal of 65 students. Our program runs from 3pm-7pm, Monday-Thursday because of our partnership with Bovs and Girls club.

30 targeted students; one hour in the morning and up to 1.5 each day, Monday-Friday (and Boys and Girls clubs until 7pm). We are seeking to modify our programmatics. The hours and days will continue as currently outlined, but we will add Fridays in order to provide continuous services for our families and students.

BHS (9th -and target students)

None currently 30 targeted students; one hour in the morning and up to an 1.5 each day, Monday-Friday. Many of our at risk students are 1st generation college pursuants. Since Bellmont High School is an endorsed early college, we would identify students who need an added safety net. Also, we will identify students who may need more safeguards as they pursue our CTE proram track.

D. Listening to our stakeholders and analyzing how we can help support learning in our

community, we joined in partnership with area organizations in order to provide wrap around

services. As a previous recipient of the 218' CCLC grant, the partnership with BG Club has been

a crucial partnership because together we can provide a snack, academic and social support,

transportation, and coordination with BG Club activities. As a site, we have participated in IN

QPSA assessments and have had numerous staff meetings to develop a cohesive program.

IV. PARTNERSHIPS/COLLABORATION

A. As previously stated, we will offer family learning nights at each of the sites, based

on needs and interests of the students of that site, and the family engagement opportunities will

be coordinated with other programs such as Title I, McKinney Vento, United Way, Healthy

Families, Region 8, Decatur Parks and Recreation, Anytime Fitness, Science Central, Fort

Wayne Zoo, Tincaps, and Mad Ants, and other community partners. Many of these partners

come on site to provide services, but our staff also takes parents and students on field trips in

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order to provide cultural and community experiences. We seek to expand our community

involvement by seeking more opportunities for home visits and developing an active advisory

board. The state and federal grants will provide coordinated services by supporting salaries and

supplies. Region 8 will oversee payroll and professional development oversight at a reduced rate

and we will work to provide professional development beyond the scope of the grant guidelines.

United Way and Healthy Families will help to support our family learning engagement

opportunities by providing salary and supply allocations. The other community partners will

provide services at a nominal fee, and we will continue to add to the list ofpartnerships as the

grant evolves, based on feedback from surveys.

B. The Process: The process used to identify these partners was student driven.

Currently, each Wednesday is a community partner activity. Those previously listed have

received positive feedback from our parents, students, and staff. The amount ofpositive

feedback, along with aligning to foture goals, determined the amount of time and financial

allocation to each partner. For example, our goal at NW and BMS is to expand physical activity;

Anytime Fitness will participate more frequently than another partner since the feedback from

stakeholders was strong and their involvement aligns specifically with our goals.

Further, serving as the district's director oflearning, I am able to coordinate all of our

fonds together, which maximizes our resources. For example, Title I, Indiana Early Learning,

and McKinney Vento fonds are used in coordination of services. In this role, I have oversight

into the daily activities of students and also work closely with each of the building staff.

Additionally, serving as the LEA for the aforementioned organizations allows me to meet with

area leaders and combine resources and activities. There are MOUs that outline all of the roles

and responsibilities for each collaborator.

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V. PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

Achievement Outcomes: Preschool students will perform at proficiency before entering Kindergarten

1.2 Behavior

Decrease disciplinary actions or other

Increase Literacy Development for 10021st

Kindergarten students

Community Involvement: Partnerships for

_ weekly

activities to support the standards as outlined by ISTAR-KR

1.2 A. Provide activities that allow students to develop social/emotional behaviors that are positive; using the PBIS model as well as incorporating mentoring and coaching behaviors (peer models/su ort) 2.A Provide a research-based Pre-Kindergarten Literacy Program for targeted at-risk North Adams preschool students

2.3 A range of community partners (Science Central to the

1.1. I 00% ofprek students will be kindergarten ready

1.2 I 00% of prek students will decrease negative behaviors.

2.1 75% ofregular 21'1 CCLC Pre-Kindergarten students will demonstrate age-level vocabulary development

2.2. All students will be invited to a preschool boot camp ( funded by a partnership with United Wa )2.3 Five family

teacher made assessments

1.2. Use PBIS to track positive behaviors and will use a tracking mechanism that will be shared between the school and the sites.

2.1 ISTAR-KR

2.2EZ Report Annual Attendance

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activities zoo to Anytime Engagement opportunities per Report Fitness, etc. will year provide rich activities that address academic and social/emotional wellbeing.

2.4 Services to Parents: 2.4 Various 2.4 50% of Parents of regular 2.4 Amrnal Monthly parent activities 21 st CCLC students will attend attendance coordinated will be provided a minimum of one Family report and family learning to help foster Learning Event documentati night relationships. on. expenences 2.4.B. Provide

weekly Parent Learning opportunities based on Parent interests

2.5 Extended Provide extended 2.5 100% of our students will 2.5 hours: learning and be enrolled and encouraged to Attendance Partnership with social participate. report and Boys and Girls experiences documentati Club on 3.1 Serve 3.A Provide a 3.A All students will be 3.A Children and snack and meal provided this service. Students Registration Family: via agreement who have siblings will be Log Identify all with North included. Students who are in Free-reduced Adams Food foster care, identified students for Service. McKinney Vento or is part of participation. another at risk, protected class

will be encouraged to participate.

3.1 Offer 3.B Provide 3. B All students will be 3.B services for transportation for provided this service. Students Registration family members all students who who have siblings will be Log so that they can are enrolled via included. Students who are in attend any agreement with foster care, identified opportunities North Adams McKinney Vento or is part of offered. Transportation. another at risk, protected class

will be encouraged to partici ate.

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Increase Reading and Math Achievement

1.2 Behavior

Decrease disciplinary actions or other

Individualized Reading / Math Remediation using research-based curriculum for targeted students (Study Island, Reading Eggs, Learning A-Z, Curriculum Associates differentiated pathways etc.)

1.2 A. Provide activities that allow students to develop social/emotional behaviors that are positive; using the PBIS model as well as incorporating mentoring and coaching behaviors (peer models/support)

I. I.A 7 5% of K - 8th regular participants will obtain Grade Level Benchmark proficiency rating on the NWEA by Spring 2019

8th1.1.B 75% ofregular 3'd -grade 21 st CCLC students will score at or above Grade Level Benchmark on the IREAD3 or !STEP+ English Language Arts/math Assessments

1.2.A 75% ofK- 8th regular participants will reduce their number of negative behavior outcomes by Spring 2019

Reading Composite; April or Summer IREAD3 Composite; Spring ISTEP+ ELA Composite (!LEARN tba)

1.2. Use PBIS to track positive behaviors and will use a tracking mechanism that will be shared between the school and the sites.

Educational

Increase Literacy Development for 100 21st CCLCPre-Kindergarten students

2.A Provide a research-based Pre-Kindergarten Literacy Program for targeted at-risk North Adams preschool students

2.1 75%ofregular21''CCLC Pre-Kindergarten students will demonstrate age-level vocabulary development

2.1 teacher made assessments

2.1.2 Provide 2.2.A 60 students will attend the 2.2EZ

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Enrichment daily and 21 st CCLC Elementary School Report and Support summer Reading Program for 60 days or more Annual Activities: /Math during the 2018-19 School Year Attendance Increase high Remediation and Report quality, before Enriclunent 2.2.B 30 students will attend and afterschoo 1 Activities the 21st CCLC Middle School learning 2.2 Provide Program for 30 days or more experiences for daily homework during the 2018-19 School Year 160 targeted help/ tutoring elementary and 2.2 Provide 2.2.C 30 students will attend 30 targeted Sh1dent-Choice the 21 st CCLC High School middle school Interest Clubs Program for 30 days or more 21'1 CCLC during the 2018-19 School Year students

2.3 2.3 A range of 2.3 Weekly community partner 2.3 EZ Community community opportunities for all students Report Involvement: partners (Science Annual Partnerships for Central to the Attendance weekly zoo to Anytime Report activities Fitness, etc. will

provide rich activities that address academic and social/emotional wellbeing.

2.4 Services to 2.4 Various 2.4 50% of Parents of regular 2.4 Annual Parents: parent activities 21 st CCLC students will attend attendance Monthly will be provided a minimum of one Family report and coordinated to help foster Leaming Event documentati family learning relationships. on. night 2.4.B. Provide experiences weekly Parent

Leaming opportunities based on Parent interests

2.5 Extended Provide extended 2.5 100% of our students will 2.5 hours: learning and be enrolled and encouraged to Attendance Partnership with social participate. report and Boys and Girls experiences documentati Club on 3.1 Serve 3.A Provide a 3. A All students will be 3.A

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Children and snack and meal provided this service. Students Registration Family: via agreement who have siblings will be Log Identify all with North included. Students who are in Free-reduced Adams Food foster care, identified students for Service. McKinney Vento or is part of participation. another at risk, protected class

will be encouraged to participate.

3.1 Offer 3.B Provide 3. B All students will be 3.B services for transportation for provided this service. Students Registration family members all students who who have siblings will be Log so that they can are enrolled via included. Sh1dents who are in attend any agreement with foster care, identified opportunities North Adams McKinney Vento or is part of offered. Transportation. another at risk, protected class

will be encouraged to articipate.

1.A Provide I.I.A 75% of91' regular Achievement Individualized participants will obtain Grade Reading

Reading / Math Level Benchmark proficiency Composite Increase Remediation rating on the NWEA by Spring Reading/Math using research- 2019 Achievement based curriculum

for targeted students (Study Island, Reading Eggs, Learning A-Z, Curriculum Associates differentiated pathways etc.)

1.2 Behavior 1.2 A. Provide 1.2.A 75% of 9th grade 1.2. Use activities that participants will reduce their PBIS to

Decrease allow students to number of negative behavior track disciplinary develop outcomes by Spring 2019 positive actions or other social/emotional behaviors

behaviors that and will use are positive; a tracking using the PBIS mechanism model as well as that will be

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North Adams CoJIJmunity Schools 2018-22 21'1 CCLC Grant Proposal

incorporating shared mentoring and between the coaching school and behaviors (peer the sites. models/support)

2.1 Core 2.A Provide a 2.1 all students will be invited 2.1 Educational research-based to attend 30 days or more of Teacher Services: programs/inform after school services. made Increase ation assessments Literacy Development 2.1.2 Provide 2.1.2 all students will be invited

daily and to attend the 21 st CCLC High summer Reading School Program for 60 days or /Math more during the 2018-19 Remediation and School Year Enrichment Activities 2.2EZ

2.2 2.2 Provide 2.2.A 30 students will attend Report Enrichment daily homework the 21'1 CCLC High School Annual and Support help / tutoring Program for 30 days or more Attendance Activities: 2.2 Provide during the 2018-19 School Year Report Increase high Student-Choice quality, before Interest Clubs and afterschool coordinated to learning CTE interests experiences for 30 high school students.

2.3 2.3 A range of 2.3 Weekly community partner 2.3 EZ Community community opporhmities for all students Report Involvement: partners (Science Annual Partnerships for Central to the Attendance weekly zoo to Anytime Report activities Fitness, etc. will

provide rich activities that address academic and social/emotional wellbeing.

2.4 Services to 2.4 Various 2.4 50% of Parents of regular 2.4 Annual Parents: parent activities 21 st CCLC sh1dents will attend attendance Monthly will be provided a minimum of one Family report and coordinated to he! foster Learning Event documentati

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family learning night experiences

2.5 Extended hours: Partnership with Boys and Girls Club 3.1 Serve Children and Family: Identify all Free-reduced students for participation.

3.1 Offer services for family members so that they can attend any opportunities offered.

relationships. 2.4.B. Provide weekly Parent Learning opportunities based on Parent interests

Provide extended learning and social experiences

3.A Provide a snack and meal via agreement with North Adams Food Service.

3.B Provide transportation for all students who are enrolled via agreement with North Adams Transportation.

2.5 100% of our students will be enrolled and encouraged to participate.

3.A All students will be provided this service. Students who have siblings will be included. Students who are in foster care, identified McKinney Vento or is part of another at risk, protected class will be encouraged to participate. 3. B All students will be provided this service. Students who have siblings will be included. Students who are in foster care, identified McKinney Vento or is part of another at risk, protected class will be encouraged to

articipate. All at risk sh1dents will be invited to participate in the CTE focused 21'1 CCLC program site.

100% of the participants will graduate within 6 months of their cohort

on.

2.5 Attendance report and documentati on 3.A Registration Log

3.B Registration Log

Data and comm uni cat ion tracking log

Conferencin g and data logs

Increase the number of regular participants pursuing CTE Increase the percentage of student who participate and graduate with their cohort

Provide after school services in the areas of CTE

Provide support and feedback to ensure students maintain their pathway to graduation

B. Evidence of Previous Success:

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North Adams Community Schools has successfully provided 21 st CCLC programming at

three 21 st CCLC sites in Decatur from 2010 to present. North Adams implemented afterschool

programming at each of the following sites included in the current application: Northwest

Elementary, Southeast Elementary, and Bellmont Middle School. At the above sites, North

Adams has built effective programming and established strong connections with the school

teachers and administrators. Evidence for these strengths is demonstrated through successful

student recruitment and retention and academic achievement of student participants.

Program Attendance Patterns, Evaluation data collected during the previous three years of

programming show that North Adams has successfully recruited and retained high numbers of

participants for their programs. Below are the number of students that attended the program 30-

59 days and 60 or more days during each year ofoperation for the following programs: Southeast

Elementary, Northwest Elementary, and Bellmont Middle School. As shown in Figure 1, the

program has served more than 100 students for 60 or more days across all three years of

programming. Attendance patterns from the past three years demonstrates that North Adams can

serve the number students in future years, as proposed in the current application.

Fi~t1.re.1.. Three-Year Attendance Patte.-11s___

2014-2015 .: :- . -170 .. ..

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Academic Outcomes. Although local assessment data were only available on a limited basis,

there is evidence that the program benefits those who attended frequently for two years

compared to those who do not.

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Table 1 shows the data collected from preschool. As outlined, 100% of the regular program

participants demonstrated age-level vocabulary development.

Table 2. PPVT: 2016-2017 Met Growth Goal in Spring

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participants dernonstrar:ed age-level vacc,buh'1ry develop_fil-~1:_l_l____

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Table 2 shows that 59% ofparticipants who attended the program for 60 or more days for two

consecutive years met growth goals on the ELA portion of the NWEA assessment compared to

53% of students who attended less than 60 days. A similar trend was observed for the math

portion of the NWEA assessment. These results suggest that the program supports academic

growth among participants who attend frequently across multiple years.

Table 2. NWEA: 2016-2017 Met Growth


1. Targeted Students and their families: As previously mentioned, we will target

students who are considered at risk. As a district, we are considered at risk because of the

percentage of free and reduced, but we will focus specifically on students who were identified

for Title I, ELL, and MV, as well as students who are in foster care or another transitional

setting. These guidelines will also be used to identify non-public students who would qualify by

this criteria (Attachment B). We have coordinated our services in the past in order to provide

more family learning nights for sub populations, and these family learning nights allow us to not

only foster relationships but also provide a safe enviromnent to facilitate parenting and learning

practices.

2. Dissemination of Information: We currently have a 21 st CCLC page within our

district's page. We also send notes and letters home regularly. As previously stated, we are

moving to one campus, which will make the programs even more accessible to our community.

Currently, we allow and welcome the community into our sites as long as they have followed our

guidelines for being a visitor.

3. Communication with Schools: Included are the MOUs with the schools, both pr

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