The purpose of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant is to create community learning centers that provide students with academic enrichment opportunities as well as additional services designed to complement their regular academic program. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, 21st CCLC funds are funneled to the state for competitive distribution to community based organizations. The 21st CCLC program must target students and families of students who attend schools eligible for Title I schoolwide programs or schools that serve a high percentage of students from low-income families.
360 DDI currently operates two 21st CCLC sites in partnership with Prince George’s County Public Schools entitled The Harambee Program. Andrew Jackson Academy (Harambee I) serves students in grades 2-5 and provides research based reading and math support through STEAM environmental initiatives to include urban gardening, music production, and dance. Carmody Hills Elementary School (Harambee II) serves students in grades 3-5 and provides research based academic enrichment support in reading and math as well as creative arts programming to include drama and visual art.
To learn more about the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Grant Program visit: marylandpublicschools.org
For more information about our Harambee programs please contact the following program administrators:
Harambee I @ Andrew Jackson Academy
Bobbi Dewitt, Program Administrator
bobbi.dewitt@pgcps.org
Harambee II @ Carmody Hills Elementary
Nolwandle McNeill, Program Administrator
nolwandle.mcneill@pgcps.org
Enjoy our video about the Harambee Enrichment Learning Program (HELP) Summer Camp 2024 below.