TASC: Collaborative for Building After-School Systems: Document Library: Recommendations for the Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

30 Aug 2011, CBASS
Topics: » Expanded Learning Time, » Policy & Advocacy, » Public Policy

CBASS's memo to Chairman Tom Harkin, Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee contains policy recommendations in nine areas.

Strengthen critical components of the 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) program that have proven successful in improving outcomes and supports for the lowest income students.
Increase accountability aligned to measurable program goals.
Increase funding to meet the demand.
Expand high-quality after-school and summer opportunities for high school students.
Improve coordination and alignment between schools and programs.
Ensure that programs that expand learning opportunities have the capacity to succeed by strengthening the role of intermediaries to support systems-building efforts.
Provide the training and technical assistance to ensure programs are high-quality and sustainable.
Fund the next generation of research that builds on current research demonstrating the effectiveness of after-school programs to learn more about the levers of quality to improve academic achievement.
Ensure expanded learning opportunities are a core component of Title I.