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New Jersey Department of Education
Office of Educational Support Services
21st Century Community Learning Centers Program & Out-of-School Time
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FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc.
Project Director:
Piedad Vasquez
441-443 Broad Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Phone: 973-624-2528 ext. 125
Fax: 973-624-6450
Email: pvasquez@focus411.org
County: Essex
CLC Sites: Roberto Clemente, Sussex Avenue and Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter
Partners: Roberto Clemente School, Sussex Avenue School and Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School,
Serving Grade Level: 4-8
No. of Students to be served: 180
Times of Services: After-School: 3:00-6:00 PM and Summer: 9:00-1:00 PM
Abstract:
FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc. is collaborating with Sussex Avenue School, Roberto Clemente School and the Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School in Newark to operate their 21st Century Community Learning Centers. The centers operate Monday–Friday 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm during the school year, and 9:00am to 1:00 pm for six weeks during the summer. The Centers offer the students the academic enrichment activities needed to enhance and attain the skills necessary to meet the New Jersey’s Core Curriculum Content Standards. It offers students character building, academic enrichment, arts and music education, recreational activities, and remediation opportunities that complement the regular school day. Literacy and other educational services to families of the participating students are also offered. These activities include: Family Literacy Programs, Opportunities for GED completion, access to FOCUS Essex County College Extension Center, Adult Basic Education Classes, Civics/ESL classes, English-as-a Second Language, New Jersey Department of Labor One Stop Services, social service assistance, and senior citizens programs. These centers enhance family stability that lead to the improvement of student academic and social achievement.
