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Programs Update (Spring 2009)
At our 21st Century Community Learning Center sites, we are continuing the hard work that has
been an essential aspect of our after-school programming.
Following the close-out of our initial five (5) year federal grant at the end of the 2008 school
year, NWBCC was once again funded for an additional five (5) years. We are thrilled to once
again be working with our partner schools; Private First Class William J. Grabiarz School of
Excellence (#79), Riverside Institute of Technology, Roosevelt Early Childhood Center (#65),
and West Hertel Academy (#94). Our relationship with the administrators, teachers, and
associate staff at these excellent schools has truly helped the programs flourish, as we focus on
supporting the work those individuals do during the regular school day, by offering intense ELA
and math programming, homework assistance, and help with various projects after school.
Obviously, our hard work and success has been recognized by New York Department of
Education officials, who control how the federal funding is distributed throughout New York
State. The fact that they have selected us as a model on how to operate after-school
programming is a testament to the dedication, determination, and professionalism of all staff
associated with our 21st Century Community Learning Centers. Our programs have attained
consistent, successful outcomes, by reaching out to students with excellent academic programs,
and fun, interesting, and educational recreation activities. Targeting not only the academic
aspect of after-school, but also focusing on career building, personal and social development
skills, and other essential, non-academic activities, NWBCC’s 21st Century Community Learning
Center programs have been able to further sharpen the tools that our children need to find
success not only in school, but throughout all areas of their lives.
Sean McCrossan,
Program Director
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About Our After-school Programs...
The first session of the program provides
students opportunities for homework
assistance, tutoring, and instruction in Math,
English Language Arts, Writing, and
Reading. Following a break where students
are given a nutritious snack, the students
continue their participation in a wide variety
of exciting, often challenging recreational
activities.
21st Century Community Learning
Center Staff:
Sean McCrossan, Program Director
Al Radoani, Program Assistant
Sarah Peters, SES - Program Director
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