TCRC-21st Century Community Learning Center
Strong communities begin with empowered students. We offer free, high-quality after-school learning programs in areas that need it most. Together, we can help shape the future by providing essential educational resources and support to every child. Join us in making a positive impact in our communities!
About Our 21st Century Program
Our 21st Century Community Learning Centers program is a free, 33-week after-school initiative designed to support students attending schools that are either underperforming or located in high-poverty areas. Currently, we serve 244 students across three sites in Thomas and Mitchell Counties.
This enriching program offers academic support, homework assistance, and engaging enrichment activities that promote self-confidence, personal growth, and health and wellness. Students also explore the arts as both a form of creative expression and structured self-discipline, all within a positive and nurturing environment.
Our goal is to inspire and empower every student we serve—helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Goal 1: Provide opportunities for academic improvement for 21st CCLC students to meet or exceed State and local performance standards in core academic areas of reading, language arts, and math.
1.1) A minimum of 50% of regularly participating K - 5th grade students will meet or exceed state standards on the state assessments for ELA.
1.2) A minimum of 50% of regularly participating K - 5th grade students will meet or exceed state standards on the state assessments for Math
1.3) A minimum of 50% of regularly participating K - 5th Grade students will maintain or improve their report card grades in reading as measured from the first 9 weeks to the last 9 weeks
1.4) A minimum of 50% of regularly participating K - 5th grade students will maintain or improve their report card grades in Math as measured from the first 9 weeks to the last 9 weeks
1.5) A minimum of 50% of regularly participating K - 2nd grade students will show improvement from pre- to post-testing in Reading using Study Island Program tool as screening
1.6) A minimum of 50% of regularly participating K - 2nd grade students will show improvement from pre- to post-testing in Math using assessments from the Study Island Math program tool as screening.
Goal 2: Improve positive 21st CCLC student outcomes in the areas of school attendance, class participation, and character development.
2.1) A minimum of 40% of regularly participating students (attending 30 days or more) at all sites will be absent 15 days or less during the regular school day.
days or more) at all sites will demonstrate improvement in class participation.
2.3) A minimum of 40% of regularly participating students (attending 30 days or more) at all sites will demonstrate improvement in character development and behavior.
Goal 3: Increase parental involvement
3.1) 40% of parents and/or family members of regularly participating students (attending 30 or more operational days) will participate in at least one program wide event.
3.2) 65% of parents attending health and wellness training/workshops will learn new information to assist children and/or parents improve health outcomes.
21st Century Grady County Locations
Eastside Elementary School
1201 20th Street NE Cairo, GA 39828
Site Coordinator: Anita Williams
Email: anita.williams@tcrc.community
Site Cell Number: - 229-319-5801
Southside Elementary School
322 4th Avenue SE
Cairo, GA 39828
Site Coordinator: Liquetta Mobley
Email: liquetta.mobley@tcrc.community
Site Cell Number: - 229-201-0420