Ohio
ALLIANCE CITY SCHOOLS, ALLIANCE $200,000
A Community Learning Center at Morgan School
will provide an array of services after school, on weekends and during the summer
in a safe, convenient, drug-free, productive environment where children, parents
and grandparents can learn and grow. Improvement in academics will give students
a better self-concept and a desire for a higher education. Programs for adults
will include parenting skills, nutrition and meal planning, and preparation
for the work force.
CLEVELAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CLEVELAND $400,000
Center activities will include: GED preparation,
job development and employability skills; substance abuse prevention; support
for teen fathers and families; music, dance and cultural activities; proficiency
test preparation; and recreation. All activities will be supported with computer
instruction.
LORAIN CITY SCHOOLS, LORAIN $400,000
Two Community Learning Centers will offer a variety
of services including: tutoring in mathematics, science and language, computer
training for students and adults, mentoring, recreational and artistic classes,
drug prevention programs, "adventure based" and "outward bound"
type activities, nutrition and health programs, parenting skills, and adult
education classes.
PUTNAM COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER, OTTAWA
$156,500
Project Open Door in two rural counties
in northwest Ohio will attract children of all ages and the adults of the community
to after-school and summer programs that will provide tutoring, academic enrichment,
and a positive, healthy, drug-free environment.