Additional Programs at CSSD

The 21^st Century Grant Program

We are excited to announce that Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense™ has been chosen to provide martial arts and character development training for the Medrano Elementary school in Dallas, TX as a part of the 21^st Century Grant Program.  The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) received funding from this federal grant program and monies have been shared by 8 schools.  Medrano Elementary has chosen 3 Steps to a Great Kid™  as its after school program.

The 21^st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Program is a key component of President Bush's No Child Left Behind Act. It is an opportunity for students and their families to continue to learn new skills and discover new abilities after the school day has ended. Congress has appropriated $991.07 million for after school programs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2005.

The focus of this program, re-authorized under Title IV, Part B, of the No Child Left Behind Act, is to provide expanded academic enrichment opportunities for children attending low performing schools. Tutorial services and academic enrichment activities are designed to help students meet local and state academic standards in subjects such as reading and math. In addition 21^st CCLC programs provide youth development activities, drug and violence prevention programs, technology education programs, art, music and recreation programs, counseling and character education to enhance the academic component of the program.