Communities Closing the Gap
Out-of-School Time Program
Vision: PAAC Communities Closing the Gap Program creates happy, engaged, ready learners.
Mission: PAAC Communities Closing the Gap Program creates a safe and loving environment,
while promoting an atmosphere that reinforces positive youth development and academic excellence.
Program activities are designed to support student academic, social and emotional growth. The
program focuses on activities that help students meet state learning standards in language arts,
mathematics, science and social studies, and build critical thinking skills and positive character
traits. To honor youth voice, activities are designed to be innovative, hands-on and relevant. They
are built on learning goals that are shared with youth. The program strives to create strong,
transparent connections to college and career exploration and readiness. It also includes sessions
that promote health and wellness and support a student’s success in school.
The minimum program requirement at each site is 8 hours per week Monday through Thursday
for a minimum of 30 weeks. This provides an additional 240 instructional hours for students.
This is approximately 34 additional school days.
Goals
- Help students achieve standards in core academic subjects such as reading and math.
- Offer enrichment programs that supplement regular academic programs.
- Provide educational services for the families of participating students.
Site Locations & Phone Numbers:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Tonya Clark: 304-348-6404
Institute Church of the Nazarene WLAC
Ruth Terrell: 304-768-6889
Levi Missionary Baptist Church Annex
Roseline Jackson: 304-542-5367