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How youth program management software can help 21st CCLCs stay compliant with regulations

Written by Arly Communications | Aug 1, 2024 5:47:14 PM

Keeping up and staying compliant with 21st Century Community Learning Center regulations can be complex and time-consuming. Youth program management software can offer a powerful solution to help navigate regulatory requirements efficiently so that CCLCs can ensure the safety, well-being, and effective learning of the youth they serve.

Data Management

Youth program management software provides a centralized data platform to track attendance, staff professional development, student information, and more. So that when it’s time to report to your program’s stakeholders, including government agencies, funding bodies, and stakeholders, the reporting process is a breeze with automated, accurate, and detailed reports.

Staff Management and Professional Development

Tracking professional development courses and certifications for each staff member can be tedious, but youth program management software simplifies this process. It enables the creation and maintenance of staff development plans, allowing program staff to complete training with self-paced online learning modules and personalized professional learning courses. Additionally, these software platforms can help you keep tabs on required staff to student ratios across sites and sessions with program management tools.

Family Engagement

Providing families the opportunity for active and meaningful engagement in their child’s program can lead to improved attendance and academic achievement. By offering a communication app, youth program management software allows families to easily access important updates, reminders, and progress reports while supporting hassle-free two way communication between program staff and parents. 

Features such as online registration allow families to easily sign up, provide and edit student data like medical and safety information, and stay up to date on important updates—all in one place. This streamlines the process, ensuring that crucial information is always accurate and accessible.


Curriculum

A digital solution for accessing curriculum can ensure that educational content is easy to deliver and provides a structured framework for program delivery. Where paper curriculum requires updates every five to ten years, digital curriculum can be continuously updated so you’re always working with the best possible information. And you can measure and report your program’s academic impact with both pre and post-program assessments.

Continuous Improvement

Regulatory requirements change over time and youth program management software supports continuous improvement by offering features that can help provide visibility and ensure alignment with changing regulations. Regular software updates and the ability to create compliance checklists with management tools ensure that learning centers remain current with the latest regulatory standards, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance.

How Arly can help

Arly’s evidence-based platform combines all the ingredients your 21st Century Learning Center needs to stay compliant with regulations and provide high quality programs that drive impact including:

  • Measurement and Reporting to track and report key data, amplify your success, and shape your unique story
  • Academic Curriculum that meets funding requirements.
  • Enrichment Curriculum that equips kids with vital life skills and unleashes the power of service learning and leadership for middle school grade levels
  • A Family Communication App to keep families engaged and involved in their child’s learning 
  • Professional Development that tracks staff training, and allows you to curate comprehensive, self-guided training plans tailored to each staff role
  • Online Registration to simplify the sign-up process for families, and centralize vital participant data
  • Management Tools and Resources to track attendance, build dynamic groupings, ensure safe pick-ups, scale program offerings, and more!

Want to learn more about how Arly can help streamline your 21st CCLC programs? Reach out today for a  free demo!