Smaller Learning Communities Program

The Smaller Learning Communities Program (SLCP) Web site has technical assistance tools, publications, and news & events to support districts and schools in their implementation of Smaller Learning Communities (SLCs) as part of a comprehensive effort to prepare all students to succeed in postsecondary education and careers. This Web site was produced under contract with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE).

Announcements

2007 and 2008 SLC Project Directors Meeting July 23-24, 2009
SLC grantees awarded in 2007 and 2008 are required to attend this annual meeting as a condition of their award. Project directors for these grants may request additional information from EDJ Associates at SLCPD2009@edjassociates.com.

View the SLC Annotated Bibliography.
The annotated bibliography features high-quality, no-cost resources that may be useful to SLCP grantees who are seeking to implement the SLC priorities for Cohort 7 and Cohort 8.
SLC Annual Performance Reporting
SLC APR Web Tool now available for current SLC grant Project Directors at www.slcapr.ed.gov. APR Guidance and due dates have been issued to 2005 and 2006 SLC grantees. Guidance and due dates for 2007 grantees are forthcoming. If you need assistance, please contact the SLCAPR Web Tool Help Desk: (703) 647-1655 / SLCPSupport@vipconsulting.com.
Meeting materials are available online in the Publications section.
2008 SLC Grant Awards
The list has now been updated to include new grants awarded with FY 2007 and FY 2008 funding: 2008 SLC Grant Awards [MS Word, 158K]
Read about Creating a College-Going Culture [PDF, 44K]

Featured Resource

Developing a Core Curriculum for All Students

This tool describes a school's core curriculum and provides their rationale behind the development of a common core curriculum for all students.