About Our ProgramsCommunity Learning Connections (CLC) has been a cornerstone of support in the Tecumseh area since 1995, dedicated to engaging, supporting, and empowering individuals through integrated, community-based programs within Tecumseh Public Schools. By collaborating closely with administrators, students, and parents, CLC addresses underlying challenges to student success, leveraging community resources to provide comprehensive support.
Through these initiatives, CLC strives to create a supportive community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. |
Current ProgramsAcademic Support
CLC’s commitment to student success spans the entire educational journey, from our littlest learners to future-focused high school graduates. Through innovative programming, dedicated staff, and a belief in every student’s potential, we’re building a brighter future for all Engaging Middle School Success: 5-8th Academic Coaching: CLC provides academic support through the challenging and ever changing middle school years. Our aim is to empower students who need additional support to flourish. Working side by side with the dedicated team of administrators, counselors and teachers along with data driven assessments students are engaged in various lessons including:
Empowering Future Graduates: How CLC Supports Academic Success at THS At CLC, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. That’s why our Academic Success programming at THS is designed to empower students. Students meet one-on-one with the Graduation Coach to address key areas that influence their academic journey. These sessions cover topics such as:
Together, we can help every student thrive. Basic Needs
Friday Food Packs The Friday Food Pack program is designed to support any Tecumseh Student who may not have access to sufficient food/ nutrients over the weekend. Each Friday, eligible students receive a pack filled with easy-to-eat, non-perishable snacks that can help bridge the gap until they return to school on Monday. These packs are put directly into the students lockers/ backpacks, as to not call attention or single any student out. CLC Locker Room at Tecumseh Middle School The Locker Room houses new and gently used clothing items to students in need. This program ensures that students have access to essential clothing, ranging from everyday wear to winter gear. By offering a variety of items, including coats, hats, gloves, and regular school attire, this program helps students stay warm during the colder months and feel comfortable and confident throughout the school year. This program also extends to providing help with uniforms for extracurricular activities. (Ex. Band uniform & shoes.) Hygiene Items We also provide hygiene items for all grades as needed. These items include essentials such as toothpaste, soap, deodorant, and other personal care products. School Supplies CLC is dedicated to ensuring that all students have the necessary tools for academic success. We will help to provide items from a student's class list, including essentials like backpacks, notebooks, pencils, markers, and paper. By offering these essential items, we strive to support all students' learning experience. How To Access These Basic Need Items Do you know a Tecumseh Student in need of the above programs? Any student in need may be referred by reaching out to your student's current Teacher, Counselor, Building Administrator, or directly to a Community Learning Connection Staff Member. Family Nights / Getting Ahead Classes
Family Nights/ Getting Ahead classes are a 12 session curriculum that helps adults facing financial hardship build their resources for a more prosperous life for themselves, their families, and community. This class is led by an experienced facilitator, who encourages exploring critical issues that may cause individuals to experience economic difficulty. The program facilitator guides participants through an assessment of their own resources (banking, housing, jobs, transportation) and how to build on those resources as part of their move towards self-sufficiency. While parents/adults are learning valuable tools & concepts to improve their future, their children are engaged with games, activities, and homework help. Dinner is also provided for the participating families. This class takes place in the Winter/Spring months, and is limited to 10 families per session. Upon completion of the Getting Ahead course, each family will receive a monetary stipend for their participation. If you are interested in participating or learning more information about this course, please contact Heather Franco- [email protected] Harvest Hope
The Harvest Hope fundraiser dinner was held in 2023 to help raise not only funds, but also aimed at raising awareness about the increasing number of homeless students in Tecumseh. As stated in the McKinney-Vento Act, homelessness is defined as lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. CLC in partnership with Tecumseh Public Schools desire to help alleviate these struggles and create a positive impact on the lives of these children. We have been able to assist qualifying Tecumseh students and their families by providing assistance with the following: gas cards, obtaining permanent housing, groceries, and other additional needs that may arise. Please contact Heather Franco; CLC's Family and Community Outreach Coordinator if you are struggling with housing and qualify as a McKinney-Vento Student. Heather Franco- [email protected] or please see the following link to Tecumseh Public Schools website for additional information. https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/page/mckinney-vento-homeless-education Student Programs
Building Healthy Communities There are multiple areas that contribute to the well-being of an individual. These include emotional, social, spiritual, physical, environmental, occupational, and intellectual. While each is important on its own, together they form the foundation of our well-being! In school, the well-being of our students helps ensure the highest potential for learning. Part of that learning process includes our staff. Therefore, their well-being is equally important to the education process and the success of your child. To help our school incorporate well-being into our day, we applied for and were awarded the Building Healthy Communities: Step Up for School Wellness program. This program provides resources and support for our students and staff around physical activity, physical education, healthy eating, nutrition education, social & emotional health, and overall well-being strategies. The program allows our school to select from a variety of resources each year and implement the program at our pace. This year (2024-2025) we were awarded grant money to implement programs at Tecumseh Acres and Tecumseh Middle School. Like to learn more? Please visit bhcwsu.org/ 
ROX
ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences) is a 20 week, evidence-based program for 5th-12th grade girls. ROX is a national nonprofit authority on girls. Since 2011, ROX research, programs, and resources have helped ensure that girls are in control of their own relationships, experiences, decisions, and futures. ROX also focuses on the education, safety, health and empowerment of girls. This program is led by a certified ROX facilitator and explores several topics such as: Team-building & healthy communication Cyber safety & social media Friendships & girl bullying Stress & pressure Personal safety & assertiveness Body image & the media Academic/career development & leadership www.rulingourexperiences.com/who-we-are ROX is currently active at the Tecumseh Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. 
SOURCES OF STRENGTH
Sources of Strength is a national program designed to promote the mental health and well-being of our youth. It focuses on building resilience and creating a supportive community by connecting students with trusted adults and peers. The program teaches our students how to identify their own strengths and use them to overcome challenges, encourage positive relationships, and healthy coping strategies. The strengths focused on, which are included in the S.O.S. wheel logo, include: family support, positive friends, mentors, healthy activities, generosity, spirituality, physical health, and mental health. By involving TPS staff, teachers, and community members, Sources of Strength aims to create a network of support that helps prevent issues like bullying, substance abuse, and suicide. It's all about empowering our students to thrive and feel connected, safe, and valued. Sources of Strength is currently being offered at both the high school and the middle school and is open to any student. You can learn more about Sources of Strength at sourcesofstrength.org. 
The SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) program, originally known as Students Against Drunk Driving, is a peer-to peer education, prevention, and activism organization dedicated to empowering young people to successfully confront the risks and pressures that challenge them throughout their daily lives. SADD focuses on a variety of issues, including substance abuse, underage drinking, impaired driving, and other destructive decisions. Jr. SADD is an extension of the SADD program designed for younger students, typically in middle school. It aims to instill the same values and awareness at an earlier age, preparing students to make positive decisions as they grow older. Both programs emphasize leadership, advocacy, and the importance of making healthy choices. The overall goal of both SADD & Jr. SADD is to create a safe and supportive environment for students to thrive and make informed, responsible decisions. https://www.sadd.org/ Summer Programs
T-Town Safety T-Town Safety is a one-week, half-day educational program designed to teach young children essential safety skills in a fun and engaging way. Geared toward students in Young 5s through 2nd grade, this program introduces important topics such as gun safety, emergency services, fire safety, and personal safety awareness. Through interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and engaging demonstrations, children learn how to recognize dangers, respond to emergencies, and make safe choices in everyday situations. The program partners with local police, fire departments, and emergency responders to provide real-world knowledge and experiences, such as meeting first responders, exploring emergency vehicles, and practicing safety drills. Each day of the program focuses on a different safety topic, ensuring that young learners develop the confidence and knowledge to navigate potential hazards safely. By the end of the week, participants will have a strong foundation in safety awareness, emergency preparedness, and responsible decision-making. MAYHEM Middle School Mayhem is a revamped, math centered summer camp that offers 17.5 hours of instruction for in-coming 6th graders. This program is offered to TMS students who could benefit from additional resources to be sixth-grade math ready. Mayhem is all about learning while having fun. Our hands on learning approach to math encourages campers to realize math is all around them. We empower campers to take leadership and team roles while building communication skills through games and kayaking. Students engage in real world math skills from graphing planes with string art to multiplying fractions, while also learning life skills like cooking and sewing. With support from the TMS counseling department, our campers also focus on mental health through breathing techniques, learning stress reducing activities, how to deal with middle school stress, and yoga. Mayhem will have your camper ready to show off new life skills and increased math confidence. |
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Community Learning Connections
Serving the Tecumseh area since 1995 760 Brown St. Tecumseh, MI 49286 517-423-7574 [email protected] |
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