Alameda Community Learning Center (ACLC)

Our Mission

To empower all youth to take ownership of their educational experience, to celebrate their diverse community, and to actively participate as members in a democratic society.

ACLC empowers youth by providing opportunities for self-directed and project-based learning, and by emphasizing and developing leadership skills. Students are called "learners" to highlight their active role in the learning process.

At ACLC, teachers are called "facilitators" because they strive to support, rather than overly control, the learning process. Using a variety of strategies, a skilled facilitator guides learners to think, pose questions, experiment, and create for themselves. This approach provides a more satisfying and successful learning experience than traditional education environments.