http://nationalserviceresources.org/category/groups/learn-and-serve-k-12 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/19646 <p>Thursday, 12/11<br /> Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT</p> <p>Interviewing each prospective volunteer can seem overwhelming, but it's one of the best ways to ensure that the volunteers you recruit are the volunteers you need. This Webinar will introduce the different types of questions you want to be asking, and how to hone your interviewing skills. Materials will be provided, plus a training syllabus.</p> <p>For more information please visit the Volunteer Match Learning Center at <a href="http://www.volunteermatch.org/nonprofits/learningcenter/" title="http://www.volunteermatch.org/nonprofits/learningcenter/">http://www.volunteermatch.org/nonprofits/learningcenter/</a>.</p> Leveraging volunteers Orientation Recruitment AmeriCorps National Senior Corps AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps AmeriCorps State AmeriCorps VISTA Learn and Serve America State Offices K-12 Higher Education Foster Grandparent Programs Senior Companion Programs RSVP CNCS Community-Based State Commissions Tribes and Territories Community-Based Organizations Faith-Based Organizations Staff Nonprofit Organizations Schools Tribal Programs Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:04:33 -0600 Angelaw 19646 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/19575 <p>The Institute on Global Service-Learning offers faculty, administrators and practitioners an unique opportunity to learn about global service-learning pedagogy, theory, program models, institutional support and scholarship. The Institute seeks to foster greater collaboration and dialogue among participants who are interested in advancing global service-learning theory and practice.</p> <p>More detailed information about the Institute will be available in the next few weeks.</p> Service-learning Service-learning Partnerships School-community partnerships Learn and Serve America K-12 Higher Education Volunteer Community-Based Member Tribes and Territories Staff K-12 Students Higher Ed Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:11:01 -0600 Angelaw 19575 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/19574 <p>Join Peter Levine for a provocative presentation about youth participation in the November 2008 Presidential election, implications for education policy with a new Administration in Washington, DC, including the role of service-learning in preparing and inspiring students to become civically engaged. Dr.</p> <p><a href="http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/19574">read more</a></p> Service-learning Civic engagement Service-learning Learn and Serve America K-12 Higher Education Staff Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:57:30 -0600 Angelaw 19574 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/19567 <p>On April 1, 2009, faculty, staff, administrators, students and community partners will gather in Burlington, Vermont to examine the ways campuses can use service, service-learning and civic engagement to enhance various outcomes in higher education regarding such topics as student learning, diversity, residential life, retention, global citizenship, community building, sustainability, alcohol use, student engagement and more. </p> <p>Featuring:</p> <p><a href="http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/19567">read more</a></p> Service-learning Service-learning Partnerships School-community partnerships Learn and Serve America K-12 Higher Education Volunteer Community-Based Member Program Director Program Manager Project Director Tribes and Territories Volunteer Coordinator Staff K-12 Higher Ed Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:33:06 -0600 Angelaw 19567 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/19559 <p>Youth and adult participants will experience 3 days of interactive training co-facilitated by youth that:</p> <p>-Explains the New Standards for Quality Service Learning Practice,</p> <p>-Explores the Reasons Why Youth Drop Out of School,</p> <p>-Identifies How Service Learning Responds to Issues that Contribute to Youth Dropping Out, and </p> <p>-Allows for Investigation of Specific Service Learning Models in the Areas of Literacy, Hunger/Homelessness, Safety &amp; Preparedness, and Intergenerational Programs</p> <p><a href="http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/19559">read more</a></p> At-risk youth Service-learning Partnerships School-community partnerships Learn and Serve America K-12 Volunteer Member Program Director Program Manager Project Director Volunteer Coordinator Staff Schools K-12 Students Youth Higher Ed Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:17:34 -0500 Angelaw 19559 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/news/slice <p><img src="/files/slice_apple.jpg" /><br />This is the newest tool from Learn and Serve America's National Service-Learning Clearinghouse. It's an easy-to-search database with hundreds of high quality service-learning lesson plans, syllabi, and project ideas. Access project plans to organize service-learning in school or out of school, with youth of all ages. Take a look at this powerful new tool by visiting the website at <a href="http://www.servicelearning.org/slice/index.php" target="_blank">SLICE</a>. </p> http://nationalserviceresources.org/news/slice#comments Service-learning Youth service Service-learning Learn and Serve America K-12 Higher Education Community-Based Tribes and Territories K-12 Students Higher Ed NSLC Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:05:21 -0500 corik 19548 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/R3148 <p>Highlights the state of youth volunteering and considers the relationships between youth volunteer behavior and three primary environments where youth form their social networks: family, religious organizations, and school. Presents key findings from a survey of 3,178 Americans between the ages of 12 and 18 who were asked about their volunteer activities and experiences. Marks the first step in developing a comprehensive model of volunteering behavior among youth that will include other factors such as race, gender, age, income, and other household factors.</p> Youth service Learn and Serve America K-12 Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16773 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/star/lsa-resources <p><!-- <hr /> <p><a href="lsa-guidance" title="Program Applicant Performance Measurement Toolkit">Program Applicant Performance Measurement Toolkit</a> | <a href="lsa-tutorials" title="Program Applicant Performance Measurement Tutorials">Performance Measurement Tutorials</a> | <a href="lsa-instruments" title="Program Applicant Performance Measurement Instruments and Resources">Performance Measurement Instruments and Resources</a> | <a href="related-links" title="Related Links: Performance Measurement and Evaluation">Related Links</a> | <a href="user-guide" title="User's Guide for National Service</p> <p><a href="http://nationalserviceresources.org/star/lsa-resources">read more</a></p> Performance measurement Learn and Serve America K-12 Higher Education Project STAR Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:34:42 -0500 amberc 6303 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17784 <p>An energy education program &mdash; Knowledge Is Power! (KIP) &mdash; in California's Ojai Valley, uses peer to peer interaction and experiential learning to educate elementary school students. A marionette show, interactive solar-powered laboratory, energy footprint project, and a school energy audit are all part of the curriculum. Educational consultant Michael Stark submitted this effective practice in August, 2003 as part of a project for CalServe.</p> Environment Partnerships School-community partnerships Learn and Serve America K-12 Schools Students NSLC Education Fri, 14 Jul 2006 18:44:52 -0500 pingv 17784 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17760 <p>Besides recruiting volunteers, service-learning fairs can exist as a forum for educating students about the big picture of civic engagement, social issues and careers in the nonprofit field. Choosing the right name for the event can certainly help to increase turnout. These ideas were shared in March 2006 on the HE-SL (service learning) e-mail discussion list, hosted by The National Service-Learning Clearinghouse.</p> Service-learning Civic engagement Recruitment Service-learning Capacity building Event planning Learn and Serve America K-12 Volunteer K-12 Students NSLC Education Tue, 28 Mar 2006 16:30:26 -0600 pingv 17760 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17754 <p>In junior high and elementary schools, after-school service-learning can work effectively as part of a larger overall systems-change initiative. By providing after-school enrichment for students who are at risk of academic failure, as well as promoting civic involvement and career exploration, scholastic performance can improve.&nbsp; Ellen Lewis, of Petaluma (California) City Schools, submitted this effective practice, which includes an example of a service-learning project addressing homelessness.</p> At-risk youth Homelessness Poverty and low-income needs Service-learning Civic engagement Service-learning Learn and Serve America K-12 Schools K-12 Students NSLC Education Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:07:37 -0600 pingv 17754 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17746 <p>California State Parks offers educators a unique opportunity to establish service-learning projects. For example, the Dunes Restoration Project, a partnership between the California State Park Service and all sixth grade students at Carpenteria Middle School, helps the State Park Service restore the local dunes at Carpinteria Beach. Educational consultant Michael Stark submitted this effective practice in August, 2003, as part of a project for CalServe.</p> Environment Service-learning Service-learning Partnerships School-community partnerships Learn and Serve America K-12 K-12 Students NSLC Tue, 17 Jan 2006 01:00:00 -0600 pingv 17746 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17743 <p>Through a partnership with the Cosumnes River Preserve, students in the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District are helping to restore valley oak riparian forests. The Cosumnes River Project is a broad based effort to restore and safeguard the integrity of the Cosumnes River and its surrounding landscape. The Nature Conservancy and its partners established the Cosumnes River Preserve in 1987. Educational consultant Michael Stark submitted this effective practice in August, 2003 as part of a project for CalServe.</p> Community building Environment Partnerships School-community partnerships Learn and Serve America K-12 Schools K-12 Students NSLC Environment Thu, 05 Jan 2006 01:00:00 -0600 pingv 17743 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17741 <p>The Salmon and Trout Education Program (STEP) is a hands-on curriculum that uses a thematic approach to the preservation of salmon and steelhead trout. The program was originally developed for use in the elementary science and social studies content areas; however the activities can easily be adapted to intermediate and secondary high school levels. The STEP program is multi-disciplinary with curriculum links to language arts, geography, reading, and art. A similar program is sponsored by the California Department of Fish and Game. Educational consultant Michael Stark submitted this effective practice in August 2003 as part of a project for CalServe.</p> Service-learning Service-learning Community partnerships Partnerships Learn and Serve America K-12 Schools K-12 Students NSLC Environment Tue, 20 Dec 2005 01:00:00 -0600 pingv 17741 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17720 <p>Middle school students who have been expelled from Metropolitan School District in Indianapolis are given the chance to reenter the district without falling behind in school. The non-traditional Opportunity School Program provides academic and social skills development, as well as service-learning activities, to keep students on track. This effective practice was shared by Kristine Myers, Youth Support Administrator of Opportunity School.</p> At-risk youth Out-of-school time Community partnerships Partnerships School-community partnerships Learn and Serve America K-12 Schools K-12 Students NSLC Education Fri, 19 Aug 2005 01:00:00 -0500 pingv 17720 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17719 <p>Research shows that students who participate in high quality service-learning experiences typically become more engaged in learning as shown by increased attendance and motivation to learn. But how do educators "sell" the idea in the first place? This effective practice offers suggestions shared on the K12-SL (service-learning) e-mail discussion list in August 2005.</p> Service-learning Civic engagement Start-up Learn and Serve America K-12 K-12 Students NSLC Education Wed, 10 Aug 2005 01:00:00 -0500 pingv 17719 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/14480 <p>Includes brief descriptions of the various types of media outlets; pointers on conducting media outreach; tips on building and maintaining relationships with reporters; useful pointers for interviews; and dvice on communicating through public service announcements (PSAs).</p> Marketing and media AmeriCorps National Senior Corps AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps AmeriCorps State AmeriCorps VISTA Learn and Serve America State Offices K-12 Higher Education Foster Grandparent Programs Senior Companion Programs RSVP CNCS State Commissions Community-Based Organizations Faith-Based Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Schools Tribal Programs English Fri, 01 Jul 2005 01:00:00 -0500 pingv 14480 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17702 <p>Each year students and teachers in the Lake-Lehman School District (PA) build capacity for service-learning by taking part in Project GIVE (Gaining Insights with Volunteer Experiences). During academic year 2003-2004, elementary school students reviewed books with the theme of character education; created book lists for parents; developed book centers; and learned about the history of Pennsylvania. Students with disabilities from grades K-4, teachers, local high school students, parents and members of the community collaborated to make the project a success; addressing the issue of civic responsibility, improving literacy rates, and knowledge about the community. Kathy Finnerty submitted this effective practice in May 2005. The book list that students created for academic year 2004-2005 is provided.</p> Mentoring Civic engagement Disability inclusion Reflection Service-learning Nonprofit management Partnerships School-community partnerships Learn and Serve America K-12 Schools K-12 Students NSLC Education Learn &amp; Serve Tue, 31 May 2005 01:00:00 -0500 pingv 17702 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17674 <p>This effective practice offers a collection of community service and service-learning project ideas appropriate for young students. The ideas were compiled from a discussion on the ACList (AmeriCorps) e-mail discussion list, in October 2004.</p> Environment Service-learning Service-learning Learn and Serve America K-12 Volunteer Member Schools K-12 Students Education Tue, 07 Dec 2004 01:00:00 -0600 pingv 17674 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17661 <p>An elementary teacher led her class through an environmental service-learning project on school grounds. By allowing for considerable student input, school-wide buy-in was achieved and many valuable lessons were learned about the time, effort, and money required for a successful project.</p> Environment Service-learning Civic engagement Community partnerships Partnerships Learn and Serve America K-12 Schools Students NSLC Education Thu, 23 Sep 2004 01:00:00 -0500 pingv 17661 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17600 <p>Including service-learning activities in a student's individual education plan (IEP) is one way to maximize the impact that service-learning can have on students with disabilities. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts have increased the participation of students in national and community service with their emphasis on an integrated service-learning curriculum in primary and secondary schools. Mat McCollough of the National Service Inclusion Project submitted this effective practice in November 2003.</p> Service-learning Disability inclusion Service-learning Partnerships School-community partnerships Learn and Serve America K-12 Staff K-12 Students Education NSIP Fri, 21 Nov 2003 01:00:00 -0600 pingv 17600 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17565 <p>During the summer of 2002, teens from all over the country traveled to the 87,000 acre Chico Basin Ranch in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving as ranch hands to accomplish much-needed manual labor for the working cattle ranch, which is owned by the State of Colorado for education, recreation, and conservation. The teens learned about the environment, gained service-learning credits, and developed lasting friendships as a result of their community service.</p> Environment Service-learning Youth service Service-learning Learn and Serve America K-12 Volunteer K-12 Students Community-based Environment Thu, 22 May 2003 01:00:00 -0500 pingv 17565 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17544 <p>Performance measures are intended to be a useful tool for program managers to define and communicate the needs their program will address and the impact the program will have. This effective practice will help clarify performance measurement terminology for Learn and Serve America programs and was submitted by Donald Pratt of Project STAR in March 2003.</p> Performance measurement Learn and Serve America K-12 Higher Education Program Director Program Manager Project Director Staff Project STAR Learn &amp; Serve Program management Wed, 02 Apr 2003 18:00:00 -0600 pingv 17544 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/12136 <p>Searchable Program Directory of Learn and Serve America (LSA) Grantees.</p> Service-learning Service-learning Learn and Serve America K-12 Higher Education Learn and Serve Programs Wed, 12 Feb 2003 15:23:39 -0600 pingv 12136 at http://nationalserviceresources.org http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17519 <p>Middle and high school students are searching for ways to contribute to their communities and their nation. The Teen Freedom Corps (TFC) provides a means for teens to channel their civic energies. Inspired by the USA Freedom Corps, the Teen Freedom Corps was officially launched after a countywide conference at Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale, New Jersey, on April 12, 2002. Lynn Feldman of Northern Highlands Regional High School submitted this effective practice in March 2002.</p> Community building Service-learning Civic engagement Start-up Learn and Serve America K-12 Volunteer Community-Based Organizations Schools K-12 Students NSLC Program management Tue, 14 Jan 2003 01:00:00 -0600 pingv 17519 at http://nationalserviceresources.org