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Program Management
• Bringing Learning to Life: Service-Learning in Action This resource provides information on how to make classroom or service activities more engaging and effective. | • K-12 Service-Learning Project Planning Toolkit The materials in this planning guide are intended to help service-learning practitioners take the first steps toward creating effective projects. | • Free Resources for Partners in Learning The U.S. Partners in Learning Initiative provides Microsoft, states, and local school districts and universities the opportunity to work alongside one another to develop tools and resources that are relevant in today's educational environment. | • Needs Assessment If you are involved in service-learning, be sure to make time before any project or program to determine needs. This may include finding out what the students need, what teachers need, what the school needs, and/or what the community needs. To find out more about methods for conducting needs assessment or to view examples, please click here.
| • Sample Partnership Agreements Samples of agreements programs have made with their partner sites. | • Developing and Maintaining Advisory Boards Advisory boards provide fresh perspectives, important connections, access to valuable resources, and professional expertise. They can offer valuable input to help you plan effective programs to meet the needs of your students and the community. Here you can access a variety of information to help you create and strengthen your advisory board. | • National Service-Learning Clearinghouse The NSLC web site is THE national site for service-learning information. The NSLC staff is ready to provide you with information and technical assistance to make your service-learning program the best it can be. Click "more" to gain access to K-12, higher education, community-based, and tribal service-learning resources, such as tool kits, curricula, funding sources, effective practices, and much ... | • Disability/Inclusion and the MCSC The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is committed to encouraging all Michigan residents, regardless of ability, race, religion, gender, age, income, or education, to engage in service. |
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Toolkit
• Service-Learning Toolkit The Service-Learning Toolkit was used for the latest on events and resouces specific to service-learning in Michigan. Please click here to check out previous issues of the Toolkit. |
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Articles & Research
• Service-Learning in Michigan In January and February of 2005, Public Sector Consultants conducted a mail survey of school principals in a sampling of Michigan public schools. Conducted on behalf of the MCSC, this study shows the prevalence of service-learning in Michigan schools. The survey also examines the use of community service activities in the schools (activities that are not curriculum-based) compared to service learning, ... | • RMC Research RMC Research works with agencies, foundations, and corporations whose missions involve learning, in its most sweeping definition. They conduct program evaluations — studies that assist educators and program service providers in formal and informal settings as they take stock of their work and make improvements. RMC Research assists in identifying, developing, and disseminating quality programs. ... |
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Projects & Activities
• Service-Learning Project Ideas Need some creative service-learning project ideas? Read some interesting ideas here and link to outside resources for more! | • "Students in Service to America" Guidebook President George W. Bush called upon all Americans to commit at least 4,000 hours - the equivalent of two years over the course of their lives - to the service of others. "Students in Service to America" is a guidebook for engaging America's students in a lifelong habit of service. |
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