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Service-Learning

Instructional strategy whereby students learn academic content standards by participating in organized service that addresses community needs and fosters civic responsibility.

CalServe K-12 Service-Learning Initiative

Background

Background information on the CalServe K-12 Service-Learning Initiative and the Corporation for National and Community Service, Learn and Serve America.

CalServe Initiative

CalServe Fact Sheet (DOC; 350KB; 1p.)

Corporation for National and Community Service

Learn and Serve America Fact Sheet (PDF; Outside Source)

Overview of Service-Learning

Information on the instructional method known as service-learning.

What is Service-Learning?

What is Community Service?

Resources

Funding
Requests for applications and funding results for service-learning programs.

District Tools and Resources
Service-learning tools and resources for school districts including the 2000-06 Sustainability Survey Results, Service-Learning Task Force Report, research and evaluation, and state and national links.

District Models

Regional Networks

Listserv
Join the CalServe Listserv to share ideas and ask for advice about service-learning.

Contact CalServe

Questions:   Counseling, Student Support, and Service-Learning Office | 916-323-2183
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