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NDPC/N > Effective Strategies > Service-Learning > Resources Service-LearningResourcesAdditional resources—beyond those listed here—can be found by searching our Resources Database. Listed below are some of the items on Service-Learning that can be found in our database. Related search terms such as 'alternative education' or 'community service' may identify additional resources, including those that have been added recently. Featured ProjectsNational Service Learning Exchange—The Exchange is a project of the Council for Service-Learning Excellence, supported by the State Farm Companies Foundation in partnership with the National Youth Leadership Council.
Exchange Program Flyer
PublicationsThe National Dropout Prevention Center/Network has produced an extensive series of publications on Service-Learning, as part of its Linking Learning with Life Series. Abravanel, S. (2003). Building community through service-learning: The role of the community partner. Denver, CO: Education Commission of the States. Retrieved May 5, 2004, from: www.ecs.org/clearinghouse/44/03/4403.pdf. Benard, B. (1991). Fostering resiliency in kids: Protective factors in the family, school, and community. Portland, OR: Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. Brandeis University. (1997). Draft interim report: National evaluation of Learn and Serve America school and community-based programs. Waltham, MA: Center for Human Resources, Brandeis University and Abt Associates, Inc.
Duckenfield, M. & Swick, K.J. (2002).
A gallery of portraits in service-learning: Action research in teacher education.
Clemson, SC: National Dropout Prevention Center. National Commission on Service-Learning. (2002). Learning in deed: The power of service-learning for American schools. Newton, MA: National Commission on Service-Learning. Retrieved May 5, 2004, from: learningindeed.org/slcommission/report.html. Sagor, R. (1996, September). Building resiliency in students. Educational Leadership, 54(1), 38-43.
Shumer, R., Duttweiler, P., Furco, A., Hengel, M., & Willems, G. (2000).
Shumer's self-assessment for service-learning.
St. Paul, MN: Center for Experiential and Service-Learning, University of Minnesota.
Web SitesAmerica's Promise has as its mission the mobilization of people from every sector of American life to build the character and competence of our nation's youth by fulfilling Five Promises for young people. The Corporation for National and Community Service engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to help strengthen communities through AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve America. The Institute for Global Education and Service Learning is committed to empowering learners of all ages to take an active role in improving their communities. Home of the Y.O.D.A. Program - Youth Organised for Disaster Action. The National Service-Learning Partnership is a national network of members dedicated to advancing service-learning as a core part of every young person's education.The Partnership concentrates on strengthening the impact of service-learning on young people's learning and development, especially their academic and civic preparation. The mission of the National Youth Leadership Council is to build vital communities with young people through service-learning. Service-Learning Young Professionals Network
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