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| What Educators Are Saying: “On a practical level, Connecting Service-Learning to the Curriculum is an outstanding resource. I have already used the book to develop a strategic plan for the upcoming year and plan on using it in future technical assistance efforts and service-learning workshops. The guides provide excellent tools for strategic planning purposes....” Mike Lladó, Community Service Grant Coordinator Florida State University “...Tangible examples of doable projects.” David Sobel, Director of Teacher Certification Author of Children’s Special Places Antioch New England Graduate School “A very valuable resource to use in professional development workshops!” Bob Bhaerman Coordinator of K-12 Programs Corporation for National Service “For schools that have never attempted service-learning, or thought about integration into the curriculum, the Workbook provides a philosophy and a plan of action. The Workbook is also appropriate for veterans of service learning in prompting a review of best practice.” Jennifer Hein Instructional Coordinator Highland Park, Illinois “The Workbook offers a really clear approach to Best Practices especially at the instructional level. The Workbook is especially clear in identifying key components of social education.” Mary Whalen, Teacher Twinfield High School, Vermont “What a great resource Connecting Service-Learning to the Curriculum is to our cause. The Workbook has become a valued resource that is distributed to our program sites throughout the state.” Brazierdene Watts Learn and Serve Program Manager Arkansas Department of Education “This publication conveys so clearly the voices of teachers talking to other teachers; that’s a real pleasure. It not only offers the products of shared work and reflection among teachers, it models it. The Workbook’s message in the medium is: You can do this too.” Martha Rich, Principal -Thetford Academy National Service-Learning Leader School The Workbook provides exactly the hands-on type curriculum guide we were looking for to jump start service-learning in our schools. The style and content of your guidebook makes it an easy to use tool for change by all teaching staff and administrators.” Dean D. Monteith School To Work Administrator State of North Dakota “I found the Framework for Social Education and Best Practices especially useful” Mary E. Van Verst, Ph.D. Program Development and Evaluation Coordinator Washington Commission for National and Community Service “I use materials from Community Works both for my own planning and development, and in my work training K-12 teachers. Nine out of ten teachers gravitate toward the Community Works tools. While there are many resources available on the Service-Learning market, I continuously return to materials from Community Works.” Valerie Sorgen, Service-Learning Coordinator Youth Community Service, Palo Alto, California |
from Community Works Press
In use by teachers and schools in over 35 states Connecting Service Learning to the Curriculum: A Workbook for Teachers and Administrators  A comprehensive resource created by teachers for teachers. The Workbook supports educators seeking to integrate service-learning. Whether you are simply curious about service-learning, at an intermediate stage, or an experienced practitioner, you will find useful discussion accompanied by invaluable tools, examples, and resources. •An Introduction to Service-Learning •Best Practices for Service-Learning •Curriculum Exemplars and Assessment Strategies •Resource Listings •Site Level Planning Guide (VIEW a COMPLETED SAMPLE GUIDE–in PDF Format) •Instructional Planning Guide (VIEW a COMPLETED SAMPLE GUIDE–in PDF Format) •Completed Examples of Both Guides •A Form for Collecting & Sharing Activities  8" x 10", 109 pagesISBN 0-9713583-0-3 $29.95 USD Bulk Order Discounts: 10-49 copies, 10% discount 50 copies+ 20% If needed, please contact us –For bulk orders, please calculate proper discount on order form –For orders to be shipped outside the US, please contact us Telephone: 802-655-5918; FAX: 802-655-9889 Ordering Information: To order Connecting Service-Learning to the Curriculum send a completed order form w/ check, or purchase order, payable to: Community Works Press MAIL TO: Community Works Press Attn: Workbook, PO Box 2251 South Burlington, VT 05407 Please include $4.75 for s/h, per copy ordered.
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