a Service-Learning Journey of Self-Discovery and Community Problem-Solving Susan A. Abravanel Susan Abravanel Consulting, LLC
2 envisions a world where young people in every nation are actively engaged in improving their lives and their communities through civic participation.
“Summer and afterschool programs have a great potential to help close the gap in achievement among at-risk populations and to enlist more partners for improved reading and literacy because of their community and family connections.” Expanding Minds and Opportunities: Leveraging the Power of Afterschool and Summer Learning for Student Success 3
a six-week summer expanded service and learning program designed to engage middle school youth as community problem-solvers 4
Step-by-step program guide provides 96+ hours of service and learning activities over six weeks 5
6 Helps facilitators with planning All handouts included in guide Aligned to standards lesson-by-lesson Suggested process guides facilitators through each activity
7 Address and solve real-world problems Work together as active learning teams Assume leadership and responsibility Frequently and intentionally reflect on their learningStudents:
Facilitators/Teachers: 8 Guide, coach and support youth Observe and point out connections to enhance identified developmental goals Frequently and intentionally reflect on their facilitation and youth outcomes
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Inner Trek School Community Trek Community Trek National (U.S.) Trek Global Trek Project Demonstration 9 Incremental approach to civic awareness and engagement
10 Week-by-week guides for students to use, engaging their initiative and leadership throughout the program
Two-day introductory orientation training 6 hours of ongoing consultation throughout the program 11 Professional Development:
To address a specific community need in YOUR local community Optional evaluation component 96 hours of service and learning activities can also be spread across a school-year or after- school semester of 12 weeks 12 Customizable:
13 Susan Abravanel Susan Abravanel Consulting, LLC (503) For more information: Susan Stroud Executive Director, Innovations in Civic Participation (202)