1. Service Learning What is Service Learning? .
Service learning is defined as the explicit linkage of academic subject matter to community-based and student directed service projects.
(National Youth Leadership Council, 2004) .

2. Service learning involves students in community
activities that compliment their classroom
studies. Programs aim to help students increase
their academic skills through understanding
how what they learn can be applied to the real
world. Service learning helps students become
interested in their communities and learn how
they can affect the quality of life in them.
Corporation for National Service, Learn and Serve Grants
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3. What are the essential elements of Service Learning?
Community Need
Youth Voice
Meaningful Service
Community Collaborations
Alignment to Academic Standards
Reflection
Evaluation
Recognition/Celebration
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4. What topics are possibilities for a service learning project?
Human Issues
Educational Issues
Changing Communities
Environmental Stewardship
Homeland Security
Conflict Resolution
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5. What steps are involved in a service learning project?
1. Investigate
Inventory student interest/analyze social issue
2. Prepare
Acquire knowledge/organize plan/determine skills needed
3. Act
Direct service/indirect service/advocacy/research
4. Reflect
Process development/self-awareness/develop future plans
5. Demonstrate
Total experience/meta-cognition/service accomplished
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6. What are the benefits of service learning for communities?
Resources match needs/issues
Youth is introduced to leadership and community work
Problem solving for community needs is increased
Career options are explored
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7. Save the Last word for me
With Common Core State Standards, Why Service Learning Matters Even More
By Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A. And Maureen Connolly, Ed.D., CBK Associates
Save the Last word for me
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8. Service Learning:
How does it incorporate the CCSS in a culturally responsive environment?
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9. Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Literacy Instruction:
Current Research
“A way of looking at teaching that is grounded in an understanding of the role of culture and language in learning.”*
Understanding the Role of Language in Knowledge Construction
Developing Socio-cultural Consciousness
Harnessing culture and language as resources for rigorous instruction
Engaging in the Work of High Academic Expectations
Viewing Oneself as an Agent of Change
*Villegas, A. M., & Lucas, T. (2007). The culturally responsive teacher. Educational Leadership, 64(6), p.29
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10. www.peacecorps.gov www.servicelearning.org www.cns.gov/ Websites
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11. Thank you for your participation
Questions?
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