New Learn and Serve America Grantee Produced Materials - September 30, 2008

General/Cross Sector

Florida Learn & Serve. Public Relations and Marketing Tips for Service-Learning. Tallahassee, FL: Florida Learn & Serve, n.d.
Abstract: This resource offers tips and suggestions for promoting and marketing service-learning and garnering support for service-learning programs.
http://servicelearning.org/library/lib_cat/index.php?library_id=8087

CBO

Northwestern Connecticut Area Health Education Center. Fund Development Tools. Middlebury, CT: NWCTAHEC, 2008.
Abstract: This toolkit provides templates, checklists, and guidelines for service-learning programs looking to build key relationships, apply for grants, and secure funding.
http://servicelearning.org/library/lib_cat/index.php?library_id=8106

K-12

Casa Grande Middle School. Internet Safety Podcasts. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Learn and Serve.
Abstract: This collection of podcasts on CD-ROM was created by students at Casa Grande Middle School in Arizona as a service-learning project. The podcasts cover issues of Internet safety, such as cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and chatroom safety.
http://servicelearning.org/library/lib_cat/index.php?library_id=8096

The Institute for Assessment and Evaluation, University of Tennessee. Learn and Serve America Meth Free TN: Youth Edition, Year 2 Project Evaluation Report. Nashville, TN: Volunteer Tennessee, 2008.
Abstract: The University of Tennessee's Institute for Assessment and Evaluation (IAE) was contracted to provide ongoing annual evaluation of the Learn and Serve America (LSA) Meth Free TN: Youth Edition (also referred to as Afterschool Service-Learning) over the life of the grant program. Learn and Serve America Meth Free TN: Youth Edition is a statewide grant program that supports integration of service-learning in afterschool programs to further statewide methamphetamine (meth) prevention initiatives by creating anti-meth communication products by youth for youth. In this second annual evaluation report, the Institute for Assessment and Evaluation team presents its findings and conclusions regarding Afterschool Service-Learning progress as of June 2008 (the end of the project reporting year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008). This report provides a formative evaluation perspective. Accordingly, the evaluation offers findings, conclusions, and recommendations for consideration by the State Program Coordinator and staff.

http://servicelearning.org/library/lib_cat/index.php?library_id=8104

Mesa Public Schools Service-Learning. A Quick Guide to Service Learning for Elementary Schools. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Learn and Serve, 2008.
Abstract: This guide was written by busy elementary teachers for busy elementary teachers who want to incorporate service-learning into their classroom and school. The ideas in this book are simple and do-able. Teacher that pick up this guide can read the general materials and head straight to ideas for their grade level (K-6) and subject curriculum. This guide includes information on Arizona Department of Education Service-Learning Competencies and Indicators, as well as project planning worksheets and other resources.
http://servicelearning.org/library/lib_cat/index.php?library_id=8094