New NSLC Produced Materials - April 7, 2009

General/Cross-Sector

Research Capacity Hub
The Research Capacity Hub provides resources and tools that enable scholars to conduct rigorous research on service-learning and to further advance the knowledge of good practice.
www.servicelearning.org/research_capacity_hub/index.php

Engaging Families in Service: Broadening Service-Learning's Reach, Impact, and Support
This resource gives an overview of the benefits and challenges of including the entire family in service-learning projects.
www.servicelearning.org/instant_info/fact_sheets/cb_facts/engaging/

CBO

Service-Learning in Community-Based Organizations: A Practical Guide to Starting and Sustaining High-Quality Programs
Drawing on the 2008 quality standards for service-learning, this guide provides practitioners of community-based service-learning with tips, tools, and techniques they need to start making a positive difference in many people's lives by providing high-quality opportunities for youth to serve and learn.
www.servicelearning.org/filemanager/download/8543_CBO_Toolkit_2009.pdf


K-12

K-12 Service-Learning Project Planning Toolkit (Updated Edition)
This toolkit guides k-12 practitioners in all of the steps necessary to developing quality service-learning projects. As well as including the same useful information and worksheets as the previous edition, the toolkit now includes information on the K-12 Service-Learning Standard for Quality Practice and the five core components of a service-learning project: investigation, planning and preparation, the service activity, reflection, and demonstration/celebration.
www.servicelearning.org/filemanager/download/8542_K-12_SL_Toolkit_UPDATED.pdf

Service-Learning and Middle School: Selected Resources
This bibliography highlights resources specific to service-learning middle schools including links to programs, curricular materials, and research.
www.servicelearning.org/instant_info/bibs/k-12_bibs/middle_school/