Service Learning Clearinghouse Project

K-H Partnerships

We have listed a variety of resources for K-H Partnership. While some of these listings directly related to the service-learning field, some are more general in nature. Please email suggested additions for this list to Lori Vogelgesang at vogel@ucla.edu or Rachel Delgadillo at rpdelgad@ucla.edu . If you are interested in additional resources for K-H programs, please visit the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse at http://umn.edu/~serve
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Articles and Publications on K-H Partnerships and Service-Learning
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Articles and Publications on K-H Partnerships and Service-Learning

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Title: The Revised Training Toolbox: A Guide to Service-Learning Training
Author: Maryland Student Service Alliance
URL: http://sailor.lib.md.us:80/mssa
Abstract: This book was created to support people designing and conducting trainings on
school-based service-learning for teachers. It contains agendas and tips for conducting one and a half-hour, half-day, one-day, and four day training sessions on service-learning. It also contains sections on training teachers and community groups on incorporating special education students into service-learning projects, and on training community agencies to work effectively with student servers. The appendix holds 125 handouts and visuals which can be reproduced for use in trainings.
Where to Obtain this Resource: Maryland Student Service Alliance; Maryland
State Department of Education ; 200 W Baltimore St; Baltimore MD 21201;
PHONE: 410-767-0358;

TITLE: Building Support for Service Learning
Authors: Jill Addison-Jacobson; Don Hill
Date Published: 1996
Abstract: Intended as a guide for reference, this booklet is a collection of ideas to help teachers build effective SL programs. Organized into five sections, it also includes suggestions for strengthening the SL field. Several illustrations present actions and strategies that SL teachers have used successfully. Brief sections include: Section One covers Teacher support, including specific suggestions on training tools, exercises, elements of high quality SL and a case study. Section Two covers Community connections and includes how to make and keep connections. Section Three covers Reform links, including how to link SL to other school reform efforts. Section Four on Student support emphasizes ideas to include youth in aspects of program development and Section Five covers financial support. Where to Obtain this Resource: Service Learning 2000 Center at Stanford, 24 East 25th Aveue, Suite 2, San Mateo, CA. 94403 Phone: 650-356-0288

TITLE: Community Service-Learning: A Strategy for Preparing Human Service-Oriented Teachers.
AUTHOR: Wade, Rahima C.; Anderson, Jeffrey B.
ERIC_NO: EJ536895
JOURNAL_CITATION: Teacher Education Quarterly; v23 n4 p59-74 Fall 1996
Abstract: Community service learning encourages human service-oriented teachers. The paper defines service learning and its status in education, provides examples from four teacher education programs, discusses why it is effective in developing human service-oriented teachers, and raises issues about challenges of implementing service learning within teacher education.

Title: Challenges and Strategies for Success with Service-Learning in Pre-service Teacher Education.
Authors: Jeffrey B. Anderson and Terry Pickeral
Journal Citation: NSEE Quarterly, v 25, n 3 Spring 2000
Abstract: The purposes of this study were to determine teacher educator's perspectives regarding challenges to the use of service-learning and to identify strategies they use to overcome those challenges. The results of this study indicate the most critical challenges relate to the lack of time for teacher educators to plan and implement service-learning, an already overcrowded curriculum and a lack of alignment of service-learning with faculty roles, rewards, and institutional priorities. The study provides evidence that teacher educators are able to devise and implement strategies that can surmount some of the barriers to the use of service-learning in pre-service teacher education.
Where to obtain this resource: NSEE, 1703 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22311, Telephone: 703-933-0017.

Author: Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service and
Minnesota Department of Education
Title: Building Workers and Citizens for the 21st Century: Combining Service-Learning and Work-Based Learning
Year: 1998
Avail: Minnesota Educational Services, Capitol View Center, 70 W County Rd B2, Little Canada MN 55117-1402; Phone: 612-415-5379
Abstract: Though written for the Minnesota Youth Service and Youth Development Coordinators, this guidebook contains information that is applicable to other state programs or other service learning programs. Chapter 1 relates service learning and work based learning as experiential educational methodologies and as complimentary strategies that enrich and expand academic learning. Chapter 2 defines key terminology from both fields, explains common elements and differences, and reviews Minnesota's proposed graduation standard which reflects the move toward combining service learning and work based learning. Chapter 3 explores service learning in depth, laying out service learning on a continuum. Chapter 4 delves into work based learning, charting six types of strategies found in Minnesota. Chapter 5 reviews the potential for implementation and Chapter 6 discusses the implementation process including the role that community education plays. Chapter 7 describes elements of successful programs and implementation issues. The final sections include descriptions of 16 sample programs, resources, supporting organizations, a review of state and national legislation, and an evaluation form for youth service programs.

Author: National Association of Partners in Education (NAPE)
Title: Developing Community Partnerships for School-to-Career Systems
Avail: NAPE, 901 North Pitt Street, Suite 320, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-836-4880; URL: www.partnersineducation.org Cost: $75.00
Abstract: This manual provides information on facilitation methods and other tools to create and strengthen the partnerships necessary to create a school-to-career system that best serves the needs of students as they make the transition from school to post-secondary education or work. Another feature of this publication is a self-instructional
guide for educators on how to engage in a work-based experience and turn it into meaningful lessons and curricular units.

Author: Council of Chief State School Officers
Title: Concern about Connecting Service Learning and School to Work.
URL: http://www.ccsso.org/servpub.htm
Avail: Council of Chief State School Officers, 1 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 700; Washington DC 20001-1431; Phone: 202-336-5505; FAX: 202-408-8072;
Email: pubs@ccsso.org ;
Abstract: The publication notes the natural ties between community service and
school-to-work programs. Service learning is described as a pedagogy, philosophy, and process that brings together elements for educational and social reform. School to work initiatives focus on improving and expanding the range school based and work based programs that prepare students for employment. Specific cases of successful service learning and school to work programs are highlighted.

Authors: Madeleine Hengel; Robert Shumer
Title: Link Piece: Connecting Theory with Practice School to Work and Service- Learning.
URL: http://umn.edu/~serve
Avail: National Service Learning Clearinghouse; Phone: 800-808-7378;
Email: serve@tc.umn.edu ;
Abstract: This is an annotated bibliography on school-to-work and service-learning. Items mentioned include books, articles, web sites, and organizations.

Author: US Department of Education
Title: School to Work and Service Learning Resource Bulletin (May 1996).
Avail: U.S. Department of Education; 400 Maryland Ave SW; Washington DC 20202; Phone: 800-872-5327; Email: CustomerService@inet.ed.gov
URL: http://www.stw.ed.gov/factsht/bull1296.htm
Abstract: Includes key elements of service-learning, benefits of connecting school-to work with service-learning, effective practices, and organization contact information.

Author: Madeleine S. Hengel
Title: School to Work and Service Learning.
URL: http://umn.edu/~serve
Avail: National Service Learning Clearinghouse; Phone: 800-808-7378;
Email: serve@tc.umn.edu ;
Abstract: The bulletin describes and differentiates between school to work and service learning. It also notes how school-to-work can be enhanced when connected with service learning by implementing active learning, working with diverse populations, younger participants, school and community support, and improved citizenship and self esteem. The bulletin highlights the John P. Turner Middle School in Philadelphia as an effective example of merging school-to-work and service learning as well as 12 organizations that are related to school-to-work and service learning.

Author: Barbara Gomez
Title: Service Learning and School to Work Strategies for Revitalizing Urban Education and Communities.
Avail: Education and Urban Society, v28 n2, p160-166, Feb 1996
Abstract: Discusses, on a national level, how service learning relates to the school-to-work transition programs. The author specifically examines service-learning and school-to-work strategies for revitalizing urban education. Examples are provided to illustrate urban school/community cooperation in preparing students for careers, college, or immediate employment and for responsible citizenship.

Author: National Association of Partners in Education, Inc
Title: Service Learning and School to Work: a Partnership Strategy for Educational
Renewal. Second Edition.
Avail: National Association of Partners in Education; Phone: 703-836-4880;
URL: http://www.partnersineducation.org
Abstract: This brochure describes the results from the Wingspread Conference on service-learning and school-to-work. This briefing on the conference clearly defines service-learning and school-to-work; demonstrates the similarities, differences, and benefits of the two reform strategies; recommends strategies for intersecting service-learning and school-to-work; encourages the establishment of sustainable partnerships; promotes the development of a more engaging learning environment; creates a broader potential for applied learning; and develops new advocates for cooperative service-learning and school-to-work.

Authors: P. Paul; K. Sexton-Radek; J. Adickas; B. Fousek
Title: The Use of Service Learning to Promote Understanding of Gang-Related Issues Faced by Adolescents.
Year: 1999
Avail: NSEE Quarterly, 25(2) 3-7.
Abstract: This article describes a service-learning project in Chicago, where students from a local suburban college worked with ninth grade students from a special academy for students at risk. Each college student worked with a small group of high school students on conflict management and pro-social skills. (Lesson plans are included.)

Author: Michele James-Deramo
Title: Best Practices in Cyber-Serve. Integrating Technology with Service Learning Instruction.
Avail: Virginia Tech Service Learning Center, 202 Major Williams Hall Virginia Tech (0168) Blacksburg VA 24061.
Abstract: The articles in this collection are personal testimony that service learning pedagogy and distant learning technology based on the World Wide Web and Internet can be integrated in cost effective, practical ways that benefit student learning, faculty development, campus community reciprocity, and communities in need.

Authors: Cheryl Cates and Patricia Jones
Title: Learning Outcomes, the Educational Value of Cooperative Education
Year: 1999
URL: www.ceainc.org .
Avail: Cooperative Education Association, Inc. at 8640 Guilford Road, Suite 215, Columbia, MD 21046, Tel: 410-290-3666, jleim@aol.com . Copies are $34.95 for CEA members and $44.95 to non-members.
Abstract: The climate in higher education today focuses strongly on the demonstration of student learning outcomes. Schools and programs are asked to justify their existence as a viable part of the educational process. This new publication provides the educational framework for cooperative education and the tools needed for assessment. Focuses on topics that are relevant to any form of experiential and work-integrated learning practice: how students learn, learning theories and the role work-based learning plays in building cooperative education and other programs around good principles of effective learning

Author: Jan Wright
Title: Administrator's Guide to Service Learning. Linking Learning with Life.
Avail: National Dropout Prevention Center, Clemson University, College of Health, Education, and Human Development, Clemson University, 209 Martin Street, Clemson, SC 29634-0726; Tel: 864-656-2599;
URL: http://www.dropoutprevention.org
ERIC NO: ED430127
Abstract: This booklet, which is addressed to school administrators, examines the principles of service learning as a way of teaching rather than just another program and explains how administrators can customize service learning to the unique characteristics of their own schools and communities. Discussed in a section devoted to administrative issues are the following topics: the special problems of scheduling service learning in secondary schools; options for reducing transportation costs associated with service learning; funding opportunities; and liability concerns and risk management strategies. Examined in a section on support issues are the following topics: building an infrastructure, public relations, and community support and involvement.

Author: National School-to-Work Opportunities Office, Washington, DC.
Title: Managing the Risks of Work-based Learning: A Resource Guide.
Avail: National School-to-Work Opportunities Office, URL: http://www.stw.ed.gov
ERIC NO: ED419982
Abstract: This guide examines a process for managing the risks to students, schools, and employers when students go into the workplace. The guide was created for the following purposes: to aid schools and employers to be better informed about the necessity and the means of protecting students from harm; to encourage more employers to provide work-based learning opportunities; and to help school districts devise risk management plans that address work-based learning and service learning.

Authors: Mary T. Davis
Title: Serve To Learn: Making Connections in Rural Communities.
Year: 1998
Avail: ERIC No ED 417890
Abstract: The Center for Excellence in Rural Education at Clemson University has developed a field-based undergraduate preservice teacher training program. The four stages of the service-learning projects are discussed, as well as how service-learning uses the rural community as a curriculum resource, provides students with an opportunity to participate in job development, addresses community social and welfare needs, helps adults realize that schooling is a lifelong activity, enhances intergenerational ties, and demonstrates that caring for others and the community are characteristics of responsible adults.

Title: Taking Action in Rural Mississippi: Uniting Academic Studies and Community Service through Project D.R.E.A.M.S.
Author: Oliver, Helen T
Year: 1997
Avail: ERIC, Resources in Education
ERIC NO.: ED406905
Abstract: This paper describes an innovative service-learning program developed at Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi, a historically black college in a rural area. Project D.R.E.A.M.S. (Developing Responsibility through Education, Affirmation, Mentoring and Service) involves college student volunteers serving as tutors and mentors to elementary school students in two local school districts. In the inaugural year, the primary function of the program was to market and define service learning, to identify and provide technical assistance to faculty and to assure academic integrity. The program then began to implement service learning across the curriculum and build service learning community partnerships.

Title: Service Learning in School Science: A Partnership with State Parks in Florida and Pennsylvania
Author: Beisel, Raymond W.; Robert E. Raze, Jr.
Year: 1997
Avail: ERIC, Resources in Education
ERIC NO.: ED408191
URL: http://www.ed.gov/BASISDB/EROD/eric/SF .
Abstract: This paper describes a partnership project that is a curriculum reform effort that combines the expertise and resources of a state park, two university departments and a laboratory school. The program is designed to investigate and develop the concept of service-learning to enhance the relevance and meaning of the education of university undergraduate students, elementary students, and the public users of the state park resources. Citations identified with an ED (ERIC document) number are available in ERIC microfiche collections at over 1000 locations worldwide; to identify a local ERIC Resource Collection, Documents can also be ordered through EDRS for a fee: email service@edrs.com , Phone: (800) 443-ERIC. Selected ERIC Documents are available through online ordering via EDRS's site at: https://orders.edrs.com/Webstore/Default.cfm (If a person has access to a college/university library they may have these items on microfiche, they should ask their librarian.)

Organizations

The National Service-Learning in Teacher Education Partnership
Contact: Terry Pickeral
Cascade Educational Consultants
2622 Lakeridge Lane, Bellingham, WA 98226
Telephone: 360-676-9570; Email: pickeral@az.com
URL: http://www.az.com/~pickeral/partnership.html
Seven education professionals have combined their efforts to advance service-learning as an integral component of pre-service teacher education programs. Each member of the National Service-Learning in Teacher Education Partnership is experienced as a faculty member, trainer, facilitator, presenter, and author in education and service-learning. Each partner has been assigned a geographic region, consisting of several states, in which they will work with teacher education faculty and their institutions to consider and employ service-learning pedagogy in their teacher education programs.

American Association of School Administrators
URL: http://www.aasa.org/Issues/STW/STWcontents.htm
This site has links to School-to-Work articles and resources. School-to-work is based on the proven concept that education works best and is most useful for future careers when students apply what they learn to real life, real work situations.

The Learn and Serve America EXCHANGE
Telephone (toll-free): 1-877-LSA-EXCH (572-3924); Email: lsaexchange@nylc.org
URL: www.exchange.org
The Exchange, led by the National Youth Leadership Council, supports K-16 and community-based service-learning programs across the country through peer-based training and technical assistance.

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
One Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001-1431
Telephone: 202-408-5505; URL: www.ccsso.org
A nonprofit membership organization of all heads of public education departments across the nation, responding to and providing leadership on a broad range of education issues. CCSSO is currently conducting a study of the connections between service-learning and school-to-work through a series of site visits. Findings from this study will be included in a forthcoming publication.

Education and Work Program
Dr. Larry McClure, Program Director
101 S.W. Main Street, Suite 500, Portland, Oregon 97204-3597
Phone: 503-275-9494 or 800-503-547-6339; Email: mcclurel@nwrel.org

The Education and Work Program is part of the nationally recognized Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
URL: http://www.nwrel.org/index.html
This organization has been a leader in school-to-work and educational reform for over 25 years. Their staff of professional educators has worked with schools throughout the Northwest and nationwide to develop innovative educational programs in such areas as service learning and the school-to-work transition.

National Association of Partners in Education (NAPE)
901 North Pitt Street, Suite 320, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-836-4880; URL: www.partnersineducation.org
National Association of Partners in Education provides information on building and
coordinating school-business partnerships

The National School-To-Work Learning and Information Center
Phone: (800) 251-7236; E-mail: stw-lc@ed.gov
URL: http://www.stw.ed.gov/
The National School-to-Work Learning & Information Center works with partnerships, practitioners, and the public at large. Created by the National School-to-Work Office to help stakeholders build successful school-to-work systems, the STW Learning Center is operated by DTI Associates Inc. and the Academy for Educational Development.

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