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New to service-learning? First time to NSLC? Find information and resources for getting started.
September 2004 (Updated June 2007)

General Information

NSLC Site Resources

Lesson Plans and Project Ideas
Resources for Parents: How to Get Your Child Started in Service-Learning
Service-Learning At A Glance
What is Service-Learning? (104K PowerPoint presentation) Used at the NSLC "What is Service-Learning?" session held during the 2004 National Conference on Community Volunteering and National Service in Kansas City, June 6-8. If you have problems opening the file, simply click to download and save the file to your computer, then view with Power Point.
Why Districts, Schools, and Classrooms Should Practice Service-Learning (Fact Sheet)

Relevant Links

Recommended NSLC Library Items* (How to Borrow)

K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice (2008)
Getting Started in Service-Learning: An Elementary Through High School Handbook (2005)
Learning Through Serving (2005)
Service-Learning Adventures Lesson Plan Kit (2005)
Service-Learning Integration Guidebook Curriculum (2005)
Introduction to Service-Learning Toolkit: Readings and Resources for Faculty (Second Edition) (2003)
Developing and Implementing Service-Learning Programs (2001)
Service-Learning: The Essence of the Pedagogy (2001)
Introduction to Service-Learning Toolkit: Readings and Resources for Faculty (2000)
Perceptions: Understanding and Responding to What People Think About Service-Learning (1999)

Publications Available for Order

A Practitioner's Guide to Reflection in Service-Learning: Student Voices and Reflections

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Featured Books

Kids As Planners: A Guide To Strenthening Students, Schools, And Communities Through Service-Learning (Second Edition) (2005)

The Complete Guide to Service-Learning (2004)

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