| Spring 2005 |
Volume 11 No.1
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| Conferences |
| Spring 2005 |
Volume 11 No.1
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| Conferences |
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Bethel, Maine, June 29–July 1, 2005 Based on the award-winning “KIDS as Planners” service-learning model, institute participants will develop project ideas integrated with curriculum requirements and assessment models, and practice strategies to build a collaborative environment in the classroom and help students reflect on and celebrate their work. For more information, visit the web site. )
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Works Summer InstituteShelburne Farms, Vermont, August 1–5, 2005 This Institute emphasizes service-learning best practices through interactive training, resources and opportunities for dialogue with experienced practitioners. K–16 teachers, community educators, and administrators who attend gain training, models, and strategies for developing service-learning as an integrated feature of curriculum with clear links to standards. For more information, contact Lesley Graham at 802-985-8686 ext 41or visit the web site. 2005 Nat'l Conference on Community Volunteering and National Service Washington D.C., August 4–6, 2005 The nation's premier event for spreading the message of volunteering attracts thousands of guests from nonprofits, Volunteer Centers, schools, universities, businesses, community and faith-based organizations, local, state, and federal government, and national service programs. Sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation and the Corporation for National and Community Service. For more information, call (202) 729-8000; e-mail: info@pointsoflight.org or visit the web site. National Urban Service-Learning Institute Chicago, Illinois, August 18-19 How can the principles of service-learning be applied in inner city environments? What are the key issues and opportunities that urban educators and students face together? A variety of speakers and workshops will be offered to address these issues. Hosted by NYLC and the North Central Regional Center of the National Service Learning Exchange located at NYLC in partnership with the Chicago Public Schools. For more information, e-mail: Training@nylc.org or visit the web site. Exploring the Premise: Advancing Knowledge & Transforming Lives 5th Annual Conference on Service-Learning Research East Lansing, Michigan, November 13–15, 2005 The Service-Learning Research conference presents the most recent breakthroughs in service-learning research at all educational levels. The conference convenes service-learning researchers from throughout the world to share research findings, build networks and partnerships, and identify new directions for service-learning research. For more information, contact Kelly Malloy , Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement, Michigan State University, (517) 353-8977 or visit the web site. We the People 17th Annual National Service-Learning Conference Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 22–25, 2006 The National Service-Learning Conference is the largest gathering of youths and practitioners from the service-learning field, connecting participants with service-learning leaders through three days of plenary sessions, featured forums, and service projects. It also provides access to new ideas and networking opportunities, with more than 300 workshops. For more information, contact the National Service-Learning Conference (800) 366-6952 or visit the web site. # # #
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