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Opportunities for Service-Learning in the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (66K pdf) |
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The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 was signed into law by
President Bush in January 2002. This Act, known as NCLB,
reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and
provides federal funding for many educational programs such as
programs for economically disadvantaged youth and families, migrant
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"Linking Service-Learning and the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act"
introduces students to concepts and experiences that have the
potential to increase their academic achievement and their sense of
community. The following documents highlight the opportunities for
linking service-learning with NCLB, and provide service-learning
models, best practices, eligibility requirements and suggestions
for getting started. |
| Citation: RMC Research Corporation. (September 2002).
Linking Service-Learning and the No Child Left Behind Act.
Scotts Valley, CA: National Service-Learning
Clearinghouse. |
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Title I, Part C: Migrant Education (15K pdf) |
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By linking Title I, Part C and service-learning, students will be
introduced to concepts and experiences that have the potential to
increase their academic achievement and sense of community. They
will gain valuable experiences to help them stay in school and
prepare them for the workforce.
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Title I, Part H: School Dropout Prevention (17K pdf) |
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By linking Title I, Part H and service-learning, students in
schoolwide or targeted assistance programs will be introduced to
concepts and experiences that have the potential to increase their
sense of community. They will gain valuable experience to help them
stay in school and prepare them for the workforce.
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Title I: Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged (18K pdf) |
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By linking Title I and service-learning, students in schoolwide or
targeted assistance programs will be introduced to concepts and
experiences that have the potential to increase their sense of
community. They will gain valuable experience to prepare them for
the workforce.
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Title III: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students (17K pdf) |
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By linking Title III and service-learning, students will be
introduced to concepts and experiences that have the potential to
increase their sense of community. Students will develop a sense of
caring and responsibility, and understand the value of being a good
citizen, while learning to speak, read, and write English.
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Title IV: Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities (18K pdf) |
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By linking Title IV and service-learning, students will be
introduced to concepts and experiences that have the potential to
increase their sense of community and can provide a safe learning
environment. Students will develop a sense of caring and
responsibility and understand the value of being a good citizen,
while learning how to develop healthy lifestyles.
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Title V, Part A: Innovative Programs (16K pdf) |
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By linking Title V, Part A and service-learning, students will be
introduced to concepts and experiences that have the potential to
increase their sense of community and can provide opportunities for
the development of positive behaviors. Students will develop a
sense of caring and responsibility, and understand the value of
being a good citizen.
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Title VII: Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Education (20K pdf) |
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By linking Title VII and service-learning, students will be
introduced to concepts and experiences that have the potential to
increase their academic achievement, and their sense of community.
Service-learning can provide opportunities for them to learn about
their unique cultures and traditions.
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