August 25, 2003

Using the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (NSLC) website has never been easier! Try our site-wide search at the top of each page to find what you need. We also provide personal reference service through our toll-free number (866) 245-7378 and choose Option 1 or by email to info@servicelearning.org.

The Clearinghouse provides timely resources on topics such as civics and history, evaluation and assessment, partnerships, reflection, and much more. We are always expanding our website and collection and welcome your feedback.

This week, the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse highlights some of our best online documents and links for those of you getting back to school -- or assisting service-learning programs -- and looking for lesson plans, syllabi, and curricula.

(Note: Some e-mail programs may cause links to "wrap" and not work properly. If this occurs, please search by title at http://www.servicelearning.org.)

ONLINE RESOURCES

Getting Started Hot Topic

Curriculum Ideas Hot Topic

LESSON PLANS, SYLLABI AND CURRICULA

K-12 Service-Learning Lesson Plans

Higher Education Service-Learning Syllabi and Curricula

Learn and Serve America Program Directory
Search our database of national Learn and Serve America grantee programs to find other programs in your area or to gather new ideas for your own program.

TOOLKIT

Service-Learning Toolbox: Work Pages & Checklists to Help You Get Started & Keep You Going
From the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, this is a hands-on booklet intended to help design service-learning projects. Helps readers clarify goals and keep track of project details ranging from budgets to transportation. The work pages are divided into four key areas: preparation, action, formal evaluation, and online resources.

STUDENTS IN SERVICE TO AMERICA GUIDEBOOK

This guide offers parents, teachers, and other adults who work with children resources for helping young people develop habits of service. You may view the guidebook online or download a free pdf copy. We are out of stock of the print copy of the guidebook.