Service-Learning Standards
Service-Learning Research
From the Alliance for Service-Learning on Education Reform (March 1995)
- Effect service-learning efforts strengthen service and academic learning.
- Model service-learning provides concrete opportunities for youth to learn new skills, to think critically, and to test new roles in an environment that encourages risk-taking and rewards competence.
- Preparation and reflection are essential elements in service-learning.
- Youth's efforts are recognized by those served, including their peers, the school, and the community.
- Youth are involved in planning
- The service students perform makes a meaningful contribution to the community.
- Effective service-learning integrates systemic formative and summative evaluation.
- Service-Learning connects the school or sponsoring organization and its community in new and positive ways.
- Service-Learning is understood and supported as an integral element in the life of a school or sponsoring organization and its community.
- Skilled adults guidance and supervision are essential to the success of service-learning.
- Pre-service training, orientation, and staff development that include the philosophy and methodology of service-learning best ensure that program quality and continuity are maintained.
For more information on the ASLER standards, visit the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse Library 
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For the most recent research on service-learning click on Shelley H. Billig's
Using Evidence to Make the Case for Service-Learning as an Academic Achievement Intervention in K-12 Schools 
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National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC)
Growing to Greatness: The State of Service Learning Project is the first comprehensive, national study of the state of service-learning in kindergarten through 12th grade. It documents the unfolding story of service-learning, providing useful information to improve implementation, inform public policy, and give a clear picture of the many ways young people contribute to society.
What role does service-learning play in improving education?
Why do administrators support service-learning as a key element in school improvement?
Research summaries—online at the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
Fact Sheets from the Clearinghouse
California Dept of Education information
Closing the achievement gap--relates to service-learning research
http://www.seer.org/pages/overview.htm
The DPI has distributed a report that summarizes comments from principals, students and teachers about their service-learning experiences.
Service-Learning Standards
Service-Learning Research
For questions about this information, contact Theresa L. Dary (608) 261-7494
Last updated on 2/25/2008 9:08:23 AM
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