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Service-Learning Leadership Development (Slld), Valerie Sorgen
Service-Learning Leadership Development (Slld), Valerie Sorgen
Project Summaries
The Service-Learning Leadership Development (SLLD) program is a comprehensive professional development initiative, designed to increase the Service-learning leadership capacity in schools or districts that are committed to: (a) implementing school-wide or grade-wide service-learning, (b) developing new service-learning practice and policy, or (c) improving existing youth service programs to reflect high-quality service-learning practices.
The program is funded by the California Department of Education CalServe Initiatives, as part of a statewide effort to develop effective, replicable models of service-learning professional development (for more information see: http:/ /www.cde.ca.gov/calserve). The SLLD model developed by Youth Community Service, a non-profit based in Palo Alto, California, …
Cityworks Evaluation Summary, Joseph Kahne, Bernadette Chi, Ellen Middaugh
Cityworks Evaluation Summary, Joseph Kahne, Bernadette Chi, Ellen Middaugh
Project Summaries
This report summarizes findings from our study of the Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) CityWorks curriculum. This high school government curriculum was designed to respond to growing recognition of the need to promote commitments and capacities associated with civic engagement. Our data consists of pre/post surveys from CityWorks classes and control classrooms. We also observed classrooms and collected interview data through focus groups.
Outcomes In Research In Out-Of-School Time Program Design, Nancy Peter
Outcomes In Research In Out-Of-School Time Program Design, Nancy Peter
Project Summaries
Overview
• "After-school programs keep children of all ages safe and out of trouble." (Safe and Smart)1
• "Community-based youth development programs promote positive academic and social outcomes among teenagers."(Children's Aid Society) 2
• "Children who spend time in after-school programs are better behaved and more respectful toward others." (The After-School Corporation) 3
• "After-school programs have been shown to reduce the use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol among adolescents. "(The After-School Corporation) 4
• "Quality youth development programs can cut crime immediately and transform this prime time for juvenile crime into hours of academic enrichment, wholesome fun and …