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Program Management
• Needs Assessment
If you are involved in service-learning, be sure to make time before any project or program to determine needs. This may include finding out what the students need, what teachers need, what the school needs, and/or what the community needs. To find out more about methods for conducting needs assessment or to view examples, please click here.
| • Sample Partnership Agreements 
Samples of agreements programs have made with their partner sites. |  Developing and Maintaining Advisory Boards
Advisory boards provide fresh perspectives, important connections, access to valuable resources, and professional expertise. They can offer valuable input to help you plan effective programs to meet the needs of your students and the community. Here you can access a variety of information to help you create and strengthen your advisory board. | • National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
The NSLC web site is THE national site for service-learning information. The NSLC staff is ready to provide you with information and technical assistance to make your service-learning program the best it can be. Click "more" to gain access to K-12, higher education, community-based, and tribal service-learning resources, such as tool kits, curricula, funding sources, effective practices, and much ... | • Service-Learning Tool Kit
For the latest on events and resouces specific to service-learning in Michigan, check out the MCSC's service-learning newsletter! | • Inclusion Project Resource Guide
The Michigan's National Service Inclusion Project Resource Guide is a comprehensive manual providing guidelines, information, and resources for National Service and volunteer programs to enable them to fully include people with disabilities in their programs.
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Projects & Activities
 Service-Learning Project Ideas
Need some creative service-learning project ideas? Read some interesting ideas here and link to outside resources for more! |  "Students in Service to America" Guidebook
President George W. Bush called upon all Americans to commit at least 4,000 hours - the equivalent of two years over the course of their lives - to the service of others. "Students in Service to America" is a guidebook for engaging America's students in a lifelong habit of service. |
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Articles & Research
• Service-Learning in Michigan
In January and February of 2005, Public Sector Consultants conducted a mail survey of school principals in a sampling of Michigan public schools. Conducted on behalf of the MCSC, this study shows the prevalence of service-learning in Michigan schools. The survey also examines the use of community service activities in the schools (activities that are not curriculum-based) compared to service learning, ... | • RMC Research
RMC Research works with agencies, foundations, and corporations whose missions involve learning, in its most sweeping definition. They conduct program evaluations — studies that assist educators and program service providers in formal and informal settings as they take stock of their work and make improvements. RMC Research assists in identifying, developing, and disseminating quality programs. ... |
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Toolkit
• Service-Learning Tool Kit
For the latest on events and resouces specific to service-learning in Michigan, check out the MCSC's service-learning newsletter! |
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