Service Learning, Service Projects, Community-Based Learning, and Community Service In Old Town



*Learning By Doing*
Service-Learning-A method of teaching and learning that challenges students to identify, research, propose, and implement solutions to real needs in their school or community as part of their curriculum. Community Service-An activity that engages people in addressing needs of their schools and communities; volunteering for an existing project/event/organization that is beneficial for the community. Community-Based Learning-An approach to learning that enhances the curriculum by using community members and places as resources for learning. Service Project-A project or event that is planned, implemented, and evaluated by students of an organization or class, but has no curriculum connection.
	Service-Learning Team Mini-grant form for teachers Examples of Service-Learning Projects		Service Clubs OTES LMS OTHS
Shelly Tuttle and three of her 7th grade students went to Augusta April 15th 2008, to showcase their service-learning project on animal rights/awareness.

Our Service-Learning Grant

Old Town is in the second of a three year service-learning grant. The funding for this grant comes from Learn and Serve America.		Technical support for the grant is provided by the KIDS Consortium. Old Town uses the funding to support service-learning projects, staff development, and public relations events.




If you have any questions or comments, please contact Bryan Murphy, Service Coordinator: By phone: (207) 827-3910 or (207) 557-0771 By email: bryan.murphy@mail.otsd.org

“This material is based upon work supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service under Learn and Serve America Grant No. 06KSAME001. Opinions or points of view expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Corporation or the Learn and Serve America Program.”

Last Update: April 16, 2008 12:12