Service-learning  Program has developed guidelines available for academic service-learning. Use the Guideline and Standards as a tool to help you assess whether or not your project meets the core principles of academic service-learning. The new academic service-learning guidelines places a top priority on academic service-learning experiences. It has been demonstrated that  academic service-learning is an important pedagogical tool that can help enhance classroom learning.

In developing a service- learning project, you can access the Service-learning  Program for resources to locate community partners that will work with students. Also access the  Service-learning Calendar, which will list service-learning opportunities, events, trainings, conferences, etc. throughout the year.

The Service-Learning  Program has developed a number of tools that may be helpful for you as you implement your Service Learning project including documentation forms. Additionally, you can view or download curricular resources. The Service-Learning Program has helped developed academic service-learning project preparation processes in many subject areas throughout the Saint Paul Public Schools. If you are interested in developing an academic service-learning project the Service-Learning  Specialist can assist you in preparing your students for the experience.

You may also want to check out successful projects that have been completed right here in Saint Paul Public Schools. This link can help you as you think about potential academic service-learning projects for your classroom.

If you still have questions, contact the Service-Learning  Program Staff.