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Service-Learning and a Changing Society

When: January 6, 2003
Where: University of Pittsburgh
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Audience: Middle School and High School Teachers
Facilitator: Eric Hartman
Deadline to register: December 22

Workshop Details: Whether it is individual or societal, change is something that affects all of us in different ways. From arming students with the skills to interact in the community to helping them understand more complex demographic and economic changes, service-learning enables students to negotiate the uncertainty that often accompanies change. This workshop, which provides four Act 48 hours, is intended for teachers who are eager to examine and discuss the many ways that service-learning can help with individual and societal transition.

Can't figure out what service-learning is all about? Come learn!

This introductory workshop is for K-12 teachers and administration to become better acquainted with service-learning! Learn about:

• The 11 Essential Elements of Service-Learning Connecting service-learning to academic standards The role of service-learning in the special education classroom
• Connections between service-learning and character education

We're taking this workshop on the road! If you live or teach near State College, DuBois, Washington or Pittsburgh, sign up today!

When: January 8, 2003
Where: State College, PA (location and directions will be sent upon registration)
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Deadline to register: January 5
Facilitator: Cynthia Wetmiller

When: January 16, 2003
Where: Washington, PA (location and directions will be sent upon registration)
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Deadline to register: January 9
Facilitator: Cynthia Wetmiller

When: February 13, 2003
Where: DuBois, PA (location and directions will be sent upon registration)
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Deadline to register: February 6
Facilitator: Eric Hartman

When: February 17, 2003
Where: University of Pittsburgh
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Deadline to register: February 10
Facilitator: Cynthia Wetmiller

Service-Learning and Character Education: An Introduction

When: January 9, 2003
Where: State College (location and directions will be sent upon registration)
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Audience: K-12 Teachers and Administration
Facilitator: Cynthia Wetmiller
Deadline to register: January 5

Workshop Details: Whether it is individual or societal, change is something that affects all of us in different ways. From arming students with the skills to interact in the community to helping them understand more complex demographic and economic changes, service-learning enables students to negotiate the uncertainty that often accompanies change. This workshop, which provides four Act 48 hours, is intended for teachers who are eager to examine and discuss the many ways that service-learning can help with individual and societal transition.

Library Service-Learning Projects that Promote Character and Literacy When: February 10, 2003
Where: University of Pittsburgh
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Audience: K-6 Teachers
Facilitator: Cynthia Wetmiller
Deadline to Register: February 3

Workshop Details: This hands-on workshop will give K-6 elementary school teachers an opportunity to explore children's literature and the many ways in which children's literature can be connected to service-learning projects that promote a plethora of positive character traits.

Act 48 hours will be awarded to teachers for attending and participating!


Coming soon: Service-learning and character education workshops in Johnstown, Bradford, Titusville, Greensburg, Cranberry, Erie, Grove City and other areas of western Pennsylvania. As events are scheduled information will be posted on the PSLA website and notification sent out by email!