Keeping in PACE / Special Ed Update

May 2003
VOLUME 3 ISSUE 5

PSLA Training and Technical Assistance Survey
Help the PSLA evaluate how we're doing with training and technical assistance...
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Service-Learning and the Writing Revolution
by Cynthia Wetmiller
Here are some tips and ideas for incorporating writing activities into service-learning projects..
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Avoiding Plagiarism and Teaching Honesty and Integrity in Students' Written Work
by Mary Zimmerle
Find out how to combat plagiarism in your classroom while teaching honesty and honor at the same time.
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Service-Learning is Bloomin’ for Prospect Middle School Students
http://www.caringhabits.org/
by Elaine Parke
See how a local middle school combined character education, service-learning and environmentalism in a day-long service-learning project with the Center for Creative Play.
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Creating an Environment for Cultural Respect
Building an Awareness of Native American Cultures
by Monica Hochstedler
Building awareness of Native American cultures in North America can help your students create and understand a more respectful environment for everyone.
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Students with Disabilities and the Juvenile Justice System: Can Service-Learning Play a Role?
by Cynthia Wetmiller
Learn about the latest research concerning children and youth with disabilities and the juvenile justice system.
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Building Character by Helping Foster Children
by Cynthia Wetmiller
How can your class help foster children? Find out here.
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A Closer Look at the Penn State Conference
"Character Education & Service-Learning: A Conference for Teachers and Community Advocates" will be held July 9-10 in State College, PA. Learn more about the presentations at the conference....
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