Two dates offered. Please choose one when you register.

1. July 20-23 (Malta, NY)
2. August 11-14 (Auburn, ME)

Register by Credit Card

Register by PO/Check
(use this option if applying for a scholarship-see below)

Discover the steps in creating a quality service-learning experience!

• articulate the components of the KIDS model of service-learning and how service-learning differs from community service, and other models of community-learning
• plan and implement a high quality service-learning project for diverse learners using the tools and strategies found in the well-known KIDS as Planners Guidebook
• build a collaborative environment in the classroom by experiencing one in this institute and reflecting upon strategies used
• advocate for service-learning based on its impacts on students, teachers, and communities
• build partnerships and utilize school and community resources in the process of planning and carrying out service-learning projects
• understand the importance of reflection and facilitate reflective activities that build upon student learning styles
• develop a service-learning plan that integrates curriculum and assesses local and state standards

Who Should Attend?

The Institute is appropriate for educators new to service-learning, as well as experienced service-learning practitioners, who wish to expand their “toolbox” and reinvigorate their practice.

Registration

Sign up early, limited to 40 participants.  Registration fee: $500.00 / Includes registration, breakfast and lunch all days, KIDS As Planners Guidebook (valued at $29.95), Bibliography and Resources, and contact hours certificate (27 hours). Participants are responsible for additional meals, lodging, and graduate credits.

Register by PO/Check (use this option if applying for a scholarship)

Scholarships

Applicants applying for a scholarship will need to fill out a registration form in addition to the scholarship application. Scholarship deadline extended to: June 22, 2009. Notifications will be sent via email by June 30.

• KIDS is offering a limited number of partial scholarships available to participants ($250). Apply here.
• For "New York" registrants only. State Farm Insurance Company has generously provided funding for scholarships for National Board Certified teachers or, teachers currently pursuing National Board Certification. A limited number of full scholarships ($500) are available. Partial scholarships are also available from the Capital Region Service-Learning Network. Apply here.

Location and Lodging

This Institute will be held and sponsored by State Farm Insurance Companies (Ballston Spa Operations Center), Malta, NY. The Fairfield Inn Marriott is located across the street from the Operations Center in Malta, NY. We have secured a block of rooms at a reduced rate of: $89.00 (plus taxes) per night. To make your reservations BY JUNE 30, call the hotel directly at:
1-866-368-6900 and mention KIDS Consortium.

This Institute will be held at The Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, Auburn, Maine. The hotel overlooks the Androscoggin Falls and River in the heart of Downtown Auburn. The Portland International Jetport is just 35 miles south. We have secured a block of rooms at a reduced rate of: $120.00 (plus taxes) per night. To make your reservations BY JULY 28, call the hotel directly at: 207-784-4433 and mention KIDS Consortium. (NOTE date of lodging reservation. Deadline is different from registering for the Institute).

Schedule

First three days: 8:30 - 3:30
Last day: 8:00 - 2:00

Graduate Credits

(optional, not a course requisite)
Graduate Credits are available from Salem State College/Northeast Consortium.

• $175 for 2 Grad Credits: Grading will consist of participation (50%), and portfolio of reflections and templates for service-learning projects completed during the Institute (50%)
• $200 for 3 Grad Credits: Same requirements as 2 credits listed above, plus additional pre/post reading, writing, and portfolio components
  
• GRADUATE CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

Institute Instructors