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Learn and Serve AmericaWisconsin's Service-Learning ProgramHigh quality service-learning practice does not happen by accident, nor does it happen in isolation. Wisconsin takes a systems approach to the process, grounding implementation solidly in the K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice.Over the next three years, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) will leverage funding to develop the necessary support and infrastructure to result in sustainable, high quality service-learning practice in teaching STEM and creativity concepts and skills. The following components will impact retention and graduation rates and have the potential to reach every student in the state:
DPI Administers Service-Learning GrantsEach year the DPI receives a Learn and Serve America (LSA) grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service to support school-based service-learning programs. The current focus of the Learn and Serve grant is to support ongoing professional development and establish an infrastructure to nurture the practice of high quality service-learning as an instructional methodology in teaching STEM and creativity concepts and skills.Grant awards of up to $20,000 to local education agency partnerships or a consortium of LEAs to support the implementation and institutionalization of programs that advance service-learning as an effective pedagogy in teaching STEM and creativity. This year, $118,172 is available to support applications to create a lasting service-learning culture in Wisconsin schools. The 2009-10 RFP is available as a pdf.Funding PrioritiesFunding priority was given to Learn and Serve programs that
Types of GrantsThree types of grants were available for the 2009-2010 school year.
A. Planning GrantsThe DPI provides planning grants to an LEA or consortium of LEAs in order to develop a plan to establish service-learning as a key instructional practice for teaching STEM concepts and skills across the district curriculum. Grant allocations in this category were $5,000-$10,000.B. Implementation GrantsThe DPI provides grants to implement service-learning to an LEA or consortium of LEAs. Applicants are expected to have a plan in place for district-wide utilization of service-learning as an instructional methodology to teach STEM and creativity across the curriculum.C. Institutionalization GrantsThe DPI provided grants to an LEA or consortium of LEAs to institutionalize service-learning as a key instructional methodology to teach STEM and creativity across the curriculum. Districts must have implemented high quality service-learning for a minimum of three years to be eligible for this grant.
Strategies to Advocate for Service-LearningService-Learning and Learn and Serve America Policy and AdvocacyReturn to top of page.
Last updated on 6/25/2009 9:51:24 AM |
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers
Department of Public Instruction, 125 S. Webster Street, P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841 (800) 441-4563 DPI Home |