Service Learning, Service Projects, Community-Based Learning, and Community Service In Old Town





The mission of the RSU 34 Service-Learning program is to encourage innovative service-learning projects that will promote high expectations for all students and help students meet the challenges of the changing world by honing research, decision- making and communication skills through authentic service-learning opportunities within the school and community learning environment.
Service-Learning -A method of teaching and learning that challenges students to identify, research, propose, and implement solutions to real needs in their school or community as part of their curriculum. Community Service -An activity that engages people in addressing needs of their schools and communities; volunteering for an existing project/event/organization that is beneficial for the community. Community-Based Learning -An approach to learning that enhances the curriculum by using community members and places as resources for learning. Service Project -A project or event that is planned, implemented, and evaluated by students of an organization or class, but has no curriculum connection.
	Service-Learning Team Mini-grant form for teachers Examples of Service-Learning Projects		Service Clubs OTES LMS OTHS


Our Service-Learning Grant

RSU #34 is in the first of a three year service-learning grant. The funding for this grant comes from Learn and Serve America.		Technical support for the grant is provided by the KIDS Consortium. Old Town uses the funding to support service-learning projects, staff development, and public relations events.




If you have any questions or comments, please contact Bryan Murphy, Service Coordinator: By phone: (207) 827-3910 or (207) 557-0771 By email: bryan.murphy@rsu34.org

“This material is based upon work supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service under Learn and Serve America Grant No. 06KSAME001. Opinions or points of view expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Corporation or the Learn and Serve America Program.”

Last Update: November 30, 2009 9:53
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