KIDS as Planners: Summer Service-Learning Institute for Educators

Posted by on May 7, 2007

REGISTER SOON! Slots are filling up fast!!

KIDS Consortium of Maine announces:
KIDS as Planners: Summer Service-Learning Institute for Educators
JUNE 26-28, 2007
AUBURN, MAINE

Final Registration Deadline May 29, 2007
Registration – $375.00
with (2) graduate credits – $550.00
with (3) graduate credits – $575.00

Overview:
Based on the award winning KIDS as Planners service-learning model, discover the steps in creating a quality service-learning experience in partnership with students and community organizations.=A0 This Institute will be an interactive, collaborative learning experience, with experienced practitioners sharing their creativity and expertise.

Institute participants will develop project ideas integrated with curriculum requirements and assessment models, and practice strategies to build a collaborative environment in the classroom and help students reflect on and celebrate their work.

Institute Goal and Outcomes:
Teachers and other educational practitioners will leave the Institute with an understanding of the steps in the KIDS as Planners service-learning model and a wealth of resources and strategies for designing, implementing, and assessing quality service-learning projects with young people in grades K-12.

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.

Location:
The Institute will be held at the The Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, Auburn, Maine. The Hilton Garden overlooks the Androscoggin Falls and River in the heart of downtown Auburn. The hotel is minutes from Bates College, a short drive to Freeport Outlet Stores, LL Bean and the picturesque coast of Maine. The Portland International Jetport is just 35 miles south. Special Institute rates are available. Links to the hotel from the KIDS Website!

Institute Bibliography and Resources Provided!
Earn Graduate Credits through the Northeast Consortium for Staff Develoment!!
Continuing Education Credits Available!
Certificate of Contact Hours for all participants!!

To learn more and to register: please visit KIDS Consortium’s Website:
http://www.kidsconsortium.org
LIMITED SPACE – REGISTER EARLY!!!

Questions? Contact us at 207-784-0956/ Email: tmarin@kidsconsortium.org