>National Web Links
& Resource Organizations

>Character Education Partnership

>Close Up Foundation
Since its inception in 1970, Close Up has worked to promote responsible and informed participation in the democratic process through a variety of educational programs. Close Up's interactive, experiential curricula motivate participants to become actively involved in their government, strengthen their knowledge of how the political process works and increase their awareness of major national and international issues. Each year, more than 25,000 students, teachers and older Amencans take part in Close Up's study programs m Washington; D.C., while tens of thousands more across the country participate in state and local government studies programs. Need-based tuition fellowships are available.

>The Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago (CRFC)
helps young people develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to serve their communities and nation as active, responsible citizens. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, CRFC has conducted law-related education programs for students and their teachers for over twenty years. CRFC reaches out to elementary and high school students through Teacher Training, Resource Experts, and Innovative Curricula.

>Corporation for National Service

>Council of Chief State School Officers

>The Foxfire Fund Inc.

>FoodWorks/Common Roots
Resources for creating placed-based curriculum.

Food Works, 64 Main St., Montpelier VT 05602 1 (800) 310-1515

>Learning Indeed
A Kellog Foundation initiative focused on service-leaming.....national demonstration sites.

>Maryland Student Service Alliance

>Orion Society
Supports place-based environmentalism in North America. Orion Afield Magazine profiles people, organizations, and initiatives in conservation, education, and environmental justice.

>National Service Learning Clearinghouse
A comprehensive information system that focuses on all dimensions of service-leaming, covering kindergarten through higher education school-based as well as community-based initiatives.

>National Society for Experiential Education
NSEE supports learning through experience for civic and social responsibility, intellectual and ethical development, career exploration, cross-cultural awareness and personal growth. NSEE offers a resource center, opportunities for professional development, publications, and program development consultation.

>National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC)
The National Youth Leadership Council provides training programs for educators and youth leaders interested in developing effective service-leaming programs for youth. The Council maintains the Resource Center on Service-Learning and Youth Leadership. Membership includes toll-free technical assistance; copies of The Generator: the Journal of Service Learning and Service Leadership; and conference discounts.

>National 4-H Council
The National 4-H Council is a not-for-profit educational organization devoted to creating exciting programs and opportunities for young people. Their mission is to build partnerships with those who seek to involve youth in solving issues critical to their lives, their families, and society.

>Responsive Classroom

>Synergy Learning

>Vermont-Based
Service Learning Links

>Vermont Community Works
serves as a regional educational resource in partnership with Vermont's Department of Education. VCW shares innovative professional development, service and experiential learning strategies and curriculum models. Based on site at Guilford Central School, a Vermont Demonstration Site for Service Learning and Professional Development, VCW publishes a journal three times per year and offers workshops and summer institutes.

>The John Dewey Project on Progressive Education

>Agriculture in the Classroom (In Vermont)

>Vermont Historical Society
This site includes Lincoln Walking Tour, a tour of ten historic homes in Lincoln Center. The site was created by a 5/6 class at Lincoln Community School and includes historic information, photographs, and artwork, as well as a map of the tour. Also featured, Using Historical Journals in the Classroom.

>Vermont Institute for Natural Science
Sponsor of an initiative in community mapping.