Implementing Service-Learning Jill White

Create an implementation plan for your Service-learning program. This session: Create an implementation plan for your Service-learning program.

Case Studies: Colorado Springs, Colorado - North Middle Staff dedication Aligned to building vision and mission International Baccalaureate Programme focus Chicago, Illinois - Percy L. Julian High SL Included in graduation requirements Staff member as designated SL coach District level SL staff - strong district support Alexandria, Kentucky - Grant’s Lick Elementary SL part of district strategic plan Paid extra duty SL coordinator District defined fundamentals and best practices

Common Barriers Time and Resources Communication and Infrastructure Focus on WHAT AND HOW (not just what) Communication and Infrastructure Strong coalitions and networks Professional Development Develop experts for continual and intentional practice

Implementation Tips Start Small! Find a core group who understand SL and Common Core - Coach them and provide opportunities to model for other teachers. Collaborate with Leadership - District level, building level, department level. Make PD a Priority - High quality PD on blending SL with current practice and current curriculum. Develop a Detailed Implementation Plan - WHAT AND HOW!

John Kotter - Why change leaders fail: Allowing Too Much Complacency Failing to Create a Sufficiently Powerful Guiding Coalition Underestimating the Power of Vision Under-communicating the Vision by a Factor of 10 Permitting Obstacles to Block the New Vision Failing to Create Short-term Wins Declaring Victory Too Soon Neglecting to Anchor Changes Firmly in the Culture

Dreams and Wishes... What service-learning program do you wish existed? What things could be better about your current service-learning program? Change your wishes and gripes into a “How might we”...

Establish Goals- Define Constraints Make a list of your end goals. Decide how success will be measured. Define constraints you need to keep in mind.

Anticipate Barriers What barriers might you encounter along the way? Play the role of individual stakeholders. What other perceptions will you encounter? Who do you need to communicate with in order to be successful?

Plan Research What else do you need to know? What analogous locations can you learn from? Service focused industries and organizations - Schools in MO: Kirkwood School District, Study Alternative High in Springfield, Belton, Blue Eye R-V Who are your participants? Whose perception are you lacking? Who are the experts you will involve? College level - Campus Compact members are a great resource!

Build a Guiding Coalition Who are your core team members? What are their goals and roles? Who are your extended team members?

Create Your Timeline What is your to-do list? Put major events on your timeline. When/where will you get your team together? When/how will you train staff? When/how will you communicate your vision?

30-60-90 PLAN What will you have accomplished in 30 days? (end of March) 60 days? (end of April) 90 days? (end of school year)