State and National Resources
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (ASCTE) promotes the learning of all PK-12 students through high-quality, evidence-based preparation and continuing education for all school personnel.
Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning is a growing network of distinguished, progressive higher education institutions.
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is an internet-based digital library of education research and information sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education.
MERLOT is a leading edge, user-centered, searchable collection of peer reviewed, higher education, online learning materials created by registered members, and a set of faculty development support services.
The National Education Associations Online Teaching and Learning Resources
National Service Learning Clearinghouse (NSLC): The Learn and Serve America NSLC supports the service-learning community in higher education, K-12, community-based initiatives and tribal programs, and others interested in strengthening schools and communities using service-learning techniques and methodologies.
National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) serves as a national resource center for the development and improvement of experiential education programs nationwide.
National Teacher and Learning Forum is a monthly publication from educators that share new ways of helping students reach the highest levels of learning.
Learning In Deed: Making a Difference Through Service-Learning is a four-year, $13 million national initiative to broaden the use of service experiences linked to daily classroom instruction known as service-learning in school districts across America.
National Service Learning Partnership, founded in 2001, is a national network of members dedicated to advancing service-learning as a core part of every young person's education.
POD Network (Professional and Organizational Development in Higher Education): This Network develops and supports practitioners and leaders in higher education dedicated to enhancing learning and teaching.
Resources Focusing on Civic Engagement and Service Learning Campus Compact advances the public purposes of colleges and universities by deepening their ability to improve community life and to educate students for civic and social responsibility.
The Center for Civic Education is a nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to fostering the development of informed, responsible participation in civic life.
Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) promotes research on the civic and political engagement of Americans between the ages of 15 and 25.
The Council of Independent Colleges: The Engaging Communities and Campuses program assists independent colleges and universities to establish partnerships with community organizations that can enhance experiential learning activities while addressing community needs.
The Journal for Civic Commitment: a twice-yearly, online journal dedicated to service learning and civic engagement.
National Center for Learning and Citizenship: This web site provides information about service-learning and citizenship education.
Project Pericles promotes and facilitates preparation for participatory citizenship as an essential part of the educational programs of colleges and universities.