"PK-12 Partnerships That"PK-12 Partnerships ThatMeet University and School Meet University and School
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"PK-12 Partnerships That"PK-12 Partnerships ThatMeet University and School Meet University and School
ObjectivesObjectives""
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Margaret-Mary Sulentic Margaret-Mary Sulentic Margaret-Mary Sulentic Margaret-Mary Sulentic
EBR Parish Assistant EBR Parish Assistant Superintendent for Superintendent for
Instructional Services Instructional Services Area 1Area 1
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Deborah Normand Deborah Normand Deborah Normand Deborah Normand
Service-Learning Service-Learning English Instructor English Instructor
and Assistant and Assistant Director of CCELLDirector of CCELL
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Jean Rohloff Jean Rohloff Jean Rohloff Jean Rohloff
Service-Learning Service-Learning English Instructor English Instructor
and Assistant and Assistant Director of CCELLDirector of CCELL
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THE KEY QUESTIONSTHE KEY QUESTIONS
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• What is the LSU-EBRPS connection?• What are EBRPS' needs? • What are the orientation concerns?• How do LSU faculty manage risks?• How do LSU faculty avoid overwhelming
EBRPS?• How can LSU faculty ensure meaningful
service?• How can LSU faculty provide closure?• What are the assessment strategies?
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What is the LSU-EBRPS connection? What is the LSU-EBRPS What is the LSU-EBRPS connection? connection?
Jean
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Placements
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English students tutor at Melrose Elementary
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Math students tutor at Buchanan, Eden Park, Magnolia Woods, Polk
and South Blvd. Elementary Schools
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Spanish students tutor at South Blvd. Elementary
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Projects
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Biological Engineering students designed and built playground at
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Chemistry students do demonstrations at various
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Entomology students present insect collections to area schools
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And “In Between”
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Kinesiology students do brain function demonstrations at
Istrouma Middle, Westdale and Nicholson Elementary Schools
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CCELL Director Jan Shoemaker presents mini-grant award to
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. . . And at Melrose Elementary
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What is the LSU-EBRPS connection? What are EBRPs’s What are EBRPs’s needs? needs?
Margaret-Mary
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• Sustainable community partnerships• Faculty who are willing to engage
on a long-term basis• One-to-one connections• Literacy• Facility needs• Math/science
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What is the LSU-EBRPS connection? What are the What are the orientation concerns?orientation concerns?
Jean
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Orientation “Between” School & LSU Faculty Should:
• Establish a strong reciprocal partnership• Familiarize the school with the students’
skills and expected duties• Identify school’s need and plan to meet it• Communicate the goals and objectives of the
course• Establish the school’s and LSU students roles
and responsibilities• Determine school’s expectations and
requirements for the service project
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LSU Faculty Can Facilitate Partner Orientation by:
• Meeting with school representative before course
• Attending school orientation or in-service meetings
• Having school representatives review & sign contract
• Providing partner with course syllabus & other important documents . . . . BUT
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Orientation of LSU Students Should:
• Acquaint students with the community/area of school (diversity issues)
• Introduce students to the school (representative, students)
• Describe the nature of the service• Provide students with necessary skills• Clarify students’ roles, responsibilities, &
risks• Connect the learning goals with the service• Address concerns, fears, and expectations
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LSU Instructor Can Orient LSU Students by:
• Giving overview of program, course and service
• Outlining learning objectives and their connection to service (syllabus)
• Presenting guidelines and requirements of service work (time log? deadline?)
• Bringing in former students• Answering questions; anticipating
apprehensions and concerns
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School Representatives Can Give LSU Students Information about:
• Makeup of community
• Rules of conduct• Dress code• Confidentiality• Risks and risk
protocol
• Contact information
• Duties and tasks• Tour or map of
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Some Orientation Resources
• Volunteers in Public Schools does excellent in-class orientations, especially for tutoring
• The CCELL web site (Faculty & Student sections) has many resources for working in public schools
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How to manage risks?How to manage risks? How to manage risks?How to manage risks?
Deborah
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CCELL’s Philosophy
• To protect its human and financial assets through the practice of effective risk management
• To protect the safety and dignity of students, faculty, community partners and anyone who has contact with the service-learning program
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Risk Management Goals
• To do no harm to students, faculty, or community partners
• To provide a safe environment for students and staff
• To substantiate and maintain the trust of those partners
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Steps to Effective Risk Management
• Identify risks• Evaluate and prioritize risks• Manage risks• Review risks
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Remember to• Remind student and community
partners that handbooks are at www.ccell.lsu.edu (or give them copies)
• Require students to have community partners sign partnership agreement
• Encourage students to purchase student insurance if they do not have private insurance
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What is the LSU-EBRPS connection?
How do LSU faculty How do LSU faculty avoid overwhelming avoid overwhelming
EBRPS?EBRPS?
Margaret-Mary
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• Considerate time frames• Considerate placements• Adherence to EBR policies,
procedures, and practices• Faculty who accompany their
students
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What is the LSU-EBRPS connection?
How can LSU faculty How can LSU faculty insure meaningful insure meaningful
service?service?Deborah
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Opportunities for Meaningful Service
• Provide multiple opportunities for reflection • Use the ORID model to move students
from reflection to metacognition:*Class discussions*Journals*Progress reports
*Presentations to partners*Final exam reflective questions
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What is the LSU-EBRPS connection?
How do LSU faculty How do LSU faculty provide closure for all provide closure for all
involved?involved?Jean
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Closure with the School Should:
• Provide an opportunity for assessment• Elicit suggestions for future projects• Communicate faculty & student
appreciation• Prepare school students for end of service
(especially for one-on-one relationships)
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• Project: finalize or deliver project• Placement: assign a group or class project
(collage, group writing project, video, PowerPoint)
• Have LSU students write thank-you notes to school students, faculty & staff
• Write a thank-you note to school• Compile a booklet of journal entries or
assignments for school (respect confidentiality)• Conduct evaluations of the placement or
project• Encourage LSU students to plan and/or
participate in a culminating event at the site (parties, field trips, ribbon cutting)
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What is the LSU-EBRPS connection? What are the What are the assessment strategies?assessment strategies?
Deborah
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Assessment that Counts!
• Encourage students to complete Student Partner Survey
• Encourage community partners to complete Community Partner Survey
• Read end-of-the-year reports on both surveys
• Contact CCELL staff with suggestions and questions
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Resources
• www.ccell.lsu.edu• www.ebrpss.k12.la.us• [email protected]• [email protected]• [email protected]• [email protected]
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What is the LSU-EBRPS connection? Your suggestions?Your suggestions?
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