In 1997, more than 12 million secondary students engaged in service activities, and almost 5.5 million of those are connecting their service to the curriculum through service-learning. Schools, adults, and youth consultants from 16 states have participated in the project. This article, which profiles the Peer Consultant Initiative accomplishments in the state of California, is the fourth article to appear in our newsletter about the project. The number of Peer Consultants involved in the Kellogg Peer Consultant Initiative has nearly doubled since the program began. In order to be selected, a prospective coach must also have a commitment from his or her employer that release time will be provided to attend scheduled training and coaching obligations.
All coaches receive one day of intensive training.
As winter drags its cold feet here in Minnesota, we try to think of ways to coax out the sunshine. Nothing can warm you up faster than a sunny smile from someone you have helped. The following books will help the reader to help others. Be a Global Force of One. This collection of service and service-learning project descriptions includes a range of projects and activities.