Service-learning is a method of teaching and learning that combines academic work with service to the community. Students learn by doing through a clear application of skills and knowledge while helping meet needs in the school or greater community.
http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/fscp/slhmpage.html
For more info contact Theresa L. Dary (608) 261-7494
Department of Public Instruction has a monthly Safe Schools Webcast series. Of particular interest is the May program, highlighting Supt. Tom Andres - Weston's story.
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/index.html
For more info contact Joan Lerman (608) 266-2829
Suggested Publications
Books for Kids:
“A Terrible Thing Happened”
Margaret M. Holmes
ISBN # 1-57759-696-X
Dalmation Press
P.O. Box 682068
Franklin, TN 37068-2068
“Reactions”
Allison Salloum
1998
Centering Corporation
Chicago, Illinois
“Why Did it Happen?”
Janice Cohen
1994
Morrow Junior Books
New York, NY
Books for Parents:
“Children and Trauma: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Children Heal”
Josey-Bass
San Francisco, CA
“The Scared Child: Helping Kids Overcome Traumatic Events”
John Wiley
New York, New York
Professional Publications:
“About Traumatic Experiences”
Joy Berry
1990
Children’s Press
Chicago, IL
“Keeping Children Safe: A Program to Help Children Cope with Community Violence”
Annette M. La Greca
Lissette M. Perez
Alissa Glickman
This is a manual based on two years of research examining the effects of community violence on children. The manual can be downloaded free of charge at http://keepingchildrensafe.com.
“Safe From the Start: Taking Action on Children Exposed to Violence”
A summary from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Department of Justice publications may be ordered from
NCJ 182789
NCJRS Publication Orders
P.O. Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
800-851-3420
www.ncjrs.org/puborder
“Terrorism, Trauma and Tragedies: A Counselor’s Guide to Preparing and Responding”
Debra D. Bass
Richard Yep
ISBN# 1-55620-225-3
American Counseling Association Foundation
5999 Stevenson Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22304
“The Peace Book: 108 Simple Ways to Create a More Peaceful World”
Louise Diamond
ISBN# 1-57324-770-7
PeaceTech
PO Box 253
Bristol, VT 05443
888-455-5355
www.peacebook.com
“Right on Course: How Trauma and Maltreatment Impact Children in the Classroom, and How You Can Help”
Civitas
1-800-To-Begin
http://www.civitas.org
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