NORTH SUBURBAN SERVICE LEARNING CONSORTIUM

The North Suburban Service Learning Consortium was developed in 2005 when several educators in the northern Illinois area gathered for a general Service Learning training session. It was determined that the voice and action of students from several schools and districts could achieve many more opportunities to enhance service learning by sharing ideas and collaboration on service learning activities.

In 2006, the North Suburban Service Learning Consortium (NSSLC) was formulated through Learn and Serve funding resources. Members of the consortium include students, staff and community agencies in northern Illinois.

MISSION STATEMENT
To enhance student leadership and civic responsibility through the collaboration, promotion and sharing of service learning opportunities and activities.

GOAL
1. To promote and solicit parent and community involvement in service learning
2. To provide on-going training and support about service learning
3. To develop collaborative service learning projects and learning experience
4. To promote student leadership through training, workshops and the development of service learning activities
5. To develop partnerships with special education students as members of the consortium
6. To celebrate and embrace student centered and driven meetings and activities

MEMBER PARITICIPATION
Schools, districts, parents and community agencies in northern Illinois are welcome. Schools are encouraged to develop a school-based service advisory that promotes service learning in their school. The NSSLC Board manages the fiduciary aspects of the grant and general communication. Members meet every 5- 6 weeks.