In April 2008, the National Youth Leadership Council released the K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice. There are eight national standards in comparison to Maryland's 7 Best Practices of Service-Learning. Most of the national standards have a direct corresponding match with one of Maryland's existing seven standards.
Contact:
Lauren McKinleyService-Learning Specialist, Youth Development BranchOffice: (410) 767-0357lauren.mckinley@maryland.gov
Reginald Burke, M.S.Director, Youth Development BranchOffice: (410) 767-0313reginald.burke@maryland.gov
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