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Community of Practice

We build the service-learning community and connect practitioners to other thoughtful, committed people who can change the world!

As a learning community, our goal is to grow, share, question, understand, and discuss service-learning experiences that lead to deeper learning for both practitioners and young people.

Our Communities of Practice are collaborative spaces for people who:

  • Value service-learning as a strategy that impacts students, schools, and communities
  • Build quality individual and collective practice through shared trust
  • Support formal and informal interaction between novices and experts
  • Emphasize learning and sharing of knowledge
  • Foster a sense of belonging among members

Service-Learning Community of Practice

Designed for practitioners using service-learning broadly across schools, districts, and organizations.

Our Service-Learning Communities of Practice are designed to support and enhance service-learning initiatives across various educational and professional landscapes. Our communities are structured into two distinct, interconnected groups, each playing a vital role in fostering a holistic and impactful service-learning experience.

Learn more about each group below:

Topics of discussion include strategic planning, policy development, and the overall vision for service-learning programs. Participants include school administrators, instructional leaders, organizational executives, and decision-makers. Members engage in high-level discussions on best practices, resource allocation, program evaluation, and more. They collaborate to create supportive environments that facilitate successful service-learning integration within their institutions. Meeting dates for the 2026-27 school year are TBD.

This group focuses on integrating service-learning into the PK-12 curriculum, enriching student learning experiences through community engagement. Participants include teachers, curriculum developers, and educational support staff. Members collaborate on lesson planning, share innovative teaching methods, and discuss ways to align service-learning experiences with educational standards. They aim to create meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities that foster students’ personal and academic growth. Meeting dates for the 2026-27 school year are TBD.

Participants stay connected, problem solve, and share resources beyond our virtual meetings through nylc’s online platform. We also provide tools and resources you can use in your practice.

Pricing: $129 per person

Format: 4 60-minute sessions per group, happening every other month. See individual group types for specific dates.

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Civic Seal Community of Practice

Designed for districts and educators using service-learning as a pathway for students to earn their State Seal of Civic Engagement.

 

This Community of Practice is an 8-month virtual cohort of district leaders, curriculum coordinators, and educators, meeting monthly to work through real civic seal implementation challenges together.

Each participant receives documented PD hours and a certificate of completion, backed by 40+ years of nylc experience in service-learning and civic engagement.

Learn more.

Pricing: $200 per person or $500/district (up to 4 participants)

Format: 6 virtual sessions, 60 minutes each, Oct 2026 – May 2027

Complimentary for districts and schools already contracted with nylc in the 2026-2027 school  year. State-specific cohorts can be designed  upon request.

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