Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Webinar Series Announced
By Michael Minks
Please mark your calendar for the first in a series of Webinars focused on the importance of civic engagement and service-learning for our Nation’s young people. JULY 25th at 1pm EST. Over the next year, through a cooperative effort, America’s Promise Alliance, CNCS and Innovations in Civic Participation will be presenting a variety of presentations and engaging people from all over the country in robust discussions that will leave participants with ideas for: best practices, drop out prevention strategies, tools & resources, corporate engagement, funding,  available and much more. Please join us on JULY 25th at 1pm EST as we present: Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A. Cathy is an international service learning consultant who works with state departments of education, university faculty and students, school districts and classroom teachers. Cathy will provide a comprehensive overview and speak to creative ways for youth to take action in their communities through service learning. We will also hear from a few of the CNCS Summer of Service grantees. AND—learn how Summer of Service has been conceived of as a new American ‘rite of passage’ for young teens . This is a great webinar for teachers, executive directors, school administrators, service providers, parents and students. Company:            AMERICA'S PROMISE Host:              Danielle Butler Meeting Title:      Service Learning Webinar Meeting Date:      July 25, 2008 Meeting Time:      01:00 PM [Eastern Time] To Join Audio Conference Primary Dial-In:    1 (877) 312-1755   Alternate Dial-In:  1 (630) 693-2190 Passcode:          7592102# To Join Web Conference IMPORTANT: PLEASE REVIEW PRIOR TO THE WEB CONFERENCE To ensure your computer is properly updated, log on as if you were to start the meeting, per the instructions noted below.  Prior to logging into the meeting, ensure popup blocker is turned off on your browser. >  Dial the audio conference dial-in number noted above and enter the passcode as prompted. >  Click on this meeting URL:   http://web.meetme.net/r.aspx?p=2&a=70542224891871 >  On the Meeting Center page, enter your name and e-mail address. >  Click on the "Sign-in" button. >  Accept the Terms and Conditions and click "Join" to enter your conference. >  Should your computer require any updates to accommodate web conferencing, an additional message will be displayed.  Follow the instructions to prepare your computer for the meeting.  These updates should take 5 to 10 minutes to complete. IF THE ABOVE URL DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO JOIN THE WEB CONFERENCE, PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE NOTED BELOW. >  Copy and paste the following URL in your web browser:   http://web.meetme.net/audience >  Copy and paste the Meeting Key.   70542224891871 >  Click on the "Sign-in" button >  On the Meeting Center page, enter your name and e-mail address. >  Click on the "Sign-in" button. >  Accept the Terms and Conditions and click "Join" to enter your conference.
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