Monday, January 26, 2009

Lions Quest service-learning trainings in TN

Register now for the Lions Quest service-learning trainings that will be this spring/summer! This two day training and curriculum valued at $500 is available to you for only $35 through a grant with the Lions Clubs International Foundation and the Tennessee Department of Education. Completion of high school level training also meets the employment standards for Course Code 9395 Success Skills Through Service-Learning.

Learn about the service-learning methodology that involves linking volunteer service with learning objectives for students. Through service-learning students and teachers are engaged in the educational process together. Students improve grades, improve their attendance, and increase positive lifestyle changes. The Lions Quest workshop is a CASEL Select program and an approved service-learning training recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education. Comes see why one Tennessee educator said the Lions Quest workshop was the "best workshop I have attended--life changing."

Skills for Growing and Skills for Adolescence (Grades K-8)
March 3-4, 2009 in Cookeville
June 2009 (dates TBD) in Morristown

Skills for Action (Grades 9-12)
March 26-27, 2009 in Memphis
April 7-8, 2009 in Lebanon
April 14-15, 2009 in Chattanooga
July 7-8, 2009 in Jackson

For more information and registration details, call 615-741-9242 or email Meredith.Freeman@state.tn.us.