INSPIRE3 Service-Learning Philanthropy Initiative
Formly known as generationOn Indiana, INSPIRE3 provides resources to Educate, Engage, and Empower students, classrooms, schools, and communities as they seek opportunities for service-learning and philanthropy.
A grant-funded program facilitated by IASP and IMLEA, INSPIRE3 provides Indiana educators with free professional development and financial support in the form of mini-grants for service-learning projects. Connect with us to join our datatbase to find out more about the program or request updated information.
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INSPIRE3 News
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It’s Conference Time!
The annual IASP Assistant Principals and Fall Professionals Conferences will both be offered in a hybrid format this year, giving all attendees the choice to attend in-person or virtually. Registration is available online and is being offered at the reduced Early-Bird fee throughout the conferences. Click here to view the Assistant Principals Conference schedule and […]
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Service-Learning BLENDS into VIRTUALLY Everything!
Guest Blog by Beth Smith, Consultant, Inspire3 Virtual instruction and blended learning have become leading strategies for content delivery and response. As schools look to increase and improve their scope and delivery of content through virtual and blended learning formats, concerns arise regarding student engagement, social interaction, and efficacy. One way to promote engagement, social […]
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There is No Place Like Home for Service-Learning
Guest Blog by Beth Smith, Consultant, Inspire3 Service-learning is often thought of as an “in-school only” type of project. Yet service-learning can be conducted and completed from home or as an eLearning opportunity for students. It is a great way to provide engaging and meaningful content to students at home. Service learning is uniquely capable […]
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Service-learning for One and All (Content Areas)
By Guest Blog author Beth Smith, Consultant, Inspire3 Service-learning has multiple benefits for students, schools, and communities. Among those proven benefits are an improved school climate, improved student attendance, and improved community relations as members see young people as assets. Given that service-learning is so beneficial to all parties, it is great news that it […]
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Learning to Serve From a Distance
By Guest Blog author Beth Smith, Consultant, Inspire3 There is no doubt of the importance of e-Learning and Distance Learning for students. As a necessary and emerging form of content delivery and mastery, there are still questions about the efficacy of the practice and its level of student engagement. One way to answer these questions […]
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Spring into Action!
Spring brings thoughts of warmer weather, first buds on trees, flowers blooming, increased sunshine and longer days. The beauty of spring is impossible to miss. It is a great time to help students learn the importance of protecting the beauty of our environment and engaging them in practices that demonstrate how they can have a […]
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Caring Cats
Guest blog post by Glenn Buechlein Student: “I DID NOT KNOW ANYONE NOTICED ME” “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching”. – C.S. Lewis When I was lucky enough to be hired as the assistant principal at my hometown high school in 2012, I promised to bring a new approach […]
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Champions in the Middle
Guest Blog Author: Joan Belschwender, INSPIRE3 program Director South Ripley Junior High School , Versailles, students partnered with special needs students through the Champions Together in the Middle program. All advisory classes participated in various character development activities during the school year. They used multiple objectives from the LTG unit: “No Boundaries”. The Champions in […]
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Color Run for Riley
Guest Blog Author: Beth Smith, INSPIRE3 program Consultant South Spencer High School student council members planned and implemented a service-learning fundraiser called Color Run for Riley Children’s Foundation. They used Learning to Give lesson Creating a Passion for Philanthropy. The 3K Run/Walk involved three stations where Student Council members sprayed colored powder on the participants. […]
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Put the FUN into FUNdraising!
Guest Blog Author: Beth Smith, INSPIRE3 program Consultant Overcome the apprehension of fundraising and put the FUN back in FUNdraising. Students need to understand that along with being an active participant in service-learning, fundraising is a form of service-learning and is another way to have an impact on a community’s need. Click HERE for more […]
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Learning to Give Tutorial Video
Guest Blog Author: Beth Smith, INSPIRE3 program Consultant Beth Smith, INSPIRE3 program Consultant recorded a tutorial video for the Learning to Give website. Learn more about the free K-12 philanthropy education/service-learning lessons and resources on the LTG website. Visit our INSPIRE3 Digital Resource page for other tutorial videos and PowerPoints.
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Get Connected with SEL and Service Learning!
Guest Blog Author: Joan Belschwender, Director, INSPIRE3 program (Formerly GenerationON Indiana) Through the Service-Learning process (IPARDE- Investigation, Preparation, Action, Reflection, Demonstration, Evaluation) students have the opportunity to acquire, practice, and hone critical social-emotional skills. Skills practiced in context are more likely to be sustained. Social Emotional Skills acquired and/or practiced through service-learning have the following […]
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