Linking with School-Day Civics

1. Linking with School-Day Civics Training to Go

2. Objectives • Discuss ways to collaborate with school-day civics teachers and other staff • Gain strategies for building civics standards into out-of-school time • Help students build other school-day skills using civic learning & engagement projects

3. Connecting with School-Day Civics • Support and reinforce academic skills youth are learning during the school day • Tap youth interests and skills that may not be showcased during the school day • Connect with the assets of young peoples’ families and social networks

4. Looking at School Day Civics • Research civics standards • Talk with teachers and administrators • Discuss civics concepts with students

5. Reinforcing Other Academic Skills • Persuasive writing • Giving effective presentations • Understanding different points of view • Learning about current events and history • Creating budgets • Geography

6. Incorporating School-Day Civics Themes into Projects

7. The Democratic Process • Form committees and clubs on different topics • Hold elections and debates on important decisions affecting the program • Have students work through conflict with dialogueand deliberation • Seek out opportunities to increase diversity and include multiple points of view

8. Honoring Multiple Viewpoints

9. Tips for Success • Setup ongoing communication with teachers and other school staff • Know school day standards and activities • Discuss ways to collaborate with school events and special programs • Plan ahead

10. Next Steps • Meet with teachers or school administrators • Research state civics standards • Outline ways to incorporate the democratic process