Resources
Reading/Literacy Development Resources
www.readwritethink.org/
Lesson plans and web resources from the National Reading Association.
www.aaronshep.com/rt/index.html
Free scripts and info about Readers Theater.
www.vocabulary.com/
Vocabulary building activities.
Family Literacy Resources
One of the leading resources in family learning and literacy. National Center for Family LIteracy (NCFL) is an information and advocacy group addressing educational challenges facing the nation.
www.caliteracy.org/slrc/home.html
California Literacy supports local programs providing literacy services to adults and families in California. This is done through advocacy, consultation, technical assistance and ongoing education.
online.santarosa.edu/presentation/?3048
The English as a Second Language Department at Santa Rosa Junior College prepares students to reach their academic and vocational goals. Their year-round programs serve approximately 3,700 day and evening students throughout Sonoma County.
After School Resources
www.afterschoolalliance.org/
After School Alliance is an information and advocacy group in support
of
after school throughout the nation.
www.calsac.org/
The California School-Aged Consortium supports training and advocacy
for
after school professionals throughout California.
www.afterschoolnetwork.org/
The California AfterSchool Network was created to forge a statewide
strategy for ensuring quality after school programs in California.
www.region1success.org
Web site for Region 1 after school and healthy start programs.
AmeriCorps Resources
www.Americorps.org
The national AmeriCorps web site. Visit here to learn more about AmeriCorps
and connect to national resources.
www.californiavolunteers.org
California Volunteers is the state commission for AmeriCorps. Visit
here to connect with what's going on in service throughout California.
www.nationalservicecatalog.org/
Visit here to look at AmeriCorps T-shirts and other gear. Call 707-287-0036 to place an order.
www.crf-usa.org/
The Constitutional Rights Foundation web site has great resources for
service and volunteerism.
Service Day Resources
www.usaweekend.com/diffday
Make a Difference Day
This web site show cases Make a Difference Day projects.
www.mlkday.org/
Visit the web site to learn more about MLK Day nationwide.
www.cesarchavezfoundation.org/
This web site has wonderful resources to support service learning activities
tied to Cesar Chavez Day.
www.ysa.org/nysd/
National Youth
Service Days
This web site highlights NYSD project around the nation.
www.volunteernow.org
Sonoma County Volunteer Center site outlines the Human Race and has
other
resources for volunteers.
www.tvturnoff.org
Ideas for celebrating TV Turn-Off Week.
Nutrition Resources
www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/cdic/cpns/default.htm
The California Department of Health Services, Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section partners with the California Nutrition Network to fund over 130 projects, including CalSERVES. A variety of nutrition resources can be accessed from this site. CPNS conducts the only statewide surveys focusing exclusively on healthy eating and physical activity.
www.dhs.ca.gov/LEAN
California Project LEAN, Leaders Encouraging Activity and Nutrition, provides
resources, evaluations, articles and materials for promoting healthy eating
and physical activity.
www.CaprojectLEAN.org
California Project LEAN Teen Web Site provides great resources for young people
on healthy eating and being active.
www.harvestofthemonth.com
The Harvest of the Month tool kit engages students in daily physical activity and reinforces the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables. The objective of the Harvest of the Month tool kit is for students to increase their access to fruits and vegetables. The CalSERVES program engages in Harvest of the Month activities that include taste testing, cooking in class, school garden activities, and daily physical activity demonstrations.
www.sonoma-county.org/health/prev/nutrition.htm
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services' Nutrition program web site includes information on local 5 A Day activities and the Family Activity and Nutrition Task Force. The Sonoma County Health agency provides health information and services to local community families and are a vital partner of CalSERVES.
