Serve
as a clearinghouse for information, training and technical assistance
for program development on service learning, character education,
and civic engagement.
Empower
and engage students and communities together to find solutions
to local, state and national problems.
Research
current issues and trends in service learning, character education
and civic engagement and provide information to education institutions,
community organization, and businesses.
Voice
concerns and increase communication and collaboration with policymakers,
practitioners, researchers, educational institutions, community
organizations, and businesses to increase opportunities to develop
the learning and personal development of all students.
Involve
students in the democratic process of change.
Create
and strengthen service learning and character education programs
for members of our schools and communities.
Educate
and excite.