Funding/Program Opportunity in Service-Learning

Jumpstart has been receiving quite a bit of interest on behalf of campus
service-learning directors and faculty engaged in developing service
connections to coursework.  It has been suggested a few times that we
provide additional information on Jumpstart to those interested in
service-learning.  Please contact me directly at: scott_knox@jstart.org or
at (617) 542-JUMP ext. 82 if you have additional questions.  

"Jumpstart can energize and provide meaning to coursework on campus and vice
versa.  In short, Jumpstart is an excellent organization for any college or
university to use to set-up a model program in academic service-learning."

-Dr. George Scarlett, Department of Child Development, Tufts University

RFP Announcement

Jumpstart, a nationally acclaimed non-profit organization that focuses on
emerging literacy in early childhood education is pleased to announce a
request for proposal (RFP) for implementation of campus-based Jumpstart
programs.  Whether your partner institutions are looking for an early
childhood education program to complement their school-age America Reads
efforts, or a fresh approach to meeting the 7% FWS-community service
requirement, Jumpstart provides a high-impact service learning model for FWS
eligible undergraduates.  First round applications are due November 16,
2001.  

By joining the Jumpstart Higher Education Network, colleges and universities
receive:
1.      Proven program model, including an integrated curriculum, training
and assessment package based in the philosophies and best practices of NAEYC
and the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation;
2.      $25,000 Challenge Grant in first year of operation;
3.      Two week-long Leadership Institutes per year for all Jumpstart staff
across the country;
4.      Access up to $65,000* in ongoing financial support from the
AmeriCorps National Service Network to fund program operations;
5.      Over $39,000* in additional financial assistance (AmeriCorps
Education Awards) awarded to students upon completion of the program;
6.      Ongoing training and technical assistance to campus-based staff
through a regional support structure, including biannual site visits;
7.      Uniforms provided in-kind by American Eagle Outfitters (t-shirts,
hats and sweatshirts) and other quality collateral materials.  
*Based on a corps of 40 students

To receive more information on Jumpstart, or to request an application to
become a member of the Jumpstart Higher Education Network, contact M. Scott
Knox, Director of New Site Development at 617-542-JUMP, ext. 82 or through
email at scott_knox@jstart.org.  
Please visit our website at: www.jstart.org