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Service Learning Resources:
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse: The National Service-Learning Clearinghouse is a comprehensive resource supporting the service-learning community in higher education, kindergarten through grade twelve, community-based initiatives and tribal programs, as well as all others interested in strengthening schools and communities using service-learning techniques and methodologies.
Corporation for National and Community Service: The Corporation for National and Community Service provides information, publications, initiatives, and additional sources related to community service and volunteering.
Language Resources:
Dictionary: For a quick and easy foreign language dictionary check out WordReference.com.
Foreign Language Lesson Plans and Resources for Teachers: Subject says it all. Lots of language lesson plans and more resources.
Foreign Language Teaching Forum: This list of WWW resources for foreign language teachers is nearly endless.
Health and Safety Resources:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: This government site contains thorough and helpful information for destinations all over the world including regional outbreaks, vaccination recommendations for travelers of all ages, how to avoid illness from food and water, tips on traveling with children, and more.
Transportation Resources:
Transportation Security Administration: Here you will find information about security procedures and regulations enforced at U.S. airports. Note the current list of prohibited and permitted carry-on items and information on checked baggage screening.
Flight Arrival/Departure Information: This comprehensive web site provides information about flight delays and weather for major airlines and airports throughout the country.
Other Helpful Resources:
Communication: There are many options available for communicating with home while abroad, some more reliable and less expensive than others. It is a good idea to check with your long distance carrier to see if they have calling card options, as these are often the cheapest rates. Be sure to refer to your Pack List to know what the best means of communication is for your program.
World Weather: If you’re curious about world weather anywhere, check here.
Exchange Rates: Check the currency converter to find out the current dollar value in the currency of your destination and familiarize yourself with the monetary unit.
Date & Time: This site provides the time and date for more than 100 cities worldwide.
Maps: Check out maps from around the globe for your destination.
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