SERVE Partners

Program Information

Welcome to the SERVE Program! The SERVE (Service Experiences for ReVitalizing Education) Program in the College of Education at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ creates an opportunity for students at the undergraduate level, in particular for those who are considering careers in K-12 education, to learn about the realities of urban classrooms and the needs of the diverse K-12 student population. SERVE students work with students individually and in small groups to provide academic support and encourage personal growth. It is through this involvement that ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ students assess their careers goals and provide direct service to students and teachers in grades K-12 and their communities.

Site Conditions for Field Placement

  • University students will work directly with K-12 students in urban classroom settings.
  • School has a diverse student population in terms of language, culture, gender and socio-economic background (minimum 27% of minority student population).
  • Cooperating teacher has a professional teaching credential with a minimum three years of teaching experience. Student is not related to cooperating teacher.

 

Every school site has a SERVE coordinator appointed by the school or district office. The coordinator may be the principal, counselor, a staff member, or a teacher.  SERVE students contact the coordinator via email or telephone.  

Coordinators will:

  • Be the first contact for SERVE students at their site and arrange for the SERVE student’s first visit to the school.
  • Assign placements: teacher, grade level. Once students are assigned to your school district/school, students are instructed to contact the SERVE site coordinator to receive the details regarding their placements and next steps.
  • Ensure that the cooperating teacher is not a family member/friend of the SERVE student.
  • Communicate with SERVE students to 1) schedule their work in the field; 2) share emergency procedures of the school; 3) introduce the SERVE student to the classroom teacher.
  • Communicate with the Student Success and Advising Center (SSAC) on all matters regarding placement of SERVE students.

SERVE cooperating teachers are selected by the principal and have a minimum of three years of teaching experience. 

Cooperating teachers will:

  • Meet the SERVE student and discuss the student’s goals for that particular placement.
  • Introduce the SERVE student to the class and describe his/her role, the classroom management system, procedures and routines.
  • Provide learning activities for the SERVE student to work with K-12 students in small groups, one-on-one, or with the whole class, as needed.
  • Communicate with the Student Success and Advising Center (SSAC) as needed concerning the SERVE student’s performance of the field assignment.
  • Contribute to documentation for SERVE: 1) Field Placement Confirmation; 2) Hours Log; 3) Final Evaluation.
  • Complete a SERVE Program Evaluation when requested.

Who are SERVE students?

  • Second semester freshman status or above;
  • GPA of 2.0 or above in all work;
  • Cleared through SERVE Program - (TB Testing & CTC Clearance)

Requirements for SERVE students placed in the classroom:

  • Minimum of 40-45 hours in the classroom or other assigned site during one semester constitutes one rotation;
  • Each service-learning rotation is at a different site, different grade level.

 

Questions?

Do not hesitate to reach out to the Student Success and Advising Center at 562-985-1105 or ced-tpac@csulb.edu if you have any questions or concerns regarding your SERVE students.