Since 1995, Community Works Institute (CWI) has served as a beacon of change and as a provider of collegial collaboration and professional development—through innovative publications, events, and resources for educators.
CWI is building a long term community of connected, like minded educators to encourage and sustaine change and innovation. Our focus is on supporting curriculum that has place as the context, service-learning as the strategy, and sustainability as the goal.
“I personally feel enlightened by the spirit and commitment of all
the educators at the Institute. They supported my ideals….This was
truly an example of people who love and understand learning. How
special to have been a part of it. Thank you!”
Erin Ruegg, Teacher
Colegio Jorge Washington, Columbia, SA
RESOURCES for EDUCATORS and COMMUNITY PARTNERS
CWI provides resources that include publications, trainings, and institutes, that help to create and sustain a movement toward integrating service-learning, place-based and sustainability education. Our primary annual events take place at Shelburne Farms in Vermont and in southern California, with outreach activities in additional locations. We use a field tested framework and faculty team, with a shared expertise and approach. Community Works Institute's alumni, and participants include K-16 and non-formal educators, along with students, administrators, program personnel, policy makers and community members.
Specialties
Professional Devleopment for Educators, Educational Resources and Publications
