Community Action Projects
Inquiry-based project learning that leads to relevant, real change in students’ communities is what CAPs is all about!
Community Action Projects (a.k.a. Project Citizen) is an inquiry-based student action program that can be adapted to suit the needs of your classroom. Every year thousands of students around the country research and collaborate together to develop new policies around issues that are important to them in their communities. Using proven student engagement methods, Community Action Projects can transform civic engagement for all types of learners.
CAPs Portfolio Submissions are now OPEN!
Visit the Community Action Projects Microsite (LINK HERE) to submit your students’ work to the annual State Showcase!
All submissions must include a digital OR non-digital portfolio as well as a recorded video testimony. In addition to the student evaluations, be sure that both components include the four sections of the project:
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Explaining the Problem
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Analysis of Alternative Solutions
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Persuasive Policy Plan
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Action Plan.
Volunteer to Support Oregon Change-makers
CLP is looking for volunteers to evaluate the Community Action Projects submitted to the annual State Showcase! Volunteers do not need prior experience. Training will be provided. Click here for more information about the opportunity and/or to sign up.
Change your community.
Change your world!
Check out our full resources for elementary, middle, and high schools for how to implement CAPs in your classroom. The Handbooks include materials, handouts, and lessons plans.
- CAPs Handbook: Independent Learning (Spanish Translation)
- CAPs Handbook: Scaffolded Learning (Spanish Translation)
- Example Elementary CAPs portfolio
CAPS Step by Step
Interested in learning more about Community Action Projects?
Interested in a training?
Contact our Competition Coordinator – Emily at [email protected]
