Empowering Students … Developing Leaders One Child at a Time !

1. Empowering Students … Developing Leaders One Child at a Time!

2. Objectives • Discover a new paradigm of leadership. • Learn how we are using The Leader In Me process totransform our school to a leadership model that enables greatness.

3. The Leader In Me an Inside Out Model PARENTS STUDENTS STAFF Source: Partnership for 21st Century Skills

5. Leadership Environment Integrated Instruction and Curriculum & Parent Involvement Goal Tracking Staff Collaboration Measurable Results Student Leadership

6. Why This Model Works • A new paradigm: every child is a leader. • Powerful leadership principles (The 7 Habits) • Involves all stakeholders • Ubiquitous approach—everywhere, all the time. Paradigms Principles Culture

7. Results • Significantly enhanced student self-confidence • Improved student achievement • Increase in teacher/administrator job satisfaction • Delighted parents • Improved school culture • Support from business and community leaders • Reduced discipline referrals

8. The 7 Habits and Life Skills

9. Thank You Cedar Lane and Silver Lake Students and Staff “Go confidently in the direction of your dream. Live the life you have imagined.” —Thoreau

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