What is "Leader In Me"?

• A process that helps develop the essential life skills and characteristics students need in order to thrive in the 21st century.
• Uses Stephen Covey's, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People model, tailored to children and teachers in an education setting.
• Currently has been rolled out to over 650 school world wide.

Why is it good for my children?

• Personal leadership-being accountable for actions and attitudes
• Initiative and self-discipline, making healthy choices
• Ability to work well with others, cross culturally and in teams
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Ability to solve complex problems and creative thinking skills
• Inspires greater self-confidence with a belief that very child can be a "leader of their own life", has unique talents and can make a difference.
• Teaches skills needed to be successful in the 21st century

What types of results are expected?

• Increase academic achievement and decline in discipline problems
• Increase student self confidence, improved social and life skills
• Increase student, teacher and parent satisfaction with their education

How is the process implemented in schools?

The "Leader in Me" process takes 1-3 years to become fully implemented into the school's culture.

Year 1 Goals:

• Create a shared vision of your ideal school and understand the leadership model
• Train the staff in the 7 Habits to establish a common language and culture
• Provide Implementation training for the staff to learn how to teach the Habits and create an environment of leadership in their classroom
• Create Lighthouse leadership team to ensure a successful implementation
• Provide student leadership roles.

Year 2 Goals:

• Implement Leadership notebooks to help students set academic and personal behavior goals to track their learning progress
• Provide more opportunities for student leadership
• Implement action plans created by the Lighthouse team in the following areas: Leadership, Environment and Traditions.

Year 3+Goals:

• Continuous improvement efforts to ensure the new leadership culture is sustainable long term