Empowering Young Students to Celebrate Differences

Empowering Young Studentsto Celebrate Differences

Explore how to empower. .

Take a look at a big idea for little people:

• Why . . .• What . . .• How . . .• What if . . .

• Why . . .might we consider it?

Kids Teach the 7 Habits

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Kids Teach the 7 Habits

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Muriel Summers

Muriel Summers

• What . . .is it?

Universal Principles . . .

What Parents and Business Leaders Want

21st Century Life Skills The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

INDEPENDENCE Habits 1–3

• Goal setting• Organization• Time management• Planning

• Initiative• Responsibility• Self-direction• Personal productivity

• Be Proactive®• Begin With the End in Mind®• Put First Things First®

INTERDEPENDENCE Habits 4–6

• Teamwork• Conflict management• Creativity• Analytical skills

• Problem solving• Communication• Collaboration• Cross-cultural skills

• Think Win-Win®• Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood®• Synergize®

RENEWAL Habit 7

• Fun• Desire to learn• Good health and hygiene

• Meaningful work• Emotional stability• Technical skills

• Sharpen the Saw® (Body, Heart, Mind, Spirit)

Student CouncilCooperative Learning

Student Led ConferencesTOTS

LEAD Jobs

Mission StatementsRunner’s ClubMusicalsBalanced LiteracyData NotebooksSocial ContractsBuddy Classrooms

7 Habits of Highly Effective People Capturing Kids Hearts

Components of the Leadership Model

1. A new paradigm: every child is a leader.2. Universal principles.3. Involve teachers, students, and parents.4. Ubiquitous approach—everywhere, all the

time.

The Paradigm Adopted. . .

“Leadership is communicating people’s worth and potential so clearly that they are inspired

to see it in themselves.”

—Stephen R. Covey

Developing Leaders One Child at a Time

(a paradigm)

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Developing Leaders One Child at a Time

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Leadership is…

…not about turning every child into a CEO.

…about unleashing the leader within every child.

Impacts Students Plus . . .

• Improved student achievement• Significantly enhanced student self-confidence• Increase in teacher/administrator job satisfaction• Delighted parents• Improved school cultures• Support from business and community leaders

• Reduced discipline referrals

• How . . .does it happen?

Your Ideal School

“If you can dream it, you can do it.”—Walt Disney

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Teaching Leadership with the 7 Habits

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Teaching Leadership with the 7 Habits

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Maximizing Results

Vision90 Min - 1 Day

7 HabitsSignature Training

2-3 Days

7 Habits SignatureCertification

1-2 Days

Implementation Training Level 1

1 Day

All Staff

Champion Team Training Level 1

1 Day

Implementation Training Level 21-2 Days

Champion Team Training Level 21-2 Days

Champion Team (approx. 6 people)

IP License and Web Community

Activity Guides, Posters and Other Materials

Resources and Support

Applying the Tools of LeadershipEstablishing a Culture of Leadership

Implementation Process

Additional Training, Consulting,

and Resources as Needed

Additional Training and Consulting as Needed

Modeling

Environment

Curriculum

Instruction

Systems

Traditions

Essential Ingredients

You Are the Chef

Modeling

Environment

Curriculum

Instruction

Systems

Traditions

Ingredient 1: Modeling

You Are the Chef

ModelingCreate a culture

of leadership.

Modeling

Environment

Curriculum

Instruction

Systems

Traditions

Ingredient 2: Environment

You Are the ChefEnvironment

Look through a child’s eyes.

Modeling

Environment

Curriculum

Instruction

Systems

Traditions

Ingredient 3: Curriculum

You Are the ChefCurriculum

Build on the foundation.

Modeling

Environment

Curriculum

Instruction

Systems

Traditions

Ingredient 4: Instruction

You Are the ChefInstruction

Take the ubiquitous approach.

Modeling

Environment

Curriculum

Instruction

Systems

Traditions

Ingredient 5: Systems

You Are the ChefSystems

Align for success.

Modeling

Environment

Curriculum

Instruction

Systems

Traditions

Ingredient 6: Traditions

You Are the Chef

TraditionsDefine your school’s

unique signature.

Take a look at a big idea for little people:

• Why . . .• What . . .• How . . .• What if . . .

• What happens if . . .?

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YEARS 3+YEAR 2YEAR 1

Typical Timeline

7 Habits Implementation 1

Champion Team Training 1

Vision

7 Habits Certification

Sign IP license and access

Web CommunityMaterials Arrive

Implementation 2

Champion Team Training 2

Customized Consulting and Resources

Renew IP License, Web and Materials

Renew IP License, Web and Materials

Lighthouse Status

Achieved

Leader in Me Schoolsas of 3-15-2010188 Schools | 3 Lighthouse Schools

Leader in Me Schoolsas of 3-15-2010188 Schools | 3 Lighthouse Schools

What makes this work?

1. Paradigm of every student’s potential.2. Universal principles.3. Teachers, students, parents – everyone!4. Ubiquitous approach.

Creating Greatness

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Creating Greatness

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Thank You

Building a Culture Through Traditions

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Rippling Across the Globe

Rippling Across the Globe

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Rippling Across the Globe

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Promising Results at A.B. Combs

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Promising Results at A.B. Combs

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Maximizing Results

Vision90 Min - 1 Day

7 HabitsSignature Training

2-3 Days

7 Habits SignatureCertification

1-2 Days

Implementation Training Level 1

1 Day

All Staff

Champion Team Training Level 1

1 Day

Implementation Training Level 21-2 Days

Champion Team Training Level 21-2 Days

Champion Team (approx. 6 people)

IP License and Web Community

Activity Guides, Posters and Other Materials

Resources and Support

Applying the Tools of LeadershipEstablishing a Culture of Leadership

Implementation Process

Additional Training, Consulting,

and Resources as Needed

Additional Training and Consulting as Needed

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YEARS 3+YEAR 2YEAR 1

Typical Timeline

7 Habits Implementation 1

Champion Team Training 1

Vision

7 Habits Certification

Sign IP license and access

Web CommunityMaterials Arrive

Implementation 2

Champion Team Training 2

Customized Consulting and Resources

Renew IP License, Web and Materials

Renew IP License, Web and Materials

Lighthouse Status

Achieved

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Lighthouse School Criteria Recommended steps to becoming a Lighthouse School

Champion TeamA Champion Team is in place and has established a process for providing ongoing implementation support and introducing new staff and students to the leadership model.

• Choose a Champion Team.• Provide the Champion Team with training and tools to help them form and implement a few key initiatives focused on engaging students, staff, parents, and community member in the school's leadership model.

Leadership EnvironmentSchool environment reinforces the leadership model.

• Add leadership language to displays and bulletin boards in hallways and classrooms. • Incorporate music, art, and media into the school and campus environment that reinforce individual worth and leadership principles.

Integrated InstructionTeachers are integrating leadership language into curriculum and instruction daily.

• Identify literature you teach that illustrates each of the 7 Habits. • When developing lesson plans around core curriculum, consider teachable moments for reinforcing leadership language. Examples: Visit www.TheLeaderInMe.org or reference The Leader in Me activity guides for lesson plan ideas and book lists.

Student Leadership RolesStudents are provided with meaningful leadership roles and responsibilities.

• Create titles and positions for students using the word "leader", (e.g. "Leaders of Technology") that allow students to develop skills vital to the 21st century.• Allow students to participate in school decisions such as planning activities or hiring staff.

Becoming a Lighthouse School

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Becoming a Lighthouse School

Lighthouse School Criteria Recommended steps to becoming a Lighthouse School

Parent InvolvementParents are involved in activities that support the leadership model and have an understanding of the common language being used at the school.

• Send a letter home to parents along with a copy of The Leader in Me Parent's Guide to introduce the leadership model.• Offer The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families training to parents at the school.

Goals and Tracking A system is in place for setting and tracking classroom, academic, and personal goals.

• Ask each classroom to create and post a Class Mission Statement.• Equip students with a data notebook to set and track academic and personal goals.

Measurable ResultsSchool is seeing measurable improvements as a result of implementing The Leader in Me process.

• Choose what you wish to measure and collect baseline data. Example: Discipline Referrals, Academic Achievement, Staff and/or Parent Satisfaction. • Track data you have chosen to measure at the beginning and end of each school year.

Leadership EventsSchool is holding events to share their leadership model with the community and other schools.

• Have students greet visitors to the school warmly and with eye contact.• Hold a Leadership Day. Invite parents, community members, business partners, and educators from other schools to come learn about and see your school's unique leadership model.

The Leader in Me Process

Vision 7 Habits Training

Implementation Training

Implement Resources

• Lesson Plans• Videos• Leadership Tools• Data Notebooks• Activity Guides• Books• Posters

7 Habits Certification

Phone Coaching

ALL STAFF

Small Team

TEACHER EXPERIENCE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

The Leader in Me Process

Vision 7 Habits Training

Implementation Training

Implement Resources

• Lesson Plans• Videos• Leadership Tools• Data Notebooks• Activity Guides• Books• Posters

7 Habits Certification

Phone Coaching

All Staff

Small Team

TEACHER EXPERIENCE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

YOU ARE

HERE

A.B. Combs’ Leadership Model

21st Century Skills

7 Habits Quality Tools

Rigor, Relevance,

Relationships

Effective Schools

Brain Research

Emotional IntelligenceEssential 55

PLCs