Ready, Set, LEAD!

 Week 1: What Makes a Great Leader?

• Objective: Understand the qualities of effective leadership and explore your own leadership style.
• Highlights:
  • Discuss examples of inspiring leaders from history and everyday life.
  • Identify personal strengths and areas for growth as a leader.
  • Fun Activity: Create a "Leadership Vision Board" to showcase your goals and values.

Week 2: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

• Objective: Learn the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
• Highlights:
  • Explore strategies for building trust and cooperation in groups.
  • Practice active listening and giving constructive feedback.
  • Fun Activity: Complete a team-building challenge.s.

Week 3: Communication: The Key to Leadership

• Objective: Develop strong communication skills for effective leadership.
• Highlights:
  • Practice public speaking, clear messaging, and persuasive techniques.
  • Learn how to adapt communication styles for different situations.
  • Fun Activity: Participate in a role-playing exercise to lead a group through a simulated challenge.

Week 4: Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

• Objective: Master strategies for solving problems and making confident decisions.
• Highlights:
  • Explore methods for analyzing situations and weighing options.
  • Learn how to stay calm and focused under pressure.
  • Fun Activity: Solve a real-world scenario as a group, such as organizing a community event.

Week 5: Leading with Empathy and Purpose

• Objective: Discover the importance of empathy and inspiring others as a leader.
• Highlights:
  • Learn how to understand and address the needs of a team.
  • Explore how values and vision guide leadership actions.
  • Fun Activity: Design and present a mini "leadership mission" to make a positive impact in your community.

Week 6: The Leadership Challenge and Celebration

• Objective: Showcase your leadership growth through a fun and empowering final project.
• Highlights:
  • Work in teams to complete a leadership challenge, such as planning and presenting a creative solution to a group problem.
  • Reflect on what you’ve learned and how you’ll use these skills in the future.
  • Celebrate your achievements with your award certificate!

 *Note: Course outline subject to change based on grade level of students and prior knowledge of students--we believe in providing a truly differentiated learning environment!*