empowering young students to celebrate differences
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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
Quote
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
Video
Promising Results at A.B. Combs
Video
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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