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THE LEADER

IN ME

A School-Wide Transformational Journey

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“Inspiring greatness, one child at a time”

Presenting

Riverglades Elementary

Jo-Anne Seltzer

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WHAT IS IT?

The Leader in Me is a whole-school transformation program based on Stephen R. Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It aims to empower students, staff, and school communities by

  1. Fostering leadership skills
  2. Creating a high trust school culture
  3. Empower students to achieve academic excellence

The program is designed to help students discover their potential, develop essential life skills, and prepare for success in both school and life.

The Leader in Me equips students with the self-confidence and skills they need to thrive in the 21st century economy.

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7 HABITS

Be Proactive - Take responsibility for choices

Begin with the End in Mind - Define clear goals

Put First Things First - Prioritize important tasks

Think Win-Win - Seek mutual benefit

Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood - Listen before speaking

Synergize - Work together creatively

Sharpen the Saw - Balance and renew resources

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Key Skills

Key skills that businesses and educators have identified as vital to the futures of today's students are developed within The Leader in Me process.

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  • Leadership
  • Accountability
  • Adaptability
  • Initiative and self-direction
  • Cross-cultural skills
  • Responsibility
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Teamwork

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CORE COMPONENTS

    • As a whole school we are explicitly teaching the language associated with the seven habits within each classroom.  This is embedded within not only our curriculum, but our whole school environment and culture.

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    • Focuses on empowering students, staff, and school communities

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    • Integrates leadership principles into daily school life

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    • Creates a common language and culture of leadership

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    • Develops essential life skills for success in school and beyond

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Achieving School Goals

  1. Set Wildy Important Goals (WIGS) – Kids are involved & goals are specific

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  • Translate goals into meaningful action steps – Breaking goal into actionable steps

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  • Keep Scoreboards- Fosters growth mindset

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  • Accountabilty – Accountability partner

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KEY BENEFITS AND OUTCOMES

-Enhanced confidence and communication

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-Improved problem-solving abilities

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-Stronger goal-setting skills

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STUDENT EMPOWERMENT

-Stronger sense of community

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-Improved collaboration

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-Positive learning environment

SCHOOL CULTURE

-Increased self-directed learning

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-Better time management

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-Higher student engagement

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-Goal Setting

ACADEMIC

SUCCESS

-Involves parents and the broader community in reinforcing leadership values.

-Creates partnerships between the school and external organizations to support student success.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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SUCCESS INDICATORS

    • Student leadership initiatives

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    • Academic achievement gains

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    • Positive behavior trends

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    • Increased stakeholder satisfaction

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Next Steps

    • Take additional staff and parents to Eagle Point
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    • Riverglades Lighthouse Team will meet with Coach to plan implementation

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    • Staff is trained in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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    • Riverglades Lighthouse Team will meet with Coach to prepare for the 25-26 school year and how to share information with parents
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    • Students will begin learning the 7 Habits in the 25-26 school year.
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    • Educate parents

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