Leadership – Leader In Me

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Preparing all students for a future beyond the classroom.

Leadership is more than a position or title. When we believe that everyone possesses unique strengths and has the ability to be a leader, we can help students develop mindsets, behaviors, and skills to succeed both in school and beyond.

Why is leadership foundational?

Employers report that essential skills such as self-awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making are foundational skills. They also report these skills are often the most difficult to find in potential job candidates.

The support you need to prepare lifelong leaders.

When schools nurture student leadership competencies that improve personal and interpersonal effectiveness, students are empowered to lead others and themselves to become the next generation of change makers and problem solvers.

DISTRICT SPOTLIGHT

Mattoon Community Unit School District #2

Learn how Mattoon has used the highly effective practices and paradigms to drive achievement, excitement, and student-led learning for students at every age. Their focus on making learning a joyful experience and leadership a contribution each of us can make is driving results throughout their classrooms and community.

Leadership Research

Leader in Me works to build the personal and professional capacity of the entire school staff so that they are equipped to be leadership role models for students. The following studies cite the ways in which Leader in Me positively impacts the well-being of faculty and staff.

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"Participants noted that the training process, although intended to impact the students directly, also created more connection and unity among the teachers, administrators, and support staff by providing a common mechanism to improve the learning environment. This unity was credited with creating a more positive and supportive culture." 10

"85% of teachers report they know and use the seven habits in daily life" and "95% report that they pause and respond based on principles and desired results." 23

A teacher participating in the Leader in Me program said that "LiM helps you grow as a person and builds your confidence." In addition, it "has transformed this school. This is someplace you want to be. You can feel it when you walk in. It is comfortable, safe, and fun." 4

"Several teachers said you cannot teach The 7 Habits if you are not living them" and reported that habits "such as Seek First to Understand, then to be UnderstoodⓇ helped them listen more empathically to one another." 3

In reflecting on their participation in the Leader in Me program, "many believed they had grown personally and professionally from the experience" and felt "more in charge of themselves and the outcome of their performance at school." 28

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Schools participating in the Leader in Me program "are predicted to have 58% of the discipline incidents they would have had had they not adopted Leader in Me." 33

Leader in Me schools experience significant drops in behavior referrals. In this study, "one school's behavior referrals were cut in half their first year in the Leader in Me process, while another school dropped from 127 behavior referrals before becoming a Leader in Me school to a mere 18 behavior referrals after their first year implementing Leader in Me." 2

In a school where the staff was trained in Leader in Me, "student behavior either improved or relationships between teachers and students improved and teachers were able to manage behaviors in the classroom without administrator involvement." 5

"The reduction in disciplinary incidents is 22.84% greater for Leader in Me schools, which is the equivalent of 3.12 fewer disciplinary incidents per school." 24

When considering the reduction in the number of referrals during subsequent school years, "it appears that the Leader in Me has been successful in influencing the overall discipline of the school." 7

The data gathered in this research study demonstrates that the Leader in Me character program "provides a system and structure resulting in some positive behavior outcomes and an overall positive school culture and climate." 31

The results of the collective case study suggest that for "some students with challenging behavior or those that dislike school, the positive effect of LiM can be dramatic." 3

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Schools that had been Leader in Me schools for at least a year or longer noted that they were "enjoying more parental involvement. More importantly, parents were involved in positive ways, not just coming in to complain or to answer for their child's behavior." 2

A survey of principals at schools participating in Leader in Me found that 83% reported "a positive impact on attendance, parent satisfaction, and parent attendance at conferences, and 58 percent replied there was a positive impact on parent involvement." 5 ...

Parents in this study reported that the Leader in Me "helped students become more independent and conscientious in their work both at school and at home." In addition, it helped students to "feel like they belong, they're a part of something." 3

This study found that "migrant families would make sure they came back to this area just so they could put their children in the Leader in Me." 25

A student testimonial in this study noted that The 7 Habits had helped him "see that he could help her (his mom) and do things for her at home so that when she got home she wouldn't have to do them and that he could help her achieve her dreams, too." 29

What Educators Are Saying

“My whole teaching philosophy has shifted by learning the paradigms that everyone has genius. I now have the idea that every one of the kids has the capacity to learn and achieve greatness. It’s our job as their teacher to give them the tools. And Leader in Me really provides those tools for all students…and helps them grow in their independence.”

— Paul Dibbled, West Side Elementary

“Leader in Me helps students develop the skills and self-confidence they need to lead their lives and succeed in school and beyond.”

— Principal, Leader in Me School

“It struck me just how that leadership was instilled in our students every day. From the way they carried themselves in their classes to the way they tracked and held each other accountable for their progress and just had joy in the work that we did and do every day. It’s a huge thing to see that kind of impact in students.”

— Darrell Edmonds, Principal, Hendricks Elementary

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We offer a range of solutions designed to meet the unique needs of your school and district.

Early Learning Educators

Leader in Me’s complete early learning solution pairs research-backed student curriculum with strong professional learning to equip staff with the skills to build leadership competencies in their youngest learners.

Elementary Educators

Leader in Me is a evidence-based model focused on leadership, culture, and academics that equips students, educators, and families with the leadership and life skills needed to thrive in a dynamic world.

Secondary Educators

Students and staff work together to develop essential leadership competencies for postsecondary readiness, increase engagement and school belonging, create high-trust school cultures through authentic relationships, and achieve breakthrough results on their important goals.

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BUILD STUDENT LEADERS

Preparing all students for a future beyond the classroom.

Why is leadership foundational?

The support you need to prepare lifelong leaders.

DISTRICT SPOTLIGHT

Mattoon Community Unit School District #2

Leadership Research

Leader in Me works to build the personal and professional capacity of the entire school staff so that they are equipped to be leadership role models for students. The following studies cite the ways in which Leader in Me positively impacts the well-being of faculty and staff.

Access the Complete Leader in Me Research Guide

"85% of teachers report they know and use the seven habits in daily life" and "95% report that they pause and respond based on principles and desired results." 23

A teacher participating in the Leader in Me program said that "LiM helps you grow as a person and builds your confidence." In addition, it "has transformed this school. This is someplace you want to be. You can feel it when you walk in. It is comfortable, safe, and fun." 4

"Several teachers said you cannot teach The 7 Habits if you are not living them" and reported that habits "such as Seek First to Understand, then to be UnderstoodⓇ helped them listen more empathically to one another." 3

In reflecting on their participation in the Leader in Me program, "many believed they had grown personally and professionally from the experience" and felt "more in charge of themselves and the outcome of their performance at school." 28

Access the Complete Leader in Me Research Guide

Schools participating in the Leader in Me program "are predicted to have 58% of the discipline incidents they would have had had they not adopted Leader in Me." 33

In a school where the staff was trained in Leader in Me, "student behavior either improved or relationships between teachers and students improved and teachers were able to manage behaviors in the classroom without administrator involvement." 5

"The reduction in disciplinary incidents is 22.84% greater for Leader in Me schools, which is the equivalent of 3.12 fewer disciplinary incidents per school." 24

When considering the reduction in the number of referrals during subsequent school years, "it appears that the Leader in Me has been successful in influencing the overall discipline of the school." 7

The data gathered in this research study demonstrates that the Leader in Me character program "provides a system and structure resulting in some positive behavior outcomes and an overall positive school culture and climate." 31

The results of the collective case study suggest that for "some students with challenging behavior or those that dislike school, the positive effect of LiM can be dramatic." 3

Access the Complete Leader in Me Research Guide

Schools that had been Leader in Me schools for at least a year or longer noted that they were "enjoying more parental involvement. More importantly, parents were involved in positive ways, not just coming in to complain or to answer for their child's behavior." 2

A survey of principals at schools participating in Leader in Me found that 83% reported "a positive impact on attendance, parent satisfaction, and parent attendance at conferences, and 58 percent replied there was a positive impact on parent involvement." 5 ...

Parents in this study reported that the Leader in Me "helped students become more independent and conscientious in their work both at school and at home." In addition, it helped students to "feel like they belong, they're a part of something." 3

This study found that "migrant families would make sure they came back to this area just so they could put their children in the Leader in Me." 25

A student testimonial in this study noted that The 7 Habits had helped him "see that he could help her (his mom) and do things for her at home so that when she got home she wouldn't have to do them and that he could help her achieve her dreams, too." 29

What Educators Are Saying

— Paul Dibbled, West Side Elementary

— Principal, Leader in Me School

— Darrell Edmonds, Principal, Hendricks Elementary

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