Leader in Me isn’t just another leadership program. It’s a standout experience, blending a fresh approach with elite content and mentorship. Our framework offers schools the tools to make tangible advancements in leadership, culture, and academics.
We all have the ability to lead, serve, influence, and make a difference.
Recognize and celebrate the unique gifts and talents of each student, teacher, parent, and community member.
Don’t sit back and wait for change. With this paradigm, individuals are proactive and empowered.
See the incredible synergy that develops throughout schools, districts, and classrooms when everyone has a voice.
Schools and districts work with families to guide each child to create their own best life.
All adults involved in student achievement learn and model the effective practices at school, at home, and in the community.
Develop systems that give students the opportunity to lead, teach, and learn from other students in all facets of their learning experience.
Everyone is aware of and can articulate the goal and current state of the progress toward achieving said goal.
Students use Leadership Portfolios and take primary ownership of updating, assessing, and reflecting on their progress toward their personal and academic goals.
Staff, students, and families collaboratively create and maintain an environment that empowers students and communicates the worth and potential of everyone.
Build systems to authentically involve students in the continuous improvement of all aspects of the school and community, and provide real opportunities for them to lead, innovate, and collaborate.
Leader in Me schools teach students important skills to help them succeed throughout their entire life, including in the classroom to enhance their academic growth.
Increase student confidence, decrease behavior incidents at school and at home, and empower students with the leadership skills to interact successfully together.
Empower teachers to lead, have a voice in decisions, and create a culture where educators want to be involved.
Engage families as partners in student learning and leadership development.
Learn how Collier County Public Schools has successfully paired the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 4 Disciplines of Execution and achieved measurable results to improve their school ratings and help their students succeed.
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.
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.
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.