The Leader in Me®
(K-12)
The Leader in Me®
(K-12)
A whole-school transformation process.
Challenge
The world has entered an era of the most profound and challenging change in human history. In addition, studies have identified what is referred to as a “skills gap”—a difference in how students are prepared for the workforce and the skills and character employers are seeking to match the demands of today’s global economy.
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Solution
A Whole-School Improvement Model
Leader in Me (LiM) is an evidence-based, comprehensive-school improvement model—developed in partnership with educators—that empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century.
See-Do-Get Cycle
A model that creates new paradigms, effective practices, and real results
Leader in Me is based on a theory of change known as the See-Do-Get Cycle. When you change the way you See things, it influences what you Do and the results you Get.
5 Core Paradigms to SEE Differently
Educators begin to see their role, student potential, and the purpose of school culture in a new way.
The Leader in Me experience begins with a whole new paradigm for education. Educators rediscover their passion through Leader in Me as it redirects their focus back to a deeper understanding of student achievement.
- Everyone can be a leader
- Everyone has genius
- Change starts with me
- Educators empower students to lead their own learning
- Develop the whole person
What Leader in Me Schools DO
The Framework provides a unique approach to integrating highly effective practices throughout a school’s culture.
Instead of focusing on academic measures alone, Leader in Me embodies a holistic approach to education, redefining how schools measure success. This approach empowers educators with effective practices and tools to:
- teach LEADERSHIP to every student,
- create a CULTURE of student empowerment,
- and align systems to drive results in ACADEMICS.
Outcome
GET Real Results
Ongoing empirical research from over 30 institutions reveal evidence of the significant impact Leader in Me can have in schools, creating the conditions to drive results in the following areas:
