LeaderKids Class Summary

LEADERKIDS IS AN OPERATING PROGRAM OF LEADERSHIP FORT WORTH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FWISD AND THE TCU LEADERSHIP CENTER

• Two 8th grade students are selected from each of the FWISD middle school campuses through an interview process, in collaboration with intervention specialists

OUR SUPPORT TEAM

• 20 – 22 TCU Student Mentors work closely with our LeaderKids

OTHER VOLUNTEERS

• 10 – 12 Active Adult Mentors who are Leadership Fort Worth members work with the program
• 40 – 50 LFW members have volunteered over our 22 years of existence

WE USE THE ‘5 LEADERSHIP PRACTICES CURRICULUM’ OF KOUZES & POSNER TO HELP US WITH TEACHING LEADERSHIP SKILLS

The Practices are:

• Model the Way
• Inspire a Shared Vision
• Challenge the Process
• Enable Others to Act
• Encourage the Heart

We introduce the 5 leadership practices and implement them through focused games/activities followed by discussion to demonstrate what was learned.

WE USE THE ‘5 LEADERSHIP PRACTICES CURRICULUM’ OF KOUZES & POSNER TO HELP US WITH TEACHING LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Self confidence
  • Express your opinion
  • Take responsibility for your actions
  • Value yourself and your talents
• Project Management skills
• Ownership and belonging to the community