What paradigms are integral to creating a leadership culture at your school? The paradigms of leadership and potential have been critical for us. The shift from adult-to student-led activities took some time to develop though. By letting go and by nurturing and embracing students’ individual gifts, we have seen such a change in how [...]
EXPO Alternative Learning Center (EXPO-ALC) has been a shining light through the Leader in Me programming. It is exciting to see the transformation that has taken place in the hearts and minds of students, teachers, and administrators at EXPO-ALC. Leader Valley asked Henry Shepherd, EXPO-ALC Assistant Principal a few questions to share some of the impacts [...]
Orchard Hill Lighthouse Milestone Please share our excitement as we welcome Orchard Hill Elementary to the Leader in Me Lighthouse Milestone ranks! They are the 1st Cedar Falls school, 4th Leader Valley school, and 13th Iowa School to ascend to Lighthouse Milestone! Orchard Hill is not the first Cedar Valley school to reach this milestone. [...]
Some of the most affected as a result of COVID-19 are students in PreK-12 and higher education. While their health may not be adversely affected, the loss of routine and engagement is a significant alteration. It is important that Leader Valley maintain touchpoints with students across the Cedar Valley. To connect with students and parents [...]
At Leader Valley we are very focused on instilling the 7 Habits in students through The Leader in Me. A wonderful by-product of our work is training the trainers with the same principals. Our educators are learning the 7 Habits, infusing them into the classroom and into their own lives! Through our work with the [...]
Fundraising Campaign Kicks Off to Fund Leader in Me (Cedar Valley of Iowa) – Leader Valley, a talent development initiative of the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber, is asking businesses, individuals and foundations to join in the efforts to equip every student in the Cedar Valley with tools for effectiveness in life and work. [...]
The following was published in the Courier on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Written by reporter Andrew Wind andrew.wind@wcfcourier.com. WATERLOO — The Cedar Valley’s Leader in Me schools will soon be receiving more support and training locally. Leader Valley, a talent development initiative of the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber, recently announced an expanding capacity [...]
Leader Valley, a talent development initiative of the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber, is expanding its capacity to support the Leader in Me schools across the Cedar Valley. Leader Valley staff are receiving extensive training and certification from FranklinCovey in two impactful areas. The first is workshop facilitation, which will allow Leader Valley staff [...]
Cedar Valley’s Leader in Me receives major commitment from John Deere Foundation WATERLOO, December 25, 2015— The Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber Foundation plans to expand Leader Valley’s cornerstone Leader in Me® initiative, thanks to a $558,000 grant from the John Deere Foundation. The grant, to be paid over two years, will support the [...]
(Cedar Valley of Iowa) – WATERLOO—Orange Elementary has been designated by FranklinCovey as only the second Lighthouse School in Iowa. FranklinCovey visited Orange last week to confirm Leader in Me has been implemented as a whole school transformational model. It involves academics, leadership and a culture where you can see, hear and feel the 7 [...]
