Catapult growth with a research-based sequence of units for developing in secondary students the leadership identity and skills needed to motivate, persevere, communicate, and collaborate. Authors Maureen Chapman and James Simons present a flexible, resource-rich curriculum featuring routines and supports to pair with existing academic curriculum to foster engagement and achievement for every leader of the class. Grades 6-12 teachers can use this book to: - Engage students in thoughtful reflections and discussions on what defines a leader - Empower all students to recognize and develop their leadership skills through the creation of personalized leader profiles - Support all students to build self-awareness, connect with their academic motivation, and set meaningful goals - Explore tactics with students to persevere through challenges and achieve their goals - Teach students the communication and collaboration skills they need to lead Contents: Introduction Part 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: The Four Leadership Practices Chapter 2: Leadership Conditions Part 2: Beginning the Units Chapter 3: Launch Unit Chapter 4: Motivate Unit Chapter 5: Persevere Unit Chapter 6: Communicate Unit Chapter 7: Collaborate Unit Conclusion References and Resources Index

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