Early and ongoing intervention is known to be a critical element in
increasing the likelihood that students in underserved communities will
attend college and then thrive there and beyond. Crucially,
intervention is most effective when it starts at an early age--planting
the seeds in young minds that college is a realistic option for
them--and continues from elementary school through high school.
The Leadership U. program provides grade-appropriate preparation
scaffolded through four curriculum manuals, each tailored to a specific
stage of learning, and includes a supplement to guide high school
students through the college application process.
The interactive lessons of the Grades 11-12: Thriving in College and
Beyond curriculum focus students on getting into and succeeding in
college. In addition to building on the skills of the Grades 9-10:
Preparing for Post-Secondary Success curriculum, this program for high
school juniors and seniors provides a safe framework in which they can
further explore identity, step into their roles as leaders in their
community and the wider world, understand college-level expectations,
enhance communication skills, learn from their mistakes, define and plan
for success, manage personal finances, and develop the skills to balance
social and academic life. All lessons follow The Leadership Program's
proven-effective approach to enrichment and social and emotional
learning, which has been implemented in thousands of classrooms for
hundreds of thousands of students.
