Leadership involves using skills in seven different areas:

• Communicating
• Understanding Self
• Getting Along With Others
• Learningo Making Decisions
• Managing
• Working With Group

Instructional Materials

The program includes a teacher's guide and a student workbook, with a variety of activities related to the seven skill areas. There are four units. Unit I is for youth ages 8–11 while Unit II is for ages 12–18 with little or no leadership experience. Unit III is for youth ages 12–18 and Unit IV is for youth ages 15–18.

Illinois State Goals & Learning Standards

03C. Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.

04A. Listen effectively in formal and informal situations.

04B. Speak effectively using language appropriate to the situation and audience.

05A. Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.

05C. Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.

24A. Demonstrate procedures for communicating in positive ways, resolving differences and preventing conflict.

24B. Apply decision-making skills related to the protection and promotion of individual health.