Leadership U.

Early and ongoing intervention is known to be a critical element in increasing the likelihood that students in underserved communities will attendcollegeandthenthrivethereand beyond.Crucially, intervention is most effective when it starts at an early ageplanting the seeds in young minds that college is a realistic option for themand continuesfrom elementary school through high school.TheLeadership U. programprovides 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 theGrades 910: Preparing for Postsecondary Successcurriculum focus students onsettinggoals, establishing personal values, developing effective study and self-management skills, investing in academic achievement, forming healthy relationships, embracing and celebrating diversity, and fostering resilience. Participants have the opportunity to define who they are as leaders as part ofTheLeadershipProgramsproven-effective approach to enrichment andsocial and emotionallearning, which has been implemented in thousands of classrooms for hundreds of thousands of students.