Traditionally, only those who hold formal power benefit from leadership training. But what if every student and educator in our school systems received the support they need and deserve to develop the identity and abilities of a leader? In what ways would the world become a more equitable place?  In this book talk, Maureen Chapman and James Simons present a framework from their book, Leaders of the Class, to help educators teach (and develop in themselves) the social-emotional skills of leadership. The authors outline four foundational leadership conditions and practices, present a sequence of leadership units that pair with one’s academic content, and introduce replicable routines to ensure every learner builds the skills to motivate, persevere, communicate, and collaborate in

Join Maureen and James at the NELMS 45th Annual Middle Level Conference & Exhibits where they will be presenting the keynote speech, 'Igniting Motivation'. Conference Strands include: A - Tools for Your Toolbox: Classroom Practices that Engage and Encourage Learning, B - SEL & Wellness: Meeting the Needs of the School Community C - Equity and Diversity: Creating Access for All D – Young Adolescents: What You Need to Know E – Leadership from the Middle F – Optimizing Technology: Tools and Approaches

Traditionally, only those who hold formal power benefit from leadership training. But what if every student and educator in our school systems received the support they need and deserve to develop the identity and abilities of a leader? In what ways would the world become a more equitable place?  In this book talk, Maureen Chapman and James Simons present a framework from their book, Leaders of the Class, to help educators teach (and develop in themselves) the social-emotional skills of leadership. The authors outline four foundational leadership conditions and practices, present a sequence of leadership units that pair with one’s academic content, and introduce replicable routines to ensure every learner builds the skills to motivate, persevere, communicate, and collaborate in