Life-Ready Leadership Curriculum & Credentials Facilitator Guide (Grades 9–12) – Empower the Next Generation of Leaders

Prepare students ages 14+ for life beyond graduation with the Life-Ready Leadership Curriculum & Credentials, a comprehensive, real-world leadership development curriculum designed for high school levels 9–12. This 8-module program equips students with the transferable leadership skills, confidence, and character they need to succeed in employment, enrollment, or enlistment—starting the day after graduation.

Grounded in the Student Leadership Portrait™ and infused with globally recognized content like The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, The Speed of Trust®, The 4 Disciplines of Execution®, and The 4 Roles of Great Leaders®, this curriculum supports educators in developing the whole student—mind, heart, and future.

🌟 Key Features of the Facilitator Guide:

• 📘 8 Research-Based Modules in one guide, each with 16 hands-on, peer-facilitated Essential Lessons and optional Extension Activities for deeper learning and flexible scheduling.
  
• 📑 Modules Include:
  
  • Living the 7 Habits
    
  • Achieving Goals
    
  • Strengthening Wellness
    
  • Finding Your Voice
    
  • Developing High-Trust Relationships
    
  • Contributing to the Community
    
  • Succeeding With People
    
  • Leading Teams
    
• 🏅 Micro-Credentials & Certificate Options
  Students can earn individual micro-credentials for each leadership domain or complete all eight to receive the FranklinCovey Life-Ready Leadership Certificate—a powerful credential for college, career, or military pathways.
  
• 🔄 Flexible Implementation Models
  Ideal for leadership development time, elective courses, advisory periods, or intensive programs.
  
• 🛠️ Facilitate Leadership Projects
  Built on project-based learning, students lead change-driven projects for authentic application of their skills.
  
• 💻 Digital Integration
  Includes interactive slides, student guides, and an online evaluation and credentialing system for streamlined instruction and tracking.
  
• 📂 Leadership Portfolios
  Offered in both print and digital formats, portfolios help students document, reflect, and showcase their leadership journey in a medium of their choice.
  
• 🧠 Whole-Person Development
  A focus on positive well-being, meaningful connection, and self-leadership helps students thrive both in and out of the classroom.
  
• 🚀 Empower Students to Lead, Collaborate, and Innovate
   This facilitator guide can be used by students and adults, empowering students with skills cultivated through peer engagement and real-world challenges.
  

✅ Ideal For:

• High school educators, counselors, and leadership coordinators
  
• Schools seeking future-ready leadership curriculum solutions
  
• Districts focused CTE and student agency development
  
  

Invest in a curriculum that transforms students into confident, capable, and compassionate leaders. With the Life-Ready Leadership Curriculum & Credentials Facilitator Guide, your classroom becomes a launchpad for lifelong success.

🎓 Check out a downloadable sampler of the facilitator guide.

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