Practical leadership skills for students

[Seasider]

I am investigating resources for some high school student council training. I am not looking for theoretical/philosophical leadership books. I am more interested in transmitting PRACTICAL leadership skills, ie, running a meeting, organizing an event, working with committee structures, engaging class participation, that kind of thing.

 

So, two questions for the hive:

 

1 - Do you know of any curriculum out there that focuses on these topics?

 

2 - What skills did I not mention that would be helpful?

 

Any other insights you could share would be appreciated! Seems like the kids are currently expected to know/develop these skills in sink-or-swim fashion; I'd like to offer some materials to take out some of the stress and guesswork so they can move on to using their time and energy productively. Thanks!

 

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[Denise in Florida]

Toastmasters International has a youth leadership program. I don't know if you have to join a group or if you can just buy the materials

 

4H teaches youth leadership. Most counties have a youth council and follow a formal protocol for leading meetings, keeping records and minutes.  I know they sell their materials online at 4H Mall.

 

You could also just get a copy of Robert's rules of order as a good starting place.

[Seasider]

Thanks for the recommendations. I don't think this particular group needs to follow Robert's strictly, but a relaxed format may help.

 

Thanks for the 4H links and Toastmasters rec, I will take a look.