Athens State In-Service Center to Sponsor Leadership Symposium

ATHENS, Ala. - Athens State University’s Regional In-Service Center is hosting a Franklin Covey “The Leader in Me” Symposium on February 2 and 3, 2012.

The symposium will be held on the Athens State University campus in Athens, Alabama. Last year, over 300 participants from eight different states and Canada traveled to participate in The Leader in Me Symposiums.

The Leader in Me is a whole-school transformation model that acts like the operating system of a computer — it improves performance of all other programs. Based on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The Leader in Me produces transformational results such as higher academic achievement, fewer discipline problems, and increased engagement among teachers and parents. Better yet, The Leader in Me equips students with the self-confidence and skills they need to thrive in the 21st century economy.

The Athens State symposium will offer thought-provoking keynote addresses, interactive breakout sessions, paradigm-shifting school visits, and professional learning networking opportunities. New offerings this year include session targeted for The Leader in Me communities and groups that are interested in joining the program, additional breakout sessions to provide hand-on learning from results-achieving practitioners, more opportunities to experience the possibilities of student leadership, and numerous platforms for networking with others interested in the program.

The symposium is targeted toward school administrators, K-8 principals and teachers, and community leaders interested in supporting schools in developing upcoming leaders.

Cost to attend the symposium is $250 and more information can be found by visit www.theleaderinme.org.

November 2, 2011
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