Community Leadership Program (CLP)

From time to time River City Science Academy (RCSA) is graced by the presence of non-parent/guardian community leaders. They include members of the District School Board, the District Superintendent, members of the local Press and Media, members of the legislative and judicial branches of our State, local government and congressman/woman, the Jacksonville’s Sheriff’s Office, sports team members, as well as local religious leaders and successful businessmen/women.

We are grateful for the time they take out of their busy schedules to come to our School. They meet with our students in an assembly-type setting as well as in the classrooms and on an individual basis. We value their presence and interaction with our students immensely, as they walk through our halls and visit our different campuses.

The Community Leadership program (CLP) uses this philosophy to guide students by teaching the associated elements of self-awareness, congruent actions, committed behaviors, establishing common purpose, collaboration, addressing conflict in a civil manner, and building active citizenship.

Competencies

Community Leadership program at River City Science Academy (RCSA) seeks to develop the following competencies in student leaders.

Inclusion: Creating broad and safe environments that engage and support diversity.

Purpose: Understanding personal and organizational values and establishing a sense of purpose that contributes to the development of others.

Integrity: Acting in an ethical and legal manner that is harmonious with personal and organizational values.

Group Development: The ability to manage and lead individuals in the establishment and execution of group goals.

Global Citizenship: Versatility in leadership and communication style that is respectful of cultural context and implications.

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Possible Assembly Topics

Conflict Management- Individual
Managing Group Conflict
Creating Safe and Inclusive Environments
Diversity--Why is it critical to your organization?
Diversity: A focus on Ethnic and Cultural Diversity
Mentoring
Non-Positional Leadership--Leading from the Middle
Building Community in your Organizations
Building Trust in Groups
Communicating your Vision
Creating a Shared Vision in your Group
Transitioning Leadership
Best Practices of Leadership--The Leadership Challenge
Keeping Members Motivated
Increasing Active Membership in your Organization
Working together: Increase involvement and develop stronger connections
Communication and Teambuilding: What a team means and how communication plays a part
Generating Innovative Ideas
Individual Accountability
Holding your Group Accountable
Ethics
Eating as a Student Leader
Practicing Personal Wellness
Authentic Leadership
Engaging in Productive Self-Reflection
Persuasion
Maintaining Time-On-Task
Balancing Your Commitments
Goal-Setting
Fighting Negativity (Individual and Group)
Dealing with Difficult Members
Leadership Effectiveness: How to navigate tricky co-workers
Stages of Group Development--A Theory
Parliamentary Procedure
Creating a Meeting Agenda
Assessing Your Organization
Productivity for Meetings
Operating an Effective Organization Budget
Budgeting: Individual and Organization Wants and Needs
Event Planning 101: Marketing Your Organization
Social Media and Your Student Organization
Leading Change
Emotional Intelligence
Delegation--Utilizing Others' Strengths
Choosing Your Battles--Negotiation
Building Consensus
The Leaders Tool-kit: Integrity, Empathy, Genuineness & Humility
Effective Listening Strategies
Basic Professionalism
Diversity & Dialogue
Star Power