Path to Success

LEARNER-CENTERED LEADERSHIP

empowering students to take ownership and develop as confident leaders and learners

KLSD fosters a learning environment that places students at the center, encouraging them to take initiative, embrace leadership roles, and innovate. By nurturing creativity and providing opportunities for student-led initiatives, we help students become confident leaders who inspire change and drive progress.

Aspirations

  • Student leadership development: providing opportunities for students to lead initiatives, engage in decision-making, and participate in roles that cultivate confidence and responsibility.

  • Collaborative learning environments: fostering teamwork and collaboration among students to solve complex challenges and develop interpersonal skills.

  • Empowerment through choice: offering diverse pathways, programs, and opportunities that align with individual interests and career aspirations, encouraging students to pursue areas of passion.

  • Real-world applications: creating experiences where students contribute to their communities and apply their learning to authentic, real-world challenges.

  • Mentorship and guidance: establishing supportive relationships with educators, peers, and industry professionals to inspire leadership and innovation.

Empowerment Actions

  • Research the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for all elementary schools.

  • Explore Project Lead the Way (PLTW) at all schools.

  • Explore student leadership structure at elementary schools (e.g., student council, ambassadors, and junior reporters) and partnerships with secondary students.

Evidence of Empowerment

  • Update on Primary Years Programme research

  • Sample project portfolios

  • Creation of new leadership opportunities