1. Daily Leadership and Character Development Resources Provided by the AACPS Office of Student Leadership Development and Office of School Counseling April 2011

2. How can I use this calendar? Whether you are a student, teacher, extra-curricular advisor, or administrator, these simple activities and resources can be incorporated, where appropriate, into curriculum, meetings, or events. Opportunities for developing leadership and positive character traits are ENDLESS. Use these tips to help develop them in the classroom, on the playing field, in our community… EVERYWHERE! The tips presented in this calendar are merely a collection of resources and ideas for stakeholders to consider when working with students of all ages. As always, it is important for those working with students to know the abilities and maturity level of the group in order to select appropriate activities. Content should always be previewed for appropriateness before presenting to students.

3. Monday-Friday April 4-8, 2011 Defining Resilience Are You Resilient? Have students answer True or False to the following statements that are associated with resiliency. -I find ways to solve my problem or find help if I need it. -I am respectful of myself and others. -I have people around me whom I can trust and count on if I need help. - I can talk to others about problems I have or things I am afraid of. -I am willing to be responsible for my actions. -I think I am/am not a person who is resilient because: ___________________ Remember: Resiliency is important overcoming life’s obstacles

4. Monday-Friday April 11-15, 2011 Obstacle Course Resiliency allows you to overcome life’s obstacle course -Read the above quote to students. -Have them use a variety of materials to create a miniature “obstacle course” that symbolizes the different obstacles we face in life. For example, students could create a “tunnel of homework” out of paper towel roll. -Then, have students talk about how they overcome those obstacles.

5. Thank you for viewing the April Leadership and Character Development Calendar. We hope that you have gained valuable resources and ideas regarding student leadership and character development. Don’t forget to download next month’s tips by visiting: http://tinyurl.com/AACPSLead Submit your own resources by emailing hjenkins@aacps.orghjenkins@aacps.org Please share this calendar with family, friends, students, etc.