CIRA RESOURCES

The nationwide Student Leadership Development Program, which is aimed at teachers and students alike, is specifically designed to:

• help students learn how to plan, organize and operate their own intramural and recreation programs with increasing autonomy and pride;
• empower students to have a positive impact on the climate of the school;
• give students the knowledge and know-how which will enable them to develop organizational and interpersonal skills.

The framework for the Student Leadership Development Program is a flexible system of resource tools.

THE MATERIALS

The materials include:

THE SECONDARY TEACHER GUIDE

The Secondary Teacher Guide provides practical information, activities and worksheets on how to start a Leadership Group in your school. They emphasize the development of individual and group leadership skills such as communication, problem-solving and decision-making.

THE SECONDARY STUDENT HANDBOOK

The easy-to-use Secondary Student Leader Handbook can help you develop abilities in all areas of program management. It deals with the practical tasks of running an intramural program and contains information and more than 30 student monitored worksheets ranging from event budgeting to publicity which they can use with a minimum of guidance.

THE POST-SECONDARY STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GUIDE

This excellent book provides theory of leadership, team-building exercises, and higher level leadership skills. It will provide more advanced material for a leaderhsip class.

The CIRA Student Leadership Development Network connects your school and your leadership group with schools within your region and across the country. They also publish a newsletter that will arrive with your membership.

If you want more information on CIRA's programs and resources, write them at:

CIRA/ACLI, 1600 James Naismith Drive, Gloucester, Ontario, K1B 5N4 tel: (613) 748-5639

OTHER GOOD MATERIAL

LEADERSHIP ALIVE

Jane Taylor-Wilson. - $12.00. Write to:

California Association of Student Councils
1212 Preservarion Park Way
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone (415) 834-2272, FAX (415) 834-2275

This is the best starter resource available. A great overview of the areas within leadership development with simple easy to use exercises in each area. A must - Also has a good resource section (ie. books, films, stories)

THE DESERT SURVIVAL SITUATION, AND THE SUBARCTIC SURVIVAL SITUATION

Very interesting tools used to point out the importance of Listening, Supporting, Disagreeing, Consensus, and Group Process. Write to: Human Synergistics, 39819 Plymouth Road, Plymouth, Michigan, 48170, (313) 459-1030

CONFERENCES

This is the best way to :

1. Stay current
2. Get new ideas and resources
3. Increase your commitment
4. Get your questions answered
5. Help someone else
6. Have a great time

CSLC -- CANDIAN STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

This is the best thing Canada has ever done to promote student leadership and spirit - Information should arrive at your school each year. Every year in September or October (5 day conference). For students and advisors.

NASSP-DSA

Usually run 4 or 5 times a year at various locations and times in North America. Run from Thursday to Saturday or Friday to Sunday. Very well done. Good information and sharing with people from across North America. Cost $50-$70 approx. plus transportation and accommodation. For advisors only.

CIRA NATIONAL CONFERENCE

On a par with the CSLC conferences. For advisors only. Write to the following address:

CIRA/ACLI
1600, James Naismith Drive
Gloucester, Ontario
K1B 5N4
tel: (613) 748-5639

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This page is from the book CASAA Student Activity Sourcebook. You can purchase this book from our resource library.

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