JA Leadership
This program is administered by JA of Northern Nevada
Classroom Based
Pillars of Student Success
Activity One: Nature of Leadership: The students discover what leadership is, and why it is important. They recognize how the development of leadership skills may impact their lives.
Activity Two: The Leadership Project: The students research issues surrounding topics for leadership projects that they will conduct in the school or community.
Activity Three: Model Leadership: The students are introduced to a leadership model and explore how the model applies to a leadership situation.
Activity Four: Lakeside, A Case Study: The students analyze a case study of a reform effort to improve the quality of life in a city. They identify how the business, community, and civic leadership collaborated to achieve social, political, and economic change.
Activity Five: Local Leadership: The students will develop their own case study based on options that would promote economic development in their local community. They will analyze the potential effects of alternative actions on the quality of life in their community, and decide upon the desirable course.
Activity Six: Proven Leadership: The students demonstrate their leadership abilities by giving oral and written reports about their leadership projects.
Concepts- Business, Choices, Citizenship, Economic development, Ethics, Incentive, Innovation, Leadership, Management, Productivity, Public service, Quality, Social benefit, Workforce readiness.
Alignment with State and National Standards
Common Core Standards
For those states that follow common core standards, Junior Achievements curricula have been reviewed for alignment with these standards! Learn more by selecting the appropriate grade level below.
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National Standards
While educational standards are determined primarily at the state level, many national standards serve as guidelines for the development of these state standards. See how Junior Achievement curricula align with the national standards listed below.
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State Standards
Junior Achievement curricula are created to align with state standards. To see how our programs align with your states standards, explore the options below.
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Scope and Sequence
Junior Achievement learning experiences cover financial literacy, career and work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our extensive scope and sequence helps explain how our programs cover these subjects at various grade levels.
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Request a Presenter to Teach Curriculum
Steps to Request a Presenter
1) Request Info
Once youve decided to have a JA volunteer in your classroom, fill out the form on this website. You will receive information on next steps.
2) Pick Schedule
You will be able to coordinate a schedule that works for your class either online or in conjunction with a JA representative.
3) Meet Presenter
Once a volunteer is identified for your class, JA will connect you with the presenter to discuss roles, expectations, and logistics.
4) Empower Students with Standards-Based Education
After all details are in place, the JA volunteer will deliver lessons to your students either virtually or in-person.
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