Purpose

To develop the leadership skills of youth within the K-12 school system.
Program began in the High Desert Region with high school students and is now expanding to K-8.  Currently, high school students serve on various committees within schools.

Activities include:

• Opportunities to take back information from the Alliance for Education to their schools
• Share information with parents and other students
• Encourage students to take part in their own education
• Have a student voice in decisions that affect them regarding curriculum, safety etc.
• Work with families to help students become more aware of various educational opportunities
• Students learn about SCAN Skills, communication and presentation skills, state standards, cultural diversity training, conflict resolution, team building and how to support fellow students in their endeavors. 

They are working on adding a legislative component to the group. 

Those interested in more information on how to start a group in their school should contact chico_garza@sbcss.k12.ca.us