TASSP/TASC STUDENT LEADERSHIP COURSE

The Texas Association of Secondary School Principals and Texas Association of Student Councils sponsor the TEA approved course, STUDENT LEADERSHIP.  Developed originally  in 1996, and revised in recent years, this course curriculum is available for purchase and implementation in secondary schools.  TASSP/TASC serve as the sponsoring organization with TEA and the course can be offered in Texas High Schools for state elective credit (1/2 to 1 credit).  Schools or school districts must purchase the curriculum through TASSP/TASC and complete the TASSP/TASC Participant Agreement to offer this course as state credit.  The curriculum may be purchased as supplemental resource for other classes or educational purposes. 

 MATERIALS

The revised curriculum includes in each chapter: course TEKS, activities to teach key concepts, and web-based resources. The teacher curriculum is provided on an interactive CD that provides access to a pdf version of the teachers guide as well as an electronic version with live web links. The fee to enroll in this TASSP/TASC course and purchase the CD  is $125.

To enroll your school in this course and purchase the teacher guide/curriculum, submit this form:

Course Enrollment Agreement/Curriculum Order Form

Individual Student Workbooks that accompany the Teacher's Guide are available for order from TASC.  Each student workbook is $7 (plus shipping/handling)

Student Workbook Order Form
 

Additional Materials:

Course Specifications
Course Outline
TEA Verification of Approval

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides opportunities to study, practice and develop group and individual leadership and organizational skills. These skills include decision-making skills, problem-solving techniques, communication skills, leadership roles, human relation skills and understanding the need for civic responsibility.

Students enrolled in the course will apply these skills in dealing with peers, school administration and the community. The teacher's manual demonstrates a hands-on, active learning approach to leadership. This course is available to all high school students. The course can be customized to meet the needs of a Student Council, but is also adaptable to a broader student population.

The topics or chapters included in the teacher's manual are:
1. The Structure of Leadership
2. Organization and Managerial Skills
3. Responsible Citizenship
4. Goal Setting
5. Group Process
6. Communication
7. Evaluation

TEACHER TRAINING

TASSP/TASC conducts a formal Leadership Teacher Academy each summer in Austin.  Participants receive a copy of the curriculum and student companion workbook.  The academy provides interactive training in strategies and best practices for teachers of the course.  Topics covered include: Day to Day Structure of Leadership Class, Experiential Activities/Lessons; 21st Century Learning; Evaluation, Assessment & Grading; Resources.  Additionally, participants create and teach unique lessons related to leadership instruction.