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Middle School Student

Leadership Conference

New England League of Middle Schools are leaders in promoting middle level best practices by providing collaborative learning experiences that support students’ intellectual, academic, social, and emotional growth and success. 

TWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

Thursday, October 19, 2023

9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Southern New Hampshire University,

Manchester, NH

Proudly Sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, Special Olympics New Hampshire & the New Hampshire Association for Middle Level Education

Thursday, October 26, 2023

9:00 am - 2:30 pm

American International College,

Springfield, MA

Bring a team(s) to attend our leadership conference that will make a lasting impact in your building. A team is up to 5 middle school students*, and an advisor. 
*-additional middle school student attendees can be added, please contact NELMS for more information.

 

This program is intended to grow personal skills in young people for community contribution and leadership! Students will participate in personal reflection, group challenges, and dynamic discussion, and return to their schools ready to start a positive wave.

What to expect:

  • highly engaging, interactive, and student centered

  • middle school participants will be invited and encouraged to do pre-interviews of their classmates and teachers ahead of the conference 

  • real examples from adolescents making positive and lasting change in their schools will be shared

  • participants will set goals, and be inspired to take action

  • advisors and participants will be given ideas, tools and instructions to host a student leadership event at their own school 

Facilitator: Brooklyn Raney, One Trusted Adult

Facilitator Bio: Brooklyn is the founder of One Trusted Adult, whose goal is to ensure that every young person has the one thing that is crucial to their well-being and success: an accessible, boundaries, and caring Trusted Adult. She is a facilitator, speaker, and consultant for schools, camps, and youth-serving organizations nationally and internationally. Brooklyn reaches a wide audience with her unique energy, interactive approach, storytelling, and humor. Brooklyn was one of our Keynote Presenters at the NELMS 41st Annual Middle Level Conference held in 2022.

Schedule:
  9:00 am - Register (table riddles & challenges)
  9:30 am - Kick-off!
  9:45 am - Solo Circle presentation (talk & breakout activity)
10:45 am - Break
11:00 am - Inner Circle presentation
12:00 pm - Lunch & Activity (Sing0) and Outdoor time (guided walk in groups)

                      *(bring your own lunch or purchase lunch at the university dining center)
  1:00 pm - Outer Circle presentation (talk & breakout activity)
  2:00 pm - Commitments & Closing remarks
  2:30 pm - Depart

Invest in a healthy school climate and culture by investing in the development of student leaders!

Registration Fees and Additional Information:

  • Member Teams - $275

  • Non-Member Teams - $350

A team will be made up of five students, and one advisor. 

IMPORTANT NOTE regarding the October 19th event:

If you are attending this event, Southern New Hampshire University REQUIRES a release form for minors visiting campus for a day program. This form must be completed for ALL STUDENTS attending and will be collected from the advisors at registration. Download Form Here:

 

 

 

 

 

This event may be photographed and/or videotaped for use by the New England League of Middle Schools and/or One Trust Adult's use.  A photo release form will be collected at registration for all students attending this event.


 

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