The Approach

Action Leadership for Adolescents (ALAA) incorporates elements of Participatory Action Research and the Positive Youth Development model to empower and engage adolescents in their ever-changing landscape by incorporating five principles into a holistic approach. The five principles include brain balance, skill development, interdisciplinary curriculum, innate and indigenous truths, and cultural responsibility.

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Developments in ALAA

Snapshot of ALAA

Throughout the development of ALAA, the model has proven to be nimble, strong, and responsive to adolescents because it is not a tool or a scripted program.

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Activating the Next
Generation of Leaders

ALAA is a systematic transition from rote pedagogical practices to a holistic approach that employs youth to guide their development, fostering innate and authentic contributions to our world.

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Self-Reflection
Empowerment Inventory

A tool used to help adolescents measure their growth through qualitative and quantitative analysis.

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Impact Study

Impact Study of ALAA in Traditional Education Settings conducted with seniors at a public charter school in Denver, Colorado.

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