Developing Leaders
in Atlanta, GA

Serving Others
Madera, CA

Strengthening Young People
in Atlanta, GA

Celebrate Life International's programs are designed to educate and positively impact young people. In order to reach these young people, CLI must go where the students are found. That is why we go to the public schools, juvenile hall, youth camps, etc. We recognize that much of what young people believe, do, and say is the result of intentional and non-intentional adult influence in their lives. Through the Teach One to Lead One® program, we equip, energize, and challenge teens to make a difference in their world regardless of their background. We do this in the context of healthy relationships between teens and adults.

Teach One to Lead One® is a national program focused on building character and leadership in young people. Teach One to Lead One® specifically targets students (age 12-18) and introduces to them the concept of universal principles that govern human life. Public schools as well as Juvenile Hall teens in California and Georgia are already benefiting from the Teach One to Lead One® philosophy.

How often is the program presented to students and how long will it last?

The program is designed to last one school year. The Teach One to Lead One® material will be presented for two 16-week semesters; this includes the program kick-off, introduction, graduation and a service project. The program will be presented to each participating class through weekly classroom sessions.

How does Teach One to Lead One® fit into existing curriculum at the school?

The program can be combined with any subject. Typical classes that easily fit with the program are: Health, Study Skills, Social Studies, and English. The program requires one class period per week with the subject teacher acting as a class monitor who observes, evaluates and maintains the school's standard of order in the classroom. The subject teacher is encouraged to use Teach One to Lead One® concepts and principles in assignments given to the students during the rest of the week.

How is the program taught to Juvenile Offenders or Probationers?

The program is presented to juvenile probationers who are not incarcerated but who are required to fulfill certain requirements as a part of their probation. The juvenile court system will provide a meeting location for the program facilitator and program volunteer staff to meet with the teens on a weekly basis. The weekly two-hour evening sessions will be part of a 10-to-16-week program. The program team will go through police background checks prior to meeting face-to-face with the teens. It is recommended that a small number of juvenile probationers be assigned to each session; anywhere from 10 to 14 teens. Although multiple program sessions will be delivered during the week, teens can only attend their scheduled weekly session rather than pick and choose a different day and time each week.