Leader in Me
Leader in Me
A Shared Vision for Student Success
How Leader in Me Supports North Bellmore School District's Core Values
The Outcomes That Matter Most
A common vision for developing student success is reflected across North Bellmore School District's Core Values, New York State's Portrait of a Graduate, and the Leader in Me Framework. While each framework uses its own language, all three emphasize developing students who are academically prepared, responsible, collaborative, and committed to continuous growth. Examining these frameworks side-by-side reveals substantial alignment in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions they seek to cultivate, providing a shared roadmap for preparing students for success in school, career, and life.
The Three Frameworks At-A-Glance
North Bellmore Core Values
Defines the shared values that inspire students to continuously learn, lead, and contribute positively to their communities
New York State Portrait of a Graduate (NYS PoG)
Cultivates the interpersonal and intellectual skills needed to thrive in an interconnected, ever-evolving world
Leader in Me Framework
Develops leadership and character through timeless principles and a student-led leadership implementation process
Viewed together, these three frameworks reveal a remarkably consistent picture of the values and competencies students need to succeed. The pages that follow examine that alignment in greater detail.
Communities and individuals thrive when the talents and abilities of all are valued and fostered.
When schools value individual potential, they recognize and nurture the unique strengths every student has to offer. Students develop their talents, build confidence, empower others to do the same, and collaborate to create positive change in their community.
Related Attributes: NYS PoG
- Creative Innovator
- Reflective & Future Focused
- Academically Prepared
How Leader in Me Supports This Outcome in North Bellmore
- Habit 6: Synergize® teaches students how to work together with a diverse group of people and combine their strengths to achieve shared goals.
- The 8th Habit® empowers students to find their voice and encourage others to find theirs, fostering an environment where all members are heard and valued.
Each individual is responsible for his or her choices and the impact they create.
Individuals equipped with personal responsibility make intentional decisions and take ownership of their actions. Students acts with integrity, accountability, and consider how their choices might affect others.
Related Attributes: NYS PoG
- Global Citizen
- Reflective & Future Focused
- Critical Thinker
How Leader in Me Supports This Outcome in North Bellmore
- Habit 1: Be Proactive® encourages students to take initiative and act with intentionality, being mindful of the impact their choices might make.
- Through the Paradigm of Change, students recognize that change starts with them and every individual has the power to contribute to their community.
There is no limit to human potential.
Human potential is boundless through continued learning, dedicated efforts, and perseverance. Students are encouraged to set meaningful goals, embrace challenges, and continually strive toward personal growth.
Related Attributes: NYS PoG
- Reflective & Future Focused
- Creative Innovator
- Academically Prepared
How Leader in Me Supports This Outcome in North Bellmore
- Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw® develops the whole person, so students have the energy and passion to face new challenges and reach higher goals.
- The Paradigm of Potential recognizes that every person has unique strengths and talents, and equips student to see and reach their full potential.
Honesty, integrity and trust are essential to sustaining meaningful partnerships.
Honesty, integrity, and trust set the foundation for strong relationships. By communicating openly and honoring their commitments, student build trust with their peers and strengthen their collaborative efforts.
Related Attributes: NYS PoG
- Effective Communicator
- Reflective & Future Focused
- Global Citizen
How Leader in Me Supports This Outcome in North Bellmore
- Habit 4: Think Win-Win® encourages students to consider others when resolving conflicts to generate solutions that benefit the entire team.
- Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood® teaches students to approach collaboration with empathy and integrity.
All people want to learn and succeed.
When provided with meaningful opportunities, every individual has the capacity for growth. By challenging students to lead their own learning, schools inspire confidence, tenacity, and a lifelong commitment to personal success.
Related Attributes: NYS PoG
- Academically Prepared
- Critical Thinker
- Reflective & Future Focused
How Leader in Me Supports This Outcome in North Bellmore
- Students grow as leaders through meaningful roles, such as leading events, mentoring peers, and serving on leadership teams.
- Students learn to drive their own growth by setting goals, tracking progress, and leading their own conferences.
A safe and healthy environment optimizes learning.
Students thrive when they feel safe and supported by their community. A trusted environment allows learners to fully engage, take risks, and aspire toward new goals.
Related Attributes: NYS PoG
- Effective Communicator
- Global Citizen
- Reflective & Future Focused
How Leader in Me Supports This Outcome in North Bellmore
- Schools affirm student potential through meaningful leadership roles and opportunities for students to lead their own learning.
- Schools cultivate a high-trust environment where students feel welcomed, valued, and safe to take risks and pursue new goals.
Human life is precious.
Every individual deserves to be treated with kindness, dignity, and respect. Cultivating this value in schools fosters compassionate leaders who care for and contribute positively to their communities.
Related Attributes: NYS PoG
- Reflective and Future Focused
- Global Citizen
- Effective Communicator
How Leader in Me Supports This Outcome in North Bellmore
- Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw® teaches students how self-care and balanced renewal are essential in their journey toward becoming their best self.
- Emotional Bank Accounts emphasize the importance of kindness, and show students how their actions can be a deposit or withdrawal to others' wellbeing.
A Unified Vision for Student Success
North Bellmore's Core Values, New York State's Portrait of a Graduate, and the Leader in Me Framework share a commitment to developing the whole student. They paint a strikingly similar description of student success, emphasizing personal responsibility, continuous growth, collaboration, wellbeing, and the unique potential within every individual.
North Bellmore School District envisions a bright future for its students and community. Leader in Me provides a practical framework for developing these competencies through everyday learning experiences. By embedding leadership, goal setting, reflection, collaboration, and student voice into daily school life, Leader in Me helps students reach their full potential as learners, leaders, and contributing members of their communities.
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