Future Leaders builds essential social-emotional and leadership skills that help students thrive academically, personally, and professionally—from elementary through high school.

Future Leaders

(K-12 SEL & Leadership)

Who This Initiative Is For

  • Future Leaders supports schools in developing students’ social-emotional and leadership skills alongside academic instruction. Programming is grounded in evidence-based SEL practices and aligns with Ohio’s SEL and 21st-century learning standards.

    Lessons are intentionally designed to help students build confidence, collaborate effectively, manage challenges, and develop the interpersonal skills needed to succeed in school and beyond.

  • Future Leaders addresses a critical need in student development by strengthening the social-emotional skills that research shows are essential for long-term success. Investment in this initiative expands access to high-quality SEL programming that prepares students not only for academic achievement, but for meaningful postsecondary and workforce outcomes.

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How the Initiative Works


Social-Emotional Skill Development

Leadership & Teamwork

Communication & Self-Awareness

Confidence & Resilience Building


Impact & Outcomes


94%

of students demonstrated +1 growth in SEL skills

160+

Students served through K–12 Future Leaders SEL programming

96%

of students across programs reported high satisfaction