Learning for Life
A Program for Education

It is the mission of Learning for Life to serve others by helping to instill core values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices throughout their lives so they can achieve their full potential.

Learning for Life uses two program methods to achieve their mission. They are:

School Based

Elementary and Special Needs Programs:

Curriculum for each grade level consists of 60 lesson plans
Each lesson plan features a theme that has a focus to instill the importance of respecting the rights of all people and developing citizenship skills
Family component to extend each lesson into the family environment

7th and 8th Grade and Senior High School Programs:

Use community role models in classroom
Workshops
CD-ROM interactive game

A study of approximately 2,500 second, fourth, and sixth-grade students from 59 urban, suburban, and rural schools showed that Learning for Life can have a significant impact on the live of young people. It:

Improves classroom behavior.
works in urban, suburban, and rural areas.
improves students' decision-making skills
helps students care more about others.
helps students show more respect for their peers.
helps students work well with others.
helps students better understand honesty.

Learning for Life classes show a greater sense of self-worth say teachers.

For additional information go to http://www.learning-for-life.org/lfl/index.html

Work Based - Exploring

Exploring Programs:

Meeting the developmental needs of high school aged youth by:

Voluntary association between youth and adults
Ethical decision making
Group activities
Recognition of achievement
Democratic process
Curiosity, exploration and adventure

A study of 42 Explorer posts was adapted to include a telephone survey. 339 Explorers in 42 posts were contacted. The study demonstrated that the Exploring program addresses each of the following critical elements of healthy youth development.

Strong personal values and character. Ethical decision making.
A positive sense of self-worth and usefulness. Preparing for the future. Building confidence.
Caring and nurturing relationships with parents, other adults, and peers. Interaction and communication with adults and peers.
A desire to learn. Broadening horizons.
Productive/creative use of time. New/unique experiences. Goals and planning.
Social adeptness. Learning life skills.

For additional information go to: Exploring

Learning for Life