the academy
Our flagship initiative is a post-high school, pre-university program that aims to identify, develop, and connect the transformative and socially-conscious changemakers of tomorrow.
CURRICULUM
Our curriculum develops leadership skills through hands-on, community-based projects, while helping students develop the essential dispositions, skills, habits and values that support long-term health and wellness. In 18 months you will be exposed to diverse methodologies and experience both in-class learning and applied leadership. We structure our program in five modules:
SOCIAL INNOVATION & LEADERSHIP BOOTCAMP​
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Focus on students’ Identity, Purpose, Values
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Refine understanding of passion areas
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Social innovation, design thinking and entrepreneurship toolkit
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Students develop a socially-innovative project to implement at home
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4-month residential program
REFLECTIVE LEARNING & COLLEGE APPLICATIONS​
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Guided reflective learning based on summer experience
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Heavier academic prep for college applications
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3.5-month residential program
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MAY
AUG
DEC
JAN
IMPLEMENT VENTURE AT HOME
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Students put theories, plans and skills to test
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Grouped in cohorts to facilitate peer learning
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LALA faculty and local partners as mentors
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Distance & self-directed learning for venture and college applications
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3-month implementation at home
3-week break at home
VENTURE REVAMP AND PROGRAM COMPLETION
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Students receive minimal guidance from LALA faculty; mostly cohort-led
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Implement venture revamp plan + venture hand-off plan
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Strengthen local connections
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2-3 months at home
MAY
APPLIED LEADERSHIP & ADVANCED COURSEWORK
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Applied leadership through mentoring opportunities, internships, self-directed learning, and advancement of own project
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Advanced classes with LALA faculty
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4-month residential program
OFFICIAL GRADUATION CEREMONY
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OUR STUDENTS
We look for potential, passion, and a desire to make a change. We look for students who are excited to embark on a journey of self-discovery and become the leaders of tomorrow.