An Introduction to Lions Quest

Mission Statement
To improve the lives of young people around the world through the teaching, sharing and expanding of Lions Quest programs and principles

Skills for Growing (SFG) Grades K 5 Skills for Adolescence (SFA) Grades 6 8 Skills for Action (SFC) Grades 9 12

Classroom curriculum integrate within classes such as language arts and health or use as a stand alone program

Skills for Growing (K-5) Grade specific Six thematic units, each with 24-27 skillbuilding lessons Skills for Adolescence (6-8) Three-year program Eight topical units and 102 skill-building lessons Skills for Action (9-12) A 33-session curriculum with best practices in service-learning A Skills Bank of 26 social, emotional and workplace skill sets with 160 learning activities

Program Goals
Engage students, families, schools and community members; Provide opportunities for young people to learn essential skills; Increase protective factors and reduce risk factors; Engage young people in the practice of good citizenship; Strengthen young peoples commitment to their family, positive peers, school and community.

Values Promoted
Self-discipline A healthy, drug-free lifestyle Respect for self and others Commitment to family Responsibility Honesty Service to others

Skills Development
Personal & social competence Relationship management 21st Century workforce skills: Cultural literacy and global awareness Higher order thinking and reasoning Real world application of planning and management Inventive thinking; creativity

Teacher Workshops & Resources

Teachers must attend a staff development workshop in order to obtain and implement Lions Quest curricula. Workshops can be sponsored by schools or Lions. Formats include K-5, 6-8, 9-12, and K-8 combination Additional staff development opportunities offered by Lions Quest:
One-day Workshops for Educators: Service-Learning, K-12 Classroom Discipline, K-12 Teens: Alcohol and Other Drugs, 9-12 Social, Emotional & Workplace Skills for Success in School & Life, 9-12

Why is Lions Quest Important?

Research has shown that when students emotional needs are addressed, children do better academically. SEL programs can improve academic performance by at least 11%! LQ teaches 21st Century Workforce Skills
Cultural literacy and global awareness Higher order thinking and reasoning Real world application of planning and management

LQ supports Character Education teaching values based skills such as ethical decision making and social consciousness. LQ uses civic engagement and service learning as a hands-on tool to teach these Character and SEL skills.

Benefits
Youth
Feel valued as members of classroom and community Able to manage conflict constructively Able to make positive and responsible decisions Avoid harmful substance use Improve academic performance Develop school-to-work competencies Civic engagement

School
High quality, research-based classroom resources and age-appropriate learning materials Skill development that builds resilience and positive relationships among students and staff, improves academic performance and connectedness to school Involves family and community in supporting the healthy development of youth Engages teachers in professional development that garners practice, planning and community-building

Results
41% have improved problem-solving skills 51% have increased their resiliency 9% increase in GPA 44% decline in out-of-school suspensions 82% decline of in-school suspensions 57% decline in school absences 50% decrease in boy vs. girl bullying 47% decrease in girl vs. girl bullying 99% decrease in reports of bullying Lower levels of school dropout and drug use Positive attitudes and better interpersonal skills

Cost
Lions Quest one and two day sponsored workshops $4500 for 12 participants +$120 for each additional up to 36 or $6500 $500 discount for workshops booked 6+ weeks in advance Includes trainer fee and flight, workshop materials, curriculum kit Does not include trainer ground transport, hotel or meals for participants Lions Quest regional workshop $425-$500 per participant Includes meals, workshop materials, trainer expenses, curriculum kit & 25 student books

LCIF Grants
LCIF Core 4 Grants for Lions Quest Established as a catalyst for Lions Quest activity, with long-term involvement and monitoring by Lions crucial to the sustainability of the program. * Initiate or expand programs * 3 to 1 match * Up to $100,000 for MDs * Up to $25,000 for sub-districts * Applications due in June and November Lions Quest Promotional Grants $1,000 non-matching grants for promotion and education of Lions Quest programs in new areas. Applications accepted the first of every month.

Lions: Natural Partners of Lions Quest

Lions Quest is a practical extension of the service ethic of Lionism Local Lions are critical to expanding programs in schools and communities Lions Quest complements Leo clubs, youth camps and the Peace Poster contest Establishes school partnerships that encourage membership

Lions: How to Get Involved

Learn about the program Visit the LQ Web site Request an information packet Attend a teacher workshop Appoint an LQ chairperson/create an LQ steering committee Promote LQ to clubs and schools through newsletters and presentations Host a seminar at the district or MD convention Invite a teacher or student to present at your club meeting Contact afterschool and out of school programs, camps Talk with parents Support a Lions Quest workshop: Offer financial assistance Provide transportation for the LQ trainer Provide meals for the participants Send one teacher to a nearby training Apply for a LQ promotional or Core 4 grant Support service-learning ; Design a service project with LQ students

How can Lions be supportive once the program is in the school?

Build a relationship with the school, teachers, and students Check in with the school to see what kind of support they need Ask teachers/students to give presentations on LQ or on their service learning projects to the Lions Ask teachers if the Lions can give a presentation on service, civic responsibility or philanthropy to the class

Heroes in the Community

Raise awareness of the Lions Quest program Develop partnership between Lions clubs and schools Expose Lions clubs to the community Increase Leo and Lion membership Implement joint service within communities

Educator Award

Recognize Lions Quest educators in your community

Raise program awareness 2010 winner Angela Troppa to be awarded during Saturday luncheon

Contact Us
LCIF/Lions Quest Department: (630) 571-5466 x 6960 (United States) (630) 571-5466 x 6965 (International) info@lions-quest.org Lions Quest Program Manager: Matthew Kiefer E-mail: Matt.Kiefer@lionsclubs.org
To schedule a workshop or order materials in the United States call: 1-800-446-2700 Lions Quest Web site: www.lions-quest.org