NESC Statewide Event Series
for Students in Grades 9-12
High school student groups from across
North Dakota are invited to participate!
Building Tomorrow's Leaders is a comprehensive program geared for high school students, which aims to strengthen leadership skills, build confidence in young adults, empower students for involvement in school and civic organizations, and in turn, build a sense of community. The program curriculum was developed by North Dakota State University Extension with support from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.
Participating students will engage in learning and application of leadership skills through the following Building Tomorrow's Leaders modules:
  • Principles of Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Career Preparation
  • Leadership Etiquette
  • Community and State Exploration
  • Project Management

As part of the final module (Project Management), students will design and implement a service learning project to assist their school and/or community.

Building Tomorrow's Leaders Facilitators:
This event series will be facilitated by NESC staff in collaboration with NDSU Extension.

NESC Contact: Derryn Johnson
BTL Facilitator & NESC Professional Learning Specialist
derryn.johnson@nescnd.org, 1-888-701-NESC (6372)
Participation Options:


Option #1 - Live on Zoom
Friday, December 17
9:30 AM -3:30 PM CT

NESC & NDSU Extension lead the way while your local teacher provides on-site support!

Option #2 - On-demand
Module recordings (approximately 6 hours total) and activities available December 17 - February 28

Your local teacher leads the way with student guidance and instruction/activity pacing while following along with the
pre-recorded modules!
Registration Information:
Registration open to all North Dakota schools and students, grades 9-12.

Registration link:

Registration deadline: Dec. 1

*One administrator per school is asked to register each participating group of students.

Cost: FREE!

Provided: Participating schools will receive the Real Colors books required for Session 1 free of charge (1 book per participant)! Books will be purchased by the NESC and shipped to your school.
This event series is supported by the NESC, a Building Tomorrow's Leaders Grant from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, and the Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund.
NESC
1-888-701-NESC (6372)