LEAD ConferencePHOENIX, ARIZONA

NOVEMBER 11 - 15

What is the LEAD Conference?

Leadership Experience and Development (LEAD) conferences offer students and advisers exciting opportunities to develop their skills and grow as leaders.

These rewarding weekend meetings are designed to encourage interstate communication among student leaders and advisers, strengthen leadership skills, and prepare those attending for leadership roles on the local, state, and regional levels - all at an affordable cost!

Why would someone attend a LEAD conference?

Students learn about: 

Combating prejudice, bullying, drugs, alcohol, and depression

Idea sharing and networking

Project planning and fundraising

Community service projects

Team building

Healthy lifestyles.

Planning and facilitating a workshop

Communities and local attractions in other states

Advisers gain:

Continuing education certificates (CEUs)

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Skills for managing student activities

Practical classroom skills

Project and fundraising ideas.

Connections with students outside of school

Schedule (see information sheet) Wednesday (11/11)– Travel (no school) from Boston Airport (Parent

dropoff)

Thursday (11/12) – Tour of Grand Canyon and Navajo Reservation

Viator Travel Company – Tour Guide (Tempe, AZ)

Transported by Van

Friday (11/13) –

9am – 2pm Phoenix Zoo and surrounding area

3pm – 11pm Conference (Time for dinner on own)

Saturday (11/14) – Conference (Time for dinner on own)

Sunday (11/15) –

730-1030am Conference

1030 Travel Home to Boston airport (Parent pickup)

Details of conference

Where is the conference held:

DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Tempe 2100 South Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282

Cost per student:

Approximately $700

Fundraising to help costs

School absence: 2 days (Nov 12, 13)

10 students and 2 TRHS faculty (one teacher, one administrator)