Help your students grow as leaders — and earn credit toward graduation
A free, ready-to-use leadership program that helps students build real skills and earn credit or an industry-recognized credential in participating states.
You want your students to have meaningful learning experiences — and ones that count toward their goals.
Lead4Change delivers both. Real leadership growth, backed by a program recognized for credit and credentials across the country.
Here's how it works
Sign up for free
Get instant access to every Lead4Change resource — no student logins or accounts to manage.
Facilitate the Curriculum
Use the plug-and-play lessons to facilitate 7 learning modules. Everything's included — no extra prep required.
Lead a Student-Driven Service Project
As students move through the curriculum, they'll work in teams to plan and complete a service project that addresses a real need in their school or community.
Submit Your Project to Lead4Change
Submit a Plus Project through your dashboard — project summary, student work samples, and team reflection.
Earn a Completion Certificate
Once approved, we'll issue digital certificates for each student — submit these to your administration to earn credit.
See exactly how Lead4Change is recognized in your state
Illinois
Approved IRC- Complete all 7 Core Curriculum modules
- Meaningfully participate in a student-driven service project
- Submit a Plus Project through the Lead4Change dashboard
- Meet quality criteria (clear, thoughtful student work)
Once approved, you'll receive digital certificates for each student. Submit these to your administration to be awarded credit.
View Illinois State Board of Education documentation →To ensure information is up to date, verify with your administration or state department.
Iowa
Approved IRC- Complete all 7 Core Curriculum modules
- Meaningfully participate in a student-driven service project
- Submit a Plus Project through the Lead4Change dashboard
- Meet quality criteria (clear, thoughtful student work)
Once approved, you'll receive digital certificates for each student. Submit these to your administration to be awarded credit.
View Iowa Department of Education documentation →To ensure information is up to date, verify with your administration or state department.
Ohio
Approved IRC- Complete all 7 Core Curriculum modules
- Meaningfully participate in a student-driven service project
- Submit a Plus Project through the Lead4Change dashboard
- Meet quality criteria (clear, thoughtful student work)
Once approved, you'll receive digital certificates for each student. Submit these to your administration to be awarded credit.
View Ohio Department of Education documentation →To ensure information is up to date, verify with your administration or state department.
Washington
Great news — Lead4Change is on track to be recognized for state credit in Washington starting this fall. Check back soon for full credential details, or sign up now so you're ready to go as soon as it's official.
Get started todayLet us know where you'd like to see Lead4Change credentialed next.
In addition to these credentialed states, Lead4Change is an approved resource in Texas. Lead4Change is an approved TEA resource to fulfill the Student Leadership Innovative Course (PEMIS Code: N1290010, STULEAD), earning students 1.0 credit toward graduation. Student teams in Texas may submit a Standard or Plus Project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard Project: Great for general participation, classroom recognition, and community impact.
Plus Project: Required to earn an industry recognized credential or be eligible for grants and competitions. It includes more detailed documentation and is reviewed by the Lead4Change team. If you want your students to earn an IRC, be sure to select the Plus Project Pathway when creating your team.
Want to explore how Lead4Change can work for you?
Set up time with one of our instructional coaches for a quick chat on how to implement it in your classroom.