Leadership skills are life-changing. We make them easy to teach.
Lead4Change is the leadership resource you’ve been looking for—easy to implement, backed by research, and trusted by over 28,000 educators nationwide. And yes, it’s completely free!
Forget complex, expensive student leadership programs. With Lead4Change, you’ll:
- Empower studentswith practical leadership and life skills
- Save time and energy with a flexible, no-prep-required curriculum
- Spark real change in your classroom and your community
The #1 resource educators turn to transform their students into leaders
Trusted by over 28,000+ educators nationwide
Approved partner of FBLA, FCCLA, AMLE, and DECA
Credentialed in Ohio, Texas, Iowa, and North Carolina — helping your students earn credit toward graduation
Privately funded by the David Novak Leadership Foundation — making all our resources forever-free
Curriculum that’s ready for the real world
Our Core Curriculum uses a project-based learning framework to equip students with the leadership, collaboration, and critical thinking skills they need to succeed.
It also supports key learning standards like:
Equip students to build self-awareness, develop strong relationships, and make responsible decisions through real-world leadership.
Strengthen their communication, collaboration, and project management skills to support career readiness.
Combine classroom learning with meaningful service to create lasting impact.
Whether you’re planning one class period or an entire semester, Lead4Change has got you covered:
Try a 10-minute “10er” to spark leadership conversations.
Use a short sequence of topic-based lessons for a week of powerful leadership growth.
Dive into our robust, semester-long Core Curriculum for deep student transformation and lasting community impact.
All our resources are ready to use, easy to implement, and completely free (forever).
From elementary schools to executive boardrooms
We believe that everyone has the potential to be a great leader. It’s why we invest in programs for all age groups, so that kids, teens, students, and professionals everywhere can get the resources they need to lead well.
In addition to Lead4Change, we provide free leadership training through:
For Pre-K-5th Grade. A service-learning and talent development curriculum designed to build social, emotional, and leadership skills.
For college students. A fresh approach to leadership education rooted in strategic communication and real-world application
For professionals. Practical leadership insights to help anyone advance their career, build stronger teams, and grow their business.