STARS*

 

Success, Teamwork, Achievement, Recognition, Self-esteem

 

The STARS program is a student centered approach to raise an appreciation for diversity, to develop student leaders and to create a state wide youth organization. Participants will build skills to attain qualities of leadership and self-esteem. Students will participate with other state students in workshops and group activities to organize the state student conference to be held at Central CT State University in March 2008.

 

    The students meet approximately 3 or 4 times during the school day, in Southington since Mark Hill is the conference coordinator. They work in teams to create a conference theme and title, to plan the events and workshops and to volunteer to run certain portions of the conference such as swap shops and opening ceremonies.

   In the past, each MEMBER school has selected approximately 4 students to participate using different application or selection processes. There is no standard form. I personally create an application that the student fills out and the other teachers and I use as a guide for selecting the students we feel will benefit most and help the school most. I have added a rule that a STAR must be in school the day before and the day after the meetings. I also choose alternates now.  To be a STAR should be a privilege and an honor.

  I hope this helps to not only choose students but also to encourage schools to become members.

 

*STARS can only be sent from paid member schools- APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP are on our website, www.caasp.org

 

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