The PMC is a program designed to build community and develop leadership skills and personal development in students through six one-hour sessions, each focusing on a key theme: Authenticity, Empathy, Growth Mindset, Resilience, Values, and Altruism. The program concludes with a compassion project.
The PMC can be either teacher-led or student-led, allowing flexibility based on the needs and preferences of your classroom.
The six key themes are:
1. Authenticity: Exploring self-awareness and genuine interactions.
2. Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.
3. Growth Mindset: Cultivating a mindset that embraces challenges.
4. Resilience: Building strength and perseverance.
5. Values: Identifying and aligning with personal values.
6. Altruism: Encouraging selfless concern for the well-being of others.
The Compassion Project is the culminating activity where students apply what they've learned in a real-world project, meeting a need in your school, community, or around the world. Detailed information about this session can be found in the Leader’s Guide.
The PMC consists of six one-hour sessions, making a total of six hours of engagement. Additional time may be needed for preparation, training, and the Compassion Project, depending on the depth and scope of the project.
Start by reviewing the Leader’s Guide, which provides a comprehensive overview of the program. Familiarize yourself with the resources and create a training plan for yourself or your student leaders using the provided training videos.
Key resources include:
- Leaders Materials: Guides and training materials for leaders.
- Promo Materials: Digital and print materials to build interest.
- Episode Resources: Videos and discussion guides for each session.
Utilize the episode guide for each session to prepare. Each episode has a video resource and three built-in discussion questions. Prepare your leaders and yourself by reviewing these materials in advance.
The four-step formula is a method provided in the Leader’s Guide to help student leaders facilitate engaging and impactful discussions during each session.
Use the provided Invitation templates, posters, and social media templates to invite and engage students.
Follow-up resources are available to reinforce the themes of each session and help prepare for the next one. Sharing these resources with your students ensures continuous engagement and learning.
For additional support, you can reach out to our team via the contact information provided in the Leader’s Guide or on our website.
Yes, there are two training videos designed to help train student leaders. Each training session requires roughly 2 hours and covers essential aspects of leading the PMC.