Yesterday, delegates experienced the first Morning Sing of the week! At the end of the week, ask your child what their favorite Morning Sing song is! The first round of workshops began yesterday, and they were divided by teams: The Wakandans: Self Awareness and Identity Delegates defined self awareness, identity, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness. They utilized [...]
Hello MSEL families! We’ve had a busy first 8 hours! We kicked off the program with a tour of the campus and then ice-breaking games so the delegates can get to know each other better. Our first formal activity was “Staff Get to Know” where delegates played interactive games to get to know all of [...]
Our delegates have been so hard at work on their practicum projects and making many new friendships along the way. Here's what happened yesterday: ALS: Delegates participated in their final workshop of the week entitled “Power Dynamics” with Remi and Olivia. In this workshop, delegates were challenged to think about the way in which power [...]
We can’t believe the week going by so fast! Here is what the delegates were up to on Wednesday… ALS This morning, delegates started off with a workshop entitled, “Risk and Failure” with Andrew and Alexya. Delegates were challenged to think critically about when it is important to take risks and how they can learn [...]
All three programs are in full swing! ALS Today’s workshop was “Barriers to Change” with Rick and Andrew. In this workshop, delegates analyzed when change is necessary and what might make change difficult. Delegates also developed a framework they can use to take action and overcome barriers to change. Delegates also had a panel discussion [...]
ALS Workshop – Boldness and Urgency with Rick and Remi. In this workshop delegates learned about agency and how they cultivate their own agency. Delegates also explored what it means to make bold decisions as leaders and explored the concept of patience. Evening Activity – Science Night! Delegates worked in teams to complete a series [...]
Today is our first full day of programming for MLW Summer 2018! Our three smaller programs, Advanced Leadership Seminar (ALS), Bridge, and Journey are in full swing and our delegates are already busy bonding, learning, and of course having fun! SUNDAY WRAP-UP After saying good-bye to family, delegates went on a tour of campus with [...]
UMBC is the new host for Maryland’s premier leadership development program for middle and high school students Maryland Leadership Workshops, a division of Leadership Maryland, announces that registration for its Summer 2018 programs is now open for middle and high school students. The organization also announces the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) as the [...]
We’re pleased to announce that MLW is now accepting applications from those interested in staffing our 2018 summer programs. NOTE TO FIRST YEAR APPLICANTS: The online staff application is the same system as our delegate applications. If you're under 18, you must use your parent's login (their email address) from when they last registered you [...]
“It was life changing. I really believe that.” That is how Kim Coble ‘04 describes the effect that participating in Maryland Leadership Workshops (MLW) has had on her two children. Coble, vice president of Environmental Protection and Restoration for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, was so inspired by her own experience in Leadership Maryland, that she [...]