Publications
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AWSL is one of the premier publishers of leadership curriculum in the country. We have publications on general leadership education at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels, as well as specialty publications for cheerleadership, assemblies, and fundraising.
Our current publications are sold through our office at Cispus Learning Center in Randle. Please contact our team to place an order directly with her or download an order form below and send it in.
Additional shipping fees and sales tax may apply. AWSL members receive a discount on publications.
Digital copies:
NEW FROM AWSL: THE ADVISOR PLAYBOOK
Welcome to the World of Student Activities!
The role of a Student Activities Advisor is critical and crucial to the success of a school’s culture and climate.
Creating a positive school environment through the avenue of school activ- ities requires compassion, energy, and an unwavering belief in the power of student engagement, student empowerment, and student voice.
This handbook has been designed to give you tools to get started and continue your growth as an advisor.
This playbook features:
Getting started
How to “teach” leadership
Course Structures
ASB Law and Finance
Assembly tools
Project Planning and Evaluations
Resources
Cost: $30 AWSL Member Schools/$40 non-member schools.
NEW FROM AWSL: Mix and Mingle Cards!
AWSL Mix and Mingle Cards – Soup, Salad, Sandwich, and Music Cards
Looking for a fun and engaging way to break the ice with your school team or leadership group? The AWSL Soup, Salad, Sandwich, and Music Mix & Mingle Icebreaker Cards are the perfect solution! Designed to spark meaningful conversations, laughter, and connections, this set of vibrant cards will help leaders of all ages build relationships, strengthen teamwork, and energize any gathering.
What’s Inside?
Engaging Icebreaker Cards – Beautifully designed to support learning and connection.
Vibrant & Durable Design – Bright, eye-catching cards printed on high-quality stock to last through countless team meetings, workshops, and leadership events.
Easy-to-Follow Instructions – Whether you’re leading a small group or a large team, the included guide provides multiple ways to use the cards for maximum impact.
Cost:
$20 per set for AWSL member schools/$30 per set for non-member schools
$30 for combo set for AWSL member schools/$40 for combo set for non-member schools.
FROM THE AWSL STUDENT VOICE NETWORK:
CHEAT CODES
Introducing, ‘Cheat Codes,’ AWSL’s first student-produced school culture and climate guide. This resource was written by the AWSL Student Voice Network from 2020 - 2022. guide features student-created work from the AWSL Student Voice Network. Each component was carefully crafted and developed to support schools and school leaders to improve school culture, climate, engagement, and belonging from the student perspective.
These ”cheat codes” are guides to spark meaningful dialogue, build opportunities for reflection, and to bring school leaders and students together to collaborate and to support inclusive schools.
Included in this guide:
How to achieve authentic student voice and engagement in your school and community.
How to achieve student and school success with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
How to engage in meaningful conversations with students.
How to evaluate your school's culture through a student-produced audit.
Cost: $25
Order Cheat Codes using the Publications order form
COMMUNICATION GUIDEBOOK
NEW FROM AWSL!
The AWSL Communication Guidebook!
Communication is the heart of effective leadership and fostering positive relationships with team members, students, and communities. AWSL’s new Communication Guidebook features resources, reflective questions, tips and tricks, and insight on how communication can be augmented and strengthened to support leaders in our ever-changing world. This guidebook is for school leaders, instructional leaders, and team leaders as they work, develop and cultivate their teams.
Cost: $25 + tax
Learn more about AWSL’s Communication Guidebook!
Starting in the Middle
Leadership Lessons for Middle-Level Students
Printed: $125 (AWSL members) / $165 (non-members)
Digital: $100 (AWSL members) / $125 (non-members)
The second edition of "Starting in the Middle" has been rewritten and redesigned as a resource book for teaching leadership concepts to middle-level students. In addition to 84 brand-new and revamped lessons for both formal and informal classrooms, a section of “20 for 20” lessons contains twenty-minute lessons designed for school-wide use in advisory or homeroom settings. Also included are resources for structuring a middle-level student leadership program, aligning leadership instruction to standards, workshop/large group icebreakers, and organizational tools.
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Inspiring Students to Lead
A Resource Guide For Elementary Schools
$50 (AWSL members) / $65
Is your high school leadership program looking for opportunities for advanced application? Looking for a way to engage your middle school students as near-peers to create a culture in your feeder elementary schools? Or are you an elementary teacher, adviser or principal looking to tap into some of the extraordinary potential you see in your school? No matter your scenario, Inspiring Students to Lead has workshops, program models and classroom lessons for imparting basic leadership skills to elementary students.
We know that by giving elementary students skills and experiences in the areas of communication, group process, organization, human relations and self-awareness they’ll develop the confidence to lead. Their skills transfer to every school they will attend and your kids will become partners in creating a culture, ensuring safety, closing the gap and engaging the community. Whether you are building an elementary leadership program from scratch, or just interested in creating a recess culture of inclusion, Inspiring Students to Lead is a resource your library cannot go without
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Building Leaders for Life
A High School Leadership Class Curriculum
Printed: $125 (AWSL members) / $165 (non-members)
Digital: $100 (AWSL members) / $125 (non-members)
The goals for "Building Leaders for Life" provide a balanced framework for teaching leadership. The curriculum is divided into five areas: communication, group process, managerial skills, self-awareness, and human relations. Within each of the five curricular areas, there are lessons that address specific objectives. Each lesson is designed to stand on its own, allowing you the freedom to pick and choose as needed. The appendix contains sample course outlines and grading formats.
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More than Pom Pons and Pyramids
A Coach's Guide to a Quality CheerLeadership Program
$50 (AWSL members) / $65 (non-members)
Written by a group of experienced cheer coaches and CheerLeadership staff members, "More than Pom Pons and Pyramids" offer ideas and plans in the areas of Cheerleadership Basics, Squad Organization and Management, Skill Development, Spirit Building, Team Building, and Fundraising. "More than Pom Pons and Pyramids" is an essential guide for schools looking to build a quality program where Cheerleaders serve as Leaders within their school.
Contact us for ordering: team@awsleaders.org