EMERGING LEADERS
SUMMER ACADEMY

LDI’s 3-week Emerging Leaders Summer Academy provides a creative and practical bridge to finding meaningful work and developing courageous self-expression for bright students with learning disabilities (LD), ADHD, and high functioning autism.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

High School Program (Ages 14- 18): Introduces and build skills to a variety of leadership development, job seeking and social success strategies.

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM

Young Adult Program (Ages 18-25): Jump starts a pathway towards essential knowledge/ skills for personal success in higher education, the adult community, and the workplace.

Program Highlights

  • Meet new people and develop positive peer relationships in a safe and supportive in-person or virtual learning environment.
  • Develop and demonstrate kindness, compassion, and empathy with other people who have different attitudes, values, and beliefs.
  • Learn strategies and build success in personal leadership, social communication, and employability.
  • Weekly scheduled staff-led fun, local community and virtual group activities.
  • Progress report summarizing what worked and what could be worked on to sustain success.

The Mission of the Life Development Institute is to
Develop, Mentor, and Empower Individuals to Cultivate a Life Worth Living

Limited scholarships are available. 

Monday-Friday instructional sessions led by expert instructors, course materials, individualized advisement and feedback, and weekly social activities.

Tuition

$4500

Hurry! Due to limited space, a maximum of 10 students will be enrolled in each Summer Academy, and a $750 deposit (applied to Academy tuition) is required upon acceptance.

EMERGING LEADERS

SUMMER ACADEMY

In-person and virtual programs for high school students and young adults with Autism, ADHD, LD, & NVLD

Please connect with LDI’s Admissions Team here by submitting a request for information form on our website or call us directly at 623-773-1545 to learn more about the program and start the application process.

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