Teaching
Leaders of Cadets (TLC)
- Sat & Sun June 7, 8
2008 – The Armory,
…for the Adults Who
Lead Cadets
"If society doesn
constructive role models for kids,
they are going to find their own.
One community at a time,
we
-- Colin Powell
For Senior Member
Officers only
Welcome current and
prospective TLC students –
Survey after
survey, cadets have said senior leadership is the #1 factor affecting their overall
experience in CAP.
The overall goal of the TLC program
is to improve your ability to lead cadets and administer the Cadet Program at
the squadron level.
During TLC, you will:
-- learn how the Cadet Program should be implemented at the squadron level
-- trade success stories with leaders from other squadrons
-- gain practical
tools you can use in your unit
INTRODUCTION FOR TLC STUDENTS
(also see: www.cap.gov/tlc
)
COURSE GOAL Training Leaders of Cadets is a curriculum for adults. Its
primary goal is to prepare senior members to lead cadets and administer the
Cadet Program at the squadron level.
COURSE OBJECTIVES To fulfill the course’s overall goal, the curriculum is
organized into three blocks of instruction and one final exercise:
Strategic Perspective The objective of the Strategic
Perspective block of instruction is for each student to summarize the goals of
the Cadet Program. This block’s samples of behavior include:
Explain how
the Cadet Program’s mission and program elements relate.
Summarize
statistical data about cadets and the Cadet Program.
Discuss
outcomes the Cadet Program achieves for
Leading Cadets The objective of the Leading Cadets
block of instruction is for each student to discuss positive leadership
approaches that develop youth. This block’s samples of behavior include:
Discuss
issues affecting adolescent development.
Describe
indirect leadership techniques.
Discuss how
Core Values guide senior members and develop character in cadets.
Discuss ways to partner with parents and address their concerns.
Managing a Cadet Program
The objective of the Managing
a Cadet Program block of instruction is for Cadet Program each student to
comprehend management issues that affect a Cadet Program. This block’s samples
of behavior include:
Outline the
path of cadet progression and describe its key regulatory policies.
Discuss how
to create great meetings and cadet activities.
Discuss the
roles and responsibilities of cadet and senior staff.
Describe
positive approaches toward fulfilling the legal obligations required of leaders
of cadets.
Final Exercise The objective of the final
exercise, “Virtual Cadet Squadron,” is for each student to apply their
understanding of cadet leadership and program management. The exercise
simulates the operational challenges encountered by leaders of cadet squadrons.
Prerequisites:
1.
To foster a learning environment that encourages open
discussion among the adults who lead cadets, only senior members are eligible
to participate in TLC. and
2.
Membership Award (L1) (including Orientation, OP-SEC and
CPPT),
Because TLC assumes a basic familiarity with CAP, students should arrive
at TLC having already completed Level I in the senior member professional
development program. and
3.
Seniors who are new to the Cadet Program are encouraged to
complete the optional modules (see below), before attending TLC.
ž Cadet
Program Fundamentals (lesson S1, approximately 15 minutes)
ž Electronic
Almanac (lesson S2, approximately 15 minutes)
ž Guidelines
for Administering the Cadet Program (lesson M1, approximately 30 minutes)
How to Register:
All qualified SLS
students must submit a CAP
F17 Application for Senior Member Activities as soon as possible. Email to CAPpdo@aol.com or call for other delivery arrangements.
(Seats are limited; last
minute walk-ins will not be guaranteed a seat.)
Location:
The Armory,
Cost:
the $30 fee covers
food (continental breakfast and lunch) and student handouts...
What to bring:
I recommend
bring a 1" 3-ring binder for handouts, notebook/paper and, of course,
something to write with.
Uniform of the day(s):
CAP
uniform.... white aviator w/gray
slacks... or blue AF shirt etc. (Golf Shirts are ok)
(Note: on Sunday, we will have the class photo…
many students choose to wear dress blues, although not required.)
Thanks… and remember we have FUN in all our
trainings!
Capt.
Cell: 215-262-9888 (before
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