Founded in 1985 as the Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC), we have evolved into a national organization now known as the Canadian Student Leadership Association.
We support and foster student leadership across Canada.
What We Do
We provide leadership opportunities, training and resources to student leaders and educators.
Our mission is to empower Canadian students to take an active role in their community for the betterment of society.
Empowering Youth Leaders From Coast to Coast to Coast
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Program Dates
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Member Schools
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Leadership Resources
Youth Participants
With memberships from schools and leaders in every Canadian province and territory, we reach a diverse range of youth through our programs and resources
Programs for Canadian Student Leaders
Youth Leading Youth
The Horizons Leadership Conference is a series of regional conferences hosted and run by students. Students learn how to host and manage an entire event, start to finish.
The purpose of the conference is to motivate and inspire students through keynote presentations given by noteworthy Canadians and peer led activities that culminate in positive impacts in school culture.
Grow Your Skills
Leadership Certification is a three-level program aimed at students who want to enhance their leadership skills - from event planning to public speaking, this program covers it all.
The curriculum is offered in English and French and is an excellent resource for schools without leadership classes. In-person workshop delivery is now available across Canada.
Find Your Passion
Portage is our newest program offering, customizing workshops and keynote speaker experiences for schools across Canada.
Students will participate in live presentations with a special Keynote Speaker and continue their learning through our Certification Program in hands-on workshop settings, inspiring youth leaders to embark on projects they are passionate about.
OUR LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY
Staff and Students
CSLA serves student leaders and educators, primarily in high schools and middle schools across Canada (grades 6-12), through high quality in-person and online programs and resources.
Each of our programs includes a dedicated professional development component to support educators in their roles.
Partner Organizations
In line with our mission, we aim to deliver high quality leadership opportunities to students and educators across Canada, including those from partner organizations.
Our national partners are present in each of our programs, committing their services and resources to advance the leadership development of students and educators across Canada.
Schools
Through our membership program, schools across Canada (and the world) can purchase a CSLA Membership each school year.
This membership provides direct access to our resource library, program and partner discounts, and an online network of educators to collaborate with for up to 3 educators in your school.
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