_ICE SPR Report 2025

REPORT

Leadership, Civility & Service Learning

Prepared By: Icye Walker Inspire Change Everywhere Prepared For: State of Texas

www.Inspirechangeeverywhere.com

SPR REPORT 2025

PROGRAM IMPACT

OUR MISSION To empower students with social emotional development, leadership and civility fostering personal growth, positive mindsets, and community engagement.

Overview The ICE Leadership, Civility, and Service Learning (LCSL) program is dedicated to developing future leaders by equipping students with essential skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, and service. We create an environment where students build confidence, cultivate empathy, and feel empowered to make a difference in their communities.

Taylor HS Counselor I would love to see this program expand to the middle school and think it could have a huge impact there.”

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Goals and Objectives The goal of the Leadership, Civility & Service Learning Program (LCSLP) is to equip students with the confidence, character, and communication skills needed to thrive academically and socially, while fostering a sense of purpose and civic responsibility. The program develops student voice and leadership through structured opportunities to speak, present, and engage with peers and adults. It reinforces respectful communication and collaboration through civility-based role-play and real-time interactions. Through service learning and guided mentorship, students reflect on their identity, build emotional intelligence, and begin to envision their impact on the world beyond school.

Leadership Students developed voice, confidence, and responsibility through public speaking, peer facilitation, and real-world presentations— preparing them to lead with purpose.

Civility Youth practiced respectful communication, empathy, professional etiquette and conflict resolution—building a more positive and accountable school culture.

Service Learning

90%

Strengthen civility and emotional regulation 90% reported improved behavior and communication

Students connected classroom learning to community impact, using reflection and action to better understand their role in shaping the world around them.

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Key Outcomes & Highlights Leadership, civility, and self-awareness were at the heart of the LCSLP. These pillars empowered students to take initiative, communicate respectfully, and reflect deeply—skills essential for personal growth, academic success, and positive contributions to their school and community.

Strengthen civility and emotional regulation

Build youth confidence and leadership

Reported improved behavior and communication

Took on leadership roles, led events, or spoke publicly

83%

90%

Promote postsecondary awareness

Decrease Truancy

20+

75%

Service Learning (make up) Hours granted to truant students

Have clearer graduation/career plans

100%

Provided trauma-informed mentorship Weekly 1:1 and small group sessions with certified CHW

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Staff reported greater initiative, maturity, and respectful dialogue from participants.

POST-PROGRAM SURVEY RESULTS Reflected on their purpose or future

Would recommend this program to other teens

Feel spiritual growth or awareness improved in the program

100%

100%

100%

Student Self- Reflections Feel confident speaking to adults Handling Disagreements constructively Actively building a positive mindset Increased focus on future outlook 0

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Student Voices “I didn’t think I had anything to say, but now I realize I have a story—and people listen.”

— Student Participant “This program helped me realize that I’m capable of leading others and setting goals for myself.” — Student Participant

“The LSCLP classroom added value to our campus. We had to mention it in a faculty meeting.” - THS Counselor

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Audience Gender Insight:

55%

45%

Male

Female

Signature Moments & Program Milestones

Signature Moments & Program Milestones

01.

VisiOWN Showcase – Students showcased personal life goals to community leaders and stakeholders, receiving on-the-spot mentorship invitations.

02.

Career & Culture Café Series – In our signature classroom, students hosted three public speaking and professional engagement skills.

03.

Through ICE’s Community Survey Practice, students are given real-time opportunities to reshape how they’re perceived on campus. These structured interactions allow students to engage respectfully with teachers and peers—often transforming how they’re seen, not just as learners, but as emerging leaders.

Civility Dining Program – In partnership with Plowman’s Kitchen and NOLA Scala, students practiced etiquette, self-awareness, and professionalism in a social dining setting.

04.

Civility Coaching – Teens built practiced role-play conflict resolution, and reflected on purpose, rejection, and growth in small group settings.

05.

ICE gives students who may not have good role models in their life an opportunity to learn valuable skills and behaviors which are universally valued.

— Taylor HS Faculty

March Mentor Moments – Peer-invitation speaker series introduced students to topics like resilience, leadership, and emotional strength.

06.

Community Service Learning Survey Campaign – Students helped launch and canvass the DMMC Health Equity Survey—practicing civic engagement and data literacy in the community.

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Challenges & Solutions C

INCONSISTENT ATTENDANCE

S OFFERED FLEXIBLE

MAKE-UPS AND DIRECT FOLLOW-UPS WITH STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

C

EMOTIONAL BARRIERS

S CERTIFIED CHW LED

TRAUMA-INFORMED DISCUSSIONS TO DEEPEN TRUST AND CONNECTION

C

LEADERSHIP HESITANCY

S LAYERED MENTORING

EMPOWERED EVEN THE MOST HESITANT STUDENTS TO LEAD

C

LIMITED CAMPUS VISIBILITY

S PLANNING TO LAUNCH

“CIVILITY AMBASSADORS” AND STUDENT-LED OUTREACH EFFORTS

SWOT Analysis The LSCLP builds confident, civically minded students through leadership, reflection, and real-time practice. Strong outcomes and teacher support highlight its strength. While challenges like attendance and staff capacity surfaced, they reveal clear opportunities for deeper integration and scalability. With schools seeking culture-shifting solutions, LSCLP offers a timely, replicable model rooted in purpose and growth—making it a smart and strategic investment for long-term impact.

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Community, Volunteer & Family Engagement

ICE (by way of DMMC) incentivized parent volunteers with $25 HEB gift cards during student- led projects. Mentors contributed weekly time to support mentees through individualized attention and group activities.

Community & School Partnerships Taylor High School – Program host and key partner in school culture transformation.

Dickey Museum & Multicultural Center – Provided projectbased learning and health equity canvassing opportunities.

Tim St. Peter - Active Service Learning liasion Plowman’s Kitchen – Hosted dining civility experiences.

ATX Restaurant Equipment – Donated supplies to support technical skill exposure.

NOLA Scala – Hosted end of year civility celebration dining experiences.

Community Program Interest Legacy High School – Explored program replication and site expansion.

Greater Taylor Foundation – Interest in community networking opportunities.

Workforce Solutions (Rural) – Explored program expansion for schools.

Impact Counseling – Explored program expansion for pregnant Young women/ Teens.

Communities In Schools – Explored the visible wrap around potential of the program.

Why Continued Support Matters

With the support of the Olson Foundation and our community partners at the Dickey Museum and Multipurpose Center, ICE has demonstrated: The ability to create lasting behavior change in youth Impact across academic, social, and emotional domains An adaptable model that supports both individual growth and school culture

Next Steps: Expand the program to feeder middle schools Launch a Summer Leadership Bootcamp with internship pathways (Summer 2026) Distribute a "Civility Coach" Toolkit to empower teachers Scale March Mentor Moments as a district initiative Continue tracking long-term impact through follow-up assessments Expand staff for more efficient programming

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Table Talk: Parent Engagement Course

“Great attribute to the community.

Ms. Icye cares about our young people.” - Parent Participant

Contact Details: Address: Itinerant Programming based in Texas Email: lets@Inspirechangeeverywhere.com Website: www.Inspirechangeeverywhere.com