EOL Foundations Of Support Workshop
Edge Of Leadership: Foundations Of Support
A One-Day Workshop
Facilitated by Ryan McCormick and High 5 Adventure Learning Center
A one-day immersive workshop for educators, facilitators, and youth development professionals to explore the intentional design, modeling and activation of support within student groups.
Course Description
What does it actually look like to build a classroom or program where support is consistent, visible, and shared? Support is often named as a value, but rarely taught as a skill. Educators work hard to build relationships, but struggle to translate those relationships into clear expectations, predictable behavior, and a strong group culture.
This one-day workshop facilitated by Ryan McCormick introduces the foundational principles of the Edge of Leadership (EOL) framework, with a focus on support as the base of connection and culture. Participants will explore how support is not just something we offer—it’s something we design, model, and activate within a group.
If you’re ready to move beyond good intentions and begin building a living, supportive culture, this workshop is your starting point.
What is Edge of Leadership?
Edge of Leadership (EOL) is High 5’s experiential framework for developing leadership through real-world practice, reflection, and application, used with students, educators, and organizations.
During This Workshop, You Will …
- Engage in experiential learning activities drawn from both classroom and challenge course settings
- Explore the Activated Support Model and how support shifts based on needs and context
- Walk through the Needs–Values–Expectations (NVE) Model as a framework for building culture
- Practice using language that connects needs, emotions, and behavior
- Reflect on personal and professional experiences to deepen understanding and application
Participants Will Leave With:
- A copy of Ryan McCormick’s book, Edge of Leadership: Guiding Educators and Students on a Journey of Meaningful Connection, Empowering Skill and Collective Leadership
- Ready-to-use activities, facilitation strategies, and handouts
- Practical language tools for building connection and accountability
- A clear framework for aligning needs, values, and expectations
- A deeper understanding of how to create conditions for student leadership and belonging
Who Should Attend
- Classroom teachers (Grades 4–12)
- School leaders and support staff
- Experiential and adventure educators
- Challenge course facilitators
- Counselors and youth development professionals
If your work involves leading groups, supporting growth, and building culture, this workshop is for you.
Logistics
- The workshop will take place at High 5 Adventure Learning Center, 130 Austine Drive, Suite 170, Brattleboro, VT 05301
- This 1-Day workshop will run from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm with a lunch break.
- Lunch and beverages like water, coffee, and tea
Why choose High 5 Adventure Learning?
High 5 Adventure Learning Center is a non-profit in southern Vermont who supports students, educators and beyond to develop a sense of connection and community in a learning environment of discovery, challenge, and fun.
Our professional learning offerings designed specifically for educators are unique in that they focus on what educators can do for themselves and each other to invigorate their passion for teaching.
