Great American Leadership Program

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

The Great American Leadership Program for High School Students is a transformative, hands-on experience designed to inspire and equip the next generation of leaders. Set against the stunning backdrop of Malibu, California, this immersive program invites students to develop leadership skills, explore American values, and walk in the footsteps of President Ronald Reagan.

Why Attend?

• Sharpen Leadership Skills
  Participate in real-world applications and interactive challenges to build confidence and critical thinking.

• Engage with Top Conservative Leaders
  Join exclusive, small-group discussions with influential leaders who share their insights and experiences.

• VIP Access to History
  Explore the Reagan Library & Museum like never before with behind-the-scenes access.

• Crisis Simulation
  Test your decision-making skills under pressure in a one-of-a-kind leadership simulation.

• Build Lifelong Connections
  Network with like-minded peers who share your passion for faith, freedom, and leadership.

Program Details

• Dates: December 27–30, 2025

• Audience: Current 9th–12th grade students

• Locations:

  • Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

  • Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, Simi Valley, CA

Ready to Lead?

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as a leader, experience history, and prepare to make an impact in your community and beyond.

This three-day program lays the foundation principled leadership. Students will explore what it means to lead with integrity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to civic engagement.

Core Principles Explored:

✔ Character of a Leader: Lessons from President Reagan’s integrity and optimism

✔ Patriotism and Civic Duty: Understanding America’s exceptional role in the world

✔ Reasoned Decision Making: Thoughtful use of logic and sound reasoning in making choices

The Great American Educator Summit is an exclusive, invitation-only, all-expense-paid program designed for influential education leaders who have the passion and capacity to champion our mission, core values, and innovative programs nationwide. Inspired by President Ronald Reagan’s vision and principles, the Educator Summit fosters leadership anchored in freedom, integrity, personal responsibility, and America’s founding ideals.

Program Components

Summit cohort members will engage in immersive, transformative experiences, including:

✔ Leadership Seminars: In-depth seminars focused on Ronald Reagan's approach to leadership, moral courage, personal responsibility, and governance.

✔ Interactive Simulations/Workshops: Hands-on sessions designed to develop strategic communication, crisis management, decision-making skills, and persuasive leadership capacities essential for educational influence.

✔ Case Studies and Discussions: Guided discussions analyzing how Reagan’s leadership principles are applicable to contemporary educational and societal challenges.

✔ Networking Opportunities: Structured opportunities designed for participants to build meaningful relationships, share strategies, and collaborate on promoting Reagan-inspired educational leadership nationwide.

Summit Schedule and Cohorts

The Summit will host multiple cohorts throughout the year, beginning with the initial session in Summer 2025. Subsequent cohorts will follow on a quarterly basis, taking place in:

• Summer 2026

Each cohort will consistently engage 30–40 prominent education leaders, thus amplifying the national impact and ongoing legacy of Reagan-inspired leadership development.

Location: Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, CA