DifferenceMakers, Ltd.

These nine, high-energy DVD presentations feature The "Original" Mike Smith and can be used as teaher training tools, adult volunteer leader training, or as classroom experiences for student leaders. If you are looking to take your program to the "next level" of involvement, these presentations are a must. Created by The "Original" Mike Smith.

FearLess Schools (with Albert Gonzales)
$42 plus S/H

Capture The Spirit! (with Stu Shaffer)
$42 plus S/H

Leadership Processes
$42 plus S/H

Make Magnificent Posters That Work! (with Gene Nye)
(Communication: The Vitality of an Organization)
$42 plus S/H

Assemblies: Helping Them Win
$42 plus S/H

Leadershops: Planning Your Workshop
$42 plus S/H

Calendaring (featuring the DifferenceMaker Calendar/Planner)
$42 plus S/H

Building Them "In:" Inclusion Strategies
$42 plus S/H

Communication: One on One
$42 plus S/H

Order all nine titles for $302.40 plus S/H (save 20%)

The DifferenceMaker Calendar/Planner for Leaders

The DifferenceMaker is a 40-page proactively-focused calendar/ planner for students leaders and students of life. It contains a philosophy for living built around personal responsibility. In addition to the 12 months of calendar outlines, it has sections devoted to personal motivation, personal development, working with people and leadership. Written by The "Original" Mike Smith.

1-24 copies $7.95/ea. plus S/H
25-49 copies $6.25/ea. plus S/H
50+ copies $5.00/ea. plus S/H

Character Training

Defining AmerIcan: An Exploration of the Concepts and Choices Facing American Youth in the 21st Century

Realizing that a people is more defined by their character than by their possessions, this 3-DVD video series from Herff Jones and DifferenceMakers helps youth clearly define what they want as citizens of America. Have you ever realized that the last four letters of "American" spell "I can?" Created by The "Original" Mike Smith.

Ethical Decision-Making (with Mike Swift)
$42 plus S/H

Citizenship
$42 plus S/H

Responsibility & Community Service
$42 plus S/H

Order all three titles for $100.80 plus S/H (save 20%)

Diversity Training

Building Community: Refocusing Diversity by Celebrating Our Differences

If you are looking for a new way to build and blend cultures or ethnicities in your school and classrooms, to understand the mosaic that is America in the 21st century, or if your school suffers from strong, seemingly impenetrable cliques, Building Community can help! This kit includes a DVD video, two CDs, and a workbook. Created by The "Original" Mike Smith.

$308 plus S/H

Student Recognition & Motivation

All About Achievement Through Recognition (featuring the PRIDE Campaign)

NEWLY UPDATED! The PRIDE campaign helps motivate students and staff members through recognition, improves attendance and test scores, and increases student involvement. Providing a measurably effective, easily implemented package to focus your school on Personal Responsibility In Daily Effort, this comprehensive kit includes a DVD video (featuring over 55 minutes of content), a CD-ROM, and a 77-page manual. Created by The "Original" Mike Smith, based on the original model by Ft. Meade High School (FL).

$175 plus S/H

All About Achievement Through Recognition

New Student Orientation

Transitions

Study after study underscores the importance of the "first impression." How you welcome the newest class to your school will make all the difference in the world. The most important hours spent in high school could very easily be those first few hours. In that time, decisions will be made which will determine the degree of involvement in co-curricular activities, the commitment to the educational process and the realization of personal responsibility and expectations for behavior and attitude. Transitions is one of the most comprehensive new student orientation programs on the market today. The kit includes a 32-page workbook, CD-ROM, and DVD video. Created by The "Original" Mike Smith.

$199 plus S/H

Teacher/Staff Appreciation

Helping Hands: Teacher & Staff Recognition Projects Customizable to Your School

This teacher/staff image enhancement program celebrates the positive differences that teachers and staff members make in the lives of young people. It celebrates the dedication and often thankless jobs that the unsung heroes in your school carry out as they lend a "helping hand" to the next generation. This program has multiple components and can easily be customized to your school. Includes a 40-page workbook, a 45 minute video (in VHS and DVD formats), and a CD. Also includes a teacher/staff "Helping Hands" PC screensaver. Created by The "Original" Mike Smith.

$199 plus S/H

The HeART of Teaching

The HeART of Teaching program is easy to use and one of the most powerful teacher recognition and motivation programs available. A program focused on teaching as an art, it contains all the tools needed to help your professional educators understand their importance. Kit includes a VHS video, 2 audio cassettes, and a workbook. Created by The "Original" Mike Smith.

$185 plus S/H.

"Difference Maker" cloisonne pin

This handsome cloisonne pin is an excellent gift for your faculty, staff, parents, and anyone who makes a difference in your school and in the lives of your students. Measures approx. 1" x 1".