Schools may partner in one of four ways, depending on readiness and capacity.
All options begin with an in-person Activate Assembly.
Best for: Schools seeking a powerful ownership and identity experience for students.
What This Includes:
In-Person Activate Assembly
Delivered by Donnie Landon
Focused on ownership, identity, accountability, and belief
Designed to activate students emotionally and mentally
Standalone experience with immediate impact
“This option is designed to activate ownership and spark reflection, without ongoing mentorship.”
Best for: Schools that want deeper student connection beyond the assembly.
What This Includes:
In-Person Activate Assembly
In-Person Small Group Ownership Experience (Students Only)
Selected students identified by the school
Guided discussion and reflection
Focused on processing the assembly and building belonging
Establishes trust with students most likely to benefit from mentorship
“The assembly opens the door. The small group allows students to step inside.”
Best for: Schools exploring mentorship and wanting staff clarity and alignment.
What This Includes:
In-Person Mentorship Experience Assembly
In-Person Small Group Ownership Experience (Students)
In-Person Staff Session (Open Attendance)
Staff, counselors, administrators, or support personnel as designated by the school
Overview of the mentorship philosophy
Explanation of how ongoing mentorship works
Clear expectations, roles, and boundaries
Opportunity for questions and alignment
This session is not a training and does not require a small group format.
“This option allows staff to understand the mentorship model before deciding to move forward.”
Primary & Recommended Option
Best for: Schools ready for sustained impact and long-term student support.
What This Includes:
In-Person Mentorship Experience Assembly
In-Person Small Group Ownership Experience (Students)
In-Person Staff Session
Sets expectations
Explains monthly mentorship structure
Aligns adults before mentorship begins
Monthly Virtual Group Mentorship Membership
Led by Donnie Landon
Group-based mentorship across the school year
Students participate monthly
Returning students remain year over year
New students may enter at any grade level
Optional inclusion of trained Legacy Mentors (graduates)
Continuity & Oversight
Consistent language and framework
Program quality assurance
Long-term relationship with the school
“This option begins with an in-person ownership experience and continues with monthly mentorship so students never lose access once trust is established.”
“Schools can choose to activate the message or activate and continue it. The difference is whether mentorship stops at the experience or becomes part of the students’ journey.”
Four clear entry points
One consistent starting experience
Natural progression, not pressure
Easy for leadership to fund
Easy for you to explain
Protects your time and impact
“Every option starts with ownership. Only one continues with mentorship.”
Ownership starts in the room.
Growth continues over time.
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