Vision & Mission

VISION 

Youth Leaders for America (YLA)  are communities of homeschooling families dedicated to giving homeschool youth, and families, a place to belong, learn and thrive together. We join for shared educational experiences based on the Leadership Education Model and principles outlined in “A Thomas Jefferson Education” by Oliver Demille. We work together to support, not replace, the family as the center of learning and we honor each individual as the steward of their own education. As a non denominational Christian group, we welcome all who uphold principles of faith, freedom and family unity. 

MISSION 

To raise up youth who love learning, work hard, embody a moral foundation of truth, virtue, compassion, liberty and courage, who will be prepared to lead, uphold faith and freedom and positively impact the world for good. We do this by providing youth classes, social activities and service opportunities within our community. 

PLATFORM

The leadership education principles outlined in the book, “A Thomas Jefferson Education” by Oliver Demille form the foundation Youth Leaders for America stands upon.  Thomas Jefferson Education (TJED) is an educational philosophy that builds leaders. TJED is not technically a method, in and of itself but more a philosophy.  One can use almost any educational method and still apply the principles of TJED, which are grounded in the Phases of Learning and the 7 Keys of Great Teaching. Standards of excellence, quality, responsibility and hard work will be taught and upheld within the YLA community.