This study focuses on the understandings educators developed from two schools concerning how
distributed leadership involving a select group of students aected the climate and community of their
schools. Findings suggest that student-led leadership roles within the school community have an impact
on creating a positive school-wide climate; a positive impact on their own development; and a positive
inuence on their peers. Three themes emerged that contributed toward the success of the program:
school-wide collaboration and trust; adequate time for growth and development; and leadership support
teams.