Pathways to Peace - DeKalb County

Eagle Certification: 12 weeks of practicing the choices that make an Eagle

About Pathways to Peace

Eagle Certification Program

Practice peace. Make thoughtful choices. Lead like an Eagle.

Pathways to Peace is a 12-week program from MEGA International Legacy Foundation for DeKalb County students in grades 6–12. It helps students practice peaceful conflict resolution, understand their emotions, take responsibility for their choices, and contribute to a stronger school community.

This online course is the companion to the printed Pathways to Peace Student Workbook. Together with facilitator-led sessions, it gives students a place to watch, practice, check their understanding, and reflect on the skills they are learning.

12weeks, one Eagle skill at a time
154lessons across 13 modules
6core skill areas to practice
1Eagle Campaign and showcase
The Eagle mindset

Pause. See. Choose.

The Parrot and Eagle story invites students to think about how they respond to pressure, conflict, and everyday decisions. Being an Eagle means practicing these three moves and learning from mistakes.

Step 1

Pause

Notice the feeling and the trigger. Take a breath before reacting.

Step 2

See

Consider another person’s perspective and what is really going on.

Step 3

Choose

Pick a thoughtful next step, own the result, and learn from it.

The Parrot

  • Repeats what the crowd says
  • Reacts in the moment
  • Lets pressure make the choice

The Eagle

  • Rises above the noise to see clearly
  • Pauses before responding
  • Makes the choice they can stand behind
The 12-week journey

From knowing yourself to leading others

The program builds week by week: inner skills first, then relationships and responsibility, then helping peers, and finally leading a campaign of your own.

Weeks 1–3

Know yourself

  1. W1Kick-Off: Parrot vs. Eagle
  2. W2Emotional Regulation & Self-Awareness
  3. W3Conflict Resolution
Weeks 4–6

Own your choices

  1. W4Legal Awareness
  2. W5Empathy & Perspective-Taking
  3. W6Accountability & Personal Responsibility
Weeks 7–9

Help others

  1. W7Peer Mediation Training 1
  2. W8Peer Mediation Training 2
  3. W9Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy
Weeks 10–12

Lead like an Eagle

  1. W10Eagle Campaign Planning
  2. W11Presentation & Communication Skills
  3. W12Showcase, Reflection & Eagle Certification

Lessons in each module

154 lessons in total. Hover a bar for the module name.
051015 Start Here: 10 lessons10Start Week 1, Kick-Off: Parrot vs. Eagle: 14 lessons14W1 Week 2, Emotional Regulation & Self-Awareness: 12 lessons12W2 Week 3, Conflict Resolution: 10 lessons10W3 Week 4, Legal Awareness: 13 lessons13W4 Week 5, Empathy & Perspective-Taking: 14 lessons14W5 Week 6, Accountability & Personal Responsibility: 12 lessons12W6 Week 7, Peer Mediation Training 1: 12 lessons12W7 Week 8, Peer Mediation Training 2: 11 lessons11W8 Week 9, Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy: 12 lessons12W9 Week 10, Eagle Campaign Planning: 10 lessons10W10 Week 11, Presentation & Communication Skills: 11 lessons11W11 Week 12, Showcase, Reflection & Eagle Certification: 13 lessons13W12
What students will practice

Six skills for school and for life

Emotional regulation & self-awareness

Recognize emotions and triggers, pause, and consider how to respond.

Week 2

Conflict resolution & empathy

Listen, express needs respectfully, and consider another person’s point of view.

Weeks 3 & 5

Legal awareness & accountability

Explore responsibilities and consequences, own mistakes, and think about how to make things right.

Weeks 4 & 6

Peer mediation

Practice guided steps for helping with disagreements and recognize when to involve a trusted adult.

Weeks 7 & 8

Digital citizenship & media literacy

Think before posting or sharing, check information, and consider how online choices affect others.

Week 9

Leadership & communication

Plan an Eagle Campaign with a team, develop a message, and practice presenting it.

Weeks 10–12
How each week works

A simple weekly rhythm

Start with Start Here, then open the week your facilitator assigns. Each week moves from an opening question and a big idea to videos or film scenes, practical activities, checks for understanding, and reflection.

01

Watch

Opening question, the Big Idea, and videos or film scenes.

02

Practice

Hands-on activities that put the week’s skill to work.

03

Check

A knowledge check to confirm understanding.

04

Reflect

Portfolio piece, journal entry, exit ticket, and Eagle Bucks update.

How the course and workbook work together. Your workbook supports written activities, journaling, and your portfolio. The online course adds videos, interactive practice, and the submissions your facilitator assigns. Follow your facilitator’s directions about when to use your device, when to write in your workbook, and which work to submit online. If an activity will not open, ask your facilitator for help and continue in your workbook.

Recognition

Earn Eagle Bucks. Work toward Eagle Certification.

Eagle Bucks each week

Up to 30 per week, plus bonus Eagle Bucks from your facilitator.
Attendance: 5 Eagle Bucks Participation: 10 Eagle Bucks Work completion: 10 Eagle Bucks Following the guidance of the Facilitator: 5 Eagle Bucks 30 per week
  • Attendance5
  • Participation10
  • Work completion10
  • Following the guidance of the Facilitator5
  • Bonus (assigned by Facilitator)+

What Eagle Certification means

Eagle Certification recognizes participation and demonstrated learning. Your facilitator reviews:
  • Attendance
  • Participation
  • Portfolio work
  • Mediation practice
  • Your team presentation

Completing online lessons or filling the progress bar alone does not award certification.

Put learning into action. In the final weeks, students plan an Eagle Campaign, practice communicating their ideas, and take part in a showcase and reflection. The project gives students a way to apply what they have practiced to their school or community.

For students and families

This course supports the school-based learning experience. Follow the enrollment and sign-in instructions provided by your school or facilitator. Use your assigned student code and avoid including classmates’ names or private details in submissions.

Safety first

For an urgent safety concern, speak with a trusted adult immediately.

Ready to rise?

Once you have access, begin with Start Here. Bring your workbook, stay curious, and practice one thoughtful choice at a time.

A funded program. No student tuition.

Pathways to Peace is provided at no cost to participating students. Follow the enrollment instructions from your school or facilitator. Already enrolled? Open My Courses and continue with the week your facilitator assigns.

Pathways to Peace illustration of students collaborating with an educator

Course Curriculum

Pamela-Faith Jackson

Abraham Xiong

Dr. Gerald D Austin Sr

Bridgette Dixon-Callaway

Barbara Culp

Melisa Fox

Jacqueline Keeton

Amy Davis

John Smith

Developer

Highly Recommended Course. Easy to Understand, Informative, Very Well Organized. The Course is Full of Practical and Valuable for Anyone who wants to Enhance their Skills. Really Enjoyed it. Thank you!!

Course Pricing

Free Plan

Free

  • Free to enroll

Free

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