Discover LeaderTreks

Learn more about our friends at LeaderTreks, the wonderful folks who provide the majority of the training resouces used in the SALT program.

Understanding the Flow of Communication

If you’re like me you learn best with a visual.  To help illustrate the desired flow of communication for the SALT program we’ve developed a visual.  We hope it’s a helpful visual!

Like a copy for yourself or your mentors?  No problem, download it!

Introducing SALT 3.0

We are excited to announce the launch of SALT 3.0

SALT 3.0 represents a significant revision to the current SALT structure.  Some of the more noteworthy changes include:

• The elimination of SALT level 5.
• The restructuring of SALT levels 2-4 in regards to training material content.
• The improved partnership with LeaderTreks.

EXPLANATION OF THE MAJOR REVISION POINTS:

The elimination of SALT level 5 — Under the old SALT structure, SALT level 5 was designed as a sort of independent, self guided study.  In pilot tests this proved unsuccessful, and the idea was simply scrapped.

The restructureing of SALT levels 2-4 in regards to training material content —  As part of the curriculum restructuring, the old SALT level 2 training material was replaced by the material that had been in place for level 3.  For SALT 3.0 we simply took out the training material for level 2, and slid the training material for level 3 into the level 2 slot and the level 4 material into the level 3 slot.  It really sounds more confusing that it is.  We also came up with a brand new focus for SALT level 4 which focuses on mentoring.  The idea being that while youth have spent the last three years involved in a mentoring relationship, they may now learn how to facilitate one of their own.  A turning of the tables if you will.

The improved partnership with LeaderTreks —  You may have noticed that the majority of the training material is produced by LeaderTreks.  In on going efforts to keep the SALT program affordable, we are working with LeaderTreks to be able to offer product discounts to participants of the program.  We also hope to be able to develop other unique relational opportunities with us and LeaderTreks in the future.

BUT WHAT IF I’VE ALREADY DONE SALT LEVEL 2 LAST YEAR?

No worries, you may either choose to repeat level 2 and receive the benefit of the new level 2 training material or you may move on to level 3.

FOR YOUTH ADVISERS:

Whether or not you’ve participated in the SALT program in the past, you will want to make sure you download the revised program manual, as much of the content has changed.  [A note regarding the program manual, it was created to be printed double sided.]

EXTRA INFORMATION:

There will be an informational workshop Thursday at 1:30 pm at BYIC Convention.  This workshop is designed for either advisers or youth who are interested in learning more about the SALT program.  As part of the workshop, there will be a time for Q&A.