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Get the Leadership System That’s Helping Schools Cut Conflict, Reignite Student Engagement & Build Healthy Culture
The L.I.G.H.T. Model™ is a trauma-informed, culturally relevant framework designed to reduce classroom disruptions, strengthen educator confidence, and turn chaos into connection—starting day one.
Watch Free Webinar Below To Discover How the L.I.G.H.T. Model™ Transforms School Culture From the Inside Out
Enter your email to access the free, eye-opening training video that reveals how our trauma-informed system helps real educators reduce burnout, re-engage students, and lead with clarity.
Instant access. No fluff. Just proven tools that work where it matters most.
Here’s How We Help You Lead With Purpose—Not Just Pressure
Step 1: Watch the Webinar
Get introduced to the L.I.G.H.T. Model™ and why traditional training fails to create real behavior change.
Step 2: Explore the L.I.G.H.T. System
See how our trauma-informed approach rewires the way your team leads, supports, and engages youth.
Step 3: Choose Your Best Fit
Whether you need professional development, student curriculum, or an all-in-one solution—we’ll guide you to the right fit for your goals.
Step 4: Start Creating Culture That Lasts
You’ll walk away with a clear path forward, real tools, and a community ready to support your implementation.
What Is The L.I.G.H.T. Model?
The Proven System That Turns Disengaged Environments Into Purpose-Driven Cultures
Developed by K-Rahn Vallatine, The L.I.G.H.T. Model™ is a trauma-informed leadership framework designed to help educators, youth workers, and system leaders:
Learn to see behavior through a trauma-informed lens
Inspire identity and values-based growth
Guide youth through transformation—not control
Heal organizational burnout and disengagement
Teach tools that provide life skills and create real-world accountability
You’ll learn the same model trusted by top reentry programs, school districts, and government agencies working with high-need populations.
Access the Free Webinar: How the L.I.G.H.T. Model Is Changing the Game
Enter your email below to unlock the video training and get a downloadable summary of the L.I.G.H.T. Model™. Perfect for team leaders, school sites, reentry staff, or anyone ready to lead with more clarity and confidence.
Real Impact. Real Leaders. Real Transformation.
"We invited K-Rahn to work with our students after his thorough staff presentation. Since then, his impact in the classroom has spread school-wide. Not only is his curriculum common-core aligned, but his culturally responsive teaching strategies have helped our students develop emotional intelligence that has assisted them when facing trying circumstances, in and out of school. We have noticed the students in his class are better equipped at navigating challenges with appropriate responses and have a sense of accountability that we did not see before. K-Rahn is truly an asset to our faculty, and we highly recommend his program to others looking to engage both students and staff in a progressive way!"
“K-Rahn is a dynamic presenter, using humor and empathy to communicate information in a way that all people can relate to and understand. It has been an honor to work with him on the Speakers Bureau of the Trauma Informed Task Force of Los Angeles."
Noel Scott, MSW, M.S. Ed
Five Keys Schools and Program Assistant School Director, Los Angeles Region
Susie Hess, MSW, LCSW-IL
Co Founder of the Trauma Informed Task Force of Los Angeles
Clinical Assistant Professor at Suzanne Dworak Peck School of Social Work
(University of Southern California)
Why District Leaders Are Investing in This
The L.I.G.H.T. Model is transforming how organizations engage students, workforce participants, and communities—equipping professionals with the tools to drive real, lasting impact.
If you’re facing disengaged students, burnout among staff, or declining program effectiveness, you’re not alone. The traditional methods of engagement are failing because they don’t address the real issue—trauma, trust, and mindset.
The L.I.G.H.T. Model provides a proven framework to help your team:
· Build trust and connection with disengaged students and participants
· Equip staff with sustainable strategies to reduce burnout and improve engagement
· Foster a culture of resilience and leadership across your organization
Ready to explore how the L.I.G.H.T. Model can work for you?
Get quick answers to your questions here.
Is the L.I.G.H.T. Model™ just another DEI or SEL program?
No. It’s a trauma-informed leadership system—not a one-off workshop or compliance checklist. L.I.G.H.T. trains adults to lead with emotional intelligence, cultural clarity, and strategic accountability, creating real transformation across classrooms, teams, and youth environments.
What kind of results can we expect? How soon can schools see results?
Schools and organizations using the L.I.G.H.T. Model™ have reported:
· 30–50% reduction in classroom disruptions
· Improved staff retention and morale
· Stronger youth engagement and leadership
· Greater consistency in how staff handle conflict, accountability, and student identity issues
Many schools experience immediate improvements in student engagement, classroom participation, and teacher-student relationships within the first few weeks of implementation.
We don’t have time for a long rollout. How quickly can this be implemented? Fast.
Using our practical approach, you can start seeing cultural shifts immediately. Our framework is designed for plug-and-play flexibility—whether you’re onboarding staff mid-year or launching district-wide over a semester.
Can we use Title I, ESSER, or other federal funds to pay for this?
Yes. Most of our partners use funding from Title I, Title II, ESSER, WIOA, or local youth grants. We’ll even help you align the training with your funding goals or RFP requirements.
Can we customize this for our district or agency?
Absolutely. We offer full customization for district-wide or multi-site rollouts, including branded training portals, hybrid delivery, and internal certification pathways.
Turn Insight Into Action with Live Above the Hype Curriculum
The Live Above the Hype Curriculum is our flagship tool to help schools and organizations implement the L.I.G.H.T. Model. Designed for Tier 2 and Tier 3 youth, it goes beyond behavior management to shift values, build critical thinking, and foster lasting identity growth.
