Programs and Pricing
VALUE UP SIGNATURE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS
How to identify the invisible social structures influencing student behavior
Choose the Right Assembly Package for Your School:
- Silver Package
- Value Up all-day event which includes:
- Live assemblies and workshops for students, general staff, and parents
- Online training modules for staff who cannot attend live
- A 45-minute online parent session the school can distribute for free
- Free downloads of the Value Up book for students
- Coaching support from me to guide the implementation process (5 one-hour calls)
- Parenting course for parents who couldn’t attend live event
- $4,000
- Virtual Only: $2,000
- Gold Package
Most Popular - Everything in the Silver Package PLUS:
- Full access to the Value Up Culture-Building System Nine Lesson Course
- Specific training and resources for a designated culture-building committee within the school
- The Value Up video course for students
- Value Up curriculum for classrooms
- Coaching support from me to guide the implementation process (5 one-hour calls)
- Parenting course for parents who couldn’t attend live event
- $6,500
- Virtual Only: $3,000
- Platinum Package
- Everything in the Silver & Gold Packages PLUS:
- Two all-day events within the same or following year
- Culture-Building System
- 10 one-hour coaching calls
- Free downloads of the Value Up book for students
- Coaching support from me to guide the implementation process (5 one-hour calls)
- Parenting course for parents who couldn’t attend live event
- $10,000
- Virtual Only: $5,000
* All prices include travel costs
What To Expect From A Value Up School Assembly Program
After working with thousands of schools and listening closely to both educators and students, Mike Donahue has discovered a powerful truth: many teen struggles are deeply rooted in how students view themselves. When a student believes they have intrinsic value—value that is built-in and unchangeable—they begin to make choices that reflect that identity. Students who respect themselves tend to respect others and engage more positively with school and life. The Value Up assembly was created to amplify this sense of worth in every student, laying the foundation for a healthier, more connected school culture. The presentation centers on three core messages:
Embrace Your Value
Intrinsic value means your worth is built-in—it doesn’t change based on appearance, popularity, or social media approval. Just as you can’t take the value out of gold, you can’t take the value out of a person. This message challenges the false belief that worth comes from outside validation and empowers students to build their identity on an unshakable foundation of self-worth.
Make Choices That Match Your Value
Before every behavior is a belief. Mike often tells students, “I’m not as concerned about what you’re doing as I am about why you’re doing it.” When students begin to see their true value and potential, they are more likely to make life-giving, positive choices. We naturally take care of what we value—and that includes ourselves.
Value Others
Through moving stories and powerful metaphors—like holding up worn shoes to represent someone else’s struggle—students are invited to step into empathy and compassion. This moment often becomes a turning point. Many students feel prompted to apologize for past mistreatment, and some even do so right in the assembly. Schools frequently report that these moments lead to long-standing conflicts being resolved and relationships beginning to heal.
A Value Up assembly is more than just a presentation—it’s the spark for transformation, inspiring students to see their worth, live from it, and extend that value to others.
Workshops for Students, Staff & Parents
In addition to our school assembly program, all of our packages include breakout workshops for students, school staff, and parents.
FOR STUDENTS
Culture Setters Training
Today’s students are drawn to the idea of being influencers—especially online. This training taps into that mindset by challenging and equipping student leaders to become positive influencers on campus. Participants will learn how to shape and support healthy social norms, fostering a more inclusive and respectful school culture.
FOR STUDENTS
Success Academy
Designed for students who are academically at risk, this session focuses on building emotional resilience and personal responsibility, particularly for those facing challenges outside of school, such as family stress. The goal is to help these students re-engage with their education and believe in their ability to succeed. This presentation is offered live during the school day or virtually, ensuring discretion and sensitivity for participating students.
FOR STAFF
Professional Development
This training equips educators with practical strategies to foster a positive school climate and support the development of emotional resilience in their students. Teachers will gain insights into building stronger connections with students and reinforcing the core messages of the program beyond the initial presentation. This professional development session is available either after school or virtually. Please note: this is a standalone training and does not include the full Culture-Building Course offered at the Gold tier and above.
FOR PARENTS
“Talking to Brick Walls” Parent Presentation
In today’s world of constant digital noise and conflicting messages from social media and the internet, many parents find it increasingly difficult to connect with their teenagers. This one-hour evening presentation offers practical insight, encouraging parents to shift their focus from trying to change how their teen communicates to learning how to better listen and understand what their teen is truly trying to express.
The Value Up Culture-Building System
Included in our Gold & Platinum Packages
This transformational course is designed to equip educators with the tools, insights, and practical strategies needed to reshape their school culture from the inside out. You’ll learn:
