introduction to links student advisement what parents and students need to know…
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Introduction to LINKS Student Advisement
What Parents and Students Need to Know…
What is LINKS? A program that creates smaller learning
communities in larger schools Designed to keep students from “falling
through the cracks”
Designed to “bridge the gap” between what is taught in core classes and give students individual help with
What is LINKS?
LINKS stands for “Learning,
Individualized Needs, Knowledge and
Skills”
The purpose is to: improve Learning for ALL students
identify and meet Individualized Needs
increase Knowledge and Skills
…for ALL students
The LINKS Program promotes student success in school and life by: Relationship with a caring adult Career goal Connection with post secondary options
How LINKS works…
Each student will be assigned an advisor to work with him/her throughout high school
Students will be placed in small advising groups that meet at least weekly throughout high school
Advisors will work to help students learn better focus on individual needs increase student knowledge about options after
high school and the 21st Century workforce Improve skills for school, community and work
success
LINKS Advisors will: Facilitate weekly lessons (standards based)
Be the “go to” person for parents
Help students with academic and career planning
Help students develop and maintain an academic and career portfolio
LINKS Advisors will: Refer students to counselors as needed
Contact parents with concerns about attendance, behavior, and grades
ALSO…let parents know about some good things students are doing
LINKS Advisors will: Assign and check on activities on Career
Cruising – a computer tool to help student plan for the career that is best for them.
Meet with students and parents to help plan each year’s schedule
Advocate for each student’s success
Why LINKS?LINKS will bridge the gap between what is
taught in the core curriculum and the skills necessary in the work place by addressing six major Skills Areas:
Career Exploration and Planning Academic Development Self-Knowledge School Success Skills Work Ethic Life Skills
Students may receive elective credit for LINKS.
This is an easy and meaningful way for students to earn credit if your school offers LINKS for credit.
To learn more about LINKS go to our state website at:
http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links
Contact us…
If you have specific questions about LINKS contact your school LINKS coordinator or Barbara Ashcraft, WVDE Coordinator
304-558-2348