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Coordinator Responsibilities

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Advisor Training

Parent Consent Forms

Student & Staff

Evaluation

Copy Plans &

Handouts

Student Feedback

Forms

Advisor Logs

Monthly Follow-up Trainings

Student & Parent

Evaluation

Advisor Evaluation

Prepare Student

Portfolios

Public Relations

Update & store

portfolios

Coordinator Training• Watch this video and make careful notes to

support your roles as the school leader of the LINKS program

• Visit and maintain contact with coordinators from successful LINKS implementation sites

• Attend state level trainings provided by WVDE

• Sign-up and contribute to LINKS WebTop Community.

LINKS WebTop Community

• Communicate and share files with other LINKS implementation sites. Go to…

• http://wvde.state.wv.us – Global 21

• Tools– WebTop

» WebTop Communities

Contact Barbara Ashcraft if you need help bashcraft@access.k12.wv.us

Advisor Training

• This training needs to occur during the week prior to students’ first day.

• Use the PowerPoint designed for advisors available on the LINKS Web site

Ongoing Professional Development Professional learning communities Grade level teams …lesson plan deliveryTeams by Topic

portfolios senior projects ISTP Parent activities

Book Clubs

Counselor/Principal Training

• This training needs to occur well in advance of school-wide implementation.

• Use the PowerPoints designed for counselors and principals available on the LINKS Web site

You will need…

• An LCD projector• Computer• AV screen• Internet access• Copies of the Curriculum Delivery Schedule • A sample lesson plan with appropriate handouts

When does LINKS start?

• Staff training must occur prior to opening day.

• Advising classes begin with the school-year orientation.

STAFF End of Year Evaluation

Student Evaluation

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Implementation Steps

• Advisor training

• Student surveys

• Student portfolios

• Lesson plans and handouts

• Public relations

Web site Toolbar Provides Easy Access

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Counselor

Student

Coordinator

Principal/ Steering Committee

Framework

Resources

Evaluation

Training Assistance• A cadre of trainers are available to assist you with training in your school.

• For a list of qualified trainers

Email

bashcraft@access.k12.wv.us

ToolsThe following tools are available through the LINKS Web site at http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/

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For more information…

• http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/

• Barbara Ashcraft at bashcraft@access.k12.wv.us 304-558-2348