Principal
Training
LINKS Flow Chart
Post-implementation
Post-implementation
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Ongoing
Ongoing
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
PrePreimplementation
implementation
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Principal Responsibilities
Learn
about
LINKS
Hold staff
accountable
Secure
resources
& support
Establish
Steering
Committee
Select
coordinator(s)
Monitor
program &
eliminate
barriers
Support
implementation
& evaluation
Recognize &
support
successful
implementation
Share evaluation
results
Develop
PD plan
Internal &
external
PR
Online resources
The principal is responsible for…
• Serving as chief
supervisor and program
advocate
• Supporting the
organization,
development,
implementation, and
evaluation processes
The principal is responsible for…
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Deciding if LINKS is
offered for credit
Allotting appropriate
time in the master
schedule for weekly
LINKS sessions
Materials
for
Advisors
Student
Materials
Professional Development
Training is available at
http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/about.html
for all levels of staff participation:
– Advisors
– Coordinators
– Counselors
– Principals and Steering
Committee
Materials & Resources
Needed:
– Time
– Space
– Leadership
– Public relations efforts
– Supporting funds
Promoting LINKS
Evaluation
LINKS Evaluation
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All students and advisors participate in the
LINKS program evaluation process
STUDENTS:
• End of year evaluation
• Pre and Post online surveys
• 4-question feedback forms
ADVISORS:
• Advisor log
• Online evaluation
When does LINKS begin?
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The advisor’s training must occur prior to
opening day.
Advising classes begin with the school-year
orientation lesson.
LINKS Information and Tools
Find what you need for implementing the LINKS
Program at
http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/
**Please save this as a favorite site for easy
access to project information and supporting
materials.
Web site Toolbar
Provides Easy Access
 Advisor
 Counselor
 Student
 Coordinator
 Principal/
Steering
Committee
 Framework
 Resources
 Evaluation
Principal/Steering Committee
Web site Area
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Roles and Responsibilities
Implementation Guidelines
Connecting LINKS to Other School-wide Initiatives
Planning Tools
LINKS Brochures
National and State Standards
For more information…
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http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/about.html#
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Barbara Ashcraft at bashcraft@access.k12.wv.us
304-558-2348