Introduction and Overview to LINKS LINKS is a • Comprehensive student-centered advising program for students in grades 5-12 • Organized structure for: – Consistent delivery of academic,
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Introduction and Overview to LINKS
LINKS is a
• Comprehensive student-centered advising program for students in grades 5-12 • Organized structure for: – Consistent delivery of academic, career, and personal/social content standards – Connecting students with a caring adult – Increased collaboration between stakeholders
LINKS is
a web-based framework and curriculum for student advisement programs (Advisor/Advisee) in West Virginia designed to advance student learning and development in a deliberate, proactive, manner to encourage individual success
LINKS is designed to
bridge the gap between what is taught in the 5 – 12 core curriculum and the skills necessary for success in school, post secondary education, and in the work place
Why do we need LINKS?
• More than half of WV students qualify for free and reduced price meals • Over a quarter of WV children live in poverty • Poverty levels are directly aligned with low achievement and low test scores • 15% of WV children live in a family where the head of household is a drop-out
Why do we need LINKS?
• 6,500 WV students drop out of high school each year • 10,000 WV teens are not enrolled in school and not working • 7,000 WV school-aged youths are adjudicated annually Kids Count ® 2009
School-wide student advisement = RESULTS
Improved school attendance • Better classroom behavior • More students have goals • More students graduate More likely to make AYP
High School Graduate Projections (SREB 2005)
19,500 19,267 19,000 18,500 18,252 18,000 17,500 17,765 18,040 17,837 17,558 17,435 17,939 17,619 17,815 17,413 17,256 17,134 17,000 16,500 16,431 16,000 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
National Trends… Then and Now
Workforce Mid 20th Century 21st Century Professional 20% 20% Skilled 15% 65% Unskilled 65% 15%
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ALL students must hear the right messages!
2007 Pawley
’
s Group Report
Commissioned by 2006 WV Senate
Recommendation 7
: Develop a new model for career counseling, student support and academic advising.
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recommended that West Virginia develop a systematic way to help students with career exploration.
Solution: LINKS + www.cfwv.com
The Brutal FACTS…
Out of every 100 WV 9 th Graders • 73 will graduate HS • 39 will enter college • • 13 will drop out..freshman year ONLY 16 will graduate in SIX years.
• National Center for Higher Education Management Systems 2007
The LINKS Program can help support a positive culture for learning by:
Improving the teacher student relationship Improving classroom behavior Informing and preparing all school staff to better assist students Creating a community of learners
The LINKS Program can help schools meet AYP requirements by improving:
Academic achievement Standardized test scores On-time transitions from grade to grade School attendance Graduation rates
LINKS includes
40 lesson plans per grade level
( 9-12)
36 lesson plans per grade level
( 5-8) And is….
Standards based
(Policy 2520.19 allows schools to offer for credit)
LINKS can be offered for credit
Course code
7676
1 time per week 45/50 minutes
¼ credit per year = 1 full high school credit
Online Career Course
www.cfwv.com
1 time per week 45/50 minutes
¼ credit per year = 1 additional full high school credit for Up to2 full high school credits.
40 Lesson Plans (per grade level) Policy 2520.19
Course Code 7676
LINKS Lesson Plan
The LINKS Program promotes student success in school and life by:
Relationship with a caring adult Career goal Connection with post secondary options
Additional benefits to students:
Better prepared for the global workforce and post-secondary education Acquisition of school and workplace success skills Build dreams and hopes for the future
Student/Advisor Relationships
• • If students know there is an adult at school who truly cares about them as individuals, they will accept being prodded further Our most vulnerable students are those in greatest need of this meaningful connection
Student/Advisor Relationships
Staff Training Power Points are located under the Resource Section
LINKS support
Schools may contact the following staff for additional support: Barbara Ashcraft [email protected]
Nancy Cline [email protected]
Shelly DeBerry [email protected]
Kenneth Moles [email protected]
www.wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links