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LINKS Flow Chart

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… Deciding if LINKS is offered for credit Allotting appropriate time in the master schedule for weekly LINKS sessions

Materials for Advisors

9 th Grade / Freshman Year Activity Read the 9 th Grade OnTrack mini-magazine Took a career interest inventory Explored careers and colleges at learnmoreindiana.orglearnmoreindiana.org Took a learning-style assessment Participated in job shadowing Discussed my future plans with my counselor and family Took the Learn More Indiana 9 th Grade Career & College Information Survey Made sure I am on track to graduate Other: 1 0 th Grade / Sophomore Year Activity Read the 10 th Grade OnTrack mini-magazine Took a career interest inventory Explored careers and colleges at learnmoreindiana.orglearnmoreindiana.org Participated in job shadowing Passed the ISTEP+ Graduation Qualifying Exam (GQE) Took the PSAT and/or PLAN (fall) Visited an area career center Started researching scholarship opportunities Discussed my future plans with my counselor and family Made sure I am on track to graduate Other: LINKS Checklist Activity Took the Learn More Indiana 11 th Grade Career & College Information Survey Registered online for Indiana e-Transcript Explored careers, colleges, apprenticeships and other training programs at learnmoreindiana.orglearnmoreindiana.org Read Next Indiana: A Guide to Life after High School Registered for rigorous courses to make the most of my senior year Took the PSAT/NMSQT and/or PLAN (fall) Took the SAT and/or ACT (spring) Took an ASVAB assessment Attended a college fair Visited at least one college campus, training center or apprenticeship site Applied for athletic eligibility to the NCAA Clearinghouse (if applicable) Participated in Junior Prep Interviews with 21st Century Scholars (if applicable) Called the Learn More Helpline at to get answers to college, career and financial aid questions Discussed my future plans with my counselor and family Made sure I am on track to graduate Other: 1 2 th Grade / Senior Year Activity Retook the SAT and/or ACT to increase scores (if applicable) Visited college campuses and/or training programs Submitted college or training program applications Attended the financial aid program at my high school Submitted a FAFSA application for need-based financial aid at by the deadlinewww.fafsa.ed.gov Applied for scholarships Developed a budget for life after high school Attended College Goal Sunday in February Completed my Affirmation Form for 21st Century Scholars (if applicable) Registered for the 21st Century Scholars Pledge Ceremony (if applicable) Called the Learn More Helpline at to get answers to college, career and financial aid questions Made sure I am on track to graduate Other: Activities I need to complete each year to ensure that I am well-prepared for post-secondary success. 9 th Grade/Freshman Year1 1th Grade / Junior Year CAREER AND COURSE PLANNER This Career and Course Planner is designed to complement the LINKS Student Advisement Program. You will use this tool to help you document your career plans, assessment results, experiential learning and course work to help you make meaningful plans for your future. Student Identification Student Materials

Professional Development Training is available at 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 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? 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 ** 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 Roles and Responsibilities Implementation Guidelines Connecting LINKS to Other School-wide Initiatives Planning Tools LINKS Brochures National and State Standards

For more information… Barbara Ashcraft at