How to Get Involved

How can a school get involved?

• Schools in the Tucson Resiliency Initiative will be automatically invited, but the expectations of LINKS will be somewhat different
• Other schools should contact the district representative to gain support before making a commitment to LINKS
  • Amphitheater - Nancy Harden
  • Flowing Wells - David Baker
  • Marana - Joanne Gelormine
  • Sunnyside - Francisco Morales
  • TUSD - Kay Aldredge
• Call Tucson LINKS to arrange for a school outreach coordinator to meet with principal, site council and faculty
• Assess commitment level of staff to become involved
• Make commitment

What are the criteria for acceptance as a LINKS school?

• Active administrative support and 80% agreement among staff to participate
• A Core Team willing to drive the process within the school
• Commitment to principles of resiliency
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Commitment to participate in all school related evaluation processes

What are the expectations of LINKS Schools?

• Active leadership support from site administrators
• Participation in school-wide Protective Schools assessment
• Identification of strengths and areas for improvement
• Development of a long-range plan using strength-based model
• Development of action plans
• Working with LINKS staff to identify professional development needs
• Time for implementation of professional development plan
• Active participation of administrator and staff in implementation of plans
• Development of Student Assistance Team (child-study) to develop plans for students experiencing difficulties
• Referral of families to appropriate services
• Participation in evaluation activities