2016 LINK SUPPORT PROGRAM (Year 9 to Year 12)

LINK Support Program Year 9 to Year 12 (Secondary and Special Schools). Funds are available to support a number of programs for students with disabilities in regular or support classes in mainstream or in special schools.

Program Description: These funds support programs that are related to goals identified in transition planning to meet student learning and support needs.

Targeted Student Group: Students with disabilities in Year 9 to Year 12 in regular or support classes in mainstream or in special schools.

Students undertaking workplace learning programs should be participating in the school’s overall School to Work Program. The currentWorkplace Learning Handbook supports this program and should be consulted where students will engage in:

  • The Job Coach Program for students in individual worksites
  • The Work Crew Program which supports 4 and 5 students at the same work experience site.

In addition this program supports:

  • The Community Program for skills training
  • The Exit Program for school leavers linked to an identified service provider.

These programs are delivered external to the school but are developed and monitored by school personnel. This funding does not support HSC VET courses. Please apply through HSC Vet Funding for these programs.

Please note that funding is only to be used for salaries of teachers and/or school learning support officers.

The Expression of Interest form should be completed by Friday 23October 2015 and returned to the appropriate Learning and Wellbeing Advisor.

Office / Network / Name / Phone / Email
Glenfield
Wollondilly
Macarthur
Campbelltown / Rebecca Anderson
Jeanette Howie / 9203 9909
9203 9916 /
Riverwood
Bankstown
Glenfield / Fiona Baker / 9408 8915 /
Ringrose
Liverpool
Fairfield
Strathfield
Canterbury / Perri Calderwood / 8848 4947 /
Miranda
Port Hacking
Woronora River / Kathy Spurrier / 95313933 /
Arncliffe
Botany Bay
Port Jackson
Marrickville
Georges River / Frances Smith
Valda Stephenson-Roberts / 95822816
95822815 /

If you require any further information, please contactyour school’s Learning and Wellbeing Advisor or Support Teacher Transition (STT).

2016LINK SUPPORT PROGRAM (Year 9 to Year 12)

Application Process

Step 1:

Identify the learning and support needs of a student or group of students.

Step 2:

The Learning and Support Team ensures that:

  • Students/s meet the Department of Education’s Disability Criteria and have a current Disability Confirmation Sheet (DCS)
  • Using available resources, no further accommodations can be made by the school. Accommodations may include the way that lessons or staffing are organised, how teaching or support for the student is carried out, or the way the teacher/s can be supported
  • The input of students, parents or carers, and where relevant, health professionals has been sought and their recommendations considered.

Step 3:

Complete the application form attached.

Step 4:

Principal verifies the information as a true and accurate record of the school’s request and that the students are eligible for the program.

Step 5:

The Expression of Interest is forwarded to your school’s Learning and Wellbeing Advisor by Friday 23October 2015.

2016 LINK SUPPORT PROGRAM (Year 9 to Year 12)

Application Form

School: / Code:
Brief description of the program (including strategies) and how additions to staff will be used
Outline intended student learning outcomes (please note these should reflect syllabus outcomes)
Outline the programs and resources from within the school that will support this program
Program name and type: Work Crew, Exit, Job Coach, Community / Number of students / Teacher days / SLSO days

Program Type: WC – Work Crew, EP – Exit Program, JC – Job Coach, CP – Community Program

Student Name / DoB
dd/mm/yyyy / Year in 2016 / Disability Code / Expiry Date / Individual Transition Plan (ITP)
Y / N / Class
Type
SSP
SC
RC / Program Name and Type (X)
WC / EP / JC / CP

I certify that all students identified are eligible for funding for this program.

Principal’s name Signature Date