2023-2024 Links (P2P) Application Due Feb 16th 2023
LINKS or Peer-2-Peer, support involves general education peers who model typical academic and social behavior in educational environments throughout the school day. Peers provide support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to promote independence and socialization. Teaching peers to interact with, and support, their peers with ASD by increasing social and learning opportunities within natural environments leads to new skills, and a sense of belonging that only comes from being in class with peers and participating in typical school activities.

ASD is the fastest growing disability in the United States and affects 1 out of every 36 children.  Research suggests that peers who participate in peer support programs gain a number of skills, including: organization, responsibility, problem solving, decision-making, and accountability. Participation in this program will include, working with peers with ASD in and out of a classroom setting, learning about ASD, and will include a meeting before school starts for the 2024-2025 school year.  Fenton Area Public Schools have seen a growth in the number of students that have been identified with ASD.  By completing this application, you are indicating your desire to be considered for the LINKS program.  If selected, you will be trained in strategies that are proven successful in working with students with Autism, as well as learning about ASD.

Once your application is complete we will review it and .  If you have questions you can make an appointment to speak with the LINK team members: Mrs. Montana, Mrs. Woodard, Mrs. Caldwell, or Mrs. Tyrrell.
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Email *
First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Current Grade *
Explain why you would like to work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder as a mentor/LINK. *
Do you have any personal experience and/or know anyone outside of school with Autism.  Please explain your experiences if you have any. *
What are your expectations for the LINKS program? *
Are you willing to meet one day before the school year starts and be able to meet with your link at least 2 hours a semester outside of class time? Does your schedule allow for this to happen? *
Please rate your skills in the following area: Interested in helping students with a disability: *
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Please rate your skills in the following areas: Willing to learn about mentoring skills *
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Please rate your skills in the following areas: Displaying positive leadership skills *
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 Please rate your skills in the following areas:  Display good study habits/effort on schoolwork *
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 Please rate your skills in the following areas: Good attendance *
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 Please rate your skills in the following areas: Positive social skills *
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You need a teacher recommendation for this course. Please send them an email asking for a short comment and either have them email it to Mrs. Montana or if they respond to you, you can forward it to Mr. Montana yourself. (Please make sure that you asked them, and they agreed before you put their name down) *
Parent/Guardian Name *
Parent signature: By parents typing their name, parents are agreeing that this program will be beneficial for their child and that they support his/her involvement in the program. *
Applicant's signature: By typing your name you are agreeing to the confidentiality that goes along with the Links Program and will take the class and responsibility seriously. *
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