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Study Lab’s newest additions are a trio of micromodules – short, 30-minute courses on topics relevant to GEAR UP professionals.
As we kick-off the 2021-2022 school year, we often focus on the students and how they have prepared themselves for the new year. So much of our attention is directed toward what summer reading lists, school supply lists, and summer projects have been completed. However, we should also focus on the GEAR UP professionals who are also kicking-off a new school year and find time for a little professional development.
NCCEP’s Study Lab is thrilled to announce a new bundle of micromodules created…
Take a few minutes today to log into the 2021 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference to select the sessions you want to attend, set up your networking calls, and more! Don't forget to update Zoom on your device to make the most of the conference.
Grab your comfy pajama pants and a notebook, and get ready for the virtual NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference next week!
From Monday (Jul 19) to Wednesday (Jul 21), join your GEAR UP colleagues from across the country to learn, network, and get inspired. We're ecstatic for the plenary speakers, the 14 pre-conference sessions, 86 concurrent sessions, 4 virtual engagement sessions, and other special sessions that are taking place.
To get ready and make the most of the event, be sure to:
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Join us this September to celebrate GEAR UP and participate in our virtual march across America.
I often tell people that I live and breathe GEAR UP. Why? Because GEAR UP has been a part of my life now for almost 12 years. I was a GEAR UP student with Nevada GEAR UP. I found my passion for advocacy in college through a GEAR UP alumni group. I worked as a coordinator for GEAR UP, and I am now advocating for GEAR UP programs nationwide in Washington, D.C. at NCCEP.
For me, GEAR UP + Advocacy have always been a pair, always gone hand in hand. I learned very early on the power of a message, a…
We had the opportunity to host four wonderful interns this summer at NCCEP! We wanted to share a spotlight on each of our summer interns: Kate, Izzy, Paige, and Jean and congratulate them on the start of a new school year!
Kate
Kate is a rising college senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she is double majoring in Economics and Global Studies and minoring in Statistics and Analytics. This past summer, she has been based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She has been working with Chrissy Tillery, Vice President of Research and Evaluation, Thomas Cech, Associate Director of Research and Evaluation, and Emily Jeffries, Associate Director of Government Relations. Her work has mostly been…
Do you hear what I hear? Learn how the voices of the #GEARUPworks community are elevated through national committees, driving the success of our movement.
Since it's inception in 1999, NCCEP has remained steadfast in its dedication to support the success and growth of GEAR UP. A critical element of this work has been harnessing the voice of GEAR UP to address critical topics, grow bold ideas, and focus on what students need to succeed.
One way that voice - your voice - is captured is through the work of national committees. Those who serve on these committees help make sure that tools, trainings, and resources address what GEAR UP needs.
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The 2021 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference has an Exhibit Hall with new (and returning) exhibitors, attention-grabbing content, and fun features to help you engage and learn about the programs and services offered to GEAR UP.
I don’t know about y’all, but I am so excited for the 2021 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference. Not just because we have amazing sessions for you to gain ideas, strategies, and tools to better serve your GEAR UP students. And not just because of our one-of-a-kind social engagement sessions like Zumba Party and Meet the GEAR UP Pets. But also, because…drumroll please…NCCEP’s Career & College Clubs (CCC) has an exhibitor booth!
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Now, I know what you are thinking. “Pappas, why are you so excited…
Valley schools celebrate GEAR UP Week 2021
Arizona State University GEAR UP was recently highlighted for their work in supporting students, families, and educators through the challenges of the past year. Tolleson Union High School 10th grader Malachi Burress, who has been a GEAR UP student since his seventh-grade year at Maryland Elementary School, said that the program has already helped him a lot. “My experience in GEAR UP has been fun. Every time I struggle they have been there to support.…
GEAR UP’ program prepares students in underserved communities for college
Providing college readiness services like test preparation, college visits, and career exploration, GEAR UP Connecticut was featured for the impact of the program across the state. Christina Lapierre, Connecticut’s project director for GEAR UP, explained, “We’re working with these students in what we call a ‘cohort model’ which is where we follow these students from starting in seventh grade. Right now they’re in ninth…
Social and Emotional Learning Implementation with Latinx Learners
GEAR UP students, educators, and administrators from 14 middle schools in Texas’ Region One Education Service Center (ESC), participated in a project with ACT to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students’ learning. Students took the Mosaic™ by ACT®: Social Emotional Learning assessment and data showed they reacted positively and had perceived learning gains. Dr. Alex Casillas, a principal research psychologist at…
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