The District Leadership Institute for Systemic Change is NCCEP’s premier leadership development program, focusing on fostering systemic change in GEAR UP schools and districts to maximize the impact of GEAR UP on school change and student outcomes. 

Designed in partnership with Inflexion, district- and state-level leaders, as well as college access professionals, will receive three full days of in-person professional training, optional coaching calls, and virtual touchpoints throughout the…

The GEAR UP Good News campaign is all about spreading the word about GEAR UP's impact, including engaging your local media outlets.

Unsure about the difference between a press release and a media advisory? Curious how to build relationships with your local media outlets? Join members of the Communications Advisory Committee for a brief presentation and plenty of time to answer your questions.

Click here to register today!

All event times are scheduled in ET.

Do you have lingering questions about the Leadership Award nomination process?

Join us for office hours to get your questions answered. We’ll also share valuable tips and strategies for submitting a competitive nomination. Don’t miss your chance to get your GEAR UP leader recognized nationally at the 2025 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference.

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