A critical element of family engagement is getting the word out. Join this Discussion Lab to explore ways to communicate with families, sharing and learning with our national GEAR UP community. NCCEP's Family Engagement Advisory Committee members and a special guest from NCCEP’s Communications Committee will facilitate this conversation.

Discussion Labs brings together the GEAR UP community for informal conversations and networking. Come prepared to engage!

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All event times are…

Are you interested in submitting a proposal to present at the 2024 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference but have some lingering questions? 

Join Dr. Katie Hill and Adriana Feijoo for RFP Office Hours to learn about everything related to submitting a proposal. We look forward to connecting with you all. 

If you have any questions, please email rfp_proposals@edpartnerships.org.

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Transportation is a common challenge for rural GEAR UP programs: lacking public transportation can make local events inaccessible to students and families outside of school hours, and long travel times to college campuses and other programming may limit external opportunities.

Join your GEAR UP colleagues to discuss the transportation challenges and potential solutions in the rural communities you serve. Come prepared to share and learn!

Taking place Monday, September 25, 2023, through Friday, September 29, 2023

Join NCCEP and members of the Communications Advisory Committee to complete the final stretch of your planning for National GEAR UP Week. 

In this webinar we will discuss how to align the national event goals to your local goals, review tools available to support your planning, and final planning tasks to round out your planning. This webinar is for any GEAR UP educators involved in direct student services, whether they’ve celebrated National GEAR UP Week for 10 Years or for the first time this…

On Thursday, August 3rd at 2 pm ET, join NCCEP/GEAR UP Communications Advisory Committee members to learn practical ways to participate in the 2023 National GEAR UP Week video challenge. Learn tips and tricks for capturing videos, editing on free and easy platforms, and beginner graphic design. Bring your questions!

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All event times are scheduled for ET.

Help Shape Potential Strategies to Increase Dual Enrollment Participation in YOUR High School!

The U.S. Department of Education has partnered with Abt Associates to gather information about strategies to expand dual enrollment participation among students in GEAR UP high schools.  

The study team would like to talk with you or your team about the barriers your students face to participating in dual enrollment courses and what strategies might help them overcome these challenges. 

The study team is…

Last November, Alex Chough shared with directors that the NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity-Building Workshop will continue to be virtual to maintain quality professional development at an affordable price. This shift provided an opportunity to rethink the event: what we address, how we address it, and the best ways to leverage this gathering for our national community.

NCCEP's Process

Using a design thinking process, the NCCEP team is collecting information about the needs and preferences of GEAR UP…

We need your help to celebrate our GEAR UP community at this summer’s NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference! The GEAR UP Leadership Awards are an opportunity to recognize those who go above and beyond in their service.  

We want to acknowledge family leaders, student leaders, and GEAR UP professionals. Take the time to nominate your GEAR UP hero!