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GEAR UP

GEAR UP initiative aims to boost academic performance and prepare students for college. Offering professional learning and student opportunities, as well as promoting community connections through various activities.

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GEAR UP

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  1. GEAR UP Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

  2. GEAR UP Goals • To increase the academic performance and preparation of postsecondary education for students in designated GEAR UP schools. • To increase the rate of high school graduation and enrollment in postsecondary education for GEAR UP students. • To increase GEAR UP students and their families’ knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation and financing.

  3. GEAR UP Activities Professional Learning Opportunities • Professional Learning Communities • Using school data effectively • High quality professional learning workshops • Superintendents’ Roundtable • Principals’ Summit • Grant writing workshops • State GEAR UP conference

  4. GEAR UP Activities Student Opportunities • Summer STEM academies • Senior transition services • Scholarships for College Orientation • Rookie Camps • 11th grade ACT testing • ACT prep workshops • Financial aid workshops • Campus tours • One-on-one assistance from an educational specialist • National GEAR UP Week

  5. GEAR UP Activities Community Connection • Parent Leadership Academy • Plan4College Centers • Media Outreach • Advertising • Parent Guides • Social Media • OKCollegestart.org • Student Information Hotline • OK Promise Promotion

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