CA GEAR UP Events and Institutes

2015 California Partnership Initiative Conference

CA GEAR UP Events and Institutes, California Partnership Initiative / December 16, 2015

The California Partnership Initiative (CPI) is a project of the California State GEAR UP Program, and was formalized at the National GEAR UP conference in Washington, DC in July 2014. Since 1999, the California State program has worked in collaboration with GEAR UP partnership projects to increase college and career readiness for students and families and to improve the college going culture in schools and communities. This initiative brings together the active partnership projects and the state grant to strengthen efforts for ALL students throughout California.  The CPI conference was held on November 18, 2015 in Irvine, CA for all California GEAR UP …

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Attend 2016 ACT State Organization Conference

CA GEAR UP Events and Institutes, California Partnership Initiative, Partnerships / December 14, 2015

2016 California ACT State Organization Conference  The California Promise: Achieving Social Justice through College and Career Readiness The 2016 California ACT State Organization Conference strives to bring education and career readiness professionals a broad range of topics that meet the diverse needs of preparing students for college and career success. Learn about key education strategies that will foster positive change in your school, district, and throughout California Learn about student success best practices used by other institutions Network with other education and workforce professionals View the agenda. Early bird pricing is ending soon—save 25% by registering before Friday, December 18, …

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California GEAR UP Announces 2015 Fall Events

CA GEAR UP Events and Institutes, California GEAR UP Schools, California Partnership Initiative / September 26, 2015

  Whole School Services Regional Events Professional Development for GEAR UP Middle Schools throughout California PURPOSE:  To develop regional support networks to provide opportunities for GEAR UP schools to learn from each other and problem solve together about common concerns and issues.  These events will be facilitated by Whole School Services Coaches with content based on advice from School Leadership Team members.  Events are customized to meet the needs of participating schools within each region and in alignment with target areas of growth identified in the GEAR UP School Self Assessment Rubric. September 30, 2015 Southern California Fall Regional Institute Downey, …

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National GEAR UP Week Sept 21-25, 2015

CA GEAR UP Events and Institutes, In The News, National GEAR UP Week / August 10, 2015

2015 National GEAR UP Week – September 21-25! Join thousands of students, parents, teachers, partners and college access professionals from across the nation to celebrate GEAR UP and the successes of your hard work and dedication! National GEAR UP Week is an opportunity for you to raise awareness in your community about the positive impact GEAR UP is having locally.  It’s a time to engage all your stakeholders – local, state and federal elected officials, funders, partners, as well as local, state and regional media – to share your program’s accomplishments and to get them more involved with your services …

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GEAR UP Regional Leadership Forums Make Strides

CA GEAR UP Events and Institutes, Common Core Standards, Discussion Posts / June 8, 2015

  Developed to meet the diverse and complex needs of California GEAR UP middle schools, the 2015 Spring Regional Leadership Events provide a forum for school teams to problem solve together and learn from each other about school practices, challenges and solutions.  The events were designed to build on the progress made at the Fall events and were facilitated by Whole School Services Coaches with content designed to respond to the needs of each unique middle school community in their region. Activities were customized to engage and support participating schools within each region aligned with target areas of growth identified in the School Self …

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Getting to the Core with GEAR UP

CA GEAR UP Events and Institutes, Common Core Standards, Discussion Posts / December 11, 2014

In the fall of 2013, the California Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) convened school teams from 48 middle schools serving predominantly low-income students in three locations to learn more about academic rigor and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). With the help of representatives from College Board — a program partner — participants viewed a model English Language Arts (ELA) lesson that is aligned to CCSS and practiced using instructional strategies that engage students across all curriculum areas. In the spring and fall of 2014, the California GEAR UP Program offered a variety of interactive, …

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GEAR UP Schools Participate in SpringBoard Development

CA GEAR UP Events and Institutes, California GEAR UP Schools, Effective Practices, Partnerships / November 25, 2014

SpringBoard by CollegeBoard and California GEAR UP Partnership SpringBoard® is the foundational component for the College Board’s College Readiness System, offering a proven Pre-AP program that increases participation and prepares a greater diversity of students for success in AP, college and beyond – without remediation. Based on College Board Standards for College Success and aligned to the Common Core State Standards, SpringBoard offers the only integrated college readiness solution that includes a rigorous curriculum, formative assessments and sustainable professional development. SpringBoard workshops attended by ELA and Mathematics teachers from our pilot SpringBoard schools (King, Foothill, and Jones) last week as part of their …

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California GEAR UP Hosts Regional Leadership Events

CA GEAR UP Events and Institutes, California GEAR UP Schools, Partnerships / November 13, 2014

CALIFORNIA GEAR UP “Round-Up” in Riverside, CA Developed to meet the diverse and complex needs of California GEAR UP middle schools, the 2014 Regional Leadership Events provided a forum for school teams to problem solve together and learn from each other about school practices, challenges and solutions.  The events were facilitated by Whole School Services Coaches with content designed to respond to the needs of each unique middle school community. Activities were customized to engage and support participating schools within each region aligned with target areas of growth identified in the School Self Assessment Rubric. Goals of the Regional Leadership …

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North State Regional Collaborative-Tehama County

CA GEAR UP Events and Institutes, California GEAR UP Schools / October 15, 2014

PURPOSE:  The purpose of the California GEAR UP 2014 Regional Events is to develop regional support networks that provide opportunities for schools to learn from each other and problem solve together about common concerns and issues.  These events will be facilitated by Whole School Services Coaches with content based on advice from School Leadership Team members.  The events are customized to meet the needs of participating schools within each region and in alignment with target areas of growth identified in the GEAR UP School Self Assessment Rubric. NORTH STATE REGIONAL COLLABORATIVE – DRAFT AGENDA Tehama County Department of Education – …

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The California Central Valley GEAR UP GET DOWN

CA GEAR UP Events and Institutes, California GEAR UP Schools / October 15, 2014

  PURPOSE:  The purpose of the California GEAR UP 2014 Regional Events is to develop regional support networks that provide opportunities for schools to learn from each other and problem solve together about common concerns and issues.  These events will be facilitated by Whole School Services Coaches with content based on advice from School Leadership Team members.  The events are customized to meet the needs of participating schools within each region and in alignment with target areas of growth identified in the GEAR UP School Self Assessment Rubric. The California Central Valley GEAR UP GET DOWN October 1, 2014  AGENDA …

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