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Summary of School-Based Services 2009-2011

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As a result of participation in the California GEAR UP program, middle schools are expected to take advantage of the resources provided, and utilize other resources available to the school.

California GEAR UP will provide the following services and resources:

  • Grant funds of up to $7,500, available annually to fund professional development activities for school staff. 

  • The "Kids on Campus" video in VHS format in English and Spanish, the Pocket Guide to California Colleges and Universities, the Resources and Materials Clearinghouse (RMC) and periodic Newsletters, all of which can be accessed on-line through our website, www.castategearup.org.

  • The GEAR UP Regional Coordinator (RC) who works with the assigned school to monitor the progress of the leadership team as they implement the Professional Development Action Plan (PDAP) 

  • The GEAR UP Principal and Leadership Team Institutes and Forums - Leadership Team members will participate in a 2-day Fall Leadership Institute and a Winter 1- day Leadership Forum.  Professional development activities are based on the School Self-Assessment Rubric (SSAR) that identifies the six conditions of a college-going culture.

  • GEAR UP Facilitation for the School Leadership Team and other school site staff

  • GEAR UP sponsored Counseling Institutes, offered in March for counselors and school site staff who provide academic counseling

  • Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) family sessions (9 weeks), provided for all Cohort B schools. Additionally, selected Cohort B schools will be offered the GEAR UP sponsored Families Initiative Project (FIP) - A five course workshop for parents/families. The principal determines the session dates.

  • GEAR UP sponsored College: Making It Happen materials, available for each student enrolled at GEAR UP schools, and College: Making It Happen events, hosted at local colleges.  For more information, see the ICC website www.certicc.org.

  • GEAR UP Educational Trust Awards - Student applications are due at the Student Aid Commission Office (CSAC) annually in March.

  • College Board Pre-AP workshops on topics as described on the College Board website, http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/preap/index.html under Teacher’s Corner for Pre-AP.

  • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) workshops as described on the AVID website, http://www.avidonline.org under AVID Educators, Curriculum & Teaching Materials.

Note:  Schools may select the date and provide the location for AVID and/or College Board workshops.