GEAR UP Idaho

GEAR UP Idaho is a federal grant program that provides comprehensive, early intervention college access programming to selected Idaho students and their parents that will help them learn about, prepare for, and succeed in college.

GEAR UP Idaho Program

The mission of GEAR UP Idaho is: To inspire students to become active in

their educational experience To ensure students are academically

prepared for high school graduation and postsecondary education

GEAR UP Idaho Students

The GEAR UP cohort model involves providing services to ALL students in participating grade levels (7th, 8th and 9th grade) and continuing through 12th grade.

What is GEAR UP?

GEAR UP is a program that focuses on early intervention strategies to assist students in becoming prepared for postsecondary education.

GEAR UP will help students meet standards necessary for high school graduation and provide them with the skills to succeed beyond high school

What is GEAR UP? (Cont.)

GEAR UP students will create a personalized learning plan that includes common college and work-preparatory classes such as additional and more rigorous math, English and science courses

GEAR UP will advise students on advanced learning opportunities and encourage them to participate in these options while still in high school.

GEAR UP will guide students through programming that encourages self knowledge, promotes career exploration and leads students to make informed decisions about life after high school.

What is GEAR UP? (Cont.)

GEAR UP Provides

Regional and Site Coordinators to aid in the implementation of the program at each school

Funding to reimburse schools for costs associated with approved school-specific training, programs and activities

GEAR UP students an opportunity to apply for a 4-year renewable scholarship based upon financial need and participation in the program

Funding for students to take the EXPLORE, PLAN and ACT

Professional development opportunities for teachers and school administrators

GEAR UP Idaho Impact

This year, GEAR UP Idaho will serve more than forty schools, reaching approximately 5,500 Idaho 7th, 8th and 9th grade students.

GEAR UP Services

Some of the activities and services GEAR UP students receive include: After-school tutoring and mentoring Job shadowing and career exploration Student-led parent teacher conferences School and classroom technology

integration Family college access and financial

information nights

GEAR UP Idaho Outcome

Through implementation of activities and services, GEAR UP Idaho has the ability to created a learning environment that promotes positive changes within GEAR UP schools and communities.

GEAR UP Outcome (Cont.)

The GEAR UP Idaho program will: Increase the academic performance of

students Increase postsecondary preparation Increase graduation rates and

postsecondary attendance rates in Idaho

Increase the ability to plan for the future, set, and accomplish goals

Increase the knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation and financing

Increase family involvement in school

GEAR UP Outcome (Cont.)

Interested in more?

Visit the GEAR UP Idaho website at www.gearupidaho.idaho.gov

Contact your Site Coordinator Site Coordinator Name and contact

information here

GEAR UP Idaho is a federal grant program administered through the Office of the Idaho State Board of Education

in Boise, Idaho.