Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)

What's New with GU Maine?

Handouts from July 22nd NCCEP Conference:
Celebratory Learning Web
Attributes at the Heart of Celebratory Learning
Mt. Abram Article
Reflection Log
Jigsaw Template

Job Opening - GEAR UP Maine AmeriCorps*VISTA Position:

***Deadline extended to August 22nd!***

For more information and to apply, visit http://www.mainevista.net/positions.htm and click on “Maine Support Network.” In addition, we encourage you to contact Emily Liebling, Program Coordinator, with any questions: emily@mainesupportnetwork.org

Download the Flyer

Maine high school students ask burning questions about college, and experts answer!

Listen to the latest GEAR UP Maine podcast episode to hear what eight college administrators from six different campuses say to the following questions from high school students:

• How much do professors interact with their students?
• Is it better to live on campus or at home?
• What should I do to prepare for college life?

Listen to the Postcast
Download the Transcript [pdf]

If you have a burning question about college that you would like to be considered for our next episode, email Emily at emily@mainesupportnetwork.org.

Flip through the 100 College Going Strategies booklet to learn ideas about how to promote a college-going culture in your school!

Project Goal:

The Project will leverage Maine’s advanced technological infrastructure to create a sustainable program that supports students who are economically disadvantaged in preparing for, accessing, and succeeding in postsecondary education.

Objectives:

To integrate the GEAR UP program into Maine’s existing education infrastructure
To increase the academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education of participating students
To increase the rate of high school graduation and participation in postsecondary education of participating students
To increase educational expectations for participating students and student and family knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation, and financing
To anchor the use of Maine’s Learning Technology Initiative and distance learning networks into the GEAR UP program strategies and activities

Download and watch this Maine State GEAR UP power point presentation to learn more about this great program. (Size: 4MB)

National GEAR UP Mission:

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a discretionary grant program designed to increase the number of students from low income families who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. GEAR UP provides multi-year grants to States and partnerships to provide services at high-poverty middle and high schools. GEAR UP grantees serve students beginning no later than the seventh grade and follow the students through high school. GEAR UP funds may also be used to provide college scholarships to participating students. GEAR UP is unique from other initiatives. This program employs partnerships committed to serving and accelerating the academic achievement of participating students through their high school graduation. GEAR UP partnerships supplement (not supplant) existing reform efforts, offer services that promote academic preparation and the understanding of necessary costs to attend college, provide professional development, and continuously build capacity so that projects can be sustained beyond the term of the grant.

Learn more about the national project at the U.S. Department of Education website