Archive for the ‘Winter 2009’
- A Compelling Report from ACT: The Forgotten Middle
ACT, Inc., a partner of California GEAR UP, provides timely research on the importance of middle school academic preparation. The recent report, The Forgotten Middle presents compelling data indicating that students who are not on [...]
by Admin in Winter 2009 on April 19th, 2009 at 12:04 pm 
GEAR UP PhotosTommy Lam, Budget Analyst, and Lynn Baranco, Administrative Program Manager, offer resources at GEAR UP conferences and trainings. GEAR UP facilitators help to develop the leadership skills of all members of the GEAR UP [...]
by Admin in Winter 2009 on April 19th, 2009 at 12:04 pm- Resources For Special Needs Youth Who Want To Attend College
Family Initiatives Project Coordinator Marsha King has been asked the following questions by parents who have participated in the Family Initiatives Project sessions: "How can my special needs child attend college?" "Who will help my [...]
by Admin in Winter 2009 on April 19th, 2009 at 12:04 pm 
New Schools Begin the GEAR UP JourneyCalifornia GEAR UP works with middle schools to develop a sustainable college-going culture through the adults that have the greatest impact on student life and experience: the principals, teachers, counselors, families and community leaders. The [...]
by Admin in Winter 2009 on April 19th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
A School on the Move: Shadow Hills Intermediate – An Interview with Kathy Hudson, Special ProjectsLocated in the high desert city of Palmdale north of Los Angeles, Shadow Hills Intermediate School currently enrolls 1066 students in grades 7 and 8. The student ethnicities are 68% Hispanic, 18% African American, 9% [...]
by Admin in Winter 2009 on April 19th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
A School on the Move: Pacoima MS – An Interview with Lorraine Armelin, Title I CoordinatorLorraine Armelin, Title I Coordinator, and Marcy Hamm, Principal Located in the eastern part of the San Fernando Valley and part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Pacoima Middle School enrolls over 2200 students [...]
by Admin in Winter 2009 on April 19th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
CSP Workshop Presenters Provide Overview Of Resources That Focus On Middle SchoolsContinuing Sustainability Project (CSP) training workshops were offered to CSP schools in Northern California and Southern California in February. Pamela Goode, Assistant Director, Division of Curriculum and Instructional Services, Los Angeles County Office of Education, [...]
by Admin in Winter 2009 on April 19th, 2009 at 12:04 pm- California GEAR UP Wins IBM Grant – iTraduceloAhora! (Translate Now!)
In December 2008, California GEAR UP was awarded the IBM iTraduceloAhora! (Translate Now!) automatic translation grant. This program uses an enhanced version of IBM WebSphere Translation Server Software to translate web sites and e-mails automatically [...]
by Admin in Winter 2009 on April 19th, 2009 at 12:04 pm - Parent Institute For Quality Education: Parent Graduation Speech
Good evening, My name is Charity. Ladies and gentlemen and faculty of Eagle Rock Junior/Senior High School, we are truly grateful that the GEAR UP program invited the Parent Institute for Quality Education. They gave [...]
by Admin in Winter 2009 on April 19th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
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ALERT: GEAR UP is at risk, ACT NOW!
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Valley High-GEAR UP Graduates 94% of seniors
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Doing What Works: Navigating the Path to College
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The Impact of California GEAR UP
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GEAR UP Videos! Check out the many new videos on our updated site.
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GEAR UP National Conference is in San Francisco, CA July 17-20.
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