GEAR UP Resources and Materials Clearinghouse

College Bound Magazine

Description and Uses: Although College Bound is a publication targeted to high school students, the articles and accompanying websites of the College Bound Network serve as a great reference and information source for those who create student workshops. The material featured is current and accurate.

How to Order: The College Bound Network. 1200 South Avenue, Suite 202. Staten Island, NY. (718) 761-4800. (Organizations can receive free copies).

Website: http://www.collegeboundmag.com.

The Kids’ College Almanac: A First Look at College

Description and Uses: This resource was written specifically for middle school students and should be available in every middle school classroom as it is an exemplary college preparation tool. The book answers a multitude of student questions like, "Have you ever thought about whether college might be a part of your future? Have you ever wondered what college is exactly? Should I go someday? What could I learn there?" This book may be used as a reference text for a mini-course on college preparation.

How to Order: Jist Works. 8902 Otis Avenue. Indianapolis, IN. (800) 648-JIST. ISBN 1563707306. Website:
http://www.jist.com. This item can also be purchased online at http://www.amazon.com.

Think College? Me? Now? A Handbook for Students in Middle School and Junior High School

Description and Uses: This colorful, easy-to-read handbook gives tips and information on how to make college a dream come true. Counselors can use this resource to introduce middle school students to college. Students can use this resource to answer questions about college (i.e., What are the different types of colleges? How does one pay for college? What high school courses need to be taken to prepare? What jobs can be obtained afterward?)

How to Order: United States Department of Education. Partnership for
Family Involvement in Education. Washington, DC (877) 433-7827. ISBN 0160495784.

Website: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/CollegeMeNow/index.html.

Choose College, We Did!

Description and Uses: In an effort to encourage parents and students, this award-winning video breaks down the college-going process in a straightforward, easy-to-understand fashion. Teachers and GEAR UP coordinators can show this video during class or at parent meetings and/or workshops.

How to Order: College Board Western Regional Office. 2099 Gateway Place, Suite 480. San Jose, CA. (408) 452-1400. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Website: http://www.collegeboard.org.

Making It Happen. Everyone Deserves an Education

Description and Uses: Developed by the California Education Round Table’s Intersegmental Coordinating Committee, this video was created for parents to
promote higher education to their children. Narrated by James Olmos, the video highlights various colleges and universities, the types of financial aid available, and the benefits of a college degree. Teachers can send the video home with a discussion sheet for students and their parents to use. Schools can hold a parent meeting to share the video and may also want to invite a panel of parents whose children are in college to answer questions after the viewing.

How to Order: California Education Roundtable Intersegmental Coordinating Committee and California Postsecondary Education Commission. 560 J Street, Suite 390. Sacramento, CA. (916) 324-8593.
Website: http://www.certicc.org/OrderPublications.aspx.

To learn more about RTFisher & Associates and the programs and services it offers, visit their website at
www.rtfisher.com.

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Newsletter Credits

Joann Zgonc - Publication Coordinator
Bernadette Ramirez - Executive Assistant
Tarik Assagai - ACS Digital Media

Regional Coordinators

Vance Mills
Sean Brennan	Donald Mar
Sandy Carpenter-Stevenson	Gina Rodriguez
Shirley A. Cunningham	Robert Van Zant
Frank Holmes	Joann Zgonc

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