About Oregon GEAR UP
College...it’s not a dream, it’s a plan. That’s our motto at Oregon GEAR UP, and it guides our work with middle and high schools around the state. We support schools in their efforts to set high academic expectations, promote early awareness of college opportunities, and engage students in college and career planning. Our goal is to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary programs, and we work with school districts, colleges and universities, and a variety of partner organizations across Oregon to realize that goal.
Activities are concentrated in twenty Oregon schools receiving GEAR UP funding during the 2008-2014 grant cycle. Alongside the funding, GEAR UP provides these schools with technical assistance and coordinates a variety of statewide activities that support their development of successful college readiness initiatives.
Middle and high school staff design and carry out most of the GEAR UP program’s activities. Our partner organizations provide curriculum support, mentorship programs and professional development opportunities to the schools, as well as college campus-based events that expose students to college life.
GEAR UP Headlines
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2010-2011 eApp will be online this week!
posted: 11/04/09
College Affordability Workshop in Wilsonville
posted: 11/04/09
ING Unsung Heroes Program offers grants for K-12 Projects
posted: 11/04/09
Teaching Tolerance article on rethinking zero-tolerance policies in schools
posted: 11/04/09
Community Conversation on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans at LCC
posted: 10/28/09
Spotlight
Mail Tribune Article: Programs give kids jump start on college
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