Oregon GEAR UP
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
english | espãnol
Home About Educators Community Students Calendar
     
Search
FYI
Contacts
Site Map
Feedback Survey

home >> what's new 8:17 pm PDT, Mon May 12
NEWS
printer friendly

posted: 04.18.08 
2008-09 New Science Teacher Academy

The National Science Teachers Association (http://www.nsta.org/) has announced a call for entries for the 2008-09 NSTA New Science Teacher Academy. The academy is now embarking on its second year of supporting science teachers new to the . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 04.09.08 
Resources for Parents

Two valuable resources are available to help you help parents. The Parent Involvement = Future Success brochure encourages parents to be involved in their child's education and career planning. It also steers parents to the second resource, . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 04.03.08 
Internships for Students with Disabilities

The Oregon Business Leadership Network, which seeks employers committed to the inclusion of qualified people with disabilities in the competitive workplace coordinates a summer internship program for Oregon students.

The . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 04.03.08 
Teacher Loan Assistance Available

The nationwide Teacher Shortage Area <http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/pol/tsa.html> (TSA) lists for the 2006-07 and 2007-08 school years have been completed. Teachers in the areas identified in the state in which they are working . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 04.03.08 
Scholarships for 6-12 Language Arts Teachers

A unique opportunity is available to a limited number of Oregon Language Arts 6 - 12 teachers to attend, all expenses paid, the Freedom Writers Institute <http://www.freedomwritersfoundation.org/> (FWI) in Long Beach, California, Summer . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 04.03.08 
Free training for science teachers

Seeking elementary and middle school science teachers who are interested in the opportunity to receive excellent science curriculum and training for the classroom that fosters student engagement in science, health, and literacy. Teacher . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 03.04.08 
Recommend Educators for the Oregon Educator Talent Pool

The Oregon Department of Education recognizes educators that have made significant contributions to Oregon education. Superintendent Castillo has formed an Oregon Educator Talent Pool (http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=221) to act as a . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 01.25.08 
Mentoring Available for Journalism Advisors

The Journalism Education Association (JEA) is sponsoring a journalism mentoring program in Oregon. This program can provide an ongoing support system to improve the retention rate of new journalism teachers and advisors while strengthening . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 01.16.08 
GEAR UP Scholarship Stats

Last year marked the first year that GEAR UP scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors. Here is a brief summary of the recipients:
65% of the recipient's EFC was between $0 and $500
Their average HS GPA was . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 01.16.08 
GEAR UP Educator Receives National Award

Elisa Schorr (Pursuit of Wellness at Roosevelt, Portland Public Schools) is one of two Oregon educators as recipients of the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award -- and each will receive a $25,000 cash award. John P. O'Neill Jr., . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 01.10.08 
Oregon Community Foundation Scholarships

OCF has a few scholarships that are administered separate from OSAC. They are for students of Native American or Scottish heritage. Learn more about these scholarships and how students can apply at:

 . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 01.10.08 
Nelnet Scholarships

Nelnet, a leading education planning and financing company, announces its $1 Million Scholarship Giveaway to make college more affordable for hundreds of U.S. high school and college students over the next academic year. Nelnet will randomly . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 12.05.07 
College Grants and Scholarships for Students of Hispanic Heritage

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nation’s largest provider of college financial aid for Latinos. Their website has information about numerous scholarship opportunities and students can apply online. The site can be found at:  . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 11.02.07 
Tools to Help Middle and High School Students Plan for College
Pathways to College Network has developed an online directory of more than 80 resources for counselors, teachers, mentors, and families to use in helping middle and high school students plan and prepare for college. The College Planning Resources . . .  
( more )

posted: 10.05.07 
New Free Financial Literacy Program Available

The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) announces the release of its brand new version of the High School Financial Planning Program (HSFPP). The HSFPP is a free, non-commercial curriculum designed for use with 11th and 12th grade . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 10.26.06 
"Realizing the College Dream" is updated with latest financial aid information

In order to better serve counselors and advisers who work with low-income, first-generation college-going students and their parents, ECMC Foundation has updated "Realizing the College Dream."

New material . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 10.18.06 
Scholarship Directory

This is a month-by-month listing of hundreds of scholarships available throughout the country. It can be searched by geographic area, major, field of interest, etc.
 
( more )

posted: 09.20.06 
Latino Scholastic Achievement Corporation Web Casting

Starting on September 1, 2006, the national non-profit 501.c.3 organization Latino Scholastic Achievement Corporation has launched an educational web casting program series which offers high school/college students and families, with Internet . . . 
 
( more )

posted: 11.12.03 
Tuition assistance for ReadOregon classes

ReadOregon, formerly know as CREADE (Collaborative Reading Education and Distance Education) has been developed through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Five of Oregon's public universities with approved teacher education programs . . . 
 
( more )

  GEAR UP SCHOOL ACCESS
©2008, Oregon GEAR UP, (541) 346-5732,   Contacts
This page was dynamically created.
OUS Oregon University System