BACKGROUND PROJECT OVERVIEW

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BACKGROUND / PROJECT OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES /
STRATEGIES / RESULTS YEAR 6 GOALS / NEEDS
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BACKGROUND
U.S. Department of Education grant
program National initiative 1999 Gaining Early
Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
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BACKGROUND
MISSION To significantly increase the number of
economically disadvantaged students who are
prepared to succeed beyond high school.
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BACKGROUND
Cohort Approach Partnership Model Research-Based
Elements Multiple overlapping strategies Qualifie
d providers Adequate breadth and duration of
services Parent involvement and support
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
In 2000, NAU was awarded two six-year GEAR UP
grants (Federal 11 Match 43 million) began
working in partnership with 11 schools (named in
original grants) to provide services to nearly
4,000 7th graders


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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Site Teams / Coordinators monitor student
grades, attendance, course enrollment carry out
annual work plan track, document, report services
and financial activity to State Office
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
NAU College of Education Phoenix GEAR UP
Office Leadership / Planning Grant
administration Site support assistance NAU
College of Education Flagstaff Mountain
Campus Executive Oversight Program
evaluation Database support
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
In addition to school districts, NAU GEAR UP
partners include AZ Commission for Postsecondary
Education AZ Community Foundation AZ
Diamondbacks AZ Quest For Kids Boeing
Corporation Maricopa County Community College
District Phoenix Firefighters - School House
Foundation Rodel Foundation Sallie Mae
The NY Times
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Students 35 - 100 Free Reduced Lunch 65
Minority (primarily Hispanic and Native
American) 18 English Language Learners 9
Individualized Education Plans 88 juniors in
2004-05 (82 graduates this year)
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OBJECTIVES
Project Evaluation guided by annual analyses of
15 performance-based objectives,
including Improved standardized test
scores Increased enrollment in college prep.
courses Decreased drop-out rate Increased parent
knowledge of college access financial aid
information
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STRATEGIES
Tutoring / Mentoring
Job Shadowing
Parental Involvement
Community Service
Cultural Events
Summer Enrichment
College Visits
Financial Aid Workshops
Scholarships
Attendance Monitoring Intervention
Personal Academic Counseling
AIMS Preparation Workshops
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RESULTS
2004-05 Evaluation shows that GEAR UP students
are more likely to
Receive More Academic Services
Stay in School
Feel Connected
Score Better on SAT 9
Have Higher Expectations
Plan and Prepare for Future
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YEAR 6 GOALS
Tutoring / Test Preparation Academic Advising /
Monitoring Absence Monitoring /
Intervention Credit Recovery Programs Postsecondar
y Education Planning Sessions
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YEAR 6 SUPPORT NEEDS
College Gear
Incentives
Grad Guide Mentors
End-of-Project / Graduation Event
Materials Supplies
Scholarships
Contributions Match
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