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Texas GEAR UP Resources for College Awareness, Readiness, and Success
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Texas GEAR UPResources for College Awareness,
Readiness, and Success
Kristen ReynoldsState Project Director, Texas GEAR UP
May 12, 2010
About Texas GEAR UP
• Six-year federal initiative focused on early college awareness and readiness
• Multiple individuals and entities form support system for students
• Includes activities in two strands: statewide initiatives and multifaceted interventions in the Corpus Christi area
Statewide Initiatives• Provides tools and resources to assist educators, parents,
students, and the community with postsecondary preparation
• Multimedia toolkits address a variety of topics, including rigorous curriculum, parent involvement, college and career linkages, and mentoring
• Designed to be used in schools that may or may not have GEAR UP grants
• Web resources– www.texasgearup.com (Build Your Own Toolkit)– www.ownyourownfuture.com
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Toolkits
• Pathways to Success (2001-2002)• Education Partners (2002-2003)• Beyond High School (2003-2004)• Transitions (2004-2005)• Ready for College (2005-2006)• College Planning Portfolio (2006-2007)• Mentors, Mindsets, and Role Models (2008-
2009)
www.texasgearup.com/byot
Build Your Own Toolkit Categories
• College Readiness• Educational Challenges• First Generation• Spanish• Teaching Strategies
• Academic• Career Exploration• Financial Aid• GEAR UP Programs• Mentoring• Parent Involvement
College Planning Portfolio
• Designed for use with parents and students in middle and early high school
• Repository for important information• Tool for completing college applications and
scholarship essays• Variety of implementation strategies• Provided in English and Spanish
New Projects
• 2009 ToolkitMentors, Mindsets and Role Models
• Own Your Own Future
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www.texasgearup.com/mentor
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Identifying Interests
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College Admissions Testing
Educator Resources
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Parent Resources
• Companion to the student site• Guides for middle and high school parents• Resources in English and Spanish• Scheduled for release in late summer 2010
Questions?