GEAR UP Alliance Institute for a College-Going Culture: Driving the Dream

Friday March 5, 2010

New this year: 4 strands – for teachers, principals and counselors, parents, and students!

Plus: Keynote Speaker Dr. Mitchell Livingston from U of Cincinnati; Table Talks; Student Performances and Honor Ceremony

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Teachers

        Participate in Interactive Sessions focused on:

·         Use of technology to infuse rigor and support learning:

o    Mathematics and technology

o    Science and Technology

o    Social studies and Technology

o    Language Arts and Technology

o    Libraries, Literacy and Technology

o    Hybrid Algebra Instruction

·         Use of classroom assessment and EPAS data

·         Parent engagement in academic planning

·         Opening advanced Programs to all students

·         Use of Newspapers in Education

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Principals and Counselors 

Participate in a Leadership Strand focused on:

·         The importance of postsecondary education

·         The Anatomy of a drop-out

·         The Forgotten Middle: Preparing all students for college

·         SB 1 and alignment with College Readiness Standards

·         Resources for promoting a college-going culture

·         Join teachers for last set of break-out sessions

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Parents

Participate in Interactive Sessions focused on:

·         Parents’ hopes and aspirations for their children

·         Nurturing students’ dreams of college

·         Building a sense of community around college-going

·         Engaging other parents in college planning

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Students

                          Participate in active learning: 

·         Morning drama workshop to develop and practice Driving the

                        Dream performances regarding their aspirations

·         Lunchtime performances

·         Small group discussions related to college going

·         Honor ceremony where students receive a stole for graduation

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On-Line Registration will start in January

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