We hope you're having a great Thursday, <<First Name>>.
Decision Day Events
If you plan to host a Decision Day event and have not yet registered through GEAR UP’s site,
register now to stay connected. If you would like more information, including step by step instructions, please visit
Oregon Goes to College. Additionally, The Oregon GEAR UP website has even more
resources for educators who are interested in creating a college-going culture at their school, including toolkits, publications, staff professional development, and a searchable database of research and resources. Sign up for the
weekly newsletter to stay informed.
Yearly Planning
Now that you have had an opportunity to review this year’s data, it’s time to draft your
Yearly Plan. Plan a time to meet with your College and Career Readiness team to begin conversations for next year. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your school liaison.
Updated College Enrollment Data available in the Dashboard
We're excited to let you know that the most recent college enrollment data form the National Student Clearinghouse is now available in your Data Dashboard:
- College Enrollment for the Class of 2017
- College Persistence for the Class of 2016
- Updated college enrollment and persistence data for the class of 2010 and later
Please contact
Natalie if you have any questions.
Affiliate Workshop Promising Practices
Thank you again to everyone who participated in our first Affiliate Planning Workshop! You can find a link to the workshop notes here and the day's Promising Practices here.
Resources
Featured GEAR UP Resource: College Fit Toolkit
Where students enroll can be just as important as if they enroll. Students are more likely to complete college if they attend an institution that fits their social, academic and financial needs. Use the toolkit and
accompanying activities to learn strategies to explore the importance of college fit in every stage of the college choice process for students in middle school through 12th grade.
How much Oregon Promise money will I receive?
Curious about how much money you can receive under the Oregon Promise Grant? This video explains how your award is calculated, and how it may vary for each student. The Office of Student Access and Completion is part of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. Learn more
here.
Professional Development
OSAC Webinars
Upcoming webinars discuss staying on track as an Oregon Promise recipient, supporting your students as they prepare for the PSAT, SAT, etc., and helping your 12th grade students as they prepare for their post-secondary endeavors. Some webinars are offered in Spanish as well!
School Trainings
As a GEAR UP Affiliate, your school is eligible to receive a one-day workshop at no charge with our consultants. If you would like more information, please contact your GEAR UP liaison. If you are ready to book, please contact them directly to set up a professional development day that is ideal for your school.
College Visit Funds
Oregon schools may apply for matching funds up to $750/visit for
school field trips to college campuses and college fairs. Funds may be used for transportation, substitutes for teachers attending the field trip, meals, or other expenses. Schools will be reimbursed after the visit. Funds are first-come, first-served, with priority given to Affiliate schools. The final deadline to apply is
May 15.
