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State Conference
Partnership Grant Projects
East Texas GEAR UP for Success
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas
East Texas GEAR UP for Success recently kicked off their third GEAR UP grant cycle and is eager to build upon previous accomplishments. Believing that “Education is Real,” East Texas GEAR UP works in collaboration with Stephen F. Austin State University to institute a system-wide mindset of high academic expectations for all students, preparing them for access to, and success in, postsecondary education. Professional development for district educators and increased student enrollment in advanced-level courses serve as the backbone for academic reform. Student support services are provided through data analysis, tutoring, mentoring, and college and career counseling. Enlisting the support of parents as advocates for increasing each student’s readiness for postsecondary education serves as a vital component in improving the collegiate success of students in the program.
Program Highlights
- Since its initial 1999 grant, East Texas GEAR UP has been wildly successful, impacting 12 school districts and 8,769 students. Reported gains include:
- 52% increase in the number of advanced courses offered
- 77% increase in the number of students enrolled in advanced coursework during high school
- 120% increase in the number of minority students enrolled in advanced coursework during high school
- 140% increase in students of low socioeconomic status enrolled in advanced coursework during high school
- 98% of the cohort completed college applications and were accepted to a postsecondary institution
- The College Coaching program that was introduced in the 2005 GEAR UP grant allowed 100% of students to apply and gain acceptance to some type of postsecondary institution. Evaluation of the 2005 grant revealed that 62% of the 2011 graduates attended some type of postsecondary institution in the fall after graduation.
- Years of Grant: 2011-2018
- ESC Region(s): Region 7
- Students Served: 1,482
Contact
Stephen F. Austin State University
P.O. Box 13018
SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
936-468-1899
Websites
Program Leadership
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Dr. Betty Alford
Executive Director
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Barbara "Bobbie" Davis
Project Director
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Dr. Pauline Sampson
Principal Investigator
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Brenda Hill
Associate Director
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Olegario Madera
GEAR UP iNreach Coordinator
Campuses
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Central High School
Central ISD
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Hudson High School
Hudson ISD
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Lufkin High School
Lufkin ISD
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Stubblefield Learning Center
Lufkin ISD
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Nacogdoches High School
Nacogdoches ISD
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Martin Educational Center
Nacogdoches ISD
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Woden Junior High School
Woden ISD
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Woden High School
Woden ISD
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