Partnership Grant Projects

UTRGV College in ACTion!

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas

The UTRGV GEAR UP program is based on introducing researched-based programs and practices that will help students become successful in middle and high school—and ultimately prepare them for transition to postsecondary education. Through the partnership involving university, college, school, and community partners, students will be supported as they engage in rigorous academic curriculum in preparation for postsecondary education and leadership development.

Program Highlights

A partnership with College 1^st STEM Camps has produced high-energy, hands-on STEM activities and lessons for cohort students.
PASOS Parent Workshops have been tailor-made to match the needs of the program’s cohort parents.
Texas Instruments teacher trainings and equipment help bring interactive rigor into the program’s campus classrooms.
The UTRGV STEM Center provides opportunities for cohort students to participate in labs that reinforce TEKS objectives through visits to the university center and mobile bus.

Years of Grant: 2017-2024
ESC Region(s): Region 1
Students Served: 4,062

Contact

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

1201 University Drive ELAMR 1.101
Edinburg, TX 78539
956.665.2096

Program Leadership

Cindy Valdez

Associate Vice President / Interim GEAR UP Director, Student Educational Outreach

cynthia.valdez@utrgv.edu

Campuses

Besteiro Middle School

Brownsville ISD
Faulk Middle School

Brownsville ISD
Garcia Middle School

Brownsville ISD
Lucio Middle School

Brownsville ISD
Perkins Middle School

Brownsville ISD
Lopez Early College High School

Brownsville ISD
Porter Early College High School

Brownsville ISD
Rivera Early College High School

Brownsville ISD
Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School

La Joya ISD
Juan De Dios Salinas Middle School

La Joya ISD
Harwell Middle School

Edinburg Consolidated ISD
Memorial Middle School

Edinburg Consolidated ISD
J. Economedes High School

Edinburg Consolidated ISD
Ann Richards Middle School

La Joya ISD
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School

La Joya ISD
Domingo Trevino Middle School

La Joya ISD
Juarez-Lincoln High School

La Joya ISD
La Joya High School

La Joya ISD
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School

La Joya ISD

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