Teachers discuss the 3 national objectives of GEAR UP.

Rhonda Thomas, GEAR UP Site Coordinator, discusses team building activities that help build college and career readiness.

Margaret Boyter-Escalona, GEAR UP Manager, discusses how parent activities can help build capacity within families.

Teachers met with their GEAR UP site coordinators to find out about GEAR UP. Then, it was their turn to share information about their schools and programs already in place. On Saturday, teachers went on a GEAR UP Gallery Walk to get more information on GEAR UP services and talk with staff about how they could select the best match of services for their schools.

Teachers also participated in either a literacy track workshop or a math track. Reactions to the workshops were positive, with some teachers saying it was the best pd (professional development) they have ever experienced.

To get a glimpse of the weekend activities, view the slide show. - by Cheryl Rodgers