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are links to Chicago GEAR UP news stories that have appeared on
our website. |
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December
2007/January 2008- Teachers participate in the
Amazing Algebra Conference. |
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October/November
2007 - The The
Young Adult Literature Conference gives
high school and middle school teachers an opportunity to read, discuss,
and participate in workshops structured around quality fiction and
nonfiction texts. Learn more about this
year's book selections and conference
workshops. |
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September
2007 - Students and teachers are back to school and
Chicago GEAR UP is working to create opportunities to support
the 8th
to 9th grade transition. |
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August
2007 -Incoming freshman participate in GEAR
UP Summer Transition Programs. Students brush up on academic
skills while learning what it's like to be in high school. |
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July
2007 - Chicago GEAR UP is pleased to recognize Darlette
Willis as one of the winners of the first 2007
GEAR UP Parent Leadership Awards. The award recognizes those
parents who have made a significant contribution to their community
through GEAR UP. |
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June
2007 - The first group of GEAR UP 8th graders have graduated
from 8th grade and are on their way to high school. Congratulations
to the GEAR UP students, their teachers, parents, and community
members who have helped them along the way. |
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May
2007 - This year's Inquiry
and Design Institute theme is all about community. |
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April
2007 - Parents participate in the annual Parent
Leadership Conference . This year's theme: Transitions:
Making High School Real. |
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March
2007 - Teachers find resources and tools for teaching
at the March YAL Conference.
Find out more about the workshops offered at the March conference. |
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February
2007 - Plans are under way for the transition
from 8th to 9th grade for GEAR UP students. |
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January
2007 - Building on the strengths of the Young Adult
Literature Conference, GEAR UP has organized the first annual
Math:
The Great Equalizer conference to help teachers
find ways to teach math more effectively. Find out more details
about the upcoming conference. |
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December
2006 - Professional development
is an important part of the GEAR UP program. Providing high quality,
meaningful professional development is of the most effective ways
of reaching students. Check out the types of professional
development available to GEAR UP teachers. |
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November
2006 - At the
Literature
Alive Conference parents come together to
discuss books, reading and ideas for getting their own kids hooked
on reading. Workshops are led by parents. |
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October
2006 - It's time again for the
Young
Adult Literature Conference Teachers participate
in an intensive weekend workshop learning how to teach reading,
writing and other language arts skills. |
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September
2006 - Classroom Managment is essentail when teading
Guided
Reading. See how one instructor addressed
the issue with the assistance of a GEAR UP coach. |
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August
2006 - GEAR
UP Summer Academies are an important way for
students to get a real understanding of the college experience. |
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July
2006 - Inquiry
and Design Institute is a workshop series
to help student transition successfully from high school. Learn
more about this workshop series. |
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For
archives earlier than July 2006, click here. |
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