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2016-17 Year in Review
Our goal: to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in education after high school.
WHAT WE DO
REACHING HIGHER
RIGOR
 Support educators, students and families across the five “R”s. Create a school culture with high expectations for all students.  Prepare students academically and provide extra support.

9,851 students served

Dayton High School

Spencer Martin

89% of students aspire to earn a degree

7,000+ hours of PD

Growth mindset bulletin board

 RELEVANCE RELATIONSHIPS RAISING AWARENESS
Explore career options and the education and training needed. Build a strong, positive community of peers and adults. Provide information about college and how to pay for it.

Camas Valley tech classes

100% of clusters host career speakers

27 of 31 clusters offer mentoring

Mentoring in Cave Junction

Lowell student-led college fair

SUHS student quote

COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS
GEAR UP’s model depends on strong partnerships with public and private colleges and universities to support educators and students in preparation for education after high school.

300% knowledge increase after visiting colleges

Educator visit to Corban

Campus Visits for Younger Students Workshop

Best workshop ever!

200+ students attended summer programs

Underwater robots at STEM Academy

OREGON GOES TO COLLEGE
Oregon Goes To College is a statewide initiative that includes a website with key information about college as well as three events for 12th grade students: College Application Week, College Cash Campaign and Decision Day.

OGTC Welcome Kit

1000 schools received a welcome kit

CAW quote

7000+ students applied during CAW

Decision Day held at 60+ schools

75% more web traffic to OGTC

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  College. It's not a dream, it's a plan.