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| | Rutgers-New Brunswick GEAR UP Partnership |
| | (Rutgers University-New Brunswick) |
| | Program began: 2000 - Students enrolled: 389 - Sponsored by: Rutgers Graduate School of Education |
| Contact Information: |
| | Dr. Saundra Tomlinson-Clarke, Associate Professor |
| | 10 Seminary Place |
| | New Brunswick, NJ 08901 |
| | Phone: (732) 932-7496, Extension 8305 |
| | Email: smaria@rci.rutgers.edu |
| Program Description: |
| | The Rutgers-New Brunswick GEAR UP Partnership is a collaborative initiative between Rutgers Graduate School of |
| | Education and the New Brunswick Public School District. Beginning in the year 2000, this five-year grant is designed |
| | to provide students and their families with early awareness and knowledge of college opportunities, with an |
| | emphasis on academic readiness. The program provides academic preparation and enrichment to students who |
| | attend either Lincoln or Livingston Elementary School in New Brunswick beginning in the 5th grade. The program also |
| | extends services to students who continue their education at the New Brunswick High School. Tutoring and |
| | mentoring services are provided to students through the GEAR UP Tutoring Plus program. Parent workshops provide |
| | families with information regarding college and financial resources for college. |
| Location of Program Services: |
| | Elementary, Middle or Secondary School |
| Sources of students served by the program: |
| | Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 5th grade |
| | School(s) Served: Lincoln, Livingston, and New Brunswick High Schools |
| | School District: New Brunswick Public School District |
| | County or City Served: Middlesex |
| | Region served: Central NJ |
| Program Services (Academic): |
| | Computer |
| | Study |
| | Reading/Writing |
| | Math/Science |
| | Critical Thinking |
| Program Services (Other): |
| | Social Skills |
| | Leadership |
| | Visits/Tours |
| | Awareness |
| | Career Counseling |
| | Mentoring |
| | Personal Counseling |
| Program Operation: |
| | Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Academic Year |
| | During School Hours |
| Special populations targeted by the program: |
| | Low income |
| | Academic Performance - Low - Mid - High |
| | High School Students |
| | Middle School Students |
| | ESL |
| | Minorities |
| | Learning Disabilities |
| | At Risk |
| | First Generation |
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