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All rights reserved. 9446  \nUsing EXPLORE® and PLAN ® Data to  \nEvaluate GEAR UP Programs  \nMarch 2007  \nMarch 1, 2007  \nACT is an independent, not-for-profit organization whose mission is helping people achieve education and workplace success. And it has been our pleasure in having had this opportunity to work with the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) in its work of developing research-based college access programs and supporting the implementation of proven educational strategies. The following report is the culmination of our work.  \nIn 2005/2006, ACT and NCCEP collaborated to collect data for evaluating student gains in academic achievement, course planning behavior, and commitment to college plans. An elemental study was created to evaluate the effectiveness of the federal GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) program, whose goal is to prepare students for college.  \nComparisons were measured between GEAR UP and Non-GEAR UP schools at grade levels 8 and 10, using the ACT EPASTM (Educational Planning and Assessment System). The study found that GEAR UP programs make a difference when compared to Non-GEAR UP schools regarding academic readiness and college intent. We found that GEAR UP students were more likely to be on track as college-ready, more likely to be taking the necessary core curriculum, and more likely to have plans for college by 10th grade. We also were able to make suggestions and specific recommendations to schools regarding best practices.  \nWhat we have learned with this comprehensive, longitudinal study is important to continued improvement in GEAR UP schools and how they help their students. Since many students in GEAR UP schools come with multiple challenges to their academic success, intervention programs become critical to raising the skills and expectations of these students. They previously may not have considered finishing high school, let alone further education. As we evaluate the various intervention programs of individual schools, we develop a better understanding of how best to assist students in becoming successful in their academic careers in both highschool and as they continue on.  \nIn studying this process, we have also learned how to evaluate GEAR UP programs and in what areas we need further study and follow up. And while thereis continued room for improvement in helping students prepare for their future, this report signifies that we are on the right path.  \nI would like to thank all of those whose hard work and continuous efforts went into creating this study and report. I look forward to continued partnership between ACT, NCCEP, and GEAR UP, and to a brighter future for our country’s young people.  \nCynthia B. Schmeiser  \nPresident and COO, Education Division, ACT, Inc.  \nMarch 1, 2007  \nFor the last eight years, the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) has been working to increase educational expectations, preparation, and success for low-income students and their communities across the country. We do this by supporting and strengthening research-based and practice-proven educational intervention strategies, like the federal GEAR UP program, for which we serve as the national intermediary organization and technical assistance provider. We believe that GEAR UP is one of the most promising educational strategies for decreasing the academic achievement gap and increasing this country’s global competitiveness.  \nAs the GEAR UP program has grown in size and reputation, serving millions of students in its short history and producing positive data such as drastically increased high school graduation rates, NCCEP has continually worked to refine the program for maximum effectiveness. We emphasize as part of our organization’s operating principles that sound research and evaluation should be at the ","cbCaipodnShzh7lK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipodnShzh7lK","pdf",771747,44,"English","# Using EXPLORE and PLAN Data to Evaluate GEAR UP Programs\n## Study collaboration and data collection\n## Evaluation approach and key findings\n## Implications, recommendations, and further research","[{\"question\":\"Who collaborated on the evaluation study for GEAR UP programs?\",\"answer\":\"ACT and the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) collaborated to collect evaluation data for the GEAR UP program.\"},{\"question\":\"How was GEAR UP impact measured in the study?\",\"answer\":\"The study compared GEAR UP and Non-GEAR UP schools at grades 8 and 10 using the ACT EPASTM (Educational Planning and Assessment System) and evaluated gains in academic achievement, course planning behavior, and college-plan commitment.\"},{\"question\":\"What were the main findings about GEAR UP effectiveness?\",\"answer\":\"Results indicated that GEAR UP programs made a positive difference in academic readiness and college intent. 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