
Washington State GEAR UP January Workshop: Peer Insights & Support Strategies
Join the virtual Washington State GEAR UP January Workshop to learn from peers about successful academic, social/emotional, and career readiness support strategies implemented during school closures. Gain insights into grant expectations and support mechanisms. Get ready for in-depth discussions on topics such as service definition changes and failure rates/credit retrieval. Don't miss this opportunity for professional development and collaboration!
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Washington State GEAR UP January Workshop JANUARY 19, 9 AM-12 PM VIRTUAL EVENT
Welcome & Introductions Weiya Liang, Director for College Access and Support Marcie Sample, Associate Director for College Access and Support Beth Kelly, Assistant Director for College Access and Support Kelly Keeney, Program Specialist Annie Pocklington, Program Associate for Student Support Services Christina Winstead, Assistant Director for Outreach Buffy Hatcher, Fiscal Program Manager
Objectives Learn from peers who will share how they successfully implemented academic, social/emotional, and career & college readiness supports during school closures to all students. Learn Gain Gain a better understanding of grant expectations and supports. 3 WASHINGTON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL
Zoom Housekeeping. Clock hour procedures. Breaks. HOUSEKEEPING
Clock Hours: Attendance Attendees must use a Google form to sign in for the event. This will be the official proof of attendance in lieu of a sign-in sheet. Event #: 111234 Attendance Link: https://forms.gle/TxWQ1PYHPYENV5Q56 5 WASHINGTON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL
Practitioner Spotlights 9:15-10:00 WASHINGTON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL 6
Practitioner Spotlights Home Visits & Reverse Grading Virtual Events Kipton, Rogers Rosalie, West Valley 7 WASHINGTON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL
Service Definition Changes KELLY KEENEY 10:00-10:15 8 WASHINGTON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL
Break 10:15-10:30 9 WASHINGTON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL
Failure Rates/Credit Retrieval Attendance Financial Aid Engagement Breakout Discussions 10:30-11:30 10 WASHINGTON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL
Who is in the Room? Please introduce yourself: Name. School name, location. Priority or Cohort? Position AND role in GEAR UP. One word to describe your year so far.
What does assessment and homework currently look like at your school? Failure Rates/Credit Retrieval Breakout How does your GU program support students who are progressing at different levels? Those at-risk of disengagement/dropping out? What are your successes/challenges? 12 WASHINGTON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL
How has attendance changed at your school? Which students are you most concerned about? What can you do to support them? Attendance Breakout What barriers do your students face? What are your strategies to overcome the barriers? 13 WASHINGTON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL
What have your efforts to prepare students/families looked like this year? If you serve seniors, how are your financial aid completion efforts going this year? Financial Aid Breakout In what areas would like to see more content-specific training or support? 14 WASHINGTON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL
What type of activities/practices did you do to engage students/families during COVID? What does meaningful virtual engagement look like? GEAR UP Engagement Breakout What obstacles do you face now? When you return in-person? What elements of remote learning might you keep post-COVID? Why? 15 WASHINGTON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL
Three things that you learned. Two things that you found interesting and want to try. One question that you have. 3-2-1 Report Out 16 WASHINGTON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL
WAGU Program Updates 11:30-Noon 17 WASHINGTON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL
Closing: Burning Questions +EBI Evaluations