Parent Activities

Parental Involvement in the GEAR UP program is as crucial as the student need. GEAR UP seeks to build on the role of community by providing parents with information about access to agencies and services. The parent outreach and education opportunities will enable parents to learn about available resources, including opportunities for higher education for their children.

Parental activities include:

• Implementing bilingual interactive workshops
• Informing parents about high school curriculum, advanced placement classes and career information
• Improving communication among parents, students and school personnel
• Promoting development of teamwork among parents, students and school personnel
• Encouraging leadership development for parents as school volunteers and serving on the GEAR UP parent advisory committee
• Participating in adult learning classes such as ESL and computers