ESC Region 12 Gear Up

Organization Name:
ESC Region 12 Gear Up
Address:
2101 West
Loop 340
City, State, ZIP:
Waco, TX 76712
Phone:
(254) 297-1212
Year Founded:
1967
Website:
https://www.esc12.net/page/grants_1home

Contact Name:
Carla Basham
Title:
Administrative Assistant
Email Address:
cbasham@esc12.net
Phone:
(254) 297-1279

Program Description

GEAR UP: College, Career, Success! Is a partnership grant between the Education Service Center Region 12, school districts and other vendors/colleges. The three main objectives of this grant are to:

Increase the academic performance of students in preparation for postsecondary education
Increase high school graduation rate and participation in postsecondary education
Increase knowledge of students and families concerning postsecondary education, options, preparation and financing.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
College admissions guidance and counseling

Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion

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Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38%
Asian or Pacific Islander: 2%
Hispanic/Latino: 35%
Other: 6%
African American: 20%

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 58619
Middle School: 58619
Elementary School: 58619
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically At-risk
Academically High-performing
ESL Students

First-Generation

Less than 25%