Partnership with UC Santa Cruz GEAR UP college readiness program

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Approve Partnership Service Agreement with PVUSD and UCSC GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) PVUSD is proud to partner with UC Santa Cruz Educational Partnership Center for 2025-2030 GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs). The UC Santa Cruz GEAR UP program—administered through the university's Educational Partnership Center (EPC)—is a federally funded college access initiative designed to increase high school graduation rates and postsecondary enrollment among local, middle and high school students. Operating on a whole-grade cohort model, GEAR UP provides direct, no-cost academic, college readiness, and family engagement services to designated school sites without requiring a formal application process. Key Program Components & Services  Academic Support: School-based tutoring, homework centers, academic advising, and summer credit recovery academies.  College & Career Preparation: College field trips, financial aid literacy workshops, and postsecondary pathway planning.  Family & Community Engagement: Multilingual parent workshops, financial aid support, and cultural enrichment activities to build a sustainable college-going culture. Approve Partnership Service Agreement

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