Winter 2016 Newsletter

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Winter 2016 Newsletter
news
Samantha Elliott Briggs, Ph.D., Editor
Winter 2016, Vol. 2
GUA Region 3 Coordinator, Elaine
Munn, poses with Dallas County Site
Facilitator, Jennifer Rogers, before the
first Parent Scholars Night program got
underway at WCCS.
ACCS, WCCS & GUA Team Up to Host First Parent Scholars Night
Wallace Community College Selma (WCCS) showed great leadership by offering to host the first
of many ACCS—GUA Parent Scholars Night events. These post-secondary preparedness workshops
were designed to further introduce parents to GEAR UP Alabama and the pledge made by Dr. Mark
Heinrich, Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), to provide the legal guardians of GUA students a tuition waiver to attend the ACCS school of their choice.
The WCCS event titled, “Parent Night Out: New Beginning,” was held Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in
the school athletic building and brought in nearly 60 parents and over a dozen GUA students. A brief
program overview and greetings were provided by Dr. James M. Mitchell, WCCS President; Ms. Donitha Griffin, WCCS Dean of Students; Dr. Russ Rothamer, ACCS Chief Academic and Student Affairs Officer; and Dr. Veronique Zimmerman-Brown, GUA Project Director. The program continued
with two rousing testimonials from non-traditional students at WCCS who offered words of encouragement to parents and challenged them to push beyond their fears. Fablion Flemming, who returned to
school at WCCS after a 27 year hiatus, left many in the audience in tears, which resulted in a line of
mothers, faculty and staff waiting to hug and thank her.
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In This Issue
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GUA Leadership
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Parent Scholars
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Family Wellness
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Regional Spotlights
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Vendor News
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Congratulations
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GUA Gives Back
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Great Ideas
A MESSAGE FROM...
Dr. Lawrence E. Tyson, Principal Investigator
ltyson@gearupal.com
Welcome to 2016!
We began this year by attending the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) conference in New Orleans, LA. The GUA staff
and our Regional Coordinators attended sessions centered on the following
three themes: EXCEL (i.e., teaming, continual improvement, change management), PROVE (i.e., data literacy, data decision making, program evaluation),
and MOBILIZE (i.e., effective messaging, art of persuasion, community building). The highlight for me was a special meeting held with Mr. James
Davis (Director, GEAR UP Programs, U.S. Department of Education)
and his staff; Dr. Russ Rothamer (Chief Academic and Student Affairs
Officer, Alabama Community College System, ACCS); and the GUA
staff. In this meeting, we discussed the collaboration between the
ACCS and GUA. The one hour meeting allowed an exchange of ideas
and the agreement another meeting would be held in Washington
D.C. in July between GUA, ACCS, the GU DOE, and NCCEP staff.
2016 has already proven to be another exciting year for GEAR UP
Alabama. Our collaboration with the ACCS is going to reap huge benefits for our students and parents. Over the next few months we will
host regional “Parent Scholars” events. These events serve to provide information to our GUA parents about the
college application process and wrap around services provided by the community colleges they wish to attend.
This summer, our first GUA parents will be attending college seeking to further their education and assume the
status of role models for their children.
GUA, the ACCS and the state of Alabama are receiving national attention for this unique initiative. We are proud
and honored to have this kind of relationship with Dr. Mark Heinrich, Chancellor of the ACCS. His vision regarding the partnering with GUA has been key in moving this initiative forward.
During the summer of this year, many GUA students will again have the opportunity to participate in residential
camp experiences at several of our institutions of higher education (the University of Alabama, the University of
Montevallo, the University of West Alabama, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Auburn University, and
Alabama State University)! Additionally, GUA students will have the opportunity to participate in day camp experiences at several of our local community colleges, as well as attend enrichment opportunities in several school
districts.
MEET THE CO-PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS
Dr. Royrickers Cook
Ms. Tamara Lee, J.D.
Ms. Felicia Jones Lucky
Dr. B. Joyce Stallworth
Auburn University
Alabama State University
Black Belt Community Foundation
The University of Alabama
Assistant Vice President
Director of Research &
President
Associate Provost
of Outreach
Sponsored Programs
for Special Projects
A MESSAGE FROM...
Dr. Veronique Zimmerman-Brown, Project Director
vzbrown@gearupal.com
The Importance of the “Team Voice”
GEAR UP Alabama is composed of many moving parts. In order for
“gears” to initiate movement, there must be linkages. These linkages are
at the family, school, district, GEAR UP Alabama, and community/
business levels. GUA asks that school teams include parents, community, and business representatives so their voices can be included. Their
input is valuable and promotes sustainability.
However, there is an element of caution in this process/request. We must work towards more inclusion. By
having stakeholders at the table, it does not necessarily mean their voices are being heard. When conducting meetings, are we allowing everyone to provide input? Is there a strong facilitator making sure that dominant personalities are not allowed to silence others? I am becoming more aware and appreciative of those
who can masterfully facilitate. I too have been reeled by these “masters”. Once I stepped back and allowed
others to talk more, a wealth of ideas sprung forth. It was an empowering moment; we all left knowing “our
voice” was heard.
In order for GUA to reach levels of progress needed to provide sustainable opportunities for our students,
we must hear and respect the “team voice”. Let us make sure we:
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have a facilitator who makes sure all members feel safe to provide feedback
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schedule, plan, and conduct regular team meetings (it is
suggested that the GUA school team be a pre-existing
team like the RTI, PST, or School Improvement team)
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have updated relevant data at all meetings and data is
factored in decision-making
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compose an action plan where all actionable items have
an “owner”
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include an action plan report-out time, for accountability
purposes
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take meeting minutes and distribute them in a timely manner to team members for needed revisions and/or additional feedback
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have a time where any accomplishments/improvements are celebrated
I believe the GEAR UP theme speaks volumes-Together We Rise! Our “ team voice” is our most valuable asset. It is the super glue needed to help us stick together through tough times and hard decisions. Let
us all do what is necessary to make that voice heard and respected.
WCCS
Region 4 Coordinator, Valerie Crawford (R), greets
Ms. Flemming (2nd from
right) after her tear-jerking
testimonial. Flemming received her Associates in
Applied Science degree
from WCCS and currently
works in their campus Police Department. She plans
on returning to school to
earn a bachelors degree in
the very near future.
Parent Night, Cont.
During the event parents had the opportunity to learn more about the tuition waiver and support systems in
place to assist them with gaining admissions into the ACCS school of their choice, including GED preparation. A variety of booths were set up for one-on-one conversations with representatives from each technical and academic department, as well as admissions and financial aid staff. There were several computer stations set up by the Office of Admissions and counselors were on hand to assist parents in completing
the online application process during the event. President Mitchell, Dean Griffin, Assoc. Dean Tammie
Briggs, Felicia Pettway and Ebony Rose (among others from WCCS and ACCS) circulated throughout the
event to answer questions, provide encouragement and make sure every parent was served.
Judy Frank, School Improvement Consultant with SREB, reflected: “The format was well thought out and
provided the participants with lots of information in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. This event was a testimony to your dedication to improving the lives of GEAR UP families and creating positive change in our
communities. I am always proud to be a partner with GUA, and appreciate all that you do!“
After GEAR UP Alabama and the Alabama Community College System has an opportunity to debrief on
the Wallace event, plans to host Parent Scholar Nights at other regional ACCS schools will be announced.
FAMILY WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
REGIONS BANK $$ UAB COLLAT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS $$ GUA
After a successful fall semester, Regions Bank, UAB Collat School of Business and GEAR UP Alabama are teaming up again for a second round of Family Wellness Workshops. The goal of the FWW
is to help GUA families establish a healthier lifestyle and get on the path of financial and nutritional
wellness. Using the Regions Bank Financial Literacy curriculum, local Regions Bank employees volunteer to teach the financial portion of the evening, while GUA Site Facilitators and Team Leaders
work together to present the nutritional lesson for the evening. Below are the dates of the spring Family Wellness Workshops. Please contact your Team Leader or Site Facilitator to find out the time and
location of an event near you. Feel free to use the flyer opposite of this page to advertise your event.
February
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2/18 Bullock County
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2/18 Lowndes County
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2/22 Hale County
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2/22 Pickens County
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2/25 Russell County
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2/25 Phenix City
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2/25 Greene County
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2/29 Choctaw, Marengo,
and Wilcox Counties
March
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3/15 Barbour County
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3/15 Perry County
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3/17 Selma City
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3/17 Pike County
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3/22 Butler County
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3/24 Sumter County
April
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4/5 Montgomery County
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4/5 Dallas County
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4/7 Montgomery County
THE KAPLAN ADVANTAGE
Written by, Tynisa Williams, Math Teacher and
Technology Coordinator, Brewbaker Middle School
What can I say about our Kaplan Foundations and Advantage workbooks? They are just what the doctor ordered! My students have been
able to use them in so many ways. For my students who may miss lessons due to being absent, the workbooks cover what I have taught in
class as well as provide a foundation, pun intended, with vocabulary,
work samples, and real world examples to drive the lesson home.
Guided practice has been an excellent resource for me to reinforce lessons. Students are able to interact, follow along, or work ahead. They
also let me know that they LOVE the ability to write in the book. The ability to write in their books empowers
them to take control of their education. I have witnessed students taking comments and tidbits of information that I give during the lessons and writing them down in their workbooks. This gives them the opportunity to go back to that lesson and use their side notes as context clues to reinforce lesson understanding.
Independent practice can be assigned for students who missed class work or as an alternative assignment
and even that extra credit that we know our students love to ask for.
The advantage books take my advanced students to the next level.
The lessons are very in-depth and cause students to use their critical
thinking skills to work out solutions to problems. Better than just question and answer, the real world examples and applications show students how their learning can apply in life. My students have also been
able to utilize their workbook to work ahead to the next lesson after taking a test.
I am so glad that our school is a part of the GEAR UP program and thankful that we have our Kaplan workbooks. They definitely make up for what our textbooks miss.
Kaplan K12 Learning Services and GEAR UP Alabama have partnered to support
students and educators in all GUA schools. The partnership includes targeted
English Language Arts and Mathematics resources for students in middle school,
and professional development sessions that promote student achievement, increase
performance, and build the skills needed to graduate high school and become
college and career ready. Kaplan K12 and GUA are honored to work with so many
talented educators and look forward to celebrating student outcomes.
SREB PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Written by, Judy Frank, SREB School Improvement Consultant
The Southern Regional Education Board’s (SREB)/Making Middle Grades
Work (MMGW) and High Schools That Work (HSTW) are proud partners
in the GEAR UP Alabama project. The purpose of this partnership is to
help support the overlying goal of the project which is to significantly increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and
succeed in postsecondary education. To accomplish this goal, SREB provides professional development and coaching opportunities to GUA
schools and districts. These opportunities give participants the framework
and tools they need to make the necessary changes in their schools to
ensure that ALL students leave middle school prepared for the rigor of high school. To this end, school practices must focus on helping students develop a strong foundation through engaging learning experiences
and support.
SREB’s goal is to serve the unique needs of each GEAR UP school and district by facilitating collaboration
and coaching. Schools and districts have utilized the data in their technical assistance visit reports to drive
personalized professional development. We have supported districts with sessions in the following areas:
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A common understanding of rigorous state standards
Alignment of standards to instruction and assignments
The importance of cognitively demanding questions
Developing a comprehensive system to support students to meet grade level standards
Facilitating effective student learning experiences through differentiated instruction.
Recognize the instructional shifts that take place when rigorous standards are implemented with fidelity.
Focus attention on instructional leadership through observations and recognizing evidence of instruction
and learning.
Identify teacher behaviors that support rigor.
Identify classroom assignments that are evidence of rigorous instruction.
Utilizing data to make instructional decisions
Several GUA schools and districts have engaged in personalized PD and coaching, including: Bullock,
Selma City, Macon, Dallas, Perry, Marengo, Pickens and Hale County Middle School.
One school that has demonstrated growth is Tipton-Durant in Dallas County. I have been able to provide professional development and coaching to their teachers. They have invited me to observe their lessons and I
have been able to provide them with feedback. In addition they are an LDC (Literacy Design Collaborative)/
MDC (Math Design Collaborative) site. They were offered this SREB opportunity because they were a GUA
school. I have observed teachers implementing engaging lessons that require students to write and solve
problems based on evidence. This is one school that understands the importance of coordinating efforts to
support student achievement. They are not resistant to having me visit their classes (unannounced) and
working together to improve instruction.
GUA students are college and career ready thanks to campus visits
and college mentors working in the schools!
On January 22, 2016 the seventh and eighth grade students of Lowndes County Middle School
toured the historic campus of Tuskegee University.
Submitted by: Cathey H. Hendricks, Site Facilitator and Jennifer Douthit, LCMS Counselor
The tour was led by a university ambassador who gave students an impactful look at everyday life at Tuskegee University. The students were taken
back in time, which allowed them to learn about the early days of the university. By having this opportunity to learn about first days of Tuskegee, the
seventh and eighth graders learned about several educators whose assistance not only helped expand Tuskegee, but also change the world such as
George Washington Carver and Booker T. Washington.
The tour showed how campus life was safe, fun, and most of all educational.
With the vast opportunity to better individual’s lives, they offer majors such
as education, veterinary science, aerospace studies, and
philosophy to name a few. This engaged the middle school
students to think outside the box and learn about different
careers that are practiced world wide.
Brendalyn Harper, a graduate of Pike County High School, visited Pike County High School and
Banks Middle School this past November, along with Gerald Vines, to talk to the students about
STEM opportunities at Alabama A&M. Brendalyn is a shining example of what the students at PCHS can
achieve with some effort and making good choices.
Major Points of the presentation included:
1. Choosing the College that caters to your interests
2. STEM and You: How STEM is incorporated in our Everyday Lives
3. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Major: Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology
4. Benefits of Majoring in a STEM field
5. Ideal Careers in STEM
6. Networking Within STEM
Brendalyn also led discussions concerning steps to prepare for college application season, scholarship opportunities, the importance of internships and co-ops, and the importance of being a well-rounded college
student. There was a lot of student interaction and participation. The students were especially interested in
the disclosure of what Ms. Harper earns in a year, that she is only in her early twenties, and a graduate of
Pike County High School.
Special thanks goes to Ms. Sullivan for suggesting Ms. Harper as a guest speaker and Ms. Kilpatrick for coordinating the visit.
Submitted by Vicki Hagler, Pike County Schools Site Facilitator
MENTORING AT PJHS
Written by, Marva Smith, Greene County Site Facilitator
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment,
or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” These words as spoken by
Leo Buscaglia, are sentiments of the teachers and administrators of Paramount Jr. High School of Boligee,
Alabama. This year, the teachers embarked upon one of life’s most rewarding and fulfilling experiences – mentoring students. The staff saw the necessity of initiating a small-group mentoring program that not only focused
on the students’ academics, but socialization, self-esteem, goal setting and bonding with peers, as well.
The mentors have a genuine desire to be a part of the lives of seventh and eight grade students in to help them with tough decisions
and to see them become the best they can be. Each teacher mentor has six mentees he/she listens to and gives insight about their
progress in school, including advice on what was done well or
could be improved; career planning; personal development; as well
as encouraging them to learn and make incremental improvements.
School Counselor/GUA Team Leader Rosalyn Robinson said,
“Although this is a new program at the school, there is already evidence of growth of the mentor-mentee relationship. Students actively and openly participate in discussion of
sometimes touchy topics with more ease. The mentees are getting to know how “real” the mentors are and
realizing that the mentors are individuals with feelings and imperfections just as any other individual. The mentors are being more present in mentees’ extracurricular activities as support. The teachers are being more alert
for opportunities and teaching moments and exploring positive and negative consequences with the students.”
At the offset of each group session, students read the “I Am Somebody” poem. They are also encouraged to speak only positive words
during the session; nothing negative. Hopefully this type of behavior
will spill over into their day-to-day encounter with peers and others.
The overall goals of the program are to develop the mentees’ selfconfidence and assuredness, help each student realize that he/she
has potential, value education and realize that they are capable young
persons. If every student could realize only one of these goals, the
mentees feel that their involvement in the life of a student was well
worth the extra time spent with the student. The mentors are committed and dedicated to this experience and believe that their relationship will directly influence the life and future
of the child.
JOB SHADDOWING
Written by, Vicki Hagler, Pike County Schools Site Facilitator and
LaToya Gay, Banks Middle School Team Leader
On Wednesday, January 20, seventh and eighth graders at Banks Middle School
participated in job shadowing throughout Pike County including Troy University,
Troy Health and Rehab, ALFA insurance, Troy City Police, and ALDOT. Eighth
grader Dakilyia Carlisle, who job shadowed at Dr. Gill's office, stated, "I enjoyed
getting a chance to work with the patients, and I am glad we got the opportunity
to do this." The students had to complete questions to reflect on their day and
experience. Overall, the students had a great time and learned a lot.
Eighth grade students from Pike County High
School also participated in job shadowing
across the county. They spent the day
Wednesday, January 27, learning about various careers in the field. Students were mentored by business leaders at Piggly Wiggly in
Brundidge, Collier’s On Main, Troy University, Pike County Elementary School, Pike County High School, National
Guard, The City of Brundidge, Synco Drugs, The First National Bank of
Brundidge, Jackson Hardware, Dollar General in Clio, and Charles Henderson Child Health Center.
The students learned a great deal while out in the work force. One student
wrote her mentoring teacher a note expressing her gratitude for the opportunity to shadow her, as well as revealing she had discovered how hard it
is to be a teacher, even though teachers make it look easy. She went on to
say that after having this job shadow experience, she may want to become
a teacher now.
Students were required to gather information concerning their chosen job
shadow activity and turn that in to the school, with the mentor’s signature
included. They were also asked to include where they might like to job
shadow next year, if given the opportunity.
From a “Dream” to a “Plan”
On Monday, December 14, seventh and eighth
grade Gear Up students at Banks Middle
School went from a dream to a plan. Students
reflected on the plans written in September
during kick-off week and revisited them. They
created a personal goal, academic, and professional goal. Students then drew the mascot of
the college or university they hope to attend
upon graduating and placed these on their plan
sheets.
Aubrey Maulden, an eighth grader, said,
“Setting goals helps me because when I set
goals it helps me think about what I am trying to
reach. It also makes me think about my future,
what I want to be, and how I can get there.”
Students planning sheets were hung in a central location so that students can have a constant reminder of their plans on a daily basis.
-LaToya Gay
County Extension Agents at Work
GUA students at Gordo High and Pickens
County High have participated in various
career related lessons throughout the
year. Topics have been very varied and
informative. Lamar/Pickens County Extension agent, Carla Lewis, has presented
monthly programs on stress management,
career choice and a reality check on being
able to live on the salary of their chosen
job or career.
The programs have been both informative
and engaging for students. Plans are for
the extension lessons to continue throughout the student’s involvement in GEAR UP
Alabama.
-Lynne Marine
Judge Milt Belcher challenged 7th and 8th
grade students to research and write an essay
on the Rosenwald Schools. Ashton Pitts of
Dunbar-Ramer School won, and received a
$50.00 prize!
Carver Middle School students pose
after getting treats for making the
GUA Honor Roll at their school.
Keauna Hooks, an 8th grader at
Brewbaker Middle School won the
Montgomery County Spelling Bee
and a $300 cash prize, on Monday,
February 1, 2016. She will move
on to the State Bee in March.
GEAR UP GIVES BACK
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 West Alabama was devastated by storms that resulted
in a tornado (or perhaps, tornadoes) touching down in several rural towns throughout
Pickens County, including Sapps, Carrollton, Reform and Fayette. Multiple families
from Aliceville Middle School lost their homes and all their belongings, while several
others experienced significant damage and loss. Region 5 Coordinator, Dr. Samantha
Elliott Briggs, GUA central staff and UAB colleague, Dr. Stephanie Yates, raised nearly $1500 in personal donations within 24-hours. With the guidance of the school administration and GUA Team, we were able to provide each student with a tote bag
filled with at least one casual outfit, pullover, school uniforms, undergarments, and
socks. Each student also received a Swiss Gear backpack full of the school required
supplies; a lunch bag full of snacks; and a drawstring tote with toiletries and other
UAB themed surprises.
On Wednesday, February 10, Drs. Briggs and Yates travelled to Aliceville to meet the
students and present the goodies. The students were both grateful and excited (in the
unique way that middle schoolers show excitement!). The highlight for each was a
personal note and $35 gift card to the local Dollar General store! The highlight for Dr.
Briggs was the kind man standing behind her in line at the Birmingham K-Mart who
insisted on paying the $88.00 bill after overhearing her tell the cashier why she was
purchasing school uniforms. His kindness allowed for the addition of a pair of jeans
and tops from Old Navy for each student. In addition to the kind stranger, we are
grateful overall to the GUA and Collat School of Business staff for their generosity!
Berry Middle School, in suburban
Birmingham’s Hoover City School System, made a
second generous donation of books to GEAR UP
Alabama. In the fall, Berry’s Ginger Hewitt and
Dianna Minor donated books to Marengo County’s
Austin Middle School. This spring they teamed up
again to make a sizeable book donation to Hale
County Middle School. Thanks Jaguars!
GUA TEAMS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Beginning with a “Parent Information Night” during the September GUA Kick Off Week, Dr. Jacqueline Stennis, Site Facilitator at Aliceville Middle School in Pickens County (Region 5), exceeded our
expectations of parent engagement. Since that time, Dr. Stennis developed and administered a parent survey to determine their needs, expectations and interest as it pertained to GUA. Out of 136 surveys, 121 parents completed the evaluation — from a researcher’s perspective, that’s impressive! Dr. Stennis, and Joyce
Bryant (AMS Team Leader), have hosted several parent workshops including: GEAR UP 101; How to Help Your Child be Successful in School; Healthy Nutrition Tasting Party; and a College
Information Fair. In December, the AMS parent engagement
transformed into the “AMS Parent Academy,” which meets one
Saturday each month for 3-hours. Each month the parents learn
more about GUA and how to help their students at home, which includes AMS teachers who come in
on Saturdays to teach parents what their students will be learning each six-weeks and how they can
support their efforts. However, the greatest focus of the AMS Parent Academy is preparing parents to
enter post-secondary education. Dr. Stennis has partnered with
Bevill State Community College and Aliceville High School staff
to introduce parents to the Pickens County Bevill Service Center
(a BSCC satellite campus in Carrollton, AL); prepare those in
need for the GED as well as the ABE and COMPASS exam; and
help them navigate the BSCC and FAFSA applications. Just this
week two AMS parents have been accepted into Bevill State and
plan to begin immediately! Way to take the spotlight Aliceville! Congratulations!
THANKS FOR SHARING THESE OTHER GREAT IDEAS!
 Montgomery area Site Facilitators meet on a regular basis to share ideas and best practices with each other,
They also established a schedule to take turns submitting news and pictures to GUA throughout each month.
 All Region 5 Site Facilitators have monthly meetings with their Superintendents to get input as well as report
on GUA activities. Region 5 SFs also scheduled a social outing together to get to know one another better.
 Renee Goss, Greeneville MS Site Facilitator, uses the “My Language” app to translate GUA news and infor-
mation into Spanish for those parents in need. Ms. Ross also has a GEAR UP “room” at her school.
 Sweet Water and Marengo HS Site Facilitator, Annie Robertson, is working with her teams to establish a GUA
“Brain Bowl.” Each GUA cohort (across the five regions) would compete locally in this Jeopardy-like activity,
before winners advance to a Regional Brain Bowl. Ultimately winners from each of the five GUA regions would
compete in a state-wide Brain Bowl. Questions will be developed by retired educators and the community.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS TO THE GUA IDEA BANK sbriggs@gearupal.com
SUBMIT YOUR NEWS
If you have GEAR UP Alabama news and updates, please submit the following form to
Samantha Elliott Briggs at sbriggs@gearupal.com
CONTACT INFORMATION (must be completed):
Name
Region, District and School
Email
Phone
Submit a SUCCESS or IMPACT STORY (please submit up to 3 photos to accompany the story)
Title
Author(s)
Story (300 word max)
Include:
Introduction
General Description
Challenges/Solutions
End Result
How Were GUA Resources
Used
Conclusion
Submit an ONLINE RESOURCE for the web or newsletter
Title of Resource
Summary of Resource
Web Link to Resource
Submit a RESEARCH or NEWS ARTICLE for the web or newsletter
Title of Article
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