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Approach
Out of School/ Summer Mentoring Tutoring Counseling/ Therapy School-based Clinic/ Provider-based Service/
Vocational learning		 Parent or family component Other
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Outcomes
Educational/ Cognitive Social/ Emotional Life Skills Physical Health Behavior Problems Reproductive Citizenship Mental Health
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Background Information Program size

Age range

 Research Program Fee?
Contact information:
School District of Philadelphia
Office of College and Career Awareness
40 East High Street, Room 178
Philadelphia, PA 19144

 

Website: Not available.

 

Mission/Goals: To bring college preparation and awareness to students in low-income communities, helping them to bridge the economic gap between themselves and their more financially advantaged peers by getting a college education.

Source(s):  www.ed.gov/programs/gearup/in

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 19,000 students in 30 schools Grades 6-12 Summary of Available Evaluation Information: Research for Action, a Philadelphia-based research group, has been evaluating the Philadelphia GEAR UP program since its inception in 1999. In addition, a national evaluation of GEAR UP is being conducted by Westat, Inc. Once completed, this five-year evaluation will provide information on the types of students served, the intensity of services, and the influence of certain program components on youth outcomes. No fee
   

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