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  **HEA: Gaining      
  Early Awareness and 
  Readiness for       
  Undergraduate       
  Programs            
  (GEAR-UP)**         

  **FY 2008 Program   
  Performance Plan**  

  Strategic Goal 2    

  Discretionary       

  HEA, Title IV, Part 
  A-2, Chapter 2      

  CFDA                84.334: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate
                      Programs

                      84.334A: GEAR-UP Partnership Grants

                      84.334S: GEAR-UP State Grants
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  **Program      **To significantly increase the number of low-income
  Goal:**        students who are prepared to enter and succeed in
                 postsecondary education.**

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  ***Objective 1 of 3:***   *Increase the academic performance and preparation for
                            postsecondary education of GEAR UP students.*

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  **Measure 1.1 of 2:**                                       
  The percentage of GEAR                                      
  UP students who passed                                      
  prealgebra by the end                                       
  of the 7th grade.                                           
    (Desired direction:                                       
  increase)   1216                                            

  **Year**                **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                           (or date           
                                           expected)**        

  2001                                     18                 Measure not in place

  2002                                     18                 Measure not in place

  2003                    19               22                 Target Exceeded

  2004                    20               29                 Target Exceeded

  2005                    25               37.9               Target Exceeded

  2006                    30               30                 Target Met

  2007                    35               32.4               Made Progress From Prior
                                                              Year

  2008                    35               (August 2008)      Pending

  2009                    35               (August 2009)      Pending
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**Source**. U. S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary
Education, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate
Programs (GEAR-UP) annual program performance reports.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. GEAR-UP staff review performance report data for
quality, clarity, and consistency and to assess extent to which project
objectives are being accomplished.

**Explanation**. Standards to enter and complete above grade-level math
courses (such as prealgebra for 7th graders) are becoming more rigorous.
This practice may limit the percentage of students in many schools
served by GEAR UP who are entering and completing such courses.

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  **Measure 1.2 of 2:**                                       
  The percentage of GEAR                                      
  UP students who passed                                      
  Algebra 1 by the end of                                     
  the 9th grade.                                              
    (Desired direction:                                       
  increase)   1217                                            

  **Year**                **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                           (or date           
                                           expected)**        

  2003                    19               30                 Target Exceeded

  2004                    20               21                 Target Exceeded

  2005                    50               51.7               Target Exceeded

  2006                    25               49.5               Target Exceeded

  2007                    50               42.8               Did Not Meet Target

  2008                    50               (August 2008)      Pending

  2009                    50               (August 2009)      Pending
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**Source**. U. S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary
Education, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate
Programs (GEAR-UP) annual program performance reports.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. Program staff review performance report data for
quality, clarity, and consistency and to assess extent to which project
objectives are being accomplished.

**Explanation**. Data for 2003 reflect the percentage of GEAR UP
students who enrolled in Algebra 1 by the end of 9th grade. Data
beginning in 2004 were collected on successful completion of core
academic subjects and other college preparatory courses. Standards to
enter and complete above grade level math courses are becoming more
rigorous. This practice may limit the percentage of students in many
schools served by GEAR UP who are entering and completing such courses.

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  ***Objective 2 of 3:***   *Increase the rate of high school graduation and
                            enrollment in postsecondary education of GEAR UP
                            students.*

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  **Measure 2.1 of 3:**                                         
  The average cost                                              
  (federal funds) per                                           
  GEAR UP student who                                           
  immediately enrolls in                                        
  college after high                                            
  school graduation.                                            
    (Desired direction:                                         
  decrease)   899zzc                                            

  **Year**                **Target**        **Actual\           **Status**
                                            (or date            
                                            expected)**         

  2007                    999               (December 2008)     Pending

  2008                    Set a Baseline    (December 2009)     Pending

  2009                    Maintain a        (December 2010)     Pending
                          Baseline                              
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**Source**. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary
Education, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate
Programs (GEAR UP) annual program performance reports.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. Program staff review performance report data for
quality, clarity, and consistency and to assess the extent to which
project objectives are being accomplished.

**Explanation**. In school year 2007-2008, the program will begin to
collect data on college enrollment rates.

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  **Measure 2.2 of 3:**                                       
  The percentage of GEAR                                      
  UP students who                                             
  graduated from high                                         
  school.   (Desired                                          
  direction: increase)                                        
    2067                                                      

  **Year**                **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                           (or date           
                                           expected)**        

  2006                                     84.4               Measure not in place

  2007                    73               (February 2008)    Pending

  2008                    73.5             (February 2009)    Pending

  2009                    74               (February 2010)    Pending

  2010                    74.5             (February 2011)    Pending
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**Source**. U. S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary
Education, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate
Programs (GEAR-UP) annual program performance reports.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. Program staff review performance report data for
quality, clarity, and consistency and to assess extent to which project
objectives are being accomplished.

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  **Measure 2.3 of 3:**                                       
  The percentage of                                           
  former GEAR UP students                                     
  who are enrolled in                                         
  college.   (Desired                                         
  direction: increase)                                        
    2068                                                      

  **Year**                **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                           (or date           
                                           expected)**        

  2006                                     55.2               Measure not in place

  2007                    65               (February 2008)    Pending

  2008                    65.5             (February 2009)    Pending

  2009                    66               (February 2010)    Pending

  2010                    66.5             (February 2011)    Pending
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**Source**. U. S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary
Education, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate
Programs (GEAR-UP) annual program performance reports.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. Program staff review performance report data for
quality, clarity, and consistency and to assess extent to which project
objectives are being accomplished.

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  ***Objective 3 of 3:***   *Increase GEAR UP students\' and their families\'
                            knowledge of postsecondary education options,
                            preparation, and financing.*

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  **Measure 3.1 of 3:**                                       
  The percentage of                                           
  parents of GEAR UP                                          
  students who have                                           
  knowledge of available                                      
  financial aid.                                              
    (Desired direction:                                       
  increase)   1222                                            

  **Year**                **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                           (or date           
                                           expected)**        

  2001                                     24                 Measure not in place

  2002                                     31                 Measure not in place

  2003                    32               35                 Target Exceeded

  2004                    33               34                 Target Exceeded

  2005                    35               33.88              Did Not Meet Target

  2006                    37               32.2               Did Not Meet Target

  2007                    38               30.7               Did Not Meet Target

  2008                    35               (August 2008)      Pending

  2009                    35               (August 2009)      Pending
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**Source**. U. S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary
Education, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate
Programs (GEAR-UP) annual program performance reports.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. Program staff review performance report data for
quality, clarity, and consistency and to assess extent to which project
objectives are being accomplished.

**Explanation**. Data reflect the percentages of GEAR UP students who
have talked to school counselors, advisors, or someone else about
availability of financial assistance. The slight decrease in knowledge
may be attributed to new students who have yet to be influenced by
outreach activities.

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  **Measure 3.2 of 3:**                                       
  The percentage of GEAR                                      
  UP students who have                                        
  knowledge of necessary                                      
  academic preparation                                        
  for college.   (Desired                                     
  direction: increase)                                        
    1223                                                      

  **Year**                **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                           (or date           
                                           expected)**        

  2001                                     50                 Measure not in place

  2002                                     53                 Measure not in place

  2003                    54               57                 Target Exceeded

  2004                    56               62                 Target Exceeded

  2005                    61               63.05              Target Exceeded

  2006                    64               64                 Target Met

  2007                    75               64.7               Made Progress From Prior
                                                              Year

  2008                    75               (August 2008)      Pending

  2009                    67               (August 2009)      Pending
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**Source**. U. S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary
Education, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate
Programs (GEAR-UP) annual program performance reports.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. Program staff review performance report data for
quality, clarity, and consistency and to assess extent to which project
objectives are being accomplished.

**Explanation**. Data reflect the percentages of GEAR UP students who
have talked to school counselors, advisors, or someone else about
academic preparation for college and college entrance requirements.

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  **Measure 3.3 of 3:**                                       
  The percentage of                                           
  parents of GEAR UP                                          
  students who have                                           
  knowledge of necessary                                      
  academic preparation                                        
  for college.   (Desired                                     
  direction: increase)                                        
    1224                                                      

  **Year**                **Target**       **Actual\          **Status**
                                           (or date           
                                           expected)**        

  2001                                     31                 Measure not in place

  2002                                     39                 Measure not in place

  2003                    40               43                 Target Exceeded

  2004                    42               42                 Target Met

  2005                    46               49.02              Target Exceeded

  2006                    47               38.4               Did Not Meet Target

  2007                    48               38.4               Did Not Meet Target

  2008                    44               (August 2008)      Pending

  2009                    44               (August 2009)      Pending
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**Source**. U. S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary
Education, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate
Programs (GEAR-UP) annual program performance reports.

**Frequency of Data Collection**. Annual

**Data Quality**. Program staff review performance report data for
quality, clarity, and consistency and to assess the extent to which
project objectives are being accomplished.

**Explanation**. Data reflect the percentages of GEAR UP students\'
parents who have talked to school counselors, advisors, or someone else
about academic preparation for college and college entrance
requirements. The decrease in performance may be attributed to new
parents of seventh grade students who have yet to be influenced by
outreach activities and who are more concerned with preparing for ninth
grade than high school graduation.