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Work Plan Forms and Policies

Work Plan Documents – Grant Year 3
Doc. 7 Work Plan Policy and Procedures
Doc. 8 Work Plan Template GY2
GEAR UP SWV Implementation Framework – coming soon
Work Plan GY02
Work Plan GY01
Allowable and Required Services
Amended Work Plan
Amended Work Plan Policies and Procedures SWV GEAR UP
Guide to GY02 (2023-2024) Work Plan

Local Coordinators / District Liaisons

Teacher Resources

School Day Usage Guide: Incorporating Tutor.com into the Classroom
High-Dosage Tutoring Implementation Roadmap | K-12 High-Dosage Tutoring Microwebinars

Request GEAR UP SWV Press/News Release

Request media coverage and media relations support by filling out this “Communications & Promotional Request.”

Some examples of when to use the form to request a Press/News Release form include the following:

GEAR UP SWV school/county is hosting an event/workshop and wants local reporters/media to attend.
A GEAR UP SWV school/student/county has an exciting success story relevant to project goals such as FAFSA completion rates, etc.
A GEAR UP SWV student/school/county reaches an exciting milestone.
A GEAR UP SWV school/county is looking to engage parent/guardians to actively participation in an event

Submit Content for What's Up in GEAR UP SWV - digital newsletter

Request information from your school or county to be shared in the upcoming What’s Up in GEAR UP SWV Digital Newsletter by filling out the “Communications & Promotional Request.”

Some examples of information that Local Coordinators or District Liaisons should submit for the What’s Up in GEAR UP SWV digital newsletter include:

GEAR UP SWV student profile submission
Introduction to GEAR UP SWV student leaders
GEAR UP SWV student essay to reflect on GEAR UP SWV event(s)
Outstanding LC achievement
Sharing a momentous achievement
Invitation for other schools to attend an event
Call for help/assistant/collaboration with an upcoming GEAR UP SWV project
Outstanding student achievement due in part to GEAR UP SWV work

(Catch up on the latest What’s Up in GEAR UP SWV Digital Newsletter.)

Please note that each submission is a request and might not be featured in the next edition. Email gearup@concord.edu with questions.

Submit Updates to GEAR UP SWV website at www.concord.edu/gearup

Request an update to the GEAR UP SWV webpage, www.concord.edu/gearup, by filling out the “Communications & Promotional Request.”

Some examples of when to submit a request update the website include:

GEAR UP SWV school/county is planning a yearly program for students and you want to share FAQs about the program.
Contact information to organizations that provide resources to GEAR UP SWV students and families in your region.
Yearly professional development opportunities for GEAR UP SWV teachers.
Seeing a typo or confusing or incorrect information on concord.edu/gearup

Sharing #GEARUPSWV Images on Social Media

Submit to GEAR UP SWV Social Media Main Pages

**Always make sure students have permission to be photographed before sharing images.**

Include hashtag #GEARUPSWV with a post at your school or county’s page and the content could be shared on the GEAR UP SWV central social media pages.

If you don’t have access to a county or school page, please submit your images with the “Communications & Promotional Request” form via messenger on Facebook – GEAR UP SWV.

Always provide date, location, and description of the image in the messenger message. Some examples of when to share images via messenger include:

GEAR UP SWV students/school/county attends a college for a visit
GEAR UP SWV students/school/county hosts a program/event without media coverage

Images could be used on the following sites:

- X (formerly Twitter) – @GEARUPSWV

<liYouTube – @GEARUPSouthernWestVirginia

- Instagram – @gearupswv
- Facebook – GEAR UP SWV

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National GEAR UP Week 2023 Toolkit

Promote your National GEAR UP Week events and themes!

2024 National GEAR UP Week Toolkit coming soon!

The kit could include:

GEAR UP SWV communication summary statements
Summary of National GEAR UP Week
Ways to get involved on social media including a list of GEAR UP SWV sites, hashtags, national themed days, and more
Press/News release template
Photo Opportunity flyer
Blank thank you card to send to congress