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	2010 Youth Leadership Summit Applications Now Available! NCCEP is now accepting applications for the 2010 Youth Leadership Summit. This year's Summit will take place in Washington, DC, July 24-28. All GEAR UP students who will have completed the 10th, 11th, or 12th grades by the summer of 2009 are encouraged to apply. Applications must be postmarked by March 26, 2010. For more information and to download an application, click here.
	2010 Parent Leadership Awards NCCEP is pleased to be presenting the Fourth Annual GEAR UP Parent Leadership Awards at the 2010 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference. Sponsored by CollegeEd, an academic and career planning curriculum developed by the College Board for grades 7 - 12, NCCEP will recognize five (5) GEAR UP parents and/or family leaders who have made a significant contribution to a GEAR UP program. Click here for more information and to download an application.
	Secretary Duncan Releases $650 million Investing in Innovation Applications The U.S. Department of Education has announced the final priorities and grant application for the Investing in Innovation Fund (i3). This multimillion dollar investment is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and is designed to support local districts and nonprofit organizations as they implement educational improvements that have demonstrated effective outcomes for students. For more information on the i3 fund, click here.
	NCCEP's 16 Summers Toolkit for Academic Success NCCEP is proud to introduce 16 Summers, a multimedia program designed to inform students and families about ways to prepare for, apply to, and pay for postsecondary education. The extensive curriculum centers around the film 16 Summers, featuring actor and musician Nick Cannon. The 16 Summers film and training materials were created for teachers, counselors, administrators, youth program coordinators, parent/family involvement coordinators, or anyone who works with students and families. To learn more and for ordering information, click here.
	NCCEP's Éxito Escolar Toolkit for Academic Success in the Latino Community NCCEP's Éxito Escolar is an exciting multimedia college access curriculum designed to inform Latino students and families about ways to prepare for, apply to, and pay for postsecondary education. The bilingual curriculum is focused around a series of Spanish-language films. The final version, including four Spanish-language novelas with English subtitles, a full curriculum and student handbook, information sheets, and more is now available. To learn more and for ordering information, click here.
	Financial Education: Money Skills for Real Life In partnership with NCCEP, the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) has developed an exciting new resource to educate high school students in the GEAR UP program on financial literacy. Available through NCCEP, this interactive website and teacher's manual provides information on how high school students can gain early control of their finances, make smart financial choices, and reflect upon the financial benefits of a college education. Click here to learn more.