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	Register Now for the 2010 NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity-Building Workshop! The 2010 Capacity-Building Workshop will be held February 7-10, 2010 at the Hilton Americas in Houston, Texas. NCCEP is pleased to offer two new workshops this year for both new and seasoned GEAR UP professionals. For more information and to register, click here. This year, NCCEP will be hosting a free Capacity-Building Informational Webinar to explain the format of the event, discuss the different workshops, and answer questions. If you are new to Capacity-Building or are curious about the new workshops, click here to register for one of the webinar dates!
	The Race to the Top is off and Running On November 12, 2009, the Department of Education released the final application for more than $4 billion in grants from the Race to the Top fund. These competitive grants are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that was signed into law in February. The funds will be awarded to states that have a proven track record of raising student achievement and the capacity to increase educational attainment. For more information, 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.