NCCEP GEAR UP Annual Conference Student Track
NCCEP recognizes that the student voice is one of the most important
when it comes to education reform. Participating in a professional
conference is a great experience that should be available to all GEAR UP
students. As a result, NCCEP launched the Student Track during the 2005
Conference in San Francisco.
The Student Track is open to all GEAR UP students, from middle
school to high school. Students participate in the conference just as
their adult chaperones do, but attend student-focused concurrent
sessions. A full description of the student concurrent sessions
for middle
school and high
school participants can be found on our website. On the final
day, students may participate in NCCEP-sponsored campus visits to
Washington, D.C. area universities.
Who can participate in the Student Track?
Any student who is interested in learning more about college
preparation and access. Previous participants have included:
- Students who are presenting with their GEAR UP program as a part of
a concurrent session
- Students who were nominated to apply to the Youth Leadership Summit
but were not accepted
- Student performers
- Students interested in participating in a professional
conference
What is the Student Track experience like?
Students will participate fully in the Annual Conference. The only
difference between the adult experience and the student experience will
come during the concurrent sessions. Students will participate in a
series of student-centered sessions discussing college preparation and
access. To see a description of the middle school
sessions, please click here.
To see a description of the high school sessions, please
click here.
In addition, an orientation session will be held on Sunday night for
students, where NCCEP staff will explain how to make the most of a
professional conference.
How is the Student Track different than the Youth Leadership
Summit?
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Youth Leadership
Summit
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Student Track
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- Students are selected to participate through a competitive
application process
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- All students are welcome to attend
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- YLS Scholars and Alumni are the responsibility of NCCEP during their
time in Washington, D.C.
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- Student Track participants are the responsibility of their GEAR UP
program during their time in Washington, D.C.
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- YLS Scholars and Alumni participate in a separate curriculum and
agenda that runs concurrent with the Annual Conference
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- Student Track participants participate fully in the Annual
Conference agenda
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Who is responsible for Student Track participants?
NCCEP does not take any responsibility for student track
participants. All permissions, liability, and chaperone guidelines
should be handled according to the policies of the GEAR UP program or
school district that sponsors the student to attend.
What is the cost for the Student Track?
The registration fee for the Student Track is $350.
What are some of the benefits of bringing students to the
conference?
Participating in a professional conference can be an enriching
experience for students. Students will have the opportunity to:
- Develop networking skills
- Learn more about college access
- Meet fellow GEAR UP students from across the country
- Experience Washington, D.C. - a first for many students!
For more information about the Student Track, please contact Marie
Hughes at 202-530-1135, ext. 247 or email marie_hughes@edpartnerships.org.
Related Links
Student Track Concurrent Sessions for Middle School Students
Student Track Concurrent Sessions for High School Students
2006 NCCEP Annual Conference
Register for the Annual Conference Online
Youth Leadership Summit
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