National Council for Community and Education Partnerships

Study Lab

The Study Lab offers relevant online courses for GEAR UP professionals. These short courses cover key topics for every role and level of experience.

NCCEP created the Study Lab as part of our strategy to help GEAR UP professionals better serve students, families, and communities.

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About the Study Lab

The Study Lab was created by GEAR UP, for GEAR UP. An advisory committee, ad hoc working groups, focus groups, and surveys informed the development of the courses, including determining common roles and key topics.

NCCEP collaborated with experts in educator professional development to design the courses. Student success is at the heart of the curriculum so the courses provide GEAR UP professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to serve students, families, and communities effectively.

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Designed for GEAR UP Professionals

The Study Lab offers something for everyone. The courses are designed for five key roles found in most GEAR UP programs:

Directors

  • Oversee grant management and program implementation.

Coordinators

  • Lead program at school sites, including developing and delivering college and career readiness activities.

College Access Professionals

  • Provide college access and success services directly to students.

Family Engagement Specialists

  • Coordinate family outreach and support activities.

Evaluators

  • Manage collection, reporting, and analysis of data.

Individuals are welcome to take courses from more than one role type. For example, a College Access Professional may also want to take courses designed for a Family Engagement Specialist.

Most topics have a series of three courses, one for each level of experience: emerging, proficient, and expert. The courses build on each other, so we recommend taking the full module, regardless of experience.

Benefits

 

GEAR UP-specific

Courses cover the knowledge needed for situations unique to GEAR UP and use examples from GEAR UP programs across the country.

Online and self-directed

Professionals can complete courses on their own schedule and anywhere with an internet connection.

An opportunity for professional growth

Courses build on each other to serve the needs of professionals at any stage in their career. Courses may also count as professional development hours in your state or district.

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Cost

The Study Lab’s online courses are affordable, with substantial discounts for NCCEP members. When you sign up for the Study Lab, be sure to enter your NCCEP Institutional Member ID. You can find your ID using the “NCCEP Member ID’s” button below.

NCCEP Members Save!

  • All courses are just $25, a savings up to $185 or 88%.

  • Get an additional 10% discount on a full series of 3 courses.

  • Count savings towards match!

 

NCCEP Member Prices

$25 per course

$70 for 3 course bundle

Non-Member Prices

$35 - $210 per course

$380 for 3 course bundle

Ready to Get Started?

Signing up for Study Lab courses is easy. First, browse the course listing on the Study Lab website. We offer unique courses or bundles of courses, which are all three levels of a course offered with a discount. When you are ready to make your selections, please download the order form below:

Once you have filled out the order form, please email it to studylab@edpartnerships.org. Once received, we will enroll you and your staff into your courses and send you an invoice for payment either by purchase order or credit card.


Please contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns.

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