Capacity building

Overview: Are you new to the GEAR UP community? This is the session for you! No matter your role, gain a grounding of the purpose, history, and structure of GEAR UP at the national, state, and local levels. We will help you connect the dots between all of the diverse programs, roles, and unique partnership structures and models that power the GEAR UP movement and contribute to its success. Stories from the field will be featured throughout this session to help you connect the big picture to the impact GEAR UP is making in communities across the country. This session is for anyone new to the GEAR UP community, regardless of role. Overview: Caregivers and families play a critical role in student development and growth. During these challenging times, we know that caregivers can benefit from understanding the value of social and emotional learning (SEL), developing their own social and emotional (SE) skills, and supporting their children’s SE development and growth. Part 1 will present a brief introduction to SEL and results from national surveys showing how caregivers and families perceive SEL, including how to address common misconceptions. Part 2 will present tools and activities that you can use to engage families, support their SEL needs, and help their students succeed and thrive.