Available in Arabic, Chuukese, Marshallese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Arabic: نشرة: اجعل من خطط الكلية الخاصة بك حقيقة!

Chuukese: Taropwe Mei Tou: Fori Omw Akkotun College An Epwe Winiti Pwe Mei Pwung!

Trying to find creative ways to engage students virtually? Come hear how the GEAR UP Achievers of South King County in Washington have utilized social media and virtual office hours to engage students virtually in STEM and college access. Participants will hear about our weekly STEM challenges and STEM club along with how to use platforms like Nearpod and Pear Deck to create fun and engaging office hour sessions for students. We'll also be discussing ways to recruit students and keep them coming back! This session is intended for school-based GEAR UP staff.

Join this session to hear about how campus visits are taking place in a virtual environment. We will share best practices from both GEAR UP Washington and FOCUS Training on implementation and the delivery of engaging experiences for students. As part of the program, participants can expect to receive sample activities, curriculum and to connect with others in sharing best practices.

The trauma-informed schools movement has never been more relevant. Schools committed to cultivating trauma-informed change can successfully buffer the multiple adversities we are collectively facing. We will discuss the phenomenon of collective and individual trauma and tangible ways in which the school community can buffer against these struggles. Protective factors that foster resilience for both students and adults can be cultivated at the school level.