Given the unique expertise and knowledge of GEAR UP data, evaluation, and programming, Xcalibur and FOCUS Training are excited to host GEAR UP grant staff for a powerful learning conference in 2024!

Xcalibur is uniquely positioned to provide GEAR UP grants with superior evaluation and data management services.  Our team of experienced evaluators work with both state and partnership GEAR UP grants to collect, analyze, and report evaluation action-oriented evaluation findings in innovative and relevant ways including one-page reports, infographics, dashboards, and evaluation briefs.  Since GEAR UP began in 1999, Xcalibur has supported more than 80 GEAR UP grants across the country with evaluation and data management services.  Currently, Xcalibur currently partners with nine GEAR UP state grants and eighteen GEAR UP partnership grants.  All services are tailored to the needs of the grant to provide feedback on processes and measure progress toward grant objectives.  This conference provides participants with a unique opportunity to strategically plan programming aligned with evaluation, and as your partner in data management and evaluation services, we look forward to seeing you in St. Augustine! 

FOCUS Training is a leadership development company that supports GEAR UP grants with curriculum, camps, and bus tours designed to empower student success. For more than 30 years, we have been developing and delivering onsite and virtual interactive leadership experiences for students and educators. Through a partnership with FOCUS, GEAR UP grants are provided the support to build and sustain a college-going culture in their schools, develop essential skills in student leaders, and equip educational professionals with new tools, curriculum, and skills needed to engage and motivate students.