library Resources for you

These resources come from most often individual GEAR UP and TRIO staff with some from other sources. These have NOT gone through the evaluation process used by the EOA Best Practices Clearinghouse. Those approved practices are in a separate category titled “Education Practices”. The resources in this section of the website have been found useful by the contributors. We call them “library resources”.

Elevate Your Impact: Share Your Insights with Our Educator Community! Let's harness the power of collaboration and knowledge-sharing within our vibrant GEAR UP and TRIO community! Your wealth of experience and expertise is invaluable, and by sharing your resources, you can inspire and support fellow educators on their journey.

Take just five minutes to contribute a PDF or Word handout, a promotional brochure, a program manual, or even a sample correspondence. Your contribution could be the key that unlocks new possibilities for others.

Imagine the impact of your generosity—already, more than half a dozen TRIO and GEAR UP programs have shared their program manuals, enriching our collective wealth of knowledge. As we strive to celebrate excellence, Purdue University Northwest has been spotlighted on the front page of the EOA Best Education Practices website, setting an inspiring example for us all. https://besteducationpractices.squarespace.com/

Looking for inspiration? Explore our website's wealth of resources under the "education practices" and "library resources" tabs. Your contributions will be prominently featured on our website, with your program's name proudly displayed, and will also be highlighted in future email communications. Please send your contributions to edpractices@eoa.org. Your willingness to share is deeply appreciated, and together, we will continue to elevate the standards of educational excellence. Remember, your voice matters—we need you!

The EOA National Best Practices Clearinghouse is excited to share three updated directories of administrative and education practices that you can immediately use with your GEAR UP and TRIO programs. All have been used by GU/TRIO programs successfully with their students. Each directory is about 35 pages with links to the complete documents housed within the Best Practice website, https://besteducationpractices.squarespace.com

2023 EOA National Best Practices Directory. These practices were developed by TRIO and GEAR UP professionals for use in their programs. These practices have undergone a rigorous review by a panel of outside education experts. Our newest Best Practice is “TRIO Economic Impact Report” located on page 24. Click to download, https://z.umn.edu/eoabp2023

2023 EOA National Best Practices Clearinghouse Library Resources Directory. These are practices that were contributed by TRIO and GU programs across the U.S. that they found helpful. Our newest contribution is the SSS Policy and Procedures Manual from Purdue University Northwest. It joins eight other manuals on page 32. Click to download, https://z.umn.edu/eoalibrary2023

2020 EOA National Practices for Taking TRIO and GEAR UP Programs Online Directory. These are practices that were contributed by TRIO and GU programs across the U.S. that they found helpful. These were collected during the COVID pandemic. Click to download, https://z.umn.edu/takinggutrioonline

Be sure to check out the EOA National Best Practices Clearinghouse throughout the year for new additions to our collections. We would love to add your practices to this online program manual. If you have ideas, contact us, edpractices@eoa.org