Programs and Initiatives

MCR Grant Services

Tutoring and Mentoring: Information on after-school and summer tutoring programs in collaboration with partners like Agile Mind.
Professional Development: Training sessions for educators on instructional strategies and college readiness.
STEM and Career Exploration: Programs for students to earn STEM certifications and engage in project-based learning activities.
Mental Health Support: Access to mental health services and crisis interventions through partnerships with organizations like MD Live.

Rigorous Academic Curricula
- Includes advanced coursework (AP, Dual Credit, STEM programs), intervention, and remedial education.
Tutoring
- After-school tutoring and summer bridge programs in collaboration with Agile Mind and UT staff, targeting academic improvement, test preparation, and STAAR-EOC success.
Comprehensive Mentoring
- Ongoing support through mentoring, peer groups, and connections with mental health services to ensure graduation success.
Financial Aid Counseling and Advising
- Financial literacy sessions and FAFSA completion support, provided by trained counselors and UT GEAR UP staff.
Counseling, Advising, Academic Planning, Career Counseling
- Focused on college readiness, career planning, and advising, involving UT college readiness advisors and higher education partners.
Access to Behavioral Health Counseling
- Linkages to mental health services, stress management, and crisis interventions, coordinated with local providers and partners like MD Live.

Resources Available:
- Learning Management System (LMS) access for student coursework.
- Financial literacy resources and college planning guides.
- Information about college visits, FAFSA completion workshops, and career readiness programs.

Professional Development Opportunities: Information on available training sessions and workshops to earn the College and Career Advising Teacher (CCAT) micro-credential.
Curriculum and Instructional Resources: Access to templates, instructional materials, and online courses through partnerships with Agile Mind and other organizations.
Coaching Support: Overview of the support model provided by UT Austin coaches and Region 6 & 7 ESCs for implementing academic programs.