The UMass Boston GEAR UP partnership provides a comprehensive set of services beginning in the sixth grade and continuing through high school graduation. These services include tutoring, counseling, after school and summer academic programs, mentoring, college awareness activities including college visits and other enrichment programs. We also inform students and their parents about college options and financial aid. We are building strong partnership with families that support achievement and post-secondary education. In addition to students and parent services, we provide an extensive array of opportunities for professional development for the educators of our four partnership schools.