College Readiness
STEM resources:
research, tools, courses, and kits
K-12 Outreach Activities
The Department of Geosciences is eager to work with local teachers and classes to enhance Earth Science education in the K-12 community. , if you are looking for someone from the department to give a special presentation to your class, assist with developing classroom activities, serve as a science fair judge or advisor, speak at a career day, assist with Science Olympiads, etc.
Classroom Materials
A variety of materials have been produced within the geoscience department by faculty, staff, students and volunteers. These include field trip guides, lab activities, career resource materials, local geoscience content and related instruction materials. We expect the number and variety of items available for download on this site to increase each year. Please contact us with further specific classroom material requests and/or suggestions to improve our materials available.
Idaho local Job Corps location
STEAM Kits and Contents
Bookmobile
Minds can achieve anything. We make sure they get to college.
At Federal Student Aid, we make it easier to get money for higher education.
“GEAR UP Idaho focuses on early intervention strategies to assist students in becoming prepared for post-secondary education.
The program will help students meet standards necessary for high school graduation and provide them with the skills necessary to succeed beyond high school.”
The Idaho Out-of-School Network’s (ION) mission is to ensure Idaho’s youth have access to high quality out-of-school (OST) programs.
The research on OST programs reveals that youth consistently enrolled in quality programs perform better academically, have better school attendance, adapt better socially, are more likely to graduate from high school and go-on to higher learning. Research also reveals that they are less likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors that may lead to crime, substance abuse or teen parenthood. New studies are showing too that OST programs are helping close the achievement gap of students across income levels. ION is the only program of its kind in Idaho, though all 50 states have launched similar programs.
ION does not directly offer out-of-school programs; the focus is to advocate and promote the benefits of out-of-school programming, help connect families and youth to a program and support providers with resources and training to enrich and expand their programming and services.
Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a federal program designed to help middle school/high school students and adults enroll in college or vocational technical schools and apply for financial aid. To qualify, students must either meet low income guidelines or be a first-generation college student. This program is offered free of charge to participants.
Services Offered
Information about colleges, universities, and vocational/technical schools.
Assistance with completion of scholarship applications and admission and financial aid forms.
Career, academic, and personal counseling.
Middle School: weekly tutoring sessions, academic workshops, career and field trips, college visitation.
Schools Served
Sho – Ban High School
Blackfoot High School
Skyline High School
Snake River High School
Bonneville High School
Idaho Falls High School
Canyon Ridge High School
Jerome High School
Twin Falls High School
Highland High School
Pocatello High School
Burley High School
Minico High School
Wendell High School
Aberdeen High School
American Falls High School
Century High School
Upward Bound is a federally-funded program administered by Idaho State University designed to enhance the skills and motivation necessary for success in education beyond high school for youth of low-income families who are potential first-generation college students.
The program is divided into two periods of instruction: summer and academic year. During the summer, students come to Idaho State University for eight weeks to take classes concentrating on basic skill improvement in math, English, and science, as well as other courses. Students live on campus and participate in a variety of activities as well as study hall after classes each day. The academic year follow-up offers tutoring and advising to students on a weekly basis. Students are transported to Idaho State University for weekly study and tutoring sessions.
Contact the UB coordinator for more information.
Schools Served:
Pocatello High School
American Falls High School
Aberdeen High School
Century High School
Highland High School
The goal of the Upward Bound Math and Science program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees and ultimately careers, in math and science.
Program services include:
Summer programs with intensive math and science training
Opportunities for research experience with faculty members
Academic, financial, or personal counseling
Tutorial services
Mentoring programs
Information on postsecondary education opportunities
Assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid applications
Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
Information on the full range of Federal Student Financial Aid programs and benefits
Schools Served:
Shelley High School
Firth High School
Bonneville High School
Idaho Falls High School
