PK-12 Outreach

The Graduate School of Education’s outreach to Pre-K-12 schools is extensive and diverse. GSE faculty work with schools as program consultants and evaluators, intern and practicum supervisors, and policy advisors. Three research centers housed at the GSE provide specialize resources and services to schools in the region. Plus GSE's College Prep and Young Scholars Programs prepare young adults and high school students from the Lawrence Public Schools for college life.

The Center for Field Services and Studies (CFSS) offers public schools professional development and technology expertise, urban student support programs, assistance with grant writing, and access to university faculty and facilities. The Tsongas Industrial History Center, a collaboration of UMass Lowell and the Lowell National Historic Park, provides student experiential learning and teacher development focused on industrial history.

The UMass Lowell Instructional Network provides distance learning technology support for the entire university. Additionally, the INET provides training and support for faculty and staff in the development of digital media and instructional technology implementation.

The College Prep Program is a partnership between UML and Lawrence High School. Our goal is to engage students in a meaningful learning experience for the purpose of enhancing their basic skills, critical thinking, and social competencies. More importantly, College Prep exposes participating students to the college experience.

The Young Scholars Program is a partnership between the UML and Lawrence Middle Schools. Our goal is to engage students in a meaningful learning experience for the purpose of enhancing their basic skills, critical thinking, and social competencies. Through hands-on experiences, the Young Scholars Program intends to help students build self-confidence and pride through their achievements. The program prepares students at an earlier age for the intense academic competition they will face when applying to college.

New Horizons is an academic support program at Lowell High School conducted by University of Massachusetts Lowell. The program assists economically disadvantaged first generation college bound students prepare for college admissions to bachelor degree programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

The Bartlett Community Partnership School (BCPS) is a pre-K public school-university partnership where teachers, staff and administrators work as members of a learning community dedicated to the advancement of professional growth and knowledge. The University partnership offers a unique opportunity to bring together in-service and pre-service teachers in the continuous improvement of instruction through research, implementation of best practice and persistent professional collaboration. The mission of BCPS mission is to ensure the success of a diverse student body academically and socially. University of Massachusetts Lowell and other community partners collaborate with  BCPS to enhance access and opportunities for students and families.