Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math Science (UB/UBMS)
Professional Development On-Demand Recording 
Needs & Delivery of Services Assessment

This video was recorded on March 3, 2026 and consists of  5 1/2 hours of video instruction addressing the following UB/UBMS topics:
 
Program Regulations: § 645.31 What selection criteria does the Secretary use?
 
Designed for UB and UBMS Project Directors, staff, and institutional leaders responsible for evaluating and documenting current need, aligning objectives with baseline data, and ensuring services are delivered in accordance with federal regulations. 
 
This is a detailed, regulation-based review of 34 CFR Part 645 to strengthen program structure, documentation practices, and overall project quality.
 
1. Determination of Eligibility & Target Area Needs Assessment - Review of eligibility requirements (§ 645.3), definitions (§ 645.6), and Target Area Needs Assessment § 645.31 (a)(1) (i), (ii), and (vi).
 
2. Quantitative & Qualitative Data Collection - Explore the documentation of academic performance gaps and non-cognitive challenges as integral components of a Target School Needs Assessment § 645.31 (a) (1) (iii), (iv), and (v).
 
3. Assessment of Ambitious & Attainable Objectives - Compare objective percentages to baseline data to determine ambitious yet attainable levels (§ 645.31 b.) that include a review of UB Program required and permissible services (§ 645.11 and § 645.12).
 
4. Project Design & Delivery of Services - Improve the quality and impact of your Project by discussing programming design (§ 645.13 and §645.14); methods to identify, recruit, and select Participants § 645.31 (c) (2); plan to assess needs and monitor academic progress § 645.31 (c) (3); and plan to deliver activities and services § 645.31 (c) (5).
 
The fee for these recordings is $400 and includes resource materials.
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NEC provides services nationwide to institutions and agencies in areas of project implementation and technical assistance, professional development seminars, compliance assessment, and external evaluation.
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Please note that this is a professional development seminar and an allowable cost.
*§645.40: What are allowable costs? The cost principles that apply to the Upward Bound Program are in 2 CFR part 200, subpart E. Allowable costs include the following if they are reasonably related to the objectives of the project: (a) In-service training of project staff.