Tustin Adult Transition Program (TATP)
Welcome!
Introduction
The Tustin Adult Transition Program is a Community Based Program designed for individuals ages 18-22 with developmental disabilities. The TATP program is driven by the student’s goals identified in the Individualized Transition Plan (ITP). Students will have an opportunity to explore Post-Secondary Education, Post-Secondary Employment and Independent Living Options.
In addition, TATP provides instructional and work-related activities that enable a student to learn appropriate work, personal, and social behaviors necessary for employment and independence. Students gain the confidence to take risks, make their own decision, take personal responsibility for their own actions, and gain knowledge of their rights as individuals.
UPCOMING EVENTS - SAVE THE DATE!
Adult Transition Resource Fair 2024
Tuesday, April 16, 2023 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location at: MPR at Columbus Tustin School
17952 Benita Way, Tustin , CA 92780
The Adult Transition Program of the Tustin Unified School District invites you to join us for our 2023 Adult Transition Resource Fair. The fair is open to all who are Assisting Adults with Disabilities, Families and Educators.
Participating vendors will present information regarding services and support provided by their programs.
Presentations include:
● Transition Program
● Program Graduate
● Regional Center of Orange County
● Attorney
● State Council on Developmental Disabilities
● Adult Day Program
● Employment
● College
● Living options
● Recreation and Leisure
**Vendors are not affiliated with the Tustin Unified School District, but are presenting as an
information resource. Contact your Regional Center Service Coordinator for a referral.*
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Who can Attend & How?
Eligibility:
Students interested in participating must be:
- Developmentally Disabled
- At Least 18 Years Old
- Completed High School
- Receiving a Certificate of Completion
- Regional Center Client (optional)
- Department of Rehabilitation Eligible (optional)
Intake Process:
The adult student or parents may request a referral to the program from their case carrier at the high school, or the program is a recommendation of the IEP Team.
What We Do
Employment Training
A major component of the TATP is employment training, meant to minimize vocational limitations and enhance vocational strengths. Students may be placed in a non-paid internship with a job coach. The job coach assists the student to develop appropriate vocational skills, attitudes, and behaviors while in the workplace. If appropriate, students may participate in the TUSD Workability Program, TPP or ROP class.
Vocation Instruction
The TATP help the individual explore career paths and choose employment goals based on their preferences, strengths, abilities/skills, and needs. We implement learning activities that promote meaningful and productive development of prevocational skills. Learning activities include:
Appropriate communication skills
Working effectively with others
Preparing for interviews
Developing resumes
Safety on the job
Skills needed to maintain employment
Life Skills Instruction
The TATP teaches important life skills in a variety of areas including, but not limited to:
Computer Skills
Money management/Budget
Time management
Problem solving
Social etiquette
·General housekeeping skills
Health and safety
Personal fitness and wellness
Personal hygiene
The goal of this instruction is to increase self-reliance. Instruction is provided in a variety of formats including, but not limited to, role-playing, videos, and printed materials.
Community-Based Instruction
The TATP is structured to promote self-confidence and greater independence for inclusion into the Tustin community and beyond. Community-Based Instruction allows students to travel to a variety of locations within the community where they can apply classroom taught life skills in practical settings. Instruction may take place, but not limited to a restaurant, a bank, a grocery store, DMV, or a retail store. These may be a group or individual activities based on the student’s level of independence.
Mobility Training
The TATP instructs individuals with disabilities in the use of public transportation including, but not limited to OCTA and ACCESS. Mobility training aims to develop the student’s awareness and understanding of the environment to enable them to travel safely and as independently as their ability allows. Training is individualized to the needs of the student. Training includes:
Identification of buses
Identification of landmarks
Street crossing skills
Bus rules and regulations
Bus schedule and trip planning
Appropriate public behavior
Safety in the community
Calendar
Tustin Adult Transition Program Calendar dates
- Minimum Days (out at 12:15 pm)
- Late Start (School begins at 9:25 am)
- Holidays & Staff Development Days (No School)
- Important Dates
Minimum Days (out at 12:15 pm)
Late Start (School begins at 9:25 am)
Holidays & Staff Development Days (No School)
Labor Day
Monday, September 4, 2023
Veteran’s Day
Friday, November 10, 2023
Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 20, 2023
through
Friday, November 24, 2023
Teacher Work Day
Friday, December 22, 2023
Winter Break
Monday, December 25, 2023
through
Friday, January 5, 2024
Martin Luther King Day
Monday, January. 15, 2024
Lincoln’s Day
Monday, February 12, 2024
Presidents Day
Monday, February 19, 2024
Spring Break
Monday, March 18, 2024
through
Monday, March 25, 2024
Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, 2024