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 pre-vocational 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