Community Transition Programs

Using more than 25 volunteer and internship sites in the community, ACT students learn soft and technical skills critical to enhance their employability.  Direct instruction is provided by ACT teachers and instructional support staff within small groups.  Students spend approximately 2 hours per day receiving classroom instruction.  An additional 4 hours per day is schedule within meaningful community environments exploring career options, learning technical skills, socially engaging with co-workers, advocating for themselves, applying safe pedestrian skills, and using public transportation.  Students participate in the ACT program for 2 years.  Students who are interested must follow the ACT application procedures and timelines. 

Located at Banner University Medical Center - South Campus (Ajo Way and Country Club) and the University of Arizona Main Campus, students learn direct employment skills by participating in three rotations in various departments.  Students attend one year and exit school into employment or job search.  This is a collaborative transition model with the instruction and on-site job coaching provided by JTED.  CTP teachers support with TUSD's students by conducting the IEP and monitoring progress.  Students must follow the Project SEARCH application procedures and timelines.