
TTW Program
Sample Curriculum & Course Descriptions
Summer Session (Zoom Based)
A gentle start to build community and foundational skills.
- Learning Styles & Strategies
Students explore learning preferences, values, and personal strengths to build a self-awareness profile that supports long-term academic and career success. - Social Skills
Practice communication, emotional regulation, and relationship-building in a supportive environment. - Public Transit Skills
Learn how to read transit maps, use apps, and plan independent travel around the Bay Area. - Creativity for Self-Regulation
Use creative outlets like art, music, and journaling to develop emotional awareness and self-soothing techniques. - Physical Education
Accessible movement and wellness activities to promote lifelong fitness habits.
Fall Quarter
- English That Works
Develop practical reading and writing skills for real-world use in college, the workplace, and daily life. Emphasis on clarity, creativity, and self-expression. - Communication Skills in the Workplace
Build confidence in speaking, writing, and self-advocacy across school and employment settings. - Current Events
Understand the world around you by analyzing news stories, discussing their impact, and building media literacy. - Academic Skills
Learn organization, time management, and study techniques that support academic and personal success. - Beginning Word Processing
Create, edit, and format documents using professional tools. Build confidence with writing for work and school. - Beginning Spreadsheets
Learn to track data, make basic budgets, and understand formulas using everyday spreadsheet tools. - Physical Education
Continue building movement habits that support focus, regulation, and overall health.
Winter Quarter
- Applied Computer Applications
A next-level course in digital fluency. Explore AI tools, web-based apps, digital research, and basic computer maintenance. - Practical Financial Skills for Independent Living
Develop the skills to manage money, budget, bank, and make smart spending decisions in real-world scenarios. - Social Media & Digital Citizenship
Understand how to use social platforms responsibly and safely—both socially and professionally. - Professional Attitudes & Habits for School and Work
Explore behavior, accountability, and professionalism across academic and job settings. Build habits that support independence and success. - Study Skills
Strengthen habits like note-taking, exam prep, and self-monitoring to improve academic outcomes. - Campus Work Experience
Begin an on-campus job placement to explore your strengths and build entry-level work experience in a supported environment. - Physical Education
Fitness strategies tailored for sustained energy and emotional balance.
Spring Quarter
- Job Search Skills
Learn to write résumés, fill out job applications, practice interviews, and confidently address employment gaps. - Disability & the Law
Explore your legal rights in school and work. Learn about the ADA, IDEA, and the history of the disability rights movement. - Healthy Relationships
Build skills in communication, boundaries, safety, and self-esteem across personal and professional relationships. - STEM Careers for Neurodivergent Adults
Engage in hands-on projects like robotics while exploring tech careers and learning problem-solving skills in a team-based environment. - Independence Skills
Develop time management, self-advocacy, and decision-making strategies to thrive in adult life. - Physical Education
Movement-based routines that support wellness, flexibility, and independence.
NOTE: Classes offered and the quarter in which they are offered may vary.

Questions?
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Ben Kaupp, TTW Program
408.874.6380
Student Resources Center, Building 5400