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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.

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Questions?
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Ben Kaupp, TTW Program

408.874.6380


kauppben@fhda.edu


Student Resources Center, Building 5400

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