Teaching

ALTW 201: Basic English for Students with Learning Differences

This basic English class emphasis is grammar, sentence and paragraph structure with practical applications related to business, public and/or non-profit settings.

ALTW 204: Communication Skills in the Workplace

Focuses on proper communication skills in written business formats, verbal presentations, and appropriate body language styles in order for students to be able to communicate effectively in competitive employment settings.

ALTW 206: Beginning Word Processing

Introduction to the word processing computer application, Microsoft Office Suites and Google Chrome. Beginning level word processing to be used in private, nonprofit and government work environments.

ALTW 211: Introduction to Spreadsheets

Introduction to spreadsheet computer application. Beginning level of spreadsheet database tool, emphasis on spreadsheets, charts and tables.

ALTW 218: Current Events for Students with Learning Differences

Exploration of global, national and community topics through a variety of media sources. Discussion on the pro's and con's of different news media formats and perspectives.

ALTW 208: Job Training & Internship for Students with Learning Differences

Practical skills needed for successful employment. Emphasis on on-the-job training experiences, to learn workplace standards. Preparation for work-readiness through hands-on work duties on and off campus settings. Discussion and evaluation of work performance.

ALTW 213: Work Attitudes & Behaviors on the Job

Will assist the student to develop appropriate work behavior and attitudes. Learn conflict management and pro-active problem solving skills in an entry level job environment.

ALTW 217: Intermediate Computer Applications for Students with Learning Differences

Introduction to the word processing computer application, Microsoft Office Suites and Google Chrome. Beginning level word processing to be used in private, nonprofit and government work environments.

ALTW 223: Independent Living Skills - Financial Literacy

Basic banking and personal saving concepts with emphasis placed upon establishing credit and responsible credit card use, personal budgeting, connecting employment choices to financial outcomes, and making responsible financial choices. Intended for students with disabilities enrolled in the Transition to Work Program.

ALTW 232: Social Media & Digital Citizenship

Students learn how to appropriately utilize information technology in order to engage in online social interaction, as well as integrate their online and real-world personas. This course gives students basic instruction regarding how to use different social media and communication applications (e.g., set up profiles, interact with others, learn the capabilities of each application, etc.). In addition, students learn the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior in regard to the use of the applications. This course teaches students specific skills for maintaining appropriate behavior and being safe while using the internet and social media applications, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and email.

ALTW 208: Job Training & Internship for Students with Learning Differences

Practical skills needed for successful employment. Emphasis on on-the-job training experiences, to learn workplace standards. Preparation for work-readiness through hands-on work duties on and off campus settings. Discussion and evaluation of work performance.

ALTW 212: Job Search Skills - The Resume

Focuses on successful resume writing techniques including the creation and completion of a resume. In addition, understanding online electronic processes for submission of resume, hidden job market, and types of resumes. Development of a master application that will be used in the job search processes.

ALTW 216: Disability & The Law

Understanding basic citizens' rights and responsibilities. Emphasis on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Rehabilitation Act of 1973, IDEA, and other laws related to people with disabilities. Understanding the meaning of accommodation and applying it to work and school settings.

ALTW 229: Healthy Relationships

Development of understanding of personal boundaries and making positive choices in relationships. Emphasis placed upon increasing self-esteem, developing appropriate personal rules for intimate, personal, professional and general relationships, and recognizing and effectively handling personal safety issues. Provides students with disabilities tools to effectively communicate and make good relationship choices. Intended for students with disabilities enrolled in the Transition to Work program.

ALTW 218: Current Events for Students with Learning Differences

Exploration of global, national and community topics through a variety of media sources. Discussion on the pro's and con's of different news media formats and perspectives.

ALTW 203: Learning Styles & Strategies

This course enables students to explore and identify their learning styles, values, personality traits and develop a personal profile that helps them with their vocational choices.

ALTW 209: Social Skills

Focuses on the etiquette of appropriate interaction in the general public, educational settings, community involvement and employment arenas. Emphasis on building self-esteem and socialization skills in order to increase confidence in personal and social interactions.

ALCB 465Y: Creative Self-Expression

Intended for the disabled student to provide directed experiences in self-expression. Emphasis on various activities designed to enhance physical and cognitive creative expression and enable the student to develop independent creative activities through adapted drama, music, art and writing.

ALTW 431: Public Transit Skills

Introduction and practice of essential travel skills, such as reading bus/train schedules and maps, paying fares, boarding and exiting public transit, and making transfers between the same or different modes of public transportation. Students learn how to make judgments in various travel disruptions, and use appropriate social and communication skills.