Transitional Skills
Our transitional education skills courses are for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We design our courses to help students learn the skills they need to live and thrive independently and participate in their communities.
Eligibility
You must:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Travel to and from class independently or with an attendant.
- Maintain appropriate behavior during unsupervised lunches and breaks or have an aide to supervise.
- Demonstrate proper hygiene.
- Not have a recent history of violent offenses.
No high school diploma is required.
Programs
Currently, we offer programming at the following campuses:
Northeast Campus
- STEPS: (Skills, Training and Enrichment for Promoting Success) Choose one or more of our course pathways: college readiness, career or hobby, or life skills.
South Campus
- A Step Above: Take college transitional courses and workforce preparation courses that provide real work experience.
Southeast Campus
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Program: Learn how to do activities of daily living needed to be successful in school and the workplace.
- First Choice: Take specialized training and education to enhance your livelihood without taking standard college courses.
- IDD Career/Exploration Camp: Navigate career choices and learn how to enroll in college.
Types of Courses
Each program is structured differently but provides some of the same courses. These courses include:
- Independent living
- Money management & budget
- Reading, vocabulary and math enrichment
- Social skills and communications
- College exploration
- Self-advocacy
How to Apply and Register
Contact the campus you would like to attend.
Contact
Northeast Campus
Lifestyle and Community Learning
817-515-6500
ne.lifestyle@tccd.edu
South Campus
Lifestyle and Community Learning
817-515-4392
so.lifestyle@tccd.edu
Southeast Campus
Lifestyle and Community Learning
817-515-3420
se.lifestyle@tccd.edu
Updated March 08, 2024