Academics

Students in our inclusive program attend UArizona classes across campus with their peer mentors. 


Our certified staff contributes to their academic success through adapted materials, personalized assessments, direct coaching and (when necessary) behavioral support.

male student using printing kiosk on campus

Using the Printing Kiosk in the student union

two female students looking at fashion design books in class

Working Collaboratively in a museums class

female student at desk in class

Listening Attentively to the professor in a science class

two students using sewing machine during design class

Designing and Creating Personalized Fashion during class

student view while watching lecture and following along on laptop

Following Along during professor's lecture

two male students presenting in front of class

Presenting with Group Member during class


 

One of the hallmarks of our program is the exploration and use of a variety of technologies to improve access, enhance learning and increase independence.

male student using AAC device with female peer mentor support

Using AAC device (talker) to communicate

female student writing in notebook while using tablet propped up on table

Using online classroom resources while studying

female student typing on laptop in office

Typing up a digital resume on laptop

male student using tablet with female teacher support

Practicing digital presentation with teacher

male student grabbing one iPad from a stack of tablets

Reconfiguring a set of iPads for the College of Education

male student reaching for post-it note on desk next to computer

Entering data into digital accounting software


 

Students are responsible for building and following their weekly schedules demonstrating how to be organized, reliable and responsible in their adult lives.

male student entering events into his Google calendar

Entering weekly schedule into calendar

male student in front of computer screen looking at digital schedule on his tablet on desk

Double-checking visual schedule

male student looking at digital schedule on tablet with female peer mentor

Looking up what's next on the schedule

Please enjoy the following video highlighting the academic work of our brilliant students and their fabulous peer mentors!!