Program Highlights
Project FOCUS utilizes the most current and well-researched best practices to support our students in their inclusive post-secondary environment, resulting in a uniquely successful transition experience at the University of Arizona.
Every student begins their college journey with a Person-Centered Plan (PCP) gathering. This is a celebration of their accomplishments and an opportunity for those who know them best to help guide our team in developing a strong roadmap for a successful two years in our program. During this event, our students and their invited guests contribute information to provide a fuller picture of who they are now and their future goals.
![male student sitting and smiling in front of poster adverstising his PCP gathering](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/armando%20pcp.png?itok=Dia8x4Jv)
Excited to get started!
![screen shot of a PDF listing all of the qualities of a student brainstormed during their PCP gathering](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/who%20is%20pg%20pcp.png?itok=GjHg2fd-)
Getting to know our new students
![female student standing and smiling in front of her PCP poster](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/kelly%20pcp.png?itok=z_zN63aa&c=6822eaaf821adc1bee51f5f19b352d76)
The smile says it all!
![screen shot of a PDF listing all of the excitement and worries about college brainstormed during their PCP gathering](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/college%20pg%20pcp.png?itok=MIn_Q1ow&c=525d7d340286fb5aef66f6c488b5d150)
Everybody's thoughts on college
![female student dabbing in front of her PCP poster](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/claire%20pcp.png?itok=bSDjyPJD&c=ed9f0a9aeb68fd1f519b14b58c989bc7)
Yeah girl, uh-huh!
![screen shot of a PDF listing the academic likes and dislikes of a student brainstormed during their PCP gathering](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/school%20pg%20pcp.png?itok=X6-yYMl5&c=6047125d89344ee51496ebfc9af7f4ba)
Learning about academic preferences
![screen shot of zoom PCP meeting with everyone smiling](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/zoom%20smiles%20pcp.png?itok=UuLXYk3H&c=46c5429d8cc14da80669733849854e1c)
Now family from afar can participate!
![screen shot of an online poster board filled with post-it notes about student](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/miro%20board%20pcp.png?itok=HQXRyg_r)
The Big Picture!
![screen shot of zoom PCP meeting with everyone giving the wildcat hand symbol](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/zoom%20wildcat%20pcp.png?itok=3MwNI-9q)
Go Cats!!
![screen shot of a PDF listing all of the fun things students like to do brainstormed during their PCP gathering](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/fun%20pg%20pcp.png?itok=C47EUpgh&c=66c7f2ca59c8af91fd77f2a02239a7b0)
Gaining that holistic perspective
![male student standing and smiling in front of his PCP poster](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/savantay%20pcp.png?itok=Uo9x_1Xj&c=c78c00d6b11ac137fa1572024938f3ed)
Standing tall and feeling proud!
![screen shot of a PDF listing all of successful strategies brainstormed during their PCP gathering](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/success%20pg%20pcp.png?itok=YDb9b56l)
Digging deeper into supports
One of our best practices is Student-Led IEPs in which every student leads their annual meeting by creating and practicing their multi-media presentation given to family, friends, teachers and others attendees.
![male student standing in front of IEP attendees presenting](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/joaquin%20iep.jpg?itok=SRTeP5AW&c=09cb3d175c639c76a62405aede39b094)
Student leading his IEP meeting
![male student presenting his IEP in a Zoom meeting](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/griffin%20iep.png?itok=K3seEQkr&c=41c79209692da3eb532efb10b84e24a8)
Virtual IEP meeting
![group of students standing in front of conference room smiliing with wildcat sign](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/ben%20iep%202.jpg?itok=mN1c-qGb&c=01b91ee1c531ddeef5e2f791ad2d4a4d)
Celebrating after a successful meeting
![female student standing in front of IEP presentation signing as she leads the meeting](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/sam%20iep.jpg?itok=zGuJ7X0y&c=4868d19d8dbf132ee792279f8e65d854)
Student signing as she leads her meeting
![male student reading first slide of presentation](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/mikey%20iep.jpeg?itok=qCBDxr9h&c=c36811c770ee9c073ff3fae12c8303d1)
Student welcoming everyone to a meeting
![male student sharing his screen on zoom with first welcome slide of IEP presentation](https://projectfocus.coe.arizona.edu/sites/projectfocus/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/mateen%20iep.png?itok=NGUwrKi2)