Program Description:
The Riverside Unified School District provides a life skill vocationally based curriculum to individuals with significant disabilities ranging in age from 19-22 years old. The curriculum model, Transition Education Adjustment Model, is known as Project T.E.A.M.
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Project T.E.A.M. is to smooth the transition from traditional school-age programs for young adults with severe disabilities to the possibility of meaningful real-life practical work experiences. The T.E.A.M. staff uses an individualized approach to vocational training with actual instruction in the community. Due to the cooperative participation of many local businesses and community agencies, Project T.E.A.M. students receive work training experiences in a wide variety of real work environments. An on-site work activity center teaches on-task behavior and task completion and provides a service to community business partners. Functional academics necessary for adult independence are emphasized in a classroom setting.
WorkAbility 1
Students are eligible to participate in the WorkAbility grant program from the California Department of Education in which they are paid for daily job training.