Education
The University of Texas
Charter School
The on-campus educational
program is provided by The University of Texas through its
University Charter School system. The district is approved by
the Texas Education Agency and every teacher holds special
education
certification. It provides a counselor, support consultants,
teachers and instructional aides to meet the student’s social,
academic and career needs.
The school milieu is
designed to help children and adolescents successfully reach
academic goals while stabilizing inappropriate behaviors. Classes
are designed for self-paced, individualized instruction with no
more than 12 students per room. Curriculum and instruction
accommodate students who enter at various times with wide-ranging
needs, and allow them to be successful academically. Upon returning
to public schools, many students find success because of the
support and flexibility of this education instructional
model.
Using the latest software
and equipment, and utilizing the capabilities and resources of the
University of Texas, the school offers interdisciplinary
diagnostics, functional academics and competency based diploma
programs.
Pre-vocational
Training
Pre-vocational work focuses
on job-readiness skills. Guided activities take place in the
vocational building such as sequential assembly, wood-working,
office occupations, computer skills, horticulture and employment
exploration. Life skills, a seasonal gift shop, multiple work
stations and charitable fund raising are a few of the other areas
explored in vocational work. Pre-vocation emphasizes decision
making, problem solving and task completion.
