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TIER 1

​CROSSINGPOINTS ACADEMIC YEAR


CrossingPoints Tier1 program is a collaboration between UA and the Tuscaloosa City and County School Systems. Students follow the transition curriculum entitled “Life Center Career Education” involving Daily Living skills, Personal Social Skills, Occupational Guidance and Preparation.
​CrossingPoints strives to create authentic transition connections between individuals with disabilities, their families, and the community that promote partnerships of caring to ensure the achievement of enviable lifestyles supported by ongoing self-determination and empowered decision making.

How do I apply for the CrossingPoints Programs?
Referral packets are sent to special education teachers in all the Tuscaloosa City and County schools in late December each year. Students must be enrolled in one of these systems for at least a year and referred by their current special education teacher. For more eligibility requirements email us at crossing@ua.edu
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From Campus to Adult Life

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Tier1 Program provides transition services for students with disabilities, ages 18-21. Students participating in CrossingPoints receive instruction in the areas of employment, independent living, functional academics, self-determination, socialization, and recreation.

Employment Practicum/Internships

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Employment Development includes hands-on instruction during placements at specially-selected job sites on the UA campus or local businesses. Students are given the opportunity to work at several different real-job sites helping them make informed choices about employment upon graduation.

Independent Living Skills

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Daily Living training is provided enabling students to acquire the necessary skills to live as independently as possible in the future. Students receive daily living instruction in areas such as planning, shopping, cooking, ordering meals in restaurants, banking, taking care of clothing, and how to deal with emergency situations.

Socialization & Recreation

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CrossingPoints provides opportunities throughout the year for social development. Students exercise at the Student Recreation Center; enjoy monthly karaoke parties; participate in inclusive basketball clinics with the UA Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team; attend local theater and music productions; participate in canoeing, fishing, bowling; and attend parties sponsored by UA sororities and fraternities. CrossingPoints works in collaboration with Para and their Therapeutic Recreation Program for adults with disabilities.

Weekly Schedule

Monday - Thursday
​8:00am–2:30pm 

8:00am          Arrival at CrossingPoints
8:15-9:00       Academics  (4 Groups Literacy & Math)
9:00-11:45     Employment Practicum and Internships
11:45-12:30   Lunch
12:30-1:30     Program Coursework (3 Groups)
1:30-2:30       Program Coursework (3 Groups)

Friday
​8:00am–2:30pm 

A variety of campus activities such as music therapy and/or leisure/recreation activities in the community such as canoeing trips or lunch and a movie with PARA

School Calendar

CrossingPoints follows the Tuscaloosa City Schools and Tuscaloosa County School System schedules. 
  • 2019-2020 Tuscaloosa City Schools Calendar 
  • 2019-2020 Tuscaloosa County School System Calendar

A partnership between The University of Alabama and the Tuscaloosa City Schools and the Tuscaloosa County School System

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  • CPP Home
  • Tier 1
  • Tier 2
  • Tier 3
  • Calendar
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteers and Practicum Students
    • Mentor
    • Request to Conduct Research
    • Alabama Postsecondary Alliance for Intellectual Disabilities
    • College Prep Summit
  • Ways to Give
    • Online Giving
    • Betty Shirley Golf Tournament
    • Dinner Theater 2023
  • Staff
    • Faculty/Staff Forms
  • Master's in Severe Disabilities
  • In the News