ALTW 207: RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Units: | 2 |
| Hours: | 2 lecture per week (24 total per quarter) |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Credit Course Basic Skills |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- A successful student will be able to identify and access community support systems.
- A successful student will be able to identify types of public transit.
- A successful student will become familiar with public & private resources in the community.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Identify and access Foothill College student and support services
B. Identify and access local community support systems
C. Identify and utilize public transportation services
Course Content
A. Foothill College Student Services and Programs
1. Health Services
2. Psychological Services
3. Police Department Services
4. Associated Student Activities
5. Associated Student Government
6. Career and Transfer Center
7. Library
8. Media Center and computer labs
9. Disability Resource Center
10. Teaching and Learning Center
B. Agencies providing services for students with disabilities
1. State Department of Rehabilitation
2. The Regional Center System
3. Independent living centers
3. Social Security
4. Mental health agencies
5. City and County Department Social Services
6. General County Hospitals and Medical Clinics
7. Department of Motor Vehicles
C. Public/private transportation
1. Identify sources of transportation
2. Schedules and maps
D. Locating events in the community
1. Newspaper
2. Radio/TV
3. Internet
4. Other
E. General community services
1. Medical services
2. Crises lines
3. Emergency housing
4. Legal services
Lab Content
Not applicable.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
Method(s) of Evaluation
A. Active class participation
B. Examinations
C. Assignments and projects
D. Field trips
E. Guest speakers
Method(s) of Instruction
A. Lecture
B. Discussion
C. Cooperative learning exercises
D. Oral presentations
E. Field trips
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Foothill Student Handbook/Planner
San Mateo Community Services Handbook: hsa.smcgov.org/handbooks
Santa Clara County Community Services Handbook: sccgov.org
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Written summaries and reviews of guest speakers
B. Written summaries of local city and county social services agencies
C. Creating PowerPoint presentation accessing and utilizing local transportation services