Category: Urban Skills Center

Spooky things were happening the week of October 26th at The Urban Skills Center. The walls mysteriously became draped in black shroud, mist and fog filled the hallways, goblins, ghouls and zombies began attending school and then on Friday, the 30th the ghost of Michael McLaughlin arrived! Mr McLaughlin was a beloved teacher at the Urban Skills Center for many years. He passed away unexpectedly back in 2004. One of the many fun and wonderful things Mr McLaughlin is remembered for are the wonderful Haunted

Mary Taylor, the Director of the Urban Skills Center, participated as a panel member at the 4th Annual Families and Communities Caring Together (FACCT) Conference held at the University of San Diego on Saturday, October 24. The FACCT conference is presented each year as a collaborated effort between the COMPASS Family Center and The University of San Diego. The theme of this year’s conference was Navigating Transitions. Ms. Taylor participated on a panel regarding Adult Transition Programs available to students in the San Diego area.

We had a successful Transition Information Night and Open House on October 6th. Over 50 parents and students attended this event! Presenters from several adult agencies and the community college district shared information about services available to students once they finish their school program. Agencies included: The Arc of San Diego, CREEL, Employment & Community Options, Department of Rehabilitation, and the San Diego Community College District. Partnerships With Industry and Toward Maximum Independence were unable to attend but provided written material. The students are just