Tuition (billed monthly) is as follows: Full-time (5 days per week): $1,000/month 4 days per week: $800/month 3 days per week: $600/month 2 days per week: $400/month 1 day per week: $200/month

Life Skills Pathway

Life Skills Pathway supports students in discovering their purpose by teaching essential skills for independent living, college, or a rewarding career.

Practical skills to prepare for independent living, college, or a meaningful career

Life Skills Pathway (LSP) is an adjunct support program designed to enhance the personal and professional development of teenagers and young adults. Through engaging, hands-on projects and activities, LSP equips students with essential real-world skills and life management strategies.

Note: This program is not a primary education service; rather, it complements the education provided by schools or homeschooling programs, enriching students’ learning experiences and supporting their overall development.

“…there is a decrease in anxiety due to increased self-esteem by using life skills training for students.”

— Winarsunu, T., Iswari Azizaha, B. S., Fasikha, S. S., & Anwar, Z. (2023)

Our mission is to foster independence, confidence, and personal growth, empowering students to leverage their unique abilities to pursue meaningful careers and improve their quality of life. Each student follows a personalized plan tailored to their needs, with goals such as mastering independent living skills, utilizing assistive technology, and confidently navigating daily tasks in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Meet the team

Kelly Chua
Life Skills Instructor
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Christian Giron
Athletic Director, Basketball Coach
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Paul Lopez
Paraeducator
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“In Life Skills Pathway, students gain real-world experience, learning teamwork and responsibility in a safe environment. They’re encouraged to make mistakes, manage their decisions, and build confidence through practical skills.”

— Kelly Chua, LSP instructor

Entrepreneurial ventures

Our LSP students initiated a small coffee cart business, providing coffee to teachers while gaining hands-on experience in customer service, finance, business management, teamwork, and collaboration. This venture not only offers practical skills but also ensures a strong, active presence throughout the school campus.

Innovative communication solutions

Inspired by LSP students, we developed software such as Quick Talk and Quick Type. These apps assist nonverbal individuals in communicating, showcasing the profound impact our students have on technological advancements.

Connections in the community

Some of our LSP students received a personalized video from the Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green, acknowledging their efforts and accomplishments.

A day in the life

Each year, we tailor our class to meet the students’ needs, creating a dynamic and personalized daily experience, while maintaining our mission of inclusion and empowerment.

Shaping our “workplace” environment

As part of learning vocational and life skills, students walk into the classroom and begin the “work day.” Students “clock in” and “clock out,” and get “paid” every Monday. Using their hard earned money, they’re able to purchase items from our class store. We’ve found that students will often buy things for loved ones aside from themselves. Students are active members of the classroom and as such, their presence and contribution to the class is highly emphasized.

Entrepreneurial enterprises

Part of our mission at HTS is to engage in projects for our students to apply the skills learned in the classroom to the world outside of it. Our ongoing small coffee cart business works together alongside some of our middle and high school students to create a name, a flier, and a schedule for the coffee cart to deliver midday drinks to our staff. Every student has a role and a part to play in the success of the coffee cart from taking, making, and delivering the orders to our staff.

Empowering our students through technology

Our goal at Hope Technology School is to harness the power of technology to not only enhance the curriculum but also to make it accessible for every student. For some, technology is not just an aid but a necessity to fully engage with the educational content. We understand the importance of providing tailored support, whether it’s reading information aloud or assisting with writing and communication. Our commitment is to ensure that technology serves as a bridge, enabling all students, including those who are nonverbal, to communicate effectively and thrive in their learning journey.

Our curriculum at a glance

Our curriculum is creatively adapted to each individual class and covers a wide range of subjects and life skills.

Functional math

Hands-on lessons that teach effective money and time management for everyday life.

Adding and subtracting
Counting and number recognition
Basic concepts: Patterns, positional languages, comparing

Personal life management

Developing essential life skills like cooking, cleaning, making the bed, doing laundry, and more.

Adding and subtracting
Counting and number recognition
Basic concepts: Patterns, positional languages, comparing

Social skills

Exercises that build confidence in communicating and expressing emotions in social situations.

Pre-vocational skills

Equipping for workplace success with skills in resume writing, time management, and professional attire.

Media spotlight

Life Skills Pathway students were featured on NBC Bay Area, highlighting the power of technology in helping individuals find their voice and connect with family and classmates. Additionally, our students were showcased in the “I Want To Say” documentary, part of HP’s Hacking Autism initiative and Touch Smart devices.

Frequently asked questions

What are LSP’s hours?Mike Query2024-08-06T17:09:41-07:00

What are LSP’s hours?

Our class schedule is 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM year round.

How do students enroll?Mike Query2024-08-06T17:10:14-07:00

How do students enroll?

Parents enroll their future LSP students using the admissions application form. Visit the admissions page to apply.

How much is tuition?Mike Query2024-12-09T13:46:04-07:00

How much is tuition?

Tuition (billed monthly) is as follows:

Full-time (5 days per week): $1,000/month
4 days per week: $800/month
3 days per week: $600/month
2 days per week: $400/month
1 day per week: $200/month

Is the Life Skills Pathway (LSP) program meant to replace a primary education?Rasarea Chan2024-12-05T14:35:13-07:00

Is the Life Skills Pathway (LSP) program meant to replace a primary education?

No, the LSP program is not intended to replace a primary education. It is an adjunct program designed to complement a student’s existing education, whether through school or homeschooling. Think of it as akin to a tutoring or enrichment program, providing additional support and real-world skills that enhance personal and professional development.

How is LSP graded?Rasarea Chan2024-12-05T16:21:07-07:00

How is LSP graded?

The LSP program is ungraded. It is an extracurricular program focused on personal development rather than academic performance. Each student follows a personalized plan tailored to their needs, with an emphasis on achieving goals and mastering life skills. As such, no grades are assigned; the focus is on growth, independence, and skill-building.

What are the LSP services and what do they include?Rasarea Chan2024-12-09T13:39:44-07:00

What are the LSP services and what do they include?

Life Skills Pathway (LSP) is a skills-building and enrichment program designed as an adjunct support service for young adults and full-time high school students, including homeschooled learners. Similar to a tutorial program or part-time add-on service, LSP is not a substitute for a full-time high school program and does not include extensive correspondence or in-depth observations typically associated with such programs.

Our primary focus is on providing additional support and resources to help students develop essential skills. These include prevocational training such as managing a school coffee cart, practicing functional math, organizing schedules, attending adulting classes, and participating in art and PE.

The program is flexible, allowing families to choose hourly participation and/or daily activities, with options ranging from 1 to 5 days per week.

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