Response to COVID-19
On March 15, 2020, Governor Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Hoffman called for the state-wide closure of all Arizona public schools as a preventative measure necessary to halt the potential community-wide spread of COVID-19, otherwise referred to as the Coronavirus. The Tucson Youth Development Local Education Agency (LEA) fully supports and will comply with the Governor and the Superintendent's call for closure. The closure is currently in place through April 10, 2020.
In response to mandatory school closures, schools are required to make every effort to provide continued education learning opportunities through online resources and/or materials that may be sent home. Beginning March 30, YouthWorks will offer students general education delivery via alternative formats and has developed online and distance education learning opportunities for all students
In response to mandatory school closures, schools are required to make every effort to provide continued education learning opportunities through online resources and/or materials that may be sent home. Beginning March 30, YouthWorks will offer students general education delivery via alternative formats and has developed online and distance education learning opportunities for all students
Access to technology from home
YouthWorks will make Chromebook computers available to any student who needs this as a learning tool so that students may access online curriculum and communicate with teachers and staff.
Chromebook distribution:
Chromebook distribution:
- Friday, 3/27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Monday, 3/30 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Students and/or guardians will be asked to sign a policy agreement to check-out a computer. In accordance with CDC recommendations of social distancing, students and families should pick up their computer and leave the school as soon as possible and also maintain at least 6' to 10' distance from other people.
- For students who do not have access to home internet, COX is making internet access available to eligible families for a very low cost. For those who qualify, it is free for the first two months. Families should begin the process of applying for this reduced cost access ASAP. Click here to begin the process or copy/paste the hyperlink: cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete.html
For help or guidance with at-home internet service, contact TYD Schools' Registrar (520) 628-8316.
Stay up-to-date
Activities and updates regarding alternative, online instructional activities, including Exceptional Education services, will be updated regularly to this page. Students and parents/guardians may also call the school directly at (520) 495-4113.
Regarding virtual office communications with teachers by phone or email, the hours are currently M-F from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Teachers will reach out to students directly at their student email addresses with specific information and instruction about class communications.
Follow the school's Facebook page at: Facebook.com/YouthWorkshs for additional updates.
Regarding virtual office communications with teachers by phone or email, the hours are currently M-F from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Teachers will reach out to students directly at their student email addresses with specific information and instruction about class communications.
Follow the school's Facebook page at: Facebook.com/YouthWorkshs for additional updates.
Notices to students, parents and families
March 16, 2020: Letter to students and families from the Superintendent
March 24, 2020: Letter to students and families from the Superintendent
March 24, 2020: Letter to students and families from the Superintendent
