Each month, the department mails packets of books, pencils and crayons to preschool-age siblings of Native American students. Additionally, tutor advisors assist classroom teachers and help students with literacy in their classes. Tutors and study groups at the high school level support students. The offering of Tohono O'odham language and culture classes help students learn and master their first language as well as develop stronger ties to their nation. To Enrich, Empower and Build on Strengths Those were the words used to describe criteria used by the Tucson Community Foundation to award Youth Empowerment Grants to six TUSD schools and one department.
Students teach subjects in which they are the experts to other students during regular school hours.