501c3 - Non-Profit School -- Program: Vocation & Independent Life (VIL)
What Are Transition Classes?
Transition classes are specifically designed to support individuals with learning disabilities (LD) as they prepare for life after high school. These crucial programs bridge the gap between the structured environment of school and the diverse demands of adulthood, empowering individuals to navigate further education, employment, and independent living with confidence.
Transition Classes For Our Community
Paradigm Development Center (PDC) is offering affordable transition classes during the 2023-2024 academic year and during Summer 2024. Classes, schedules with class descriptions, dates, and times are within the registration form.
[Note: If you are interested in after school, weekend, or Summer 2024 transition classes, please check the box below within the registration form.]
School Background & Information
Since 2017, Paradigm Development Center (PDC) has served students who may not perform well in traditional education settings due to Autism Spectrum Disorder, emotion regulation challenges, and learning disabilities.
Paradigm Development Center (PDC) provides one-on-one & group academic instruction to late elementary, middle, and high school students. Additionally, PDC provides the individualized attention our students need to overcome the social-emotional challenges they cope with.
For the past seven years, Paradigm Development Center (PDC) has assisted students during their most important years...transitioning from high school to adulthood. PDC's passionate teachers provide the lessons, guidance, and practice your student will need to learn new skills and practice old skills. PDC is excited to offer transition classes to our community.
PDC's student-centered, holistic approach encompasses all student's social & emotional difficulties with positive behavior interventions & supports. We understand anxiety may cause difficulties. We address those difficulties and work with our students through them.
Mission
Our mission is to prepare our students to survive without us.
Classes
- Survival & Leadership Training | Schedule | Weekly beginning on February 29, 2024 on Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm
- Career Exploration 101 - | Schedule | Two dates: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 and Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 9:00 am to 9:50 am
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | Schedule | Weekly beginning on February 27, 2024 on Tuesdays from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm
- Executive Function Skills | Schedule | Weekly beginning on February 27, 2024 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 1:50 pm
- Independent Living Skills | Schedule | Weekly beginning on February 27, 2024 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:00 pm to 2:50 pm
[After school & Summer 2024 options are below. Check these boxes if you are interested in transition classes after school or this coming Summer.]
Who
Applicants must be 14 years or older.
Where
In-person at Paradigm Development Center [20333 TX-249, Suite 200 Houston, Texas 77070] or at the YMCA Activity Center [19915 TX-249 Houston, Texas 77070].
Registration Deadline
Open enrollment
Cost per day
$20.00 per class
OR
Bundle option: If you register for the Executive Function Skills (EF) class and the Independent Living Skills (ILS) class for the same day, the cost per day is $30.00 for both of these classes.
Contact
houstonpdc@gmail.com or (281) 755-6631
After you fill out the application below, a PDC staff will contact you about enrollment.
These transition classes are open for enrollment year round. Applicants are encouraged to apply at any time.
