Transition Classes - Preparing Students To Survive
Let us help you prepare your student for life.
Location
D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek
19915 Texas 249 Houston, TX 77070Refund Policy
About this event
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.]
Background: Over the past seven years, Paradigm Development Center (PDC) has assisted students with learning disabililties 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'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.
Paradigm Development Center (PDC) is excited to offer transition classes to our community. Let PDC help you prepare your student for life.
Classes
----> Survival & Leadership Training | Schedule | Weekly beginning on February 27, 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 can be reviewed within the registration form [Link below]. Ensure you check the 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 on Cypresswood road - Activity Center [19915 TX-249 Houston, Texas 77070].
Registration: Open enrollment. Applicants may apply at any time.
Cost: $20.00 per class
OR
Bundle option: If you register for the Executive Function Skills (EF) class and the Independent Living Skills (ILS) class on the same day, the cost per day is $30.00 for both of these classes.
Questions: houstonpdc@gmail.com or (281) 755-6631
After you fill out the registration form, a PDC will contact you about enrollment.
Registration Form: https://forms.gle/b7K8oPiSQ7wNLPvR7
These transition classes are open for enrollment year round. Applicants may apply at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Each student's survey data, the lessons & activities they engage in, and a brief report of their progress and areas of challenge will be kept in a school transition education folder. All students transition education plans will be kept in their school folders.
Paradigm Development Center (PDC) will apply the missed class funds toward the next class a student attends.
If your student needs to move during a lesson, we will ensure they are given the space they need while also ensuring they participate in lessons & activities.
If you student is late getting to class, please call, email, or text the school to let them know, as soon as possible.
If you student is late getting to class, please call, email, or text the school to let them know, as soon as possible.