Gateway Academy is hosting a transition fair specifically targeting services for young adults with social and learning differences, who are ready to move on to post high school opportunites. Students with AD/HD, autism and learning differences are often considered "too high functioning" for state funded resources, yet they still require support in order to become productive adults.  The fair will feature programs and schools throughout Texas and the United States.  These programs cater to students for whom college, adult independent living and/or vocational careers are attainable with the proper structure and support.  Programs will serve high school graduates aged 18 and up with average to above average IQ.  Common learning differences addressed by programs include dyslexia, AD/HD and autism.

Save the Date!  Wednesday, February 10th   8:30-11:30 AM 

Who should attend?

Teenagers, young adults, parents, educators and professionals are all invited to attend.  

Registration Required

 Registration is FREE and it is required for this event.  All individuals who are registered will receive an information booklet with details on participating vendors as well as directions and information on parking.  
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Interested in participating as a vendor?  Contact Julie Jones at jjones@thegatewayacademy.org to inquire about participation. Please note, this event is to showcase specific programs supporting academic, independent living and/or vocational growth for individuals with social and learning differences.  This specifically excludes traditional colleges without identified specialty support programs, as well as individual practitioners.    

Vendor Registration click here

Interested in event sponsorship?   Contact Julie Jones at jjones@thegatewayacademy.org

Local Accommodations

We have collaborated with two hotels within walking distance of Gateway Academy. Houston is known for its traffic, so we recommend staying nearby to avoid congestion. The Sheraton Brookhollow has a rate of $149 per night including breakfast.  The Courtyard by Marriot has a rate of $129 per night.  Both hotels have a limited block of rooms at this price.  It is recommended to reserve rooms early.  

Sheraton link:  https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/gatewayconference

Courtyard by Marriot link: Book your group rate for Gateway Academy

Additional Opportunities

The NACAC Houston College Fair is scheduled the day before our event.  

Houston National College Fair
NRG Arena
Tuesday, February 9th  9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Some registered vendors include:

Mansfield Hall 

Options at Brehm

Seattle College Sails 

Beacon College

Landmark College 

Gary Job Corps

Middlebridge - The Bridge Program

College Living Experience (CLE)

Lonestar College OLS 

Marbridge

Providence Place

Independent Living Experience (ILE)

Monarch Institute 

The Hub 

Life Development Institute (LDI) 

Texas Tech Burkhart Center

Autumn's Dawn

Alvin Community College STRIVE

Southern Illinois University - Carbondale