Gateway Academy 2018 Transition Fair

Gateway Academy hosts an annual transition event that is open to the community.  Our 2018 Transition Fair features post high school programs that serve young adults with social and learning differences. Students with AD/HD, autism and learning differences are often considered "too high functioning" for state funded resources, yet they require additional support in order to become productive adults.  Our Transition Fair features programs and schools throughout Texas and the United States and offers participants the opportunity to connect with a variety of programs.  Our vendor programs cater to students for whom college, adult independent living and/or vocational careers are attainable with the proper structure and support. Participating programs serve high school graduates aged 18 and up with average to above average IQ.  Common learning differences addressed by these programs include dyslexia, AD/HD and autism.  Our Transition Fair is free but registration is required to attend!

 

Event Date:   

Friday, January 12th, 2018  

9 a.m. to Noon

Registration required

 No cost to attend!

 

Who should attend?

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

Registration Required

Registration is FREE for this event.  All participants who are registered will receive an information booklet with details on participating vendors as well as directions and parking information.  

Register Now!

View or download a copy of the event booklet by clicking the image below:

 

Registered vendors include: 

Advance Houston

Alvin Community College - STRIVE Program

ARC of Greater Houston

Attention Deficit Disorders Association - South Region (ADDA-SR)

**New Addition:  Beacon College

Chapelhaven

College Living Experience (CLE)

Daymark Living

Harris County RIDES 

HCC - VAST Academy

HUB Houston

Including Kids

ILE - Independent Living Experience

LDI - Life Development Institute

Lindamood Bell

Marbridge

Middlebridge School

Monarch School and Institute

New Danville

nonPariel Institute

Options - Transitions to Independence

Providence Place - Center for Higher Independence

Social Motion Skills

Social Security Administration

Southern Illinois University - ACHIEVE Program

Texas Tech University - Burkhart Transition Academy Program

Texas Workforce Solutions

University of the Ozarks - Jones Learning Center

Additional Opportunities

Follow us on Pinterest!  Our Transition Boards offer a wealth of information regarding programs and resources across Texas and the US!     

Pinterest Link:  https://www.pinterest.com/houstongateway/

Vendors

If you are interested in participating as a vendor, please contact Jackie Plesnicher at jplesnicher@thegatewayacademy.org for vendor registration information. ***Please note, this event showcases specific programs supporting academic, independent living and/or vocational growth for individuals with social and learning differences.  The Fair specifically excludes traditional colleges without identified specialty support programs, as well as individual practitioners.  However, practitioners and other programs may choose to participate as sponsors. 

Interested in event sponsorship?   

Sponsorships are $100 and include an ad in the event guide. In addition, sponsors may provide informational fliers and brochures for our resource table. 

Contact: Jackie Plesnicher at jplesnicher@gatewayacademyhouston.org