Program Details
School Year Information
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Each student’s academic and life skills education is personalized.
The teachers at Paradigm Development Center (PDC) modify the curriculum to form fit each student with specific goals in the areas of academics, emotion regulation, behavior management, communication, self-care, vocational & independent living skills, physical activities, and social skills.
Individual student-to-teacher ratio is 3:1.
An informal educational survey will be used to place students in the appropriate classroom setting. PDC parents & students are required to attend an education plan meeting with PDC staff at the beginning of each school year.
The first day of school during the 2024-2025 school year is August 12, 2024.
The last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is May 30, 2025.
The teachers at Paradigm Development Center (PDC) modify the curriculum to form fit each student with specific goals in the areas of academics, emotion regulation, behavior management, communication, self-care, vocational & independent living skills, physical activities, and social skills.
Individual student-to-teacher ratio is 3:1.
An informal educational survey will be used to place students in the appropriate classroom setting. PDC parents & students are required to attend an education plan meeting with PDC staff at the beginning of each school year.
The first day of school during the 2024-2025 school year is August 12, 2024.
The last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is May 30, 2025.
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School Year Programs
Click HERE for the Fall 2024 Elective & Other Class Descriptions
Academics Program
Academics at PDC includes curricula for late elementary, middle, and high school students. All students are given an informal educational survey to determine grade placement, cognitive abilities, vocation & independent living skills, gross & fine motor skills, and social-emotional needs. PDC students go through six-weeks of Intensive Grammar & Math lessons during the first and second semester [12-weeks total].
Nature-Based Education Program
At Paradigm Development Center (PDC), we believe some of the best learning and awareness of self & others occurs in nature. The PDC Nature-Based program develops critical skills such as trust, self-esteem, empathy, emotional regulation, and responsibility.
Technology Education Program
The Technology Education program includes lessons in Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Computer Coding, and Google Workplace. Additionally, students learn basic skills in typing and data entry.
Fitness & Well-Being Program
Calm & Concentration includes breathing exercises, stretching, social-emotional, and mindfulness activities. Fitness includes gymnastics and weekly hikes. Survival Skills focuses on emergency skills, everyday skills, first aid, and indoor & outdoor survival.
The PDC Vocation & Independent Life (VIL) program prepares students for college-life, the workforce, and independent life. This program engages students in the areas of independent living skills, job readiness, direct interactions & experiences in and around our community, volunteer opportunities, civic engagement, job coaching & shadowing, and weekly field trips.
Educational Tracks
PDC uses the Foundation High School Diploma requirements as a guide for our graduating students enrolling in a college or trade school and for those seeking meaningful employment. We work to prepare students for the rest of their lives. We collaborate with our students and their families to provide the best skills and support necessary for their individualized needs. We actively seek out opportunities for community practice, while teaching students how to generalize and apply skills to help them to become independent, and successfully transition to post secondary life.
Students are required to complete 22 credits in Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Fine Arts, languages other than English, Physical Education, as well as electives.
Students must complete all requirements for the Foundation diploma plus one endorsement that equals 4 credits for a total of 26 credits. The endorsement includes an additional credit in math and science and two additional electives.
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Click here to schedule a tour.
The in-person or virtual tours are typically 30 to 45 minutes. During the tour, your guide will answer all of your questions about the school, the campus, teachers, curricula, and the day-to-day school schedule. Your guide will also answer any other questions you have. We look forward to meeting you and scheduling a tour time that is convenient for you. If you have any questions or would like to schedule by phone, please contact the school at (281) 755-6631 or houstonpdc@gmail.com. |