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Ready to Work is unprecedented. No other city in the nation is supporting its residents like we are. With over $110 million in tuition assistance and hundreds of employers, training providers, colleges, community organizations, and workforce agencies, we are in it together for you.

Ready to Work makes continuing your education and finding a quality job easier. Your personal Ready to Work coach will help you with every step of the process, from understanding your specific situation, coaching you through career and education planning, enrolling and paying for your classes, increasing your confidence and soft skills, updating your resume, preparing you for interviews, connecting you to new job opportunities, and helping you thrive in your job.

Your journey begins with step one – Register online, call 3-1-1, or visit a Ready To Work Partner Agency.

Our complete list of programs can be found here.

Our complete list of employers can be found here.

Our Partner Agency, San Antonio Food Bank, actively fights hunger and feeds hope in San Antonio and Southwest Texas. Walk-ins or appointments are welcome. Please have the necessary paperwork when you arrive. Eligibility Requirements can be found here.

Services include:

  • Intakes
  • Case Management
  • Referrals for Training
  • Training in:
  • Warehouse & Logistics
  • Culinary
Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Ready to Work @ SA Food Bank
(210) 431-8338
Updated within the last 3 months.

Promote Animal Welfare Education, PAWedu, is unique in that it provides education to adults who have been accused, charged, or convicted of cruelty to an animal.

This 14 lesson online course teaches adults about the humane treatment and care of animals. It helps them to examine some of their own thoughts and reactions that might not be appropriate.

Lessons include topics such as, Forms of Animal Cruelty – Abandonment, Animal Fighting, Causing Unnecessary Suffering, and The Link between Animal Cruelty and Human Cruelty.

The course is used to incorporate an educational or rehabilitative component into a part of the legal process that offenders undertake, if ordered by a court.

Click here for program and registration information.

Saskia M. Herbst Send email
Updated within the last 2 months.

Our Culinary Training Program comprises a 10-week advanced professional curriculum designed for the culinary industry, aiming to foster sustainable and industry-aligned employment opportunities.

Students will be taught classical culinary knife skills, sauces, and cooking techniques; in addition, course-work will cover professional recipe writing, costing, and menu design and development. This course will provide training and testing for the Manager ServSafe Food Production Certification and the TABC Seller/Server Certification. The curriculum combines lecture, hands-on, and industry-relevant production through intern & externships.

Eligibility Requirements
*18 years old when applying for the program
*Permitted to work in the United States
Resident of the City of San Antonio
Income less than 250% of federal poverty guidelines ($36,450 for an individual or $75,000 for a household of four)
*Take assessments relating to barriers, academics, skills aptitude, and workplace readiness
*Committed to completing the program and obtaining full-time employment in San Antonio within the industry of your training.

Culinary Training Program Send email
(210) 431-8338
Updated within the last 3 months.

The Texas Second Chance Program is a 6-month (100-hour) program providing professional training in warehousing, inventory, and culinary skills coupled with the opportunity to gain certifications, licenses, and a sense of accomplishment.

This work-study program combines a classroom curriculum with a hands-on practicum. The course covers warehouse safety, first aid, shipping and receiving, storage and staging inventory control, and order selection of edible and non-edible product. The primary module is an introduction, inspection, and use of all available types of material handling equipment. Successful completion gives the student a material handling equipment license and a sense of accomplishment.

The Texas Second Chance Program is a partnership between the San Antonio Food Bank and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. 

For questions regarding the Texas Second Chance Program, please call the San Antonio Food Bank.

Updated within the last 3 months.

The mission of adult education and literacy is to ensure that all adults who live in Texas have the skills necessary to function effectively in their personal and family lives, in the workplace, and in the community.

NEISD Adult Education offers:

  • FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for students 19 years and older
  • high school equivalency (HSE) (aka GED) preparation classes in English and Spanish for students 16 years and older

NEISD Community Education to offer:

  • Career Training classes that lead to workforce certifications

Scholarships are available to those students who qualify. 

Must come to class twice a week for the whole semester and take a progress test when required.

Free

Connectivity Resources
  • Computer Skills Classes
  • Free Computer Use
Updated within the last month

CAST MED was created to add to the pipeline of much-needed doctors and researchers in the San Antonio area. CAST MED builds on San Antonio’s unique strengths and current educational gaps with an emphasis on medicine and biomedical research. UT Health, with its research expertise and growing focus on population health and health disparities, is a key partner in helping design a path for students wishing to improve the health of our community. CAST MED will incorporate a three-way educational partnership between UT Health, the University of Texas at San Antonio, and San Antonio ISD.

Students enrolled in CAST MED will follow one of three pathways:

  • Biomedical Research
  • Medical Professionals
  • Public Health Professionals

Student enrollment is open to students across Bexar County through a lottery system. The application period for the cohort of ninth graders begins each November and ends in late January. Please call the school for updates on enrollment and registration, since they do change.

The intent of CAST Med High School is to provide high school students with a strong foundation, especially in mathematics and science so that they can be successful once they enroll in college and achieve their medical career aspirations. College coursework will be embedded in the classroom curriculum, allowing students to graduate with a high school diploma and a minimum of 30 hours of college coursework.

For more information, please click here.

To apply, click here.

CAST MED is a tuition-free high school open to students across the greater San Antonio region who are entering 9th or 10th grade.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Regular Bell Schedule
Dr. Anthony Khosravi
(210) 228-3380
Victoria Torres
(210) 228-3380
Updated within the last year

The NXT Level Youth Opportunity Center, managed by the City's Department of Human Services in coordination with Goodwill and Communities in Schools, assists young adults (16-24) disengaged youth with the steps necessary to go back to school or find a job related to their interest

NXT Level is a City of San Antonio program partnered with Communities in Schools (CIS) and Goodwill Industries. The program serves young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who are disconnected from education, work, and major societal support systems.

We are committed to providing a safe space where every 16 to 24-year-olds achieves their personal, educational, and/or career goals.

We connect each participant with a life and education/career coach. Coaches offer ongoing case management, counseling, life skills, and referrals to community partners with demonstrated success.

Anyone between the ages of 16-24 who resides in San Antonio qualifies for the services and can either schedule an appointment or walk in to meet with a NXT Level coach.

Free

Updated within the last year

The NXT Level Youth Opportunity Center, managed by the City's Department of Human Services in coordination with Goodwill and Communities in Schools, assists young adults (16-24) disengaged youth with the steps necessary to go back to school or find a job related to their interest

NXT Level is a City of San Antonio program partnered with Communities in Schools (CIS) and Goodwill Industries. The program serves young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who are disconnected from education, work, and major societal support systems.

We are committed to providing a safe space where every 16 to 24-year-olds achieves their personal, educational, and/or career goals.

We connect each participant with a life and education/career coach. Coaches offer ongoing case management, counseling, life skills, and referrals to community partners with demonstrated success.

Anyone between the ages of 16-24 who resides in San Antonio qualifies for the services and can either schedule an appointment or walk in to meet with a NXT Level coach.

Free

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last year

The Connection Center provides the training and resources you need to take control of your own success.

Whether you’re focused on self-care in these uncertain times or ready to begin a career in Mental Health Peer Support, the Connection Center has something for you. See the entire list of our services below:

  • Mental Health Peer Specialist Training - The need for Certified Peer Support Specialists is on the rise in the Mental Health Field. The Connection Center offers a 1-Day (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM) Core-Training and full 5-Day (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) Mental Health Specialty Training that you will need for State Certification. Click here for more information.
  • Talk to a Peer - Call 210-899-0434. We all need someone to talk to. At the Connection Center we know what it's like to struggle with mental, emotional, and other life situations. Maybe you need help finding resources or just someone to chat with for a while. We're happy to meet you in-person, over the phone, via email, or on Zoom -- whatever you prefer!
  • Peer Support Groups - Click here for the latest information on our support groups.
  • Mental Wellness Workshops - Click here for the latest information on our workshops.
Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last year

Our goal is to find people interested in using their personal lived experience with mental health challenges and turning them into the best possible Peer Specialists.

Our trainings are focused on the official Texas Mental Health Peer Specialist curriculum, which we bolster with additional classes we've created. All of our training is led by individuals who are currently practicing Mental Health Peer Specialists.

Peer Specialist programs for individuals:

  • Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) The Texas Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) training is designed for individuals who have experienced a major life disruption, at some point due to their own personal mental health challenges. The course includes two parts: a 24-hour Core introduction training, and a 40-hour Supplemental training. This is the most common type of training we do, and there is a cost associated with participating. Click here to apply.
  • Enhanced Mental Health Peer Specialist Our Enhanced MHPS training program includes all of the components of the Mental Health Peer Specialist certification training, plus additional support before and after training. Students who complete this program will receive a $3,500 stipend. Click here to apply.
  • PACE Track I for new Peers Peer Academy Career Enhancement (PACE) is a program we've developed to provide additional supports to make Peer Specialists more likely to succeed and stay in the career field. This training is largely online, with many offline supports and immersion experiences. This program is for graduates of our MHPS and Enhanced MHPS training programs and is by invitation only. Students who complete this program will receive a $5,000 stipend.
  • PACE Track II for experienced Peers Peer Academy Career Enhancement (PACE) is a program we've developed to provide additional supports to make Peer Specialists more likely to succeed and stay in the career field. This version of our program is almost exclusively completed online. It is designed for current Peer Specialists, including Mental Health Peer Specialists, Recovery Support Peer Specialists, and Certified Family Partners. Students who complete this program will receive a $3,500 stipend. Click here to apply.
Updated within the last 5 months.

The Texas Fame Accelerated Skills Training (FAST) program allows individuals to undergo a nine-week boot-camp style training for an entry-level multi-skilled technician career.

Upon completion of the training, individuals will undergo a six-week experiential learning opportunity with a local manufacturing company.

In partnership with Project Quest, wraparound services will be provided to ensure each individual’s success in the program. Services include intake, child care, transportation assistance, job readiness services, and utility assistance.

Individuals from select population streams go through a mechanical skills assessment and are evaluated based primarily on their aptitude, rather than educational attainment or previous work experience. Streams include:

  • Bexar County Office of Criminal Justice Policy, Planning, and Programs
  • Bexar County Military and Veterans Services
  • Center for Refugee Services
  • TX FAME companies for incumbent upskilling
  • Preparation for Adult Living (PAL)
  • Workforce Solutions Alamo
Program Hours: Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Stephanie Grusenmeyer Send email
(210) 335-9675
Updated within the last 1 month.

Unicorn Centers provides vocational and life skills training programs, as well as, our Day Activity program for adults diagnosed with IDD.  We are located near the medical center in Northwest San Antonio. As a program of Mission Road Developmental Center, Unicorn Center provides appropriate vocational and social activities to both residents of Mission Road community homes and those living elsewhere.

Unicorn Centers Programs:

  • Community Employment & Job Coaching
  • Day Activity Center

Typically, we are open Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm throughout the year for adults 18 years+ with a primary diagnosis of IDD. All Unicorn Center individuals must meet our minimum physical and behavioral requirements including but not limited to:

  • Managing daily transportation to & from our campus
  • Eating independently
  • Safe self management of medication
  • Independently managing hygiene & restroom needs
  • Exhibiting safe, kind & thoughtful behavior at all times

For more information, contact us at [email protected] or call 210.737-3355

Unicorn Centers offers the following two programs designed to help our clients Work Successfully and Live Independently

Community Employment & Job Coaching
Matching adults with IDD with employers
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Unicorn Day Activity Center
An active, vibrant day program.
Learn More

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last 4 months.

Youth:  

Would you like to be a lifeguard or work in a daycare?  Or, how about working in food service or food manufacturing?  

Many School Districts offer Adult Continuing Education (Northside ISD offers classes to people 16 and older) and in those programs are short-courses on CPR, food preparation and other specialty courses.  

Why not get a jump on the competition by having a certification or extra knowledge about a particular field before applying for the job?  

Find a class that you are interested in through your local School District, send us an email about why you want to take that class, and we may pay for your attendance with a “Quick Start Scholarship”. 

Updated within the last year

Workshops focus on Education, Employment, Personal Living, Health and Safety, and Support

What are Movin' On Workshops?

Unconventional, interactive workshops that encourage  youths ages 13 - 19 years of age to "think" and develop skills while having fun.  Youth are taught to use the skills that they do not even realize they have to solve real world issues and deal with challenges that they will face after leaving foster care.

YTIA recognizes that youth learn in a variety of ways and that preparing to leave foster care begins when you enter foster care and that is why our Movin' On Workshops are:

  • Tailored to meet youths where they are in life
  • Divided into three categories based on the youths age and/or ability
  • Can be created specifically for the youths needs
  • Focus on specific categories of life skills
  • Have an emphasis on preventing and /or mitigating legal effects

Workshops are divided into three categories:

  • Get Ready - Designed for youth 13 - 15 years of age.  
  • Transitioning Out - Designed for youth 16 - 18 years of age. 
  • 18 and Free - Designed for youth 18 and older who want to know what it's really like once you "age out of the system"  or who have "aged out of the system" and need help making it on their own.

"We must Pray, Plan, Prepare, and Practice in order to Grow so you can Go!"

Updated within the last 1 month.

In our Tech Fundamentals program, you will master the basics of IT with real-world applications and credentials. This program includes:

  • Up to 20 weeks of instructor-led virtual training
  • Opportunity for a paid internship or a project-based learning experience
  • Opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications: CompTIA A+ & IT Fundamentals+, a Google IT Support Certificate, and an IT Generalist Apprenticeship credential*
  • Exposure to Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, and other leading technologies
  • Mentoring from senior-level IT professionals
  • Employment readiness workshops
  • Job placement assistance with access to a wide range of top employers
  • A full range of ongoing social service and personal development support 

NPower provides a Social Support Manager that will work with those who are accepted to our program to help remove any obstacles/barriers that may prevent them from completing the program. 

Non-Veterans

  • 18–26 years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Legally authorized to work in the US

Military Veterans and Military Spouses

  • Over 21 years of age
  • Must be one of the following
    • transitioning active-duty service member through the DoD SkillBridge program
    • honorably discharged
    • member of the Guard or Reserves

Free

Connectivity Resources
  • Computer Skills Classes
Classes are four hours each day Monday through Friday Sessions begin in Spring and Fall
Updated within the last year

The Forward program offers strengths-based coaching and individualized support for:

  • goal-setting
  • relational health
  • holistic well-being

Forward empowers women with tools and resources to problem-solve current barriers and achieve their goals. 

For Her serves women and nonbinary people ages 18 and up who have experienced barriers like poverty, marginalization, trauma, and abuse.

Free

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

*Many programs are available after-hours *
Updated within the last 3 months.

To improve the lives of the foster care community, Artvango has collaborated with community partners in providing art therapy, play therapy, and workshops to help spread the word on how trauma affects children while offering effective parenting tools when working with children from hard places.

Continuing education credits (CEUs) are provided to social workers and licensed professional counselors.

Please call or email for further information.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last week

Rise Recovery offers an array of recovery-oriented classes which are open to health care providers, mental health professionals, recovery paraprofessionals, students, and members of the recovery community.

Our learning environment supports the development of compassion and empathy. Classes typically run on a 4-week schedule.

We work with graduate and undergraduate students offering internships and practicums placements. We also offer internships for students interested in organizational leadership, nonprofit management and administration.

For health care and mental health professionals, we offer Continuing Education Units. Rise Recovery is a Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals provider.

We also offer a Recovery Peer Support Specialist Training Program. 

While peer support has been around for years, it has recently become recognized as a vital piece to recovery. If you are looking to provide hope to those who struggle with substance use and provide support in their recovery process, Rise Recovery can help make that happen. The Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) training will provide the necessary skills and knowledge needed to work as a peer support specialist in settings such as peer-run organizations, public or private substance use treatment, veteran services and corrections departments.

Click here for fees and registration.

Mary Kate Brown Send email
(210) 227-2634 x: 161
Updated within the last 4 months.

To train people in the Bible and ministry methods. Allows ministry licensing, pastoral ordaining, and degrees.

Must be able to pay the cost of materials.

$25 or the cost of books.

Every Thursday: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Christopher Williams Send email
(210) 923-8969
Updated within the last 1 month.

SJRC utilizes Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), an evidence-based and holistic intervention model that meets the needs of the whole child. It is an approach to caregiving that is developmentally respectful, responsive to trauma, and attachment-based.

Our Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Trainers will help your staff, school districts, teachers, ministry, families, or organizations grow in their understanding of trauma and dealing with children from hard backgrounds. Training is offered in person.

Click here to learn more about TBRI.

New Braunfels Campus
(830) 629-0659
Updated within the last month

About Medical Billing & Coding
CALRegional, in partnership with NEISD Community Education, provides busy adults with fast and affordable healthcare training programs. Learn more about CALRegional’s healthcare training programs when you register for an online info session here or call CALRegional at (800) 927-5159 for more information.

Online Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Program

Held 100% online, the Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Program is designed to help students master the skills necessary to manage health information. Become certified as a medical billing and coding specialist in as little as 11 weeks for $1,995 or less.

Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Training Includes:

  • 144 hours of online instruction
  • Two days of live instructor-led learning
  • Two days of self-paced assignments
  • National exam

Easy payment plans are available. Everyone qualifies. Convenient day and evening classes are available. Must be 18 years or older and have your GED, diploma, or equivalent. No previous medical experience is required.

Become certified as a medical billing and coding specialist in as little as 11 weeks for $1,995 or less.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Call for class schedule and registration details.
(210) 407-0162
North East ISD – Adult Education & Literacy 210-356-7550
Updated within the last month

Our certifications have been thoughtfully researched to be rigorous and comprehensive. We provide our students with the necessary support to ensure their success.

One of our certifications can help you demonstrate dedication and professional commitment to potential employers in your interest area.  It can also provide you with the opportunity to stay abreast of changes in your employment industry.

Please continue to check us out as we are in the process of expanding our current offerings.

Tuition varies.

For more information please call the number below.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

North East ISD – Adult Education & Literacy
(210) 356-7550
Celina Grill
(210) 407-0132
Updated within the last 1 month.

This comprehensive 50-hour program, taught over 8 weeks, will prepare students to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam in order to work as a pharmacy technician in a retail or another pharmacy setting.

Course content includes pharmacy medical terminology, the history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names.

Through classroom lecture and hands-on labs, students will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the “top 200 drugs”, I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control, and billing and reimbursement.

Cost: $1,399.00

A limited number of scholarships are available to applicants who meet all of the requirements.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last year

The journey to a lifetime of nourishment starts here. The San Antonio Food Bank’s job training programs provide eligible community members with the chance to acquire new skills and attain industry certifications, empowering individuals to take the next stride towards a stable and fulfilling career. 

Through community partnerships, we also offer wraparound resources like food assistance, benefits assistance, travel assistance, childcare, and more to support our clients.

Additional Training Opportunities

In addition to the programs offered onsite, The San Antonio Food Bank can assist eligible community members with enrollment in a variety of job training programs. Find the one that’s right for you based on your interests, skills, and goals. Industries include:

 

Aerospace

Culinary

Information Technology

Education

Finance

Healthcare

Warehouse & Logistics

We Offer Wraparound Support Services

The San Antonio Food Bank has resources to help eliminate obstacles to your success. Through community partnerships, we offer wraparound resources like food assistance, benefits assistance, travel assistance, childcare, and more to support our clients.

Tuition Assistance

Tuition assistance for certain industry-recognized certifications and degrees.

Expert Care & Support

Expert case management and support services provided by our staff.

Job Placement

Job search and placement services. Once you’ve made it through training programs, our case managers will assist you with your next career opportunity.

Education Support

Our community partners can assist with GED, ESL, and other remediation solutions to make you a competitive hire!

Food Assistance

Through Food Bank programs, we can offer supplemental food assistance.

Benefits Assistance

Through Food Bank programs, we can offer supplemental benefits assistance.

Travel Support

We can offer travel support through community-based programs.

Child Care

If you are in need of job assistance services, please call us so we can discuss your situation and determine how we can best help you. After speaking with you and understanding your needs, we will set up an in-person appointment and schedule you to attend our Job Readiness class.

Connectivity Resources
  • Computer Skills Classes
Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 2 months.

Services for students with disabilities are available on every campus. Except for a small population, most students with disabilities attend their home campus. A wide variety of services and levels of support are provided on each campus. Supports may be provided within the general education classroom by a co-teacher, a paraprofessional, or a tutor.

Modified curriculum materials are provided when necessary, and students are given specialized instruction outside of the general education classroom when needed. Each student truly has an “individualized education plan” tailored just for them

The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, to improve partnerships between schools and families.

Phone: 1-855-773-3839
Email: [email protected]
Live Chat: spedtex.org

Connectivity Resources
  • Assistive Technology
Christine Guido, M.A. Send email
(210) 541-0051 x: x9904
Updated within the last 1 month.

The Texas A&M University Colonias Program helps increase self-sufficiency and enhances the quality of life for colonias residents all along the Texas-Mexico border.

Colonias are economically distressed, relatively undeveloped communities located near population centers on the U.S. side of the border. They often lack one or more neighborhood infrastructure elements such as running water, electricity, or paved roads.

Colonias program staff partner with a wide variety of public and private agencies to provide literacy and job training, health education, and economic and community development for colonias residents.

Oscar J Munoz Send email
(800) 633-2374
Updated within the last year

Through a wide variety of activities and services, we have developed a proven series of programs that will provide the most comprehensive and positive environment for our clients. We provide clean, safe and stimulating areas designed to instill a sense of comfort and peacefulness, while educating and counseling those with special needs and giving them chances to succeed in many facets of everyday life.

Community Volunteer Opportunities
Making a strong connection with the community is very important for developmentally challenged individuals. Volunteering in community projects helps to strengthen those connections. These volunteering opportunities helps our folks build a stronger sense of self-worth. For this reason Stepping Stones makes every effort to locate volunteer opportunities for our people.

Job Coaching
Some of our folks have jobs when they join our program and some are wanting to find jobs. We offer job training to help those with jobs improve their skills to make it easier for them to keep working. And we offer assistance for those looking for work. As a team the staff frequently meet to assess our folks' job performances and then offer suggestions on how to help them improve.

Health Coaching
When health issues make it necessary for special needs people to make lifestyle changes it can be frightening and confusing. We, at Stepping Stones Day Hab, help guide them through the confusion by providing an on site Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach. Our Health Coach works with the individual’s team of health care professionals developing a plan of action that will address their health concerns. Once this plan is in place the Health Coach directs them on how to follow it.

This program is for adults with intellectual or developmental disorders (IDD).

Please call for a full listing of available programs, fees, scheduling, and eligibility.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Loretta Garza Send email
(210) 680-6768
Tiffany Cottrill Send email
(726) 444-0930
Updated within the last 2 months.

In this 6-week program, you will receive instruction needed to obtain a Texas Commercial Driver License, including preparation for a written and hands-on pre-trip inspection, writing and driving exam. Additionally, you will have hands-on experience with over-the-road driving, blindside parallel and alley parking, coupling/uncoupling and much more.

Upon successful course completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and may be eligible to test for the State of Texas Class A CDL license.

Admission Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Criminal background check (if applicable)
  • Drug screening (if applicable)
  • Proof of High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid Texas ID or Texas Driver License
  • Valid Social Security Card
  • Immunization (if applicable)
  • Proper identification showing eligibility and authorization to work in the United States is required
  • Possibly others

Call for more information or to enroll in the program.

Tuition: $4,450
Registration Fee: $50

We want you focused 100% on your education. Therefore, if you need assistance with tuition, childcare, transportation, or have other concerns, our team is here to help you find the appropriate support and solution.

Duration: 6 Weeks
Good Careers Academy Admissions Office
(210) 924-8581
Updated within the last week

All of our infant to two-year-old Teachers are certified in Baby Signs, the original sign language program for babies.

This certification allows our teachers to teach your baby or infant to communicate through sign language.

Babies that learn Baby Signs, talk sooner and obtain a long-lasting boost in their intellectual development.

Click here to contact us about this program.

Free for all infants enrolled.

Mauro Leija
(210) 615-1414
Updated within the last 4 months.

Many educators have questions about how to align instruction with the science of teaching reading after professional development. 

Implementing and integrating the science of teaching reading in classroom instruction is complex, time consuming and can be overwhelming without the right support.

Implementation Services:

  • TX Reads develops implementation plans for the science of teaching reading during and after the Texas Reading Academy. We work with educators to bridge professional development to practice by:
  • Building upon teacher knowledge of key concepts to help educators navigate new information;
  • Customize in-person and virtual training, workshops, presentations, and coaching in evidence-based literacy instruction based on partner needs and our expertise;
  • Breaking the science of reading into logical implementation steps so teachers apply new information and skills in daily instruction and master new skills over time.

We partner with educators to systematically build the capacity of campus instructional coaches and teachers through focused professional development “refreshers,” coaching and learning support.

We’re focused on helping teachers develop and apply data-driven instructional decision making for highly effective instruction, including: assessment, progress monitoring, and skill-based grouping.

Contact us to learn more.

Monday – Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
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Updated within the last 5 months.