Pathways Toward Independence
Creating Pathways of Success for High School Special Needs Students
About the Pathways Toward Independence Program
Pathways Toward Independence is an adult transition program for students with special needs age 18-21. The program focuses on developing students to their fullest potential addressing employability skills and independent functioning skills. An integral component of our program ensures students are prepared to enter the workforce and become contributing members of their community. A partnership with South Texas College allows us to provide instruction in continuing education courses.
Life House
LEARNING IN FUNCTIONAL ENVIRONMENTS (LIFE House)
325 W. Jones Pharr, TX 78577
At PSJA ISD’s LIFE house, students with special needs gain functional independent living skills through hands on learning in a “real-world’ setting. This helps ensure students become contributing members of their home environment.
Obtainable Skills
- Daily Living (cooking, Hygiene, Laundry, gardening, household chores)
- Social and interpersonal skills
- Recreation and Leisure
- Citizenship
- Community Involvement
Agency Partnerships
- Texas Workforce Solutions
- Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
- A.S.I. Advocates Searching for Independence LLC
Contact us
Veronica Quintana,
PTI Director
Laura Vargas,
PTI Secretary
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 769
Pharr, Texas 78577
Phone: (956) 784-8524
Address: 325 W. Jones St, Pharr TX 78577