St. Louis Continuing Education Classes
For adults with developmental disabilities in St. Louis, Continuing Education classes provide tools as they work to develop independent living skills. Participants work together as a community to build independent living skills through interactions with each other.
Registration Dates
Fall Semester 9/8/2025-11/13/25
August 11th-August 22nd
Call Everlene Falconer (314) 289-4251 to register.
Continuing Education Class Topics
Our skill-building classes cover a range of topics that will help adults with disabilities learn to navigate adult life independently. Paraquad’s Continuing Education lessons may involve:
Cooking basic meals
Developing greater social skills
Reading books
Exploring community access.
Continuing Education Class Requirements
Paraquad’s Continuing Education classes always welcome new applicants. However, all applicants must meet the following requirements for admission:
You live in St. Louis City or St. Louis County.
You are not currently in high school.
You are 18 or older.
You have a diagnosed and documented disability that is attributable to:
o Intellectual Disability
o Cerebral Palsy
o Autism
o Epilepsy
o A learning disability related to brain dysfunction
You have a substantial functional limitation in at least two of the following life areas:
o Self-care
o Understanding and communicating language
o Learning
o Self-direction
o Living independently or being economically self-sufficient
o Physical mobility
Your disability must have appeared before you were 22 years old and reflect your need for individually planned and coordinated services throughout your life or for an extended period.
About Our Participants
In our St. Louis Continuing Education classes, participants display a variety of diagnosed and documented disabilities. While not an exhaustive list, Paraquad has previously welcomed people with the following developmental disabilities:
Intellectual Disability
Cerebral Palsy
Autism
Epilepsy
Learning Disabilities Related to Brain Dysfunction
In our skill-building classes, participants also often have substantial functional limitations in at least two of the following life areas:
Self-Care
Understanding and Communicating Language
Learning
Self-Direction
Living Independently or Being Economically Self-Sufficient
Physical Mobility
Funding for Our Skill-Building Classes
Our Continuing Education classes are made possible through funding from multiple agencies. Currently, our programming receives funding from the Productive Living Board for St. Louis County Citizens with Developmental Disabilities and the St. Louis Office of Developmental Disability Resources.
Register for St. Louis Continuing Education
At Paraquad, we always welcome new registrations from those interested in joining our St. Louis continuing education classes. Call Everlene Falconer at 314-289-4251 to receive more information about our skill-building classes or start the registration process.
Monday-Thursday 7-9pm: 8 weeks
Continuing Education Courses
*Students will choose one class that best fits their interests and schedules
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Saint Louis Transportation This course can aims to inform students about the various public and private transportation modes available in the St. Louis area, with a focus on access, sustainability, safety, and planning.
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The goal of this class is teach new drivers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to become safe, responsible, and licensed drivers. This course helps individuals study for the Missouri Written Drivers License Exam.
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Book Clubs are for everyone with any kind of reading skill! In the spirit of Fall, students will be exploring the mystery of the haunted house on Sycamore Street. Join Noah and Olivia on an adventure to find out the truth about this mysterious house! We use the illustrated book The Adventures of Huckleberry Fin.
Thursdays; 1-3 pm: 8 Weeks
Paraquad Auditorium
Sexuality Education Course
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The goal of sexuality education class is to give correct information and have discussions with each other about topics surrounding sex, healthy relationships, informed consent, and advocacy. This will help people in the group make their own decisions about sexuality and become sexual self-advocates.
Instructions
1. Pick one class from above.
2. Registration starts on August 11th (314) 289-4251 to sign up for class.
How do I sign up for class?
Call (314) 289-4251
If we do not answer, please leave a short message with your name and phone number. Please speak clearly. If we don’t call back the next day, call again!
New Students: Call (314) 289-4251 to sign up. We will make an appointment to meet you and help you fill out Continuing Education paperwork. If you have a guardian, you need permission to become a student. Your guardian must sign papers before you start class.
When and where are classes?
Classes are in person at Paraquad.
Will I get the class I want?
Some classes fill up very fast. Registration is on a first call first serve basis.
