Post-Secondary Options, Fairs, Open Houses, College Prep / Readiness Programs
OVERVIEW OF POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS
“What are my child’s postsecondary education and training options?” from PACER Center
“Post Secondary Educational Options” from Learning Disabilities Association of America
COLLEGE & TRANSITION FAIRS
October 1, 2026 - 48th Annual Merrimack Valley College and Career Fair (Lowell) - Participating colleges include those with programs and supports for students with disabilities
October 20, 2026 - North Middlesex Transition Information Fair (Townsend)
March 2027 (date TBC) - 21st Annual Woburn SEPAC Annual College & Transition Fair (Woburn)
March 25, 2027 (date TBC) - Landmark School’s Post Secondary Fair (Beverly)
COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES
October 3, 2026 - Landmark College - Register here.
November 7, 2026 - Landmark College - Register here.
COLLEGE PREP PROGRAMS
Fall 2026: UMass Lowell’s Horizons - a virtual program for neurodivergent high school students. Meets from 4-5pm every Tue through December 1 (no sessions on October 13, November 3, November 24). Discounts available for new registrants.
Summer 2027: Beyond Akeela (dates TBC) - “a 2.5-week summer pre-college program with an intentional focus on helping teens transition into their post-secondary lives.”
Summer 2027: Tufts’ College Prep 101 for Neurodivergent Students (dates TBC) - “a five-day experience designed to help (students) explore college life, understand your options, and feel confident about (their) next steps.” Application opens December 14, 2026.