Club 21 Learning and Resource Center

Down syndrome pathway of programs

Up to age 21

A Down syndrome organization that gives children and families a pathway of programs from birth into early adulthood: First Steps (birth to 3), Stepping Up (18 months through early elementary), Every Child A Reader (kindergarten to high school), Club Fun (age 8 to upper elementary), The Crew (middle school), Transition 101 (ages 13 to 16), and Club Connections (high school through 25). The Improvaneer Method class is for ages 16 and older. Families can also use IEP support, educational consultation, family support, and a member portal with classroom resources. Spanish-speaking families have a Bienvenidos page. Club 21 is vendored with Eastern LA, Harbor and Lanterman regional centers. Registration is by program through the website, and families first sign up as members. Some offerings are virtual, such as the Self Determination Learning Circles at $240, for regional center clients over age 3.

• Down syndrome programs from birth to adulthood, Early learning, Reading instruction, Social groups, IEP support, Educational consultation and Transition planning
• Insurance: Regional center funded: vendored with a California regional center
• Telehealth or video visits: yes

Down syndrome early intervention and family programs

Up to age 21 · $480

A Down syndrome organization in Pasadena that offers a pathway of programs from birth to young adulthood. First Steps serves babies from birth to 3 years, Stepping Up begins at 18 months and runs through early elementary, and Every Child A Reader covers kindergarten through high school. Club Fun (age 8 through upper elementary), The Crew (middle school), Club Connections (high school to 25) and Transition 101 (ages 13 to 16) follow. Families can also use IEP support, educational consultation with a licensed educational psychologist, and an Educational Partnership program that trains parents and educators; the 2026-27 fee is $480 for one parent plus one educator. Self-Determination learning circles for regional center families cost $240. Club 21 is listed with Lanterman Regional Center for early intervention, and a membership signup and Spanish-language page (Bienvenidos) are available.

• Early intervention for children with Down syndrome, Family and parent support, IEP support and educational consultation and Self-Determination program learning circles
• Lucia Serio, Licensed Educational Psychologist and Arielle Starkman, Inclusion Consultant
• Insurance: Regional center funded: vendored with a California regional center
• Telehealth or video visits: yes

• Educational Partnership 2026-27: one parent/caregiver plus one educator; additional educator $120.

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