In this archive, you will find our collections of webinar recordings, brochures and other tools to support students who learn differently and their families. As new materials and event recordings are published, they will be made available here. We are excited to be able to share these items with you and hope they will assist students on the path to college success.
This pre-recorded virtual information session reviews our live, online virtual semester designed for high school graduates who learn differently to begin earning college credit from home.
Join us for an overview of our new College Coaching virtual program for current college students, including program dates and deadlines for the upcoming semester, costs and scholarships, and a live Q&A.
This on-demand webinar provides an overview of our new 7-Day College Edge on-campus summer immersion program for gap year and current college students.
In this on-demand webinar, see how students and families can proactively prepare for the college application process and the transition to college through hands-on exercises and expert one-to-one guidance.
What are the skills that students need to interview for and land jobs after college? From social skills to executive functioning, learn how these skills affect employability.
Join Coach Sam Vincent and Beacon athletic director Gabe Watson to learn more about our new athletic scholarship opportunities for talented college-bound athletes with learning differences.
Watch the last virtual info session hosted for our 2023 Summer for Success tracks and opportunities! This program is already full, so act now to join the waitlist or to get a headstart on next summer.
Parents and guardians can test their college readiness and awareness with our quick 10-question online quiz! Get some insight on what you know — or what you may want to learn — as you prepare for your loved one to go to college.
This tool provides series of questions to gain insight on a student’s level of independence and increase proactive support in college.
This checklist provides key tasks & skills to assess social readiness and prepare for the social & relationships demands of a college environment.
Test your college readiness and awareness with our quick 10-question online quiz! Get some insight on what you know — or what you may want to learn — as you prepare for college.
This worksheet helps students determine their college preferences in preparation for the college search & application process.
This tool provides essential questions to evaluate a student’s adjustment to college based on the Morris-Wood 4 Stage Adjustment Model.
This worksheet helps students evaluate their current accommodations and prepare proactively for their future college environment.
This awareness survey for collegebound students is designed to help parents and educators begin a conversation about college readiness.
This worksheet provides questions for students who learn differently and their familes to ask when visiting colleges to compare resources & outcomes.
Our proprietary College Match Tool provides a rubric by which to measure students’ needs to college resources at varying levels of support.
A timeline for students with ADHD, dyslexia and other learning difference with key college preparation activities for each year of high school.
This session presents the role of executive functioning in college, common scenarios and challenges that the independent student encounters, plus simple tools & tips to bypass perceived failure.
This session provides key social and relationship skills needed to adjust to the environment of college – as well as tasks and simple tools that can help students get started and find their fit.
This recorded Learning Series webinar provides strategies to best prepare your future collegiate to relish and thrive in dormitory living, with tips to manage conflicts in roommate and suitemate groups.
Figuring out what you enjoy doing, what you are good at, and how those relate to the job market, is a formidable challenge! In this session, compare majors and learn strategies for choosing your path.
The statistics can be hard to follow – is college worth the ROI? This session explores how pursuing higher education benefits graduates with learning disabilities in accessing gainful employment.
This session provides insights on the major shifts from high school to college while providing a tool families can use to anticipate challenges and simplify the college choice and evaluation process.
This session will help you understand your rights and make the most of final IEP meetings or transitional conferences with secondary schools as it pertains to planning, evaluations, and support.
In this session, learn how our experienced learning specialists work with students to ensure they have the executive functioning skills needed to find academic success and to plan for their future.
This live webinar provides strategies for students who learn differently to prevent skill regression during the summer months between high school graduation and arrival at college.
What does it mean to be “college-ready”? This live webinar explores clear benchmarks to evaluate holistic readiness for college, and provides practical steps students can take to adjust to college life.
Learn about financial aid and scholarship options and considerations for students who learn differently, including how to utilize the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Explore how to evaluate mental health services at colleges before enrolling, and learn strategies to address college student mental health needs during the transition and pivotal first year.
This webinar discusses the purpose behind Beacon’s transition programs, the common causes of difficulties in a student’s first year at college, and how our programs address these needs.
Learn how to rank services based on the intensity and depth of resources at colleges, plus key questions to ask to ensure your support needs will be met at your college of choice.
Learn more about Beacon’s distinct wrap-around academic support, including teaching methodologies, required programming, and how our model supports students’ reading and mathematic skills.
Learn more about how policies change when students move from high school to college, and take away key tips for accessing and utilizing accommodations in a traditional college environment.
Explore factors that prevent students from succeeding in college and learn strategies that teachers, parents, and students can employ to improve student persistence & retention.
This session reviews Beacon’s unique approach to student life and social-emotional support through our robust residence life, health & wellness, and counseling services.
This session discusses the structure of Beacon’s academic support and methods of evaluating student performance through various lenses for early intervention.
Discover Beacon’s most popular major! This recorded session provides an overview of Anthrozoology at Beacon College, including coursework and career outcomes.
This session shows how students who learn differently find success in college mathematics at Beacon through artificial intelligence and individualized instruction in Beacon’s math program.
Explore Beacon’s scaffolded support model that ensures long-term student success in college-level reading & literacy, including course trajectory for incoming students.