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Investing, Not Testing

phos-beacon — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 03:54:02 +0000

In a recent piece for The Huffington Post, �� President George J. Hagerty reviews fifty years of education policy that has attempted to create a level playing field for students with a variety of disabilities – including learning disabilities. Looking at the growing popularity of outcome assessments, Dr. Hagerty questions the value of standardized testing as a measurement for students who learn differently. He concludes: “In an accountable world, there is a common understanding of the need for statewide testing. But such evaluations and assessments have never been particularly friendly turf for students with special needs and their parents.”

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Education for Living

phos-beacon — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 23:09:06 +0000

The �� promise goes beyond providing a superior undergraduate education; it’s about preparing students to live a life that is fun, challenging and rich with meaning. In this short video, �� President Dr. George J. Hagerty introduces the concept of “the life abundant” and the seven elements that comprise it.

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�� Fosters Success

phos-beacon — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 23:10:08 +0000

According to an article on diverseeducation.com, ��’s success rate with students who learn differently (those with diagnosed learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, etc.) is nothing short of extraordinary. The article speaks to students about their experiences prior to entering college, at other undergraduate institutions and at ��. It then reviews some of the key issues in educating students who learn differently, noting ��’s terrific graduation and placement rate, and explores why �� is different. Dr. Hagerty frames it as an ethical issue, “if you admit a student, you should expect that the student can master the coursework and can graduate.” That’s ��’s commitment to our students.

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Salutatorian Discovered ADHD As Adult

phos-beacon — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 02:46:22 +0000

Daniel Bordenkircher with his mother, wife, and President Hagerty.

Daniel Bordenkircher, �� Class of 2015 Human Services & Psychology graduate and class salutatorian, traveled a unique path to academic success. Dan has been a resident of Leesburg for more than 30 years and, while he was aware of ��’s mission, he never considered it an option for his own college education, until he was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, finally giving an explanation for his previous academic struggles and helping him to realize the right academic fit for him.

At ��, Dan not only excelled academically, he also found a new and more rewarding career path and became a valued member of the staff with positions in both the Writing Center and the Center for Student Success. Beginning with the fall 2015 semester, Dan will become a full-time Learning Specialist, using his experiences and education to mentor students and help them achieve the sort of success he has himself enjoyed.

Dan’s inspiring story was profiled on the Learning Advisor blog. The article may be read .

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Fit for Success

phos-beacon — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 23:33:25 +0000

According to Dr. George J. Hagerty, “There is a significant distance for most students and families between the promise of American special education and the reality of our outcomes.” Dr. Hagerty presents this viewpoint in “,” a blog feature on bostonparentspaper.com. In the piece, Dr. Hagerty discusses the continued importance of parents as advocates throughout the educational process for students who learn differently. One area where such parents can really make a difference is in helping their students identify institutions that have moved beyond lowered expectations and mere accommodation and actually have a track record of helping students who learn differently succeed.

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Meet the ADDA Preconference Student Panelists

phos-beacon — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 03:44:46 +0000

�� is proud to be offering several pre-conference sessions at ADDA’s 15th International Adult AD/HD Conference. In one of these, a panel of current �� students and recent graduates will be candidly discussing their experiences navigating the undergraduate environment as people with ADHD.

Learn a little more about our student panelists:

Jack Callahan

Michael Huey

Heather Reed

What is your hometown?

Jack: Chicago, Illinois

Heather: Yardley, Pennsylvania

Michael: Leesburg, Florida

What is your college graduation year?

Jack: 2014

Heather: 2014

Michael: 2017 (expected)

What has been your favorite class?

Jack: Performance Art

Heather: Graphic Design

Michael: Anthropology

What has been your most challenging class?

Jack: Business Law

Heather: Math

Michael: Composition

What was your biggest academic hurdle?

Jack: Writing papers

Heather: Meeting deadlines

Michael: Time management

How did you overcome this hurdle?

Jack: I used the help of my learning specialist and assistive technology to help me overcome my writing difficulties.

Heather: My learning specialist helped me become better organized to be more aware of deadlines, but it was also helpful to have faculty support and understanding.

Michael: My learning specialist has helped me become better organized.

What are you most excited to share with attendees at the ADDA conference?

Jack: How �� helped introduce me to the available strategies to help me succeed academically.

Heather: My college experiences and accomplishments.

Michael: The fact that it’s possible for people with ADHD to be successful in a college environment.

What activities on campus helped you channel your ADHD?

Jack: I was able to become involved in art classes. A performance piece I created was accepted for an exhibition in Orlando, and it also won Best of Show in ��’s first ever juried student art show. I also was president of the College fraternity, co-creator of Activities Club, and an Orientation Leader. I really liked being able to just help out around the college, though. I would work with Ray, who is in charge of maintenance, and I also worked with Admissions, which I continue to do now as an intern.

Have your questions answered:

These three talented students will be sharing their academic experiences and answering attendee questions at the ADDA ADHD Goes to College Preconference on July 24. Review the entire list of topics . If you can’t make it to the conference and have a question you would like to ask one of our panelists, post your question on the , or send us a tweet @beacon_college

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