Academic Readiness Archives - 海角社区 /resource-category/academic-readiness/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:59:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 /wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-Beacon-favicon-32x32.jpg Academic Readiness Archives - 海角社区 /resource-category/academic-readiness/ 32 32 2026 Summer Programs Overview https://beaconcollege2.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/e?eid=a1IPI000008fjNx2AI&#new_tab Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:01:50 +0000 /?post_type=events-resources&p=10307 The post appeared first on 海角社区.

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]]> Finding the Right Fit: Navigating the College Search /events-resources/navigating-college-search/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=423 DEC.

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]]> Choosing a college is more than picking a name鈥攊t鈥檚 about finding the right academic, social, and support environment to thrive. In this recorded session (Oct. 2025), Ashley Milito shares a thoughtful approach to evaluating college options, including what to look for in academic programs, learning support services, and campus culture. Ideal for families of students with learning differences, this session offers a practical roadmap to making confident, informed college choices.

This session includes an overview of 海角社区’s proprietary College Match Scale that helps compare college support services.

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]]> Why Summer Is Especially Challenging For Students Who Learn Differently /events-resources/why-summer-1/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:51:50 +0000 /?post_type=events-resources&p=10305 Educators have long known that students often lose hard-earned academic skills over the summer months.

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]]> Educators have long known that students often lose hard-earned academic skills over the summer months. Students who learn differently are at even greater risk for the dreaded 鈥渟ummer slide.鈥

Join us to discuss the changing learning environment students who learn differently face on their path to college readiness. We鈥檒l also explore why summer represents a critical turning point for them to get off their devices, connect in a meaningful way with peers outside the pressures of social media, and explore their interests.

In this recorded session, presenter Alex Morris-Wood shares his unique perspective on summer learning. He currently is head of Connecticut鈥檚 Franklin Academy and chair of the Disabilities & Neurodiversity Special Interest Group for the National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC). Until last year, Alex served as 海角社区鈥檚 vice president for program development and global partnerships; he continues to serve as a program and neurodiversity advisor for 海角社区.

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]]> Historical Screening Domains /events-resources/historical-screening-domains/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:41:23 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=473 This tool provides series of questions to gain insight on a student's level of independence and increase proactive support in college.

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]]> This tool provides categories and related questions to gain insight on a student’s level of independence and increase proactive support in college.

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]]> College Awareness Survey for Students /events-resources/student-college-awareness-survey/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:15:20 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=535 Test your college readiness and awareness with our quick 10-question online quiz!

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This survey is designed for you to begin to think about the areas you know 鈥 or may not know 鈥 related to college expectations and readiness. There are just 10 yes or no questions below. If you are not sure, please select “no.”

Survey Questions

Do you have ongoing transitional plans after graduation?(Required)
Are you aware of the academic requirements of college?(Required)
Do you know the boundaries related to FERPA and HIPAA?(Required)
Do you know what accommodations will and will not apply in a college setting?(Required)
Are you aware of the steps required to receive and keep financial aid?(Required)
Are you aware of the traditional expenses and the unexpected expenses of a college education?(Required)
Do you know where your child is currently meeting or not meeting academic expectations in relation to college standards?(Required)
Does your student consistently practice independent living skills without prompting (waking up on time, getting ready, medication management, etc.)?(Required)
Do you know what additional support your child will need outside of the college?(Required)
Does your student understand their learning difference and can express their needs in relation to obtaining accommodations?(Required)

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]]> College Face Sheet /events-resources/college-face-sheet/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:45:26 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=470 This worksheet helps students determine their college preferences in preparation for the college search & application process.

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]]> College Independence Scale for Educators /events-resources/independence-scale-educator/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:36:05 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=468 This worksheet provides benchmarks with which to evaluate your student's level of independence and assist in college readiness conversations.

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]]> College readiness is often determined based on how much direct support is needed for students to perform both academic and daily living tasks. Direct Support can be defined as when professionals, parents, or other support resources provide individualized assistance to guide the student in starting, continuing, or completing a task. It is critical to evaluate a student鈥檚 level of direct support in preparation for reduced access to support systems in college.

The College Independence Scale Teacher鈥檚 Assessment is designed for their teacher to evaluate the student鈥檚 level of functioning across important skill areas that impact post-secondary success.

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]]> Awareness Survey for College-Bound Students /events-resources/awareness-survey/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:30:35 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=466 This awareness survey for collegebound students is designed to help parents and educators begin a conversation about college readiness.

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]]> 10 Questions to Ask When Visiting Colleges /events-resources/ten-questions-to-ask/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:27:41 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=465 This worksheet provides questions for students who learn differently and their familes to ask when visiting colleges to compare resources & outcomes.

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]]> This worksheet is designed to help students and families聽identify the level of support available in a particular college environment, as well as the success rates of students with learning differences. Fill in the 10 quick questions for each college, and keep your notes to compare when making your college decisions.聽

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]]> The College Match Scale /events-resources/college-match-tool/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:26:49 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=464 Our proprietary College Match Tool provides a rubric by which to measure students' needs to college resources at varying levels of support.

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]]> Our proprietary College Match Tool provides a rubric by which to measure a college’s resources to a student’s unique聽needs. When comparing and contrasting the best college fit, students and families can use this tool to anticipate challenges and simplify the college choice and evaluation process.

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