Accommodations Archives - º£½ÇÉçÇø /resource-category/accommodations/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:23:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 /wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-Beacon-favicon-32x32.jpg Accommodations Archives - º£½ÇÉçÇø /resource-category/accommodations/ 32 32 Transfer Thursday! Virtual Open House /events-resources/virtual-open-house/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000 https://go.beaconcollege.edu/?p=863 ON DEMAND

In this on-demand virtual Open House, explore the Top 10 Reasons to Attend º£½ÇÉçÇø!

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]]> In this Virtual Open House (recording in December 2026), explore why transfer students choose º£½ÇÉçÇø!

This session features a dialogue between Oksana Hagerty, dean of the Center for Student Success, and Hanah Diebold, dean of students, on what makes the transfer student experience unique at º£½ÇÉçÇø. From advising and academic experiences to student life and leadership, learn how we combine a supportive community with traditional college opportunity to provide the perfect recipe for college success.

Access the recording for an overview of why to transfer to º£½ÇÉçÇø!

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]]> Is My Student Ready for College? What Skills Matter Most /events-resources/retention-and-persistence/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=319 Explore factors that prevent students from succeeding in college and learn strategies that teachers, parents, and students can employ to improve student persistence & retention.

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]]> College readiness is more than academic achievement—it’s about having the skills, mindset, and confidence to meet the demands of college life. In this session, Ashley Milito breaks down the essential areas families should focus on as they prepare their students for the transition. From building self-awareness to developing routines and managing change, we’ll explore how to foster the habits that lead to success—and how programs like º£½ÇÉçÇø’s are built to meet students where they are.

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]]> Why º£½ÇÉçÇø Wednesdays: Faculty Panel /events-resources/why-beacon-wednesdays-faculty-panel/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:40:05 +0000 /?post_type=events-resources&p=10300 Curious about what you’ll study—and who you’ll study with—at º£½ÇÉçÇø?

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]]> Curious about what you’ll study—and who you’ll study with—at º£½ÇÉçÇø? Join this special panel featuring faculty from some of our most popular academic programs. You’ll hear directly from professors in anthrozoology, psychology, design and digital media, and study abroad about what makes º£½ÇÉçÇø’s approach to teaching unique. Whether you already know your major or you’re still exploring, this is your chance to discover how our hands-on, student-centered approach helps students with learning differences thrive in college.

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]]> Rethinking Readiness: A New Way to Assess College Preparedness /events-resources/college-readiness-benchmarks/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:30:00 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=335 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.

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]]> What does it mean to be college-ready? College readiness today looks different than it did even a few years ago—and for students who learn differently, the traditional markers of preparedness may not tell the whole story. In this forward-thinking session, Dr. Alex Morris-Wood (Head of School, Franklin Academy and Neurodiversity and Program Advisor, º£½ÇÉçÇø) explores a more holistic approach to assessing college readiness. Families will learn how to evaluate not just academic skills, but also emotional maturity, executive functioning, self-advocacy, and the ability to manage change. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of how to identify growth areas and begin building a personalized path toward a successful college transition.

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]]> High School vs. College: 10 Things Families Need to Know /events-resources/comparing-high-school-to-college/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=297 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.

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]]> The transition from high school to college is huge – it goes beyond more challenging academics into a completely new environment, social expectations, independence in life skills, self-driven accommodations, and more. It can be difficult for families to evaluate the demands this will put on a student’s existing social and executive functioning skills, and mental health.

In this recorded session, Ashley Milito, associate dean of virtual college readiness and matriculating programs, 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.

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]]> Why º£½ÇÉçÇø Wednesdays: Academic Support /events-resources/why-beacon-wednesdays-academic-support/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:30:00 +0000 /?post_type=events-resources&p=10292 At º£½ÇÉçÇø, we specialize in supporting students with learning differences—and that starts in the classroom.

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]]> At º£½ÇÉçÇø, we specialize in supporting students with learning differences—and that starts in the classroom. In this session (recorded in May 2025), meet our team of academic support specialists who work one-on-one with students to build skills and confidence in math, reading, writing, and executive functioning. Whether you’re a student who’s struggled with school or just needs a different kind of support, you’ll learn how we can help you succeed.

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]]> The º£½ÇÉçÇø Difference: Live Staff and Faculty Panel /events-resources/staff-faculty-panel/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:44:00 +0000 https://go.beaconcollege.edu/?p=885 ON DEMAND

What makes º£½ÇÉçÇø the best college for students who learn differently, and the #3 college in the southern region?

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]]> In this special roundtable event, representatives from across campus discuss º£½ÇÉçÇø! Hear from faculty and staff who will interact with you every day, including:

  • Hanah Diebold, Director of Student Experience
  • Sam Vincent, Men’s Basketball Coach
  • Dr. Oksana Hagerty, Dean of the Center for Student Success
  • Dr. A.J. Marsden, Associate Professor, Human Services and Psychology

Explore what they love about º£½ÇÉçÇø, what it means to be a member of this community, and more.

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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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]]> This worksheet provides a series of questions to help students begin to visualize their college preferences, begin to evaluate options, and streamline their application process. 

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]]> Essential Questions to Evaluate College Adjustment /events-resources/adjustment-model-questions/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:39:46 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=469 This tool provides essential questions to evaluate a student's adjustment to college based on the Morris-Wood 4 Stage Adjustment Model.

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]]> This tool provides essential questions to evaluate a student’s adjustment to college based on the Morris-Wood 4 Stage Adjustment Model for Students with Learning and Attention Issues.

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]]> Accessing Accessibility /events-resources/accessing-accessibility/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:32:45 +0000 https://beacadmissions.wpengine.com/?p=467 This worksheet helps students evaluate their current accommodations and prepare proactively for their future college environment.

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]]> More than 80% of students with learning differences don’t access their accommodations in college. This is often due to an inability to self-advocate for their needs. This worksheet helps students with learning differences evaluate their current accommodations and prepare to request accommodations proactively in their future college environment.

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