Virtual Learning Series Archives - ��

Why �� Wednesdays: Student Panel

Samantha Gordon — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:55:42 +0000

What really helps students feel ready for college? In this engaging panel, you’ll hear directly from current students about the experiences, challenges, and choices that best prepared them for the transition. From building independence to finding the right academic supports, their stories offer valuable insights for students and families planning the next step. This student panel (recorded in October 2025) features honest, relatable advice from students who’ve recently been in your shoes.

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Is My Student Ready for College? What Skills Matter Most

phos-beacon — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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 ��’s are built to meet students where they are.

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Why �� Wednesdays: Faculty Panel

Samantha Gordon — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:40:05 +0000

Curious about what you’ll study—and who you’ll study with—at ��? 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 ��’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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Finding the Right Fit: Navigating the College Search

phos-beacon — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Choosing a college is more than picking a name—it’s 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 ��’s proprietary College Match Scale that helps compare college support services.

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Rethinking Readiness: A New Way to Assess College Preparedness

phos-beacon — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:30:00 +0000

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, ��) 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

phos-beacon — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000

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 Summer Is Especially Challenging For Students Who Learn Differently

Samantha Gordon — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:51:50 +0000

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 “summer slide.”

Join us to discuss the changing learning environment students who learn differently face on their path to college readiness. We’ll 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’s 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 ��’s vice president for program development and global partnerships; he continues to serve as a program and neurodiversity advisor for ��.

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Why �� Wednesdays: First Year & Transfer Student Experience

Samantha Gordon — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:51:39 +0000

The transition to college—whether you’re coming straight from high school or transferring from somewhere else—is never easy. At ��, we’ve built intentional systems to help you feel prepared before you arrive and supported once you’re here. In this session, you’ll hear from our team of experts about the academic, social, and residential supports designed to help new students thrive. Learn how �� helps you connect with resources, build community, and get off to a strong start from day one.

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The �� Difference: Live Staff and Faculty Panel

phos-beacon — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:44:00 +0000

In this special roundtable event, representatives from across campus discuss ��! 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 ��, what it means to be a member of this community, and more.

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Improving Employability for Students Who Learn Differently

phos-beacon — Tue, 02 May 2023 18:00:30 +0000

What are the skills that students need to interview for and land jobs after college? In practice, students need to navigate more complex social environments, understand and meet expectations, employ strategies to enhance their executive functioning skills, social skills, and more to be a contender in the job market.

In this on-demand webinar, Alexander Morris-Wood reviews these critical skills for employability and how to develop them in college. Attendees also learn how to evaluate college career centers to ensure optimal employability after graduating with a two- or four-year degree.

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