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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.

Sample Class Experience: Intro to College Writing

Feb. 19 @ 7 p.m.

On the fence about enrolling in our Intro to College Academics: Writing course? Join us for a free "sample" of course content, a brief overview of the topics covered in the course, and introduce how this low-stakes, high-reward 8-week course prepares students for college academics.

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Navigator PREP – Virtual Information Session

Feb. 12 @ 6 p.m.

Join us to learn more about virtual one-to-one college readiness counseling opportunities for current high school students through our unique, family-centered Navigator PREP programs. PLUS learn about bundling this opportunity with our on-campus summer programs!

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Summer for Success – Virtual Information Session

Available on Demand

Learn more about the 2025 Summer for Success on-campus immersion experience for current high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors.

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The College Edge – Virtual Information Session

Available on Demand

Join us to learn more about our innovative on-campus summer immersion program for current high school seniors and college transfer students!

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Beacon Foundations – Virtual Information Session

Available on Demand

Learn more about our live, online virtual semester designed for high school graduates who learn differently to begin earning college credit from home.

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Summer Bundle – Virtual Information Session

Feb. 12 @ 6 p.m.

Learn more about our combined Navigator PREP and on-campus summer program college readiness bundle! This live virtual information session will provide an overview of program options for high school students and the benefits of combining these virtual and on-campus opportunities this summer.

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The Beacon Difference: Live Staff and Faculty Panel

Available On Demand

What makes Beacon the best college for students who learn differently, and the #3 college in the southern region? Hear from current Beacon staff and faculty about “the Beacon difference!”

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The Beacon Difference: News & Updates

Available On Demand

Join us to discover Beacon’s growth and enhancements in athletics student life, career services, academic advising, wellness resources, and more.

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The Beacon Difference: Live Student Panel

Available On Demand

Who better to discuss the Beacon experience than our current students? Current students, across various years, will highlight their experience at Beacon College.

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Virtual Open House

Available On Demand

In this on-demand virtual Open House, explore the Top 10 Reasons to Attend Beacon! We’ll talk about academics, outcomes, student life, athletics, wellness initiatives, and give you an idea of what campus and academic enhancements to expect in the next four years.

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Intro to College Math – Virtual Info Session

Available On Demand

This recorded session provides information on the 8-week Intro to College Math course for high school juniors & seniors to develop their college readiness skills in math.

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Improving Employability for Students Who Learn Differently

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.

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Campus Tours

Daily

The best way to learn about Beacon College is to visit! Meet students, faculty & staff while you see our Main Street campus for yourself, just one hour from Orlando.

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Free Transition Consultation

Offered Anytime

Meet with a member of our transition team to chat about your (or your student’s) personal college readiness or ask questions about Beacon’s unique transition programs!

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Financial Aid Meeting

Offered Anytime

Schedule a meeting with a Financial Aid Specialist to discuss your personal financial situation, options for financing your education, and any other questions or concerns.

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Schedule a Meeting

Offered Anytime

Schedule a Zoom meeting with an admissions staff member to chat about your college goals, ask questions about Beacon, financial aid, or any of our transition-to-college programs!

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College Awareness Survey for Parents

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.

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Historical Screening Domains

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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Steps to Prepare for Social & Relationship Success

This checklist provides key tasks & skills to assess social readiness and prepare for the social & relationships demands of a college environment.

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College Awareness Survey for Students

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.

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College Face Sheet

This worksheet helps students determine their college preferences in preparation for the college search & application process.

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Essential Questions to Evaluate College Adjustment

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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College Independence Scale for Educators

This worksheet provides benchmarks with which to evaluate your student’s level of independence and assist in college readiness conversations.

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Accessing Accessibility

This worksheet helps students evaluate their current accommodations and prepare proactively for their future college environment.

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Awareness Survey for College-Bound Students

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

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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The College Match Scale

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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College Search & Application Timeline

A timeline for students with ADHD, dyslexia and other learning difference with key college preparation activities for each year of high school.

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The Role of Executive Functioning in College

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.

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The Social Norms in College

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.

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Preparing for Community Living: The Challenges and Rewards of Dorm-Living

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.

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Choosing A Major

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.

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The Role of Higher Education in Career Development

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.

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The Big Picture View Comparing and Contrasting High School and College

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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Ensuring a Successful IEP / Final Transitional Meeting: Understanding Your Rights

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.

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The Learning Specialist Model

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.

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Preventing Skill Regression: Leveraging Summer Months for Students Who Learn Differently

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.

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Practical College Readiness Benchmarks

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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Financial Aid Considerations for College Students with Learning Differences

Learn about financial aid and scholarship options and considerations for students who learn differently, including how to utilize the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.

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Mental Health & College: Student & Family Needs and Available College Resources

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.

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Preparing for Beacon College: Unique Transitional Framework & Programs

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.

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Determining Fit: Evaluating a College Based on Supports Offered

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.

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Understanding the Educational & Teaching Methods of the College

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.

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From IDEA to ADA – Accommodations, Parent Communication, & Other Policies for College Students

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.

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Issues Impacting The Retention & Persistence of College Students with Learning Disabilities & Other Challenges

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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Social-Emotional Support at Beacon College

This session reviews Beacon’s unique approach to student life and social-emotional support through our robust residence life, health & wellness, and counseling services.

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The Parent & Student Dynamic – Collaboration with Families of Students with Learning Differences

This session designed for educational professionals reviews the family systems of students who learn differently and provides key strategies to improve partnerships with families.

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Academic Support at Beacon College

This session discusses the structure of Beacon’s academic support and methods of evaluating student performance through various lenses for early intervention.

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Anthrozoology: An Innovative Major  

Discover Beacon’s most popular major! This recorded session provides an overview of Anthrozoology at Beacon College, including coursework and career outcomes.

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Mathematics at Beacon College

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.

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Reading & Literacy at Beacon College

Explore Beacon’s scaffolded support model that ensures long-term student success in college-level reading & literacy, including course trajectory for incoming students.

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