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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.

Transfer Thursday! Virtual Open House

Available on Demand

Join us for a special session for prospective transfer students interested in Spring 2026 enrollment! This virtual Open House will provide an overview of Beacon, including academics and student life, support services, and how to make a smooth transition.

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Is My Student Ready for College? What Skills Matter Most

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From building self-awareness to developing routines and managing change, Ashley Milito breaks down the essential areas families should focus on as they prepare their students for the transition—and how programs like Beacon’s are built to meet students where they are.

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Why Beacon Wednesdays: The 5 Pillars of Student Success

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What does it really take to thrive in college? Hear from VP of Academic Affairs, Dr. Kevin Reilly, and VP of Student Affairs, Dr. Dana Manzo, on the five core pillars that form the foundation of academic and holistic success, and how Beacon supports these key areas.

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Why Beacon Wednesdays: Career Readiness

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Preparing for life after college starts long before graduation. In this session, you’ll learn how our Center for Career Preparation helps students identify their strengths, explore professional interests, gain hands-on experience, and build essential workplace skills.

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Rethinking Readiness: A New Way to Assess College Preparedness

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What does it mean to be “college-ready”? This webinar (recorded in September 2025) 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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High School vs. College: 10 Things Families Need to Know

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Join us to explore the major shifts in academic expectations, support systems, and student life between high school and college—especially for students who learn differently.

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Why Beacon Wednesdays: First Year & Transfer Student Experience

Available On Demand

Whether you're coming straight from high school or looking for a fresh start, this Why Beacon Wednesdays session explores how Beacon supports students during the transition to college life. Hear from our team about how we help new students—first-year and transfer—settle in, connect, and thrive on campus.

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Why Beacon Wednesdays: Academic Support

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Part of our four-part Why Beacon Wednesdays series, this webinar will dive into Beacon’s built-in academic support model with campus leadership. Learn how Beacon's math, reading, writing, and executive functioning helps students with learning differences succeed—without hidden fees or hoops to jump through.

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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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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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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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