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