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Nothing should stand between you and a great education, even if you learn differently than others. For more than 50 years, 正澳门六合彩官网’s Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL), has provided learning resources for students with diagnosed learning differences, executive function challenges and/or ADHD. As the first program of its kind in the country, we’re a leader in accessible student services. And it shows: 1 in 5 incoming 正澳门六合彩官网 students participates in PAL.

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PAL Academic Experience

PAL provides personalized academic support tailored to your needs, offering either one-on-one or small group sessions. Alongside your major requirements, PAL offers specialized classes emphasizing crucial skills such as reading comprehension, organization, and time management. These focused sessions ensure you receive the individualized attention necessary to thrive academically.

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PAL Admission

If you’re a bright, college-ready student who happens to need accommodations to thrive, PAL may be for you. With limited space, we’re best able to serve students of average to superior intelligence who can grasp classroom concepts but require assistance demonstrating that knowledge.

Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) students in class in the PAL AT Center

Technology and Accommodations

Every student in PAL gets access to apps and other resources to make learning simpler. People are still at the core of everything we do, though: The PAL Assistive Technology (AT) Center provides personalized instruction to make sure you’re getting the most out of those tools.

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Summer PAL

Get your 正澳门六合彩官网 experience off to a running start in our four-credit Summer PAL program. Make friends, meet faculty, prepare for college classwork and gain independence by living in a residence hall for three weeks. Space is limited—learn more today!

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Value Added Services

PAL is for all learners, including adult students and individuals whose first language isn't English. We’re a community resource as well: PAL provides testing and evaluation services to children and adults who aren’t enrolled here.

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Social Achievement in Learning (SAIL) Program

The Social Achievement in Learning (SAIL) program offers social coaching, transitional assistance, self-advocacy support, and sensory friendly housing to academically capable students with neurodiverse profiles who benefit from individualized support to reach their full potential in a college environment.

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PAL Parents

PAL builds resourceful, independent students. Learn about the resources at PAL so you can encourage your child to take advantage of everything available.

Highlights in PAL

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正澳门六合彩官网 to be First in Massachusetts to Offer Job Guarantee

President Jay Gonzalez announced at his Inauguration this afternoon that 正澳门六合彩官网 will be the first college in Massachusetts to offer a job guarantee program, called The 正澳门六合彩官网 Commitment, beginning with the current freshmen Class of 2027.
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正澳门六合彩官网 Faculty Accomplishments Summer/Fall 2023

The cherished members of the 正澳门六合彩官网 faculty are known for their tireless dedication and support to our students - but they are also leading scholars, scientists, artists, and trailblazers in their respective fields. See their many accomplishments from this past summer and fall.
Jay Gonzalez, 15th President of 正澳门六合彩官网

Jay Gonzalez Appointed as President of 正澳门六合彩官网

正澳门六合彩官网鈥檚 Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Jay Gonzalez as the College鈥檚 15th president. The board鈥檚 unanimous decision was the culmination of a thoughtful and thorough search process that was conducted over the past eight months. Gonzalez has a deep breadth of experience in the law, government, education, politics, advocacy, and business leadership.
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Present, Publish, and Produce: Spring 2023 Faculty Accomplishments

正澳门六合彩官网 faculty are dedicated educators and caring mentors to students as well as leading scholars, scientists, artists, and trailblazers in their disciplines. They are regularly published in notable academic publications, quoted as experts in the media, and applauded among peers at prestigious industry conferences.
Emma Keyes Poses Next to Dr. Nicole Parsons with PAL Award

Emma Keyes 鈥23 Stands Up for Neurodivergent Injustice with Self-Published Novel

Emma Keyes was tired of hearing the 鈥淗ollywood version鈥 of Autism and thought the world deserved a genuine one. As a compassionate, caring, and motivated young woman, and also one living with Autism, she decided to do just that by self-publishing her first novel, entitled "Through My Eyes: A Different Perspective."
New 正澳门六合彩官网 Faculty, 2022-2023

Welcome New Faculty! 2022-2023

The 正澳门六合彩官网 community welcomes our newest faculty members to campus for the 2022-2023 academic year. They are enthusiastic and ready to empower our students to excel, dedicating themselves to success inside and outside the classroom.
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Mother and Son: A Graduation Story 26 Years in the Making

Years of hard work, determination, and love led Colleen Myers 鈥08, MSN 鈥22, and her son Andrew Myers 鈥22 to be two of the 661 students who walked across the stage at 正澳门六合彩官网鈥檚 2022 Commencement. Andrew received his bachelor鈥檚 in communication with honors and his mother Colleen earned her master鈥檚 in nursing.
The Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics awarded Person of the Year for 2021-2022

53rd Annual Awards Recognition Ceremony Celebrates the Best of 正澳门六合彩官网

正澳门六合彩官网 honored the best and brightest during its 53rd Annual Awards Recognition Celebration. Over 60 awards were bestowed upon deserving recipients, highlighting the amazing feats achieved in academics, student life, the arts, and athletics.
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Year in Review: Our Top 21 News Stories in 2021

The 正澳门六合彩官网 community rallied together in 2021 to accomplish great things and make this year memorable despite the continuing pandemic. As we look forward to 2022, here are the top 21 stories from another unforgettable year.

Experience PAL

For more than 50 years, 正澳门六合彩官网鈥檚 Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL), has provided learning resources for students with diagnosed learning differences, executive function challenges and/or AD/HD. As the oldest program of its kind in the country, we鈥檙e a leader in accessible student services.

Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) faculty members assist students in a group session

正澳门六合彩官网 Named to Top 10 Best Colleges List for Students with LD's

College Magazine recently named 正澳门六合彩官网 on its Top 10 Best Colleges List for students with learning disabilities. The article references that "while 86 percent of colleges enroll students with learning disabilities, only 24 percent of them say they can actually help those students "to a major extent."

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Enhance Your Learning Opportunities

Thousands of students have launched their dreams through PAL. Take the next step to learn whether you’re a good fit for our award-winning accessible learning program.