The College STAR Network is gearing up to host its 6th Annual Student Success Virtual Workshop Series! This year, our virtual workshop series for K12 and Higher Education professionals will begin on October 23, 2025, and run until March 19, 2026. Registered attendees can join us live each scheduled day at 12:00 PM ET.
This virtual workshop series aims to provide tools and resources for students with learning and attention differences and assist participants in identifying best practices when transitioning from high school to college.
This year, College STAR is excited to offer two affordable registration costs. For $25.00, a single user or individual can access the entire virtual workshop series. Additionally, school systems, groups, or families can purchase a registration for $100.00, which covers five registrations for the entire virtual workshop series.
Workshop Topics:
Creating a Roadmap for Transition – October 23, 2025
This presentation will explore tools to support participants and their families in their transition to college. Participants will learn strategies to promote student independence, foster open communication, and utilize campus resources effectively.
Best Practices for Using Technology – January 22, 2026
This presentation will focus on the role of technology in college learning and accessing information. Participants will learn about helpful tools and their effective use in a college setting.
Building a Support Network (Student Panel) – February 26, 2026
Join us for the student perspective, where current students will discuss how they created support networks by accessing mentors, tutors, and programming to facilitate their transition to college.
Prioritizing Wellness and Self-care – March 19, 2026
This presentation will explore helpful strategies for maintaining healthy relationships, managing stress, and balancing academics and social life. Participants will learn techniques for self-care, utilizing resources, and maintaining wellness in college.
College STAR Virtual Workshop Series Links
2024 Virtual Conference
The fifth annual virtual workshop series was held between October 24, 2024, and May 8, 2025.
2023 Virtual Conference
The fourth annual virtual workshop series was held between October 26th, 2023, and May 9th, 2024.
Completed Workshop Materials 2023-2024
2022 Virtual Conference
The third annual conference was held on October 27, 2022. All materials from the 2022 Virtual Conference have been archived for your convenience.
2021 Virtual Conference
The second annual was held on October 26 & 27, 2021. All materials from the 2021 Virtual Conference have been archived for your convenience.
2020 Virtual Conference
The Inaugural Virtual Conference was held on October 27, 2020. Professionals from across the country assembled to inform participants about topics such as accessibility services and accommodations, developing a college-level learning and support profile for individual students based on the student’s strengths and anticipated needs, and the identification of ‘right fit’ student support programs based on these needs. The mission of this conference was to provide tools and resources for students with learning and attention differences and assist participants in identifying best practices when conducting the transition from high school to college. All materials from the 2020 Virtual Conference have been archived for your convenience.
Setting Up Webex
Visit Getting Started with Webex App for details on how to join the Virtual Workshop Series.