Success Center—California Bay Area

Academic support, executive function coaching, and student life/transition to college skills training for neurodiverse learners.

Located in San Mateo, California, The Landmark College Success Center provides neurodiverse teens, young adults, and adults with access to our unmatched resources and support for success in their academic and social skills development journey. Success Center resources and approaches are based on the world-class academic and student life elements found on our flagship campus in Vermont, ensuring quality and effectiveness honed over 35 years of working with neurodiverse populations.

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Introducing the Landmark College Bay Area Success Center

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Academic and Executive Function Support:

  • A dedicated Learning Specialist who will offer area students and families Landmark College-aligned and proven student support, both in-person and online.
  • Executive function training such as goal-setting, time management, organization, and problem-solving.
  • College-level learning strategies such as active reading, note-taking, personalizing one’s writing process, test-taking, and mnemonics.
  • Gamification and game-based learning for deeper engagement and retention.

Social Support:

  • Social coaching and engagement.
  • Building independence and autonomy.
  • Development of self-advocacy skills, building relationships, and making friends.
  • Social events for students and family workshops.

Fostering a Welcoming Environment

Bay Area students taking Landmark College Online Dual Enrollment courses, College START, or participating in other LC Online programs, can access Success Center resources.  

Non-enrolled, neurodiverse teens, young adults, and adults can seek in-person and/or online support from the Success Center.

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Questions?

Sandra Fishler, Director of the Landmark College Success Center in San Mateo, California. Send Sandra an email to learn more.  

Landmark College Success Center
515 E. Poplar Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401

 

Meet the Team

Sarah Firestein
Senior Learning Specialist
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Meaghan Kachadoorian
Learning Specialist
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Alexia Ritchie
Learning Specialist
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Oindrila Das
Learning Specialist
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Lindsey Moore
Administrative Assistant
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Mission

The Success Center provides personalized educational services to neurodivergent teens and adults to support their achievement of self-identified academic and life goals and to expand the reach of Landmark College. 
 

Vision

The Success Center aspires to provide access to Landmark College’s neuroinclusive resources to increasing numbers of neurodivergent people beyond those currently enrolled at the Putney, Vermont campus. The Success Center aims to foster an inclusive, adaptive network of services and partnerships that equip clients with executive function, academic, vocational and social skills as they confidently pursue their goals. Through partnerships with like-minded organizations, the Success Center staff seeks to raise awareness of neurodivergence and provide resources to support parents, families, and communities.