FLY Program

Achieving success for students with Learning Disabilities and Attention Challenges

The Falcon Learning Your Way (FLY) Program assists students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and/or ADHD by providing individualized support. FLY provides the cognitive and emotional support students may need to accommodate learning differences. Students work with their assigned Learning Specialist to develop and implement individualized academic support plans, including the assessment and evaluation of their individual skills and learning needs.

Opportunities

Full-time Learning Specialist
Mandatory family orientation program
Personal librarian service
Individualized Falcon Learning Plan to include:
- Regularly scheduled meetings with a Learning Specialist
- Tutoring plan
- Mid-term monitoring and progress reporting
- Coordinated services with campus resources
- Workshops (e.g., time management, study skills, stress management, wellness)
- Introduction to the Office of Campus Activities

The FLY Learning Specialists help students connect with their Advisors, Faculty, families, and campus resources to support academic success.

Participation in the FLY Program requires students to apply and be admitted. FLY Program applications are considered in the order in which all application requirements are received. Space is limited. We are currently accepting applications for future semesters. Applications received after the start of the semester will be considered for the following term.

To complete the Bowling Green State University admissions and FLY Program process, students must:

Complete the Application for Undergraduate Admission ($45 nonrefundable application fee)
Complete the Application for the FLY Program ($15 nonrefundable application fee)
Register for services through the BGSU Accessibility Services Office

In addition to BGSU’s tuition and fees, the FLY Program cost is $2,500 per semester.

For more information on the current BGSU tuition and fees visit the BGSU Cost Summary.

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Scholarship Opportunities

Meet Our Learning Specialists

Ashley Anton

419-372-2855
aanton@bgsu.edu

Ashley earned her Bachelors of Science in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Toledo in 2012. She obtained her Masters of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis and an autism graduate certificate from Ball State University in 2015. Prior to becoming a learning specialist at BGSU, she worked as a behavior specialist, program director, ABA therapist and a clinical interventionist.

Lisa Maag

419-372-2854
lmaag@bgsu.edu

Lisa earned her Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education from Bowling Green State University in 2008. She obtained her Masters of Arts in Special Education Mild/Moderate in 2010. She holds two Ohio State Licenses in Early Childhood Education K-3 and Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate K-12. Prior to becoming a Learning Specialist at BGSU, Lisa was a 2^nd grade teacher, an Intervention Specialist for students in grades K-3, an academic coach for high school students, and she also completed required compliance paperwork for students with special needs.

Penny Soboleski, Ed.D.

419-372-6573
pennys@bgsu.edu

Penny earned a Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education, Master of Education in Reading, and Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies from Bowling Green State University. She obtained an Ohio Middle Childhood Teaching License in Language Arts and Social Studies, and a P-12 Reading Endorsement. Prior to becoming a Learning Specialist at BGSU, she worked as a reading teacher, Reading Specialist & Coach, classroom teacher, and university professor in teacher education programs.

The Learning Commons does not provide academic accommodations.

Bowling Green State University students looking for disability-related accommodations work through the BGSU Accessibility Services.

The mission of Accessibility Services at Bowling Green State University is to provide equal access and opportunity to qualified students, faculty, and staff with disabilities. The office's goal is to increase awareness of disability issues and support the success of students with disabilities by providing opportunities for full integration into the BGSU community.

These opportunities may include accommodations taking class notes and exams, choosing housing or completing housing appeals, and finding scholarships.

To apply for accessibility services, students can submit digital forms.

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