Empowering Homeschool Conversations
383 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWelcome to Empowering Homeschool Conversations, your authority in navigating the world of homeschooling diverse learners.
Featuring Peggy Ployhar from SPED Homeschool, Annie Yorty from AnnieYorty.com, Leilani Melendez from Living with Eve, Stephanie Buckwalter from ELARP Learning, and Dawn Jackson from Dawn Jackson Educational Consulting & Tutoring.
With over 75 years of combined homeschooling expertise, experiences, and perspectives, this group is eager to share their wealth of wisdom to empower your homeschooling journey.
So, grab your favorite mug, settle in and get ready for insightful discussions, valuable insights, and practical tips as these experts and their guests dive into the hottest topics in homeschooling. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler, just considering this path, or anywhere in between you don't want to miss a minute of these enlightening conversations that will empower your child to thrive in their homeschool environment.
Join us to give your homeschool the power boost it needs to successfully educate the unique learners in your home.
Have a homeschooling question for our panel? Or want to view our upcoming broadcast schedule? Go to this page, scroll down to the show images and click on the upcoming episode you’d like to submit a question for: https://empoweredhomeschool.com/empowering-homeschool-conversations-schedule
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Episodes
Optimizing Your Homeschool Morning Time
September 26, 2021 12:01 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBOur special guest on this week's episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Carrie Holt, special needs homeschool mom and podcaster at Take Heart Special Moms. Carrie shared with us about "Optimizing Your Homeschool Morning Time"Other topics covered on this episode:Homeschool Morning Core EssentialsFlexible Homeschool Planning TipsResources for Homeschool Morning TimeArt, History, & Composer Study Homeschooling Resources#homeschooling #teachathome #howtohomeschool Join our mission to ...
Episode 171: Optimizing Your Homeschool Morning Time
September 26, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBOur special guest on this week’s episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Carrie Holt, special needs homeschool mom and podcaster at Take Heart Special Moms. Carrie shared with us about "Optimizing Your Homeschool Morning Time" Other topics covered on this episode: Homeschool Morning Core Essentials Flexible Homeschool Planning Tips Resources for Homeschool Morning Time Art, History, & Composer Study Homeschooling Resources #homeschooling #teachathome #howtohomeschool ...
Multi-Level Home Teaching Without Losing Your Mind
September 19, 2021 01:36 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Julia Nalle, BiblioPlan's curriculum designer & co-author. Julia shared with us about "Multi-Level Teaching Without Losing Your Mind" Other topics covered in this episode: How to Teach Vocabulary to Multi-Level Learners How to Teach Science to Multi-Level Learners How to Teach History & Geography to Multi-Level Learners How to Do Hands-On Activities with Multi-Level Learners #homeschoolcurriculum #teachathome #multilevel...
Episode 170: Multi-Level Teaching Without Losing Your Mind
September 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Julia Nalle, BiblioPlan's curriculum designer & co-author. Julia shared with us about "Multi-Level Teaching Without Losing Your Mind" Other topics covered in this episode: How to Teach Vocabulary to Multi-Level Learners How to Teach Science to Multi-Level Learners How to Teach History & Geography to Multi-Level Learners How to Do Hands-On Activities with Multi-Level Learners #homeschoolcurriculum #teachathome #m...
Teaching Multiple Learners at Home Using Experiential Education
September 12, 2021 19:18 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Suni Torres, homeschooler, minister & worship leader. Suni shared with us about "Teaching Multiple Learners Using Experiential Education"Other topics covered in this episode:Start Lifeschooling TodayHow Unit Studies Enhance Differentiated LearningLearning Benefits of Listening and Self-ExpressionExperiential Learning Using Games#homeschoolcurriculum #lifeschooling #experientiallearning Join our mission to empower homeschoo...
Episode 169: Teaching Multiple Learners Using Experiential Education
September 12, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Suni Torres, homeschooler, minister & worship leader. Suni shared with us about "Teaching Multiple Learners Using Experiential Education" Other topics covered in this episode: Start Lifeschooling Today How Unit Studies Enhance Differentiated Learning Learning Benefits of Listening and Self-Expression Experiential Learning Using Games #homeschoolcurriculum #lifeschooling #experientiallearning
Nurturing Self-Discovery in Your Child's Teen Years
September 06, 2021 01:22 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBOur special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Greg & Beth Langston, co-founders & creators of College Flight Plan. Greg & Beth shared with us about "Nurturing Self-Discovery in the Teen Years" Other topics covered in this episode: The Zigzag Route of Self-Discovery Student Goal Setting Simplified Helping Your Student Take Ownership of Tasks What Your Student Needs to Discover to Succeed #selfdiscovery #goalsetting #teens #success Join our mission to empower homesc...
Episode 168: Nurturing Self-Discovery in the Teen Years
September 06, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBOur special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Greg & Beth Langston, co-founders & creators of College Flight Plan. Greg & Beth shared with us about "Nurturing Self-Discovery in the Teen Years" Other topics covered in this episode: The Zigzag Route of Self-Discovery Student Goal Setting Simplified Helping Your Student Take Ownership of Tasks What Your Student Needs to Discover to Succeed #selfdiscovery #goalsetting #teens #success
Preparing Your Teen for a Work-Study Program
August 29, 2021 22:57 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBOur special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Lorie Jones, R.D.H. and Rebecca Ficken, RDH BSDH, owner and COO of RDA Prep dental assisting program for high school students. Lorie and Rebecca shared with us about "Preparing Teens for Work-Study Programs" Other topics covered in this episode: What Exactly is a Work-Study Program? Things to Consider When Using Work-Study Program for High-Schoolers Book Work or Work Study? Determining What's Best for Your Student Tips ...
Episode 167: Preparing Teens for Work-Study Programs
August 29, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBOur special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Lorie Jones, R.D.H. and Rebecca Ficken, RDH BSDH, owner and COO of RDA Prep dental assisting program for high school students. Lorie and Rebecca shared with us about "Preparing Teens for Work-Study Programs" Other topics covered in this episode: What Exactly is a Work-Study Program? Things to Consider When Using Work-Study Program for High-Schoolers Book Work or Work Study? Determining What’s Best for Your Stud...
How to Launch a Developmentally Delayed Teens
August 22, 2021 20:52 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Cindy LaJoy, homeschool mom and owner of Blue Collar Homeschool. Cindy shared with us about "Launching Developmentally Delayed Teens" Other topics covered in this episode: Facing Your Child's Future When the Outcome is Uncertain Balancing Abilities, Disabilities, and Misconceptions Handling Special Needs Homeschool Mom Guilt Forecasting a Realistic Future for Your Disabled Teen #developmentallydelayed #FASD #teen #homesc...
Episode 166: Launching Developmentally Delayed Teens
August 22, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Cindy LaJoy, homeschool mom and owner of Blue Collar Homeschool. Cindy shared with us about "Launching Developmentally Delayed Teens" Other topics covered in this episode: Facing Your Child's Future When the Outcome is Uncertain Balancing Abilities, Disabilities, and Misconceptions Handling Special Needs Homeschool Mom Guilt Forecasting a Realistic Future for Your Disabled Teen #developmentallydelayed #FASD #tee...
Teaching Your Student Self-Advocacy Skills
August 16, 2021 01:30 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Mickie Hayes M.Ed., disability advocate, course instructor, speaker, & podcaster. Mickie shared with us about " Teaching Students Self-Advocacy Skills" Other topics covered in this episode: Differences Between Advocacy and Self-Advocacy Why Problem-Solving Skills Improve Self-Advocacy How Testing Helps Student Self-Advocate Do This to Help Your Student Prepare to Self-Advocate in College #advocacy #selfadvocacy #transiti...
Episode 165: Teaching Students Self-Advocacy Skills
August 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Mickie Hayes M.Ed., disability advocate, course instructor, speaker, & podcaster. Mickie shared with us about " Teaching Students Self-Advocacy Skills" Other topics covered in this episode: Differences Between Advocacy and Self-Advocacy Why Problem-Solving Skills Improve Self-Advocacy How Testing Helps Student Self-Advocate Do This to Help Your Student Prepare to Self-Advocate in College #advocacy #selfadvocacy ...
Service Opportunities for Students with Special Needs
August 08, 2021 20:21 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Stephen "Doc" Hunsley, CEO of SOAR Special Needs Ministry and Elizabeth Barnett from the SOAR Ministry staff. Doc and Elizabeth shared with us about "Service Opportunities for Students with Special Needs" Other topics covered in this episode: Removing Volunteering Disability Barriers How Volunteering Helps Your Special Needs Student At What Age Should My Child Start Volunteering? Where Students with Disabilities Can Volun...
Episode 164: Service Opportunities for Students with Special Needs
August 08, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Stephen "Doc" Hunsley, CEO of SOAR Special Needs Ministry and Elizabeth Barnett from the SOAR Ministry staff. Doc and Elizabeth shared with us about "Service Opportunities for Students with Special Needs" Other topics covered in this episode: Removing Volunteering Disability Barriers How Volunteering Helps Your Special Needs Student At What Age Should My Child Start Volunteering? Where Students with Disabilities ...
Working and Learning in the World of Virtual Education
August 01, 2021 21:09 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Nancy van Loggerenberg, homeschool mom and owner and online educator at Online Elementary Tutor. Nancy shared with us about "Working and Learning in the World of Virtual Education" Other topics covered in this episode: Curating Your Homeschool Community Advantages of Virtual Learning for Homeschool Instruction Hands-On Virtual Learning Options How to Utilize Virtual Learning with an Inconsistent Schedule #elearning #home...
Episode 163: Working and Learning in the World of Virtual Education
August 01, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Nancy van Loggerenberg, homeschool mom and owner and online educator at Online Elementary Tutor. Nancy shared with us about "Working and Learning in the World of Virtual Education" Other topics covered in this episode: Curating Your Homeschool Community Advantages of Virtual Learning for Homeschool Instruction Hands-On Virtual Learning Options How to Utilize Virtual Learning with an Inconsistent Schedule #elearn...
Episode 162: Why Your Special Needs Child Needs You to Get Out of the Box
July 26, 2021 15:53 - 30 minutes - 14 MBOur special guest on this pre-recorded broadcast of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Dawn Spence, homeschool mom, special education teacher, and SPED Homeschool Teaching Manager. Dawn shared with us about "Why Your Special Needs Child Needs You to Get Out of the Box" #homeschooling #outofthebox #specialed #specialneeds Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about adverti...
Episode 161: Learning Alongside Your Student While You Homeschool
July 18, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBOur special guest on this pre-recorded broadcast of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Lara Lee, homeschool mom, author, blogger, and past SPED Homeschool team member. Lara shared with us about "Learning Alongside Your Student While You Homeschool " #homeschooling #learning #growthmindset #homeschoolmom Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities...
Episode 161: Learning Alongside Your Student While You Homeschool
July 18, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBOur special guest on this pre-recorded broadcast of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Lara Lee, homeschool mom, author, blogger, and past SPED Homeschool team member. Lara shared with us about "Learning Alongside Your Student While You Homeschool " #homeschooling #learning #growthmindset #homeschoolmom
Episode 161: Homeschooling a Child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
July 11, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBOur special guest on this pre-recorded broadcast of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Natalie Vecchione, adoptive homeschool mom, FASD parent, and owner of FASD Hope. Natalie shared with us about "Homeschooling a Child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder" #homeschooling #FASD #homeschoolmom Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lif...
Episode 160: Overcoming Initial Homeschooling Hurdles
July 05, 2021 15:14 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBOur special guest on this pre-recorded broadcast of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Amy Vickrey, homeschool mom, SPED Homeschool Training Manager, and owner of Exceptional Heights Education Services. Amy shared with us about "Overcoming Initial Homeschooling Hurdles" #homeschooling #gettingstarted #newtohomeschool #homeschoolmom Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire ab...
Episode 159: Reducing Learning Frustrations and Meltdowns
June 27, 2021 20:00 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBOur special guest this evening on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Dr. Aditya Nagrath PhD, founder and CEO of Elephant Learning. Aditya shared with us about "Reducing Learning Frustrations and Meltdowns" Other topics covered in this episode: Breaking Emotional Ties to Learning Healthy Parent Responses to a Learning Frustrations Filling Gaps to Reduce Learning Frustrations Why Math is Important for All Students #parenting #learning #maths Join our mission to empower homeschool familie...
Episode 158: Evaluating and Understanding Your Child's Abilities
June 21, 2021 13:14 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBOur special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Matthew and Carol Newell, co-founders and directors of the Family Hope Center. Matthew and Carol shared with us about "Evaluating and Understanding Your Child's Abilities" Other topics covered in this episode: Moving Beyond Disability Labels and Capped Learning Goals Brain Science Behind Development, Growth, and Behavior Proactively Parenting Towards Learning Success Homeschool Smarter NOT Harder #parenting ##neurodeve...
Episode 158: Evaluating and Understanding Your Child’s Abilities
June 21, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBOur special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Matthew and Carol Newell, co-founders and directors of the Family Hope Center. Matthew and Carol shared with us about "Evaluating and Understanding Your Child’s Abilities" Other topics covered in this episode: Moving Beyond Disability Labels and Capped Learning Goals Brain Science Behind Development, Growth, and Behavior Proactively Parenting Towards Learning Success Homeschool Smarter NOT Harder #parenting ##...
Episode 157: Cultivating Relationships that Improve Child Behavior
June 13, 2021 21:07 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Lafaya Mitchell, LMFT, author, family coach and founder of The Lafaya Way. Lafaya shared with us about "Cultivating Relationships that Improve Child Behavior" Other topics covered in this episode: Calming Accommodations for Hypersensitive Children Uncovering Underlying Behavior Triggers Strategies for Reaching Your Child's Behavior Goals Hope for Improved Behavior Outcomes #hypersensitive #familyrelationships #parenting ...
Episode 156: How to Calm Kids and Overcome Tantrums for Good
June 07, 2021 00:31 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Marci Melzer, M.Ed./SLP Intuitive Speech-Language Pathologist Consultant. Marci shared with us about "How to Calm Kids and Overcome Tantrums for Good" Other topics covered in this episode are: Uncovering Behavior Triggers How to De-Escalate Tantrums Giving Your Child Words to Communicate Frustration The Secret to Overcoming Tantrums #tantrums #childbehavior #parenting Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: htt...
Episode 155: Forming Learning Around Outdoor Experiences
May 31, 2021 18:58 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBOur special guest this evening on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Michael Brooks, Curriculum specialist and Director of Operations at WinterPromise. Michael shared with us about "Forming Learning Around Outdoor Experiences" Other topics covered in this episode are: Motivational Research on Outdoor Learning Engaging Multiple Intelligences with Outdoor Learning Natural Ways to Meet Your Child's Sensory Needs Ideas for Getting Special Needs Children Learning Outside #getoutside #learni...
Episode 154: Taking Your Student's Therapy Goals Outside
May 23, 2021 20:02 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Sarah Collins, homeschooling mom & occupational therapist. Sarah shared with us about "Taking Your Student's Therapy Goals Outside" Other topics covered in this episode: Meshing Learning Goals with Outdoor Activities Improving Eye Tracking with Outdoor Activities Integrating Outdoor Activities with Motor Skills Integrating Outdoor Activities with Processing Skills #OT #homeschool #schooltherapy Join our mission to empowe...
Episode 153: Creating Successful Outdoor Learning Experiences
May 16, 2021 20:56 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Daniel Franklin, PhD, author, and founder and president of Franklin Educational Services. Daniel shared with us about "Creating Successful Outdoor Learning Experiences" Other topics covered in this episode: Outdoor Family Time that Accommodates Various Age Ranges How to Get Your Kids Outside When You Are Not Outdoorsy How the Outdoors Unlocks Brain Development Tips for Building Up Your Family Outdoor Time #getoutside #ho...
Episode 152: Increasing Outdoor Learning Experiences
May 10, 2021 16:21 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Justin Shell, father of three and the founder of MySchool. Justin shared with us about "Increasing Outdoor Learning Experiences" Other topics covered in this episode: Advantages of Shared Learning Experiences Creating Homeschool Community by Sharing Interests Get Your Kids Outside! Here's Why Importance of Allowing Kids to Take Risks #outdoorlearning #homeschool #learningactivities Join our mission to empower homeschool ...
Episode 151: Teaching STEM Skills to Kids with ASD
May 02, 2021 21:33 - 1 hour - 28 MBOur special guest this week was Dr. Nicole Caldwell, certified special education teacher with a Master's degree and PhD in special education. Dr. Nicole Caldwell shared with us about "Teaching STEM Skills to Kids with ASD" Other topics covered in this episode: Using Visual Supports for Teaching the Scientific Method The Advantage of Simplified Science Experiments Introducing Science Concepts Through Free Play Using Your Child's Interests to Teach Science #STEM #ASD #homestrategies Join our ...
Episode 150: Home Strategies for Autism Language Development
April 25, 2021 19:08 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Meera Raval Deters, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCTS, ACAS is the owner of Super Speech Solutions. Meera shared with us about "Home Strategies for Autism Language Development" #languagedevelopment #autism #homestrategies Other topics covered in this episode: Using Visual Aids for Teaching Children on the Spectrum Effective Use of a Timer When Teaching Children on the Spectrum Multiple Choice Conversations to Facilitate Language Usage ...
Episode 149: Homeschooling Children on the Spectrum, Wisdom from the Trenches
April 18, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Cheryl Swope, homeschooling mom, author, speaker, curriculum developer, and homeschooling consultant. Cheryl shared with us about "Homeschooling Children on the Spectrum, Wisdom from the Trenches" #autismhomeschool #homeschoolmom #autismmom Other topics covered in this episode: Can I Really Homeschool My Child on the Spectrum? Wise Use of Online Homeschool Classes for Struggling Learners The Secret to Doing Both Housewor...
Episode 148: Understanding Behavior and Your Child's Sensory Needs
April 11, 2021 22:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Matt Sloan, owner of Sensory Fitness. Matt shared with us about "Understanding Behavior and Your Child's Sensory Needs" Other topics covered in this episode: Understanding Sensory Difficulties and Disabilities Using Heavy Work and Deep Pressure to Organize Your Student's Thinking Movement for Improving Posture and Student Success Teaching Motor Planning with Obstacle Courses Join our mission to empower homeschool familie...
Episode 147: Homeschool Planning Made Easy
April 04, 2021 21:59 - 1 hour - 28 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Jennifer Dodrill, experienced homeschool mom, blogger, curriculum developer, and founder of History at Home. Jennifer shared with us about "Homeschool Planning Made Easy" Other topics covered in this episode: Simplify Your Family's Activity Calendar Homeschool Planning with Your State Guidelines in Mind Using Curriculum to Plan Your Homeschool Flexible Homeschool Planning #homeschoolschedule #schoolplanner #homeschoolplanning ...
Episode 146: Finding the Homeschool Planning Approach for Your Family
March 28, 2021 21:17 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Emily Copeland, Christ follower, ministry leader, and home educating mom of two living in coastal North Carolina. She writes at TableLifeBlog.com where she shares tips, ideas, and resources to help other families lead well while educating their children. Emily shared with us about "Finding the Homeschool Planning Approach for Your Family" Other topics covered in this episode: Unrealistic Homeschool Planning A Happy Homesc...
Episode 145: Data Tracking: Moving from Information to Motivation
March 21, 2021 20:12 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Rebecca Muller, Founder of Exceptional Children Exceptional Learning. Rebecca shared with us about "Data Tracking: Moving from Information to Motivation" Other topics discussed in this episode: Purpose of Educational Data Collection Homeschooling to Build Lifelong Learners Charting to Improve Your Homeschool Approach Tracking Learning Strategy Effectiveness #masterylearning #datacollection #studentmotivation zIrMiRjwhRc...
Episode 144: Using Technology to Organize Your Homeschool
March 14, 2021 18:36 - 54 minutes - 25 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Meryl van der Merwe, experienced homeschool mom, podcaster and founder of FundaFunda Academy. Meryl shared with us about "Using Technology to Organize Your Homeschool" Other topics covered in this episode include: Benefits of Using Technology for Organizing Your Homeschool Getting Over Your Fears to Using Technology Using Evernote to Organize Your Homeschool Using Google Sheets to Organize Your Homeschool Join our mission...
Episode 143: Organizing your Classroom for Success
March 07, 2021 21:42 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Stephanie Buckwalter, homeschool mom, consultant and founder of Art of Special Needs Parenting. Stephanie shared with us about "Organizing your Classroom for Success" #homeschoolorganization #homeschoolplanning #studentsuccess Other topics covered in this interview: Habits to Stabilize Your Homeschool Day Organizing Your Homeschool Spaces Homeschool Organization Show and Tell Organizing Your Child's Homeschool Portfolio J...
Episode 142: IEP Planning for Successful Student Transitions
February 28, 2021 22:25 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBOur special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Wendy Dawson and Brandi Timmons, Founder & Educational Director of Social Motion Skills. Wendy and Brandi shared with us about "IEP Planning for Successful Student Transitions" #IEP #transitionplanning #studentsuccess Other topics covered in this video: Presuming Confidence to Help Children Reach Goals Parenting Tips for Avoiding Learned Helplessness Using Chores to Help Children Achieve Transition Goals Simple Proble...
Episode 141: How to Write a Homeschool IEP/SEP
February 21, 2021 19:23 - 1 hour - 29 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Judi Munday, educator and homeschool consultant. Judi shared with us about "How to Write a Homeschool IEP/SEP" #homeschool #IEP #SEP Other topics covered in this video: The Purpose of a Student Education Plan Using Task Analysis to Set Objective Goals Breaking Down Student Goals into Sub-Goals How to Write a Measurable Student Goal Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ ...
Episode 140: COVID Homeschool IEP Record-keeping
February 14, 2021 21:12 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBOur special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Amanda Selogie and Vickie Brett, co-founders of the Inclusive Education Project. Amanda and Vickie shared with us about "COVID Homeschool IEP Recordkeeping" #homeschoolrecords #IEP #FAPE Other topics covered in this episode: Why to Keep Every Student IEP…Even Those You Don't Agree With Assessing Special Education Services for Homeschool Students Why to Keep a Homeschool IEP Take IEP Data Collection to A New Level While ...
Episode 139: Enlisting Homeschool IEP Helpers
February 07, 2021 22:21 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBOur special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Dawn Spence, SPED Homeschool Teacher Manager and homeschool mom and her daughter's therapist, Erene Cobb. Dawn and Erene shared with us about "Enlisting Homeschool IEP Helpers" #IEP #homeschool #therapy Other topics discussed in this episode: Combining Therapy and Homeschool Goals Involving Your Homeschool Student in Goal Setting Utilizing Your Speech Therapist for Teaching Reading Communicating with Your Homeschool Ther...
Episode 138: Teaching Struggling Students using Literature-Rich Curriculum
January 31, 2021 20:01 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBOur special guest this Tuesday on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Tracy Glockle, homeschool mom and blogger. Tracy shared with us about "Teaching Struggling Students using Literature-Rich Curriculum" Other topics discussed in this episode: Literature-Rich Homeschooling Explained Reading Outside the Curriculum Box Read-Aloud Success Tips Stretch Your Child's Reading Comprehension #curriculum #readalouds #homeschooling Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhome...
Episode 137: Crafting a Creative and Thoughtfully Designed Curriculum
January 24, 2021 21:49 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Julia Nalle, BiblioPlan's curriculum designer & co-author. Julia shared with us about " Crafting a Creative and Thoughtfully Designed Curriculum " #homeschool #curriculum #eclectic Other topics covered in this episode: Basic Homeschool Curriculum Philosophies How to Combine Homeschool Curriculums How to Pick Homeschool Curriculum How to Find Homeschool Curriculum Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://s...
Episode 136: Using Charlotte Mason to Teach Unique Learners
January 17, 2021 22:45 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Sonya Shafer, homeschool speaker and writer, specializing in the Charlotte Mason Method. Sonya shared with us about "Using Charlotte Mason to Teach Unique Learners" #charlottemason #homeschoolcurriculum #uniquelearner Other topics covered in this interview: Charlotte Mason Narration for Unique Learners Transitioning Your Homeschool to Charlotte Mason Why Unique Learners Need Diverse Educational Experiences Charlotte Maso...
Episode 135: Unschooling's Power to Boost Learning Potential
January 10, 2021 23:04 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBOur special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Dr. Peter Gray, Research Professor at Boston College and Author of Free to Learn. Dr. Gray shared with us about "Unschooling's Power to Boost Learning Potential" Other topics covered in this episode: Contrasting Natural and Structured Learning Unschooling on the Rise Research Regarding Unschooling Graduates Arguments Against a Learning Summer Slide #unschooling #homeschooling #playbasedlearning Join our mission to ...
Episode 134: Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner with Confidence
January 03, 2021 19:42 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBThis is a special 30-minute recording from Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder and CEO, host of Empowering Homeschool Conversations. Are you feeling inadequate about starting the homeschooling journey with a struggling student or one who has a 504 plan or IEP? Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder & CEO, says when she would have been voted as the parent least likely to succeed in homeschooling, yet 18 years later she's not only graduated 2 children from her homeschool but has also spent...