EAGLE Podcast

Join Edy Sarnoff, Darlene Catlett, and Brianne Good as they share Evaluator Wisdom about:

• My child is 5 years old; do I need to register them as homeschooling this year?
• If I don't report them this year, does that mean I have to repeat Kindergarten next year?
• Where do I find the PA homeschool law? 
• What forms do I need to submit to my school district’s superintendent?
• What is the difference between an unsworn declaration and an affidavit?
• How do I find an evaluator? ihomeed.com/askdarlene, PA Evaluators, CHAP by PA county, 
• How do I prepare for an evaluation?
• What if we don't finish a curriculum in a year?
• When I go to an evaluation, do you pass or fail my child?
• Help! My child is behind; what do I do, and will they be able to go to the next grade level?
• How can I possibly cover all the subjects in one year?
• I have heard that we can request curriculum from the school district; is this true and what do we get? 
• If you suspect your child has a learning disability, what should you do? Learn DifferentlyHome - Learn Differently,  Cathy Duffy Homeschool Curriculum Reviews (cathyduffyreviews.com),  Schooling for You
• What standardized test can I use, and what grade level do I have to test at?
• Can't I opt out of the testing since public school students can opt out?
• I don’t need an evaluation until the end of the school year, so I don’t need to schedule one until then, right?
• What “makes” a school day? 
• Do you tell the state if your child is going to a hybrid academy?If you use services like an IEP through the state, can you still use them while homeschooling?
• For highschool, how do I know my child has earned the credits?
• We understand there is a new law in PA that depending on the school district children can go to some public school activities such as band and chorus, and be involved in plays and other extracurricular activities. Can you explain the difference a bit?
• My child is 17 and has completed all the requirements for a Supervisor Issued Diploma. Can they graduate even if they are not 18?
• What is the difference between a diploma program and a supervisor issued diploma?

Join Ashley and I as we explore Flock School, a brand-new homeschooling resource. Being new to homeschooling Ashley found all that she needed in this online collaborative curriculum resource that includes lesson plans, themes with tons of ideas, searchable concept mastery, links to videos and even books on all subjects for grade K-8.

Find out more information at Flock School

Enjoy more homeschooling resources and encouragement at EAGLE Mom Squad

Join Eagle Mom Squad co-founders, Edy and Julie, to explore the third in our podcast series about leadership in homeschooling.

Today we explore these leadership Principles:
5. Keep Your Family Members Informed.
8. Develop a Sense of Responsibility in your children.
9. Ensure that the task is Understood, Supervised, and Accomplished.
10. Educate them as a Team.
11. Have them do things in Accordance with Their Capabilities.

Be sure to check out our website for resources, and our other videos and podcasts for encouragement. For on-going events and discussion check us out on Facebook.

Join Eagle Mom Squad co-founders, Edy and Julie, to explore the second in our podcast series about leadership in homeschooling.

Today we explore these leadership Principles:
4. Make sound and timely decisions
5. Set the example
6. Know your children and look out for their well-being

Be sure to check out our website for resources, and our other videos and podcasts for encouragement. For on-going events and discussion check us out on Facebook.

Join Eagle Mom Squad co-founders, Edy and Julie, to explore the first in our podcast series about leadership in homeschooling.

Today we explore these leadership Principles:
1. Know Yourself and seek self-improvement
2. Be competent even if that means finding outside support for certain topics
3. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions

Be sure to check out our website for resources, and our other videos and podcasts for encouragement. For on-going events and discussion check us out on Facebook.

To find outside help for those challenging subject areas consult our podcast, blog, and services.

Join Julie and I as we chat with Pennsylvania Homeschoolers founder, Susan Richman. We explore how to successfully apply to college as a homeschooler.

Website for getting "your homeschooler into a college that they love": Fearless Homeschoolers College Counseling | Fearless Homeschoolers

You can find Susan's wonderful resources at
Pennsylvania Homeschoolers AP Online Classes: PA Homeschoolers AP Online Classes (aphomeschoolers.com)

Pennsylvania Homeschoolers Accreditation Agency: PHAA

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Homeschool Resources | EAGLE (eaglemomsquad.com)

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Join Julie, Ann, and Edy as we answer lots of new homeschoolers' questions and give tips from our long, fun years of homeschooling.

Listen as we answer:
1. How would you set up your own co-op or find an established one?
2. What hurdles can you overcome as you transition from public or private school to homeschooling at each grade level?
3. How do you know you are covering enough in each subject or during each day?
4. How do you tackle teaching science classes with a lab component?
5. If you've left public or private school because of CRT or curriculum or library books that go against your family's values, how do you prepare your child to succeed in the adult after homeschooling while holding true to their ideals?

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Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Envirothon
What Your Child Will Learn by Grade
The Well-Educated Mind
Five in a Row
Easy Peasy All-In-One Homeschool (free)

This is my journey of homeschooling my 6 children. Through ups and downs, it has been incredibly rewarding. I share some of the tools and resources I've used, how my homeschooling changed as my kids grew older, and some of the wonderful adventures we have had together.  

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And check out our podcast where we bring together homeschool parents and teens to discuss topics in-depth: https://www.eaglemomsquad.com/podcast-1

Resources mentioned in this video:
Triviumpursuit.com

Simplycharlottemason.com

Teaching from Rest: a Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakeable Peace by Sarah MacKenzie

Homeschool conventions: https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/local-support/homeschool-conventions-conferences-and-events/

ClassicalU.com

HSLDA.org

This pandemic year has been tough, but Carmeletta and her son, Matthew, pulled through just fine in their very first year of homeschooling. They share their ups and downs and offer useful tips for others new to this world.

For more help on homeschooling, check out more EAGLE Mom Squad Resources:

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Clouthub: Eagle Mom Squad home school help

Blog on our Website: https://www.eaglemomsquad.com/blog

Resources Referenced in this Episode:

• Homeschool Legal Defense Association 
• Ask Pauline 
• PAhomeschoolers
• PA Department of Education Support Group and Resources
• Mason Dixon Homeschool Diploma Program
• Erie County Home Schoolers Diploma Association 

What are PA evaluations like? What should you bring? How should you prepare for them?
All of these questions and more will be answered by our team of experienced homeschool evaluators. Join Julie, Ginny, and Edy as they discuss their joys and challenges as evaluators to help you prepare for your evaluations: logs, portfolios, interviews, school district letters, guidance counselling, and more!

For more help on homeschooling, check out more EAGLE Mom Squad Resources:
Virtual Portfolio Share: https://youtu.be/G6XTbhulRPI

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAGLE-mom-squad-108477904256131/?modal=admin_todo_tour

Clouthub: Eagle Mom Squad home school help

Blog on our Website: https://www.eaglemomsquad.com/blog

Evaluation Resources Referenced in this Episode:
 

• Ask Pauline 
• PAhomeschoolers
• PA Department of Education Support Group and Resources
• Mason Dixon Homeschool Diploma Program
• Erie County Home Schoolers Diploma Association