Empowering Homeschool Conversations

Homeschooling a struggling learner is hard, and it takes a lot of perseverance to stay the course, especially through the hard days when you feel like throwing in the towel. If you need some wisdom and practical advice on how to keep homeschooling so you can finish well, then this episode is for you. Annie Yorty joined us on Empowering Homeschool Conversations this week as our special guest. She's a wife, mother, special needs homeschooler, writer, and speaker. Annie shared with us about "All In Homeschooling—Persevering to Finish Well" Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

Here are links to Annie's resources: From Ignorance to Bliss: God’s Heart Revealed through Down Syndrome: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1649498365/ref

Ordinary Moms of Extraordinary Kids podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/ordinarymoms/ (weekly Bible encouragement for moms of special needs kids)

Website: https://annieyorty.com (there’s a free daily journal page and a list of Bible-based prayers for anyone dealing with chronic illness for anyone who signs up there) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnieYorty2020

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annieyorty/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnieYorty

Crosswalk: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/annie-yorty/

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Home educating during difficult life circumstances can feel lonely and impossible to navigate. We understand these challenges at SPED Homeschool, that's why we focus one month of our broadcast each year for sharing homeschool veteran stories of hope and encouragement. This week's broadcast features a veteran homeschooler, Kerry Beck and her story on how she transformed education by defying the traditional education model. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Kerry Beck, homeschool veteran, encourager, podcaster, and parent training events host. Kerry shared with us about how she "Transformed Education by Defying the Traditional Education Model" Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

To connect with Kerry's resources, use these links: Website: https://howtohomeschoolmychild.com/

Homeschool Super Heroes Event FREE Ticket: https://spedhomeschool--kerrybeck.thrivecart.com/hshw23-basic/

Family Business Resources by Kerry:https://familyebiz.com/

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Home educating during difficult life circumstances can feel lonely and impossible to navigate. We understand these challenges at SPED Homeschool, that's why we focus one month of our broadcast each year for sharing homeschool veteran stories of hope and encouragement. This week's broadcast features a veteran homeschooler, Karena Moss and her story on how she overcame her fears and embraced the amazing educational freedom she had in homeschooling her children.

 

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Karena Moss, homeschool mama with over a decade of experience, author of Leap of Faith and creator of Homeschooling Your Way. Karena shared with us about "Homeschool Overcomer: From Fear to Freedom" Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool.

 

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To connect with Karena's resources, use these links: Website: https://www.karenamoss.com/

Hey! I’m Karena! • @karena_moss • Milkshake Website Builder https://msha.ke/karena_moss

Free Jumpstart to Homeschool eBook! https://karenamoss.aweb.page/p/87d5c9ff-e8c7-4ad8-a494-d1c0e1b16a0f

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/karena.moss.3https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoolingyourway

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/karenamoss/

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Home educating during difficult life circumstances can feel lonely and impossible to navigate. We understand these challenges at SPED Homeschool, that's why we focus one month of our broadcast each year for sharing homeschool veteran stories of hope and encouragement. This week's broadcast features a veteran homeschooler, Nichelle Nelson and her story on how she and her family homeschooled while grieving the loss of her oldest child and the lessons they learned through this journey. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Nichelle Nelson, veteran homeschool mom, Air Force brat/wife/mom, and virtual education entrepreneur. Nichelle shared with us about "Homeschooling When Grieving the Loss of a Child" Viewers like you funded similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

To connect with Nichelle and her family, visit https://www.warpandwefthistory.com/

Nichelle mentioned The Compassionate Friends, which offers help to grieving families. Their website is https://www.compassionatefriends.org/

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Home educating a child with life and learning challenges is difficult. We know that at SPED Homeschool, and that is why we focus one month of our broadcast each year for sharing homeschool veteran stories of hope and encouragement. This week's broadcast features a veteran homeschooler, Lisa Walls and her story on how she homeschooled and nurtured her son with autism towards greater independence. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Lisa Walls, veteran homeschooler, business consultant, educator, writer, and marketing professional with 20+ years of experience in related fields, including academic research, media operations, and publication. Lisa shared with this week's gust host, Leilani Melendez, about how she continues her work in "Nurturing Independence" by using her "Homeschooling Wisdom for Empowering Autism Advocacy" Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are funded by viewers like you.

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Are you looking for ideas on how to modify, accommodate, simplify, or how to go about making science more hands-on in your at home learning environment? This interview is packed with simple and practical ideas that any parent can apply to take homeschool science to the next level for students who learn differently.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Luke and Trisha Gilkerson, homeschool parents and founders of Journey Homeschool Academy. Luke and Trisha shared with us on how to teach "Science Beyond the Textbook for Diverse Learners" Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

To find out more about Luke and Trisha Gilkerson's curriculum, Journey Homeschool Academy visit https://journeyhomeschoolacademy.com/

Also, you can simply click "Preview" at the top of the page to see samples of every course they offer. Are you interested in hearing the story about a mom who uses Journey Homeschool Academy curricula with her son who has sensory challenges? Check this out: https://journeyhomeschoolacademy.com/case-study-shelly/

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Do you have a student who resists reading, is interested in everything besides reading, or who you are trying to teach with a classical or Charlotte Mason methodology with living books and wants nothing to do with learning? Help is here as our guest shares 40 different ways to help resistant readers develop the habit of reading. 

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Julia Nalle, BiblioPlan's curriculum designer & co-author. Julia shared with us why we "Don’t Throw Out the Books if Your Student Refuses to Read"

Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/s4mrxkpvAmg

Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

To connect with Julie, visit: https://www.biblioplan.net/  

Also, make sure to visit the BiblioPlan Tips and Tricks website page to learn how to adapt their curriculum for your unique student: https://www.biblioplan.net/adapting-bp-main/ 

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Does your student need some extra supports for learning, but you are not sure if you can make assistive technology work with the curriculum or homeschooling method you are using? This conversation will help you understand how technology supports can help struggling students simply and easily no matter what teaching approach you are using at home. 

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Katie Larew, M. Ed., C-SLDI, ATP, CERI Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist, and RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional. Katie will share with us about "Ways to Use Assistive Technology with Various Teaching Methodologies"

Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/5Sn0swPyhxE

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Links shared by Katie Larew for families looking for more information on this topic: 

Helpful Resources: 

International Dyslexia Association https://dyslexiaida.org/ 

Center for Effective Reading Instruction https://effectivereading.org/ 

Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity https://dyslexia.yale.edu/ 

Understood.org https://www.understood.org/ 

Social Media & Contact Information: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assistivetechnologyfordyslexia

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/assistivetechnologyfordyslexia 

Email: [email protected] 

Website: https://assistivetechnologyfordyslexia.com 

Free Download: 5 Tips for Implementing Assistive Technology https://assistivetechnologyfordyslexia.com/about

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Are you wondering if you should get an official diagnosis for your homeschool student? Or maybe you just don't know if the testing is worth the investment of your time and energy. This episode will answer those questions and others that many homeschool parents ask when it comes to determining their student's need for testing.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Tasha Douglas, Educational Diagnostician and Owner/CEO of TOP Assessment & Consulting. Tasha shared regarding the often-asked question, "Should I Get My Student an Official Diagnosis?"

Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/i1G6yzXxUQc 

Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

Visit Tasha's website at https://topassessmenttx.com/ 

or watch her YouTube videos

https://youtu.be/6UilqaPy8aI 

https://youtu.be/S1j3rAjxYdI   

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Do you struggle with figuring out how best to connect with, let alone teach, your nonverbal child? This conversation will give you insight and strategies on how you can tap into your child's natural communication pathways and start those connections easily and naturally.

Our special guest this Wednesday on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Kate Wilde, author, speaker, autism thought leader, and co-creator of the ACT Protocol. Kate shared with us about how families can "Tap Communication Pathways of Nonverbal Children"

Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/qiXjHKBTODU

Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

To connect with Kate, visit:

https://www.katecwilde.com/ 

and

https://www.autismcrisisturnaround.com/

To find Kate's books use these links:

Autism Abracadabra: https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Abracadabra-Ingredients-Interactive-Attention/dp/178775751X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Autistic Logistics

https://www.amazon.com/Autistic-Logistics-Tackling-Meltdowns-Challenges/dp/1787757498/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DEQVZ5L6L697&keywords=autistic+logistics&qid=1643119690&s=books&sprefix=autistic+L%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C142&sr=1-1

The Autism Language launcher:

https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Language-Launcher-Parents-Conversations/dp/1785924826/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35LPA6GBL8BID&keywords=the+autism+language+launcher&qid=1643119756&sprefix=The+Autism+Lan%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1

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