Our special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Michael Maloney, Founder of The Maloney Method which uniquely incorporates four educational strategies into one all-encompassing system (behavioral objectives, behavioral management, direct instruction, and precision teaching). Michael shared on "How Direct Instruction Helps Parents Teach Struggling Readers"

#reading #curriculum #homeschool

Other topics covered:

Why Sequence Matters When Teaching Reading

Pacing Instruction Based on Your Student's Reading

Instructional Tips for Helping a Struggling Reader

Direct Instruction Verses Orton-Gillingham for Reading Instruction

This episode of SPED Homeschool Conversations our special guest for Dr. Marion Blank, a world-renowned literacy and language expert who developed and served as Co-Director of the Columbia University Developmental Neuropsychiatry Program for Autism and Related Disorders.

Other subjects covered Included this interview:

The Language of Literature

Using Videos to Teach Literacy to Non-Readers

How Informative Text Builds Reading Comprehension

Increasing Visual Sequencing for Reading Success

Why Phonics Fails Most Children

#reading #comprehension #homeschool

Our special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Barbara Steinberg, M.Ed., Founder & Owner of PDX Reading Specialist, LLC. Barbara shared with us about "Ways Parents Can Help a Struggling Reader"

#reading #homeschool #strugglingreader

Other topics covered in this interview were:

How Audiobooks Help Students Access Text at Their Intellect Level

The Sweet Spot Between Reading Accommodations & Remediation

Why Accommodations are Important for Struggling Learners

Encouraging Your Smart, Yet Struggling Reader

Our special guest this Tweek on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Daniel Franklin, Ph.D., BCET, author of Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities and founder and president of Los Angeles-based Franklin Educational Services, Inc.

#LBLD #reading #thisability

Our special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Renee Sullins, homeschool mom, Life Coach for Teens & Adults and owner of Renee Sullins Coaching. Renee shared on "Effective Methods for Coaching Your Teen Towards Independence"

#teen #homeschool #independentwork

Other topics covered in this episode are:

Helping Your Teen Move Past Procrastination and Towards Success

How Self-Assessment Increases Independence in Teens

Opening the Door to Your Teen's Perspective for Better Communication

Increasing Independence in Teens with ADHD

Our special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Tyler Hogan, president of Bright Ideas Press, homeschool graduate, homeschool dad, and author of Demystifying Learning Styles. Tyler shared on "Moving Beyond Learning Styles for Successful Learning Outcomes"

#homeschool #learningstyles #memory #intelligence

Other topics covered in this

Elaborative Rehearsal for Improved Learning Memory

Minimizing Ineffective Cognitive Load for Effective Learning

Shepherding Your Child's Unique Intelligence

Rethinking Testing in Your Homeschool

Solidifying Math Concepts Beyond the Curriculum

Our special guest this week was Raj Valli, CEO of Thinkster Math plus two of the Thinkster Math tutors. This hour's roundtable discussion was on the subject "Solidifying Math Concepts Beyond Your Curriculum"

#math #curriculum #homeschool

Other topics included in this video are:

How Math Facts Lead to Math Success

Making Math an Immersive Experience

Help! My Child is Afraid of Word Problems

Helping Your Student Get Beyond Math Anxiety

Our special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Melissa Ragan, the Chief Academic Officer at ONEder, a company which offers an ever-expanding suite of transition curriculum packages. Melissa shared on "Cultivating Self-Determination and Advocacy Skills in Your Homeschool Teen"

#homeschool #teen #specialneeds #highschool

Other subjects covered in this video are:

Helping Your Teen Find Their Strengths

Using the TAGG Assessment to Identify Your Teen's Transition Skills

Building Communication Skills in Your Teen

Helping Your Teen Take Ownership of Their Goals

Ways to Help Your Teen Develop Self-Advocacy Skills

How to Pass Accountability Onto Your Teen

Involving Your Teen in the IEP Process

Our special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Cynthia Heren, blogger and homeschooling mom of 3 Out-of-the-Box kids ages 9, 7, 5. Cynthia inspired us with their family's homeschooling story as well as some great hints and tips for homeschooling as we talked on "How Our Family Embraced Learning Challenges and Created a New Normal"

https://youtu.be/7YrIYlkwhyc

Topics covered in this episode are:

Slowly Easing Into Your Homeschooling Year

How a Visual Timers Get Your Homeschooled Student Back on Task

Expanding Homeschooling Freedom by Moving Beyond a Boxed Curriculum

Changing Up Your Homeschool Curriculum to Fit the Needs of Your Child

Migrating Towards a More Eclectic Homeschooling Approach

Simple Curriculum Accommodations

Easy Curriculum ModificationsOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Cynthia Heren, blogger and homeschooling mom of 3 Out-of-the-Box kids ages 9, 7, 5. Cynthia inspired us with their family's homeschooling story as well as some great hints and tips for homeschooling as we talked on "How Our Family Embraced Learning Challenges and Created a New Normal"

Topics covered in this episode are:

Slowly Easing Into Your Homeschooling Year

How a Visual Timers Get Your Homeschooled Student Back on Task

Expanding Homeschooling Freedom by Moving Beyond a Boxed Curriculum

Changing Up Your Homeschool Curriculum to Fit the Needs of Your Child

Migrating Towards a More Eclectic Homeschooling Approach

Simple Curriculum Accommodations

Easy Curriculum Modifications

Our special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Debbie Carlow, from "Just A Different Life" YouTube Channel which has the following description: "A large family created biologically and through adoption. Multiple special needs, homeschool, adoption, a lot of love and a bit of crazy!" Debbie shared on "Special Needs, Adoption, Large Family & Homeschooling? Yes It's Possible"

Some of the topics covered in this interview were:

Homeschooling a child with medical needs

How to build your homeschooling team

Moving into homeschooling gradually

How to juggle special needs life with homeschooling life

Focusing on the positive aspects of your child's life and learning

Ideas for hands-on and life skill learning

Teaching self-advocacy to your child

How to not homeschool alone