by Shari Nelson We all have learning challenges to some degree. Each challenge has a purpose and a plan behind it. Our mission is to discover the purpose...
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Do Homeschool Students Need a Public School IEP?
by Sarah Collins, MS/ OTR/L from Homeschool OT and Casey Waugh, OTR/L In early 2017, my eight-year-old was hit directly in the eye with a Frisbee. He could...
Spotlight on Specific Learning Disabilities: Dyscalculia
by Faith Berens, M.ED. Dyslexia and Reading Specialist, HSLDA Special Needs Consultant and SPED Homeschool Board Member As a very young student, I struggled with mastering and recalling...
4 Steps to Writing Fail-Proof Behavior Goals for Your IEP Plus BONUS Tips for Success!
by Alicia Goodman, PhD, NCSP, SPED Homeschool Partner Simply Psychology, LLC From the time children are born, they are interacting with others. As infants, they cry and coo...
6 Steps for Helping Teens Struggling with a Dyslexia Diagnosis
Kathy Kuhl What if you didn’t know your child was dyslexic until they hit high school? This happened to a family I learned about yesterday. They just discovered...
High School Life Skill Assessments Parents Can Administer
Peggy Ployhar When I talk about transition planning for high schoolers, one of the first things I tell parents is that a good assessment can help you hone in...
5 Pandemic-Discounted Resources for Struggling Learners
Dawn Spence During this time of COVID-19 closures and the world’s reliance on the web for information as well as learning, it all can be overwhelming to navigate what...
An Interview with 30-Year Adoptive Special Needs Parents
Peggy Ployhar I had the privilege this month of interviewing my parents, Joe and Margie Prenosil, who have been special needs adoptive parents for 30 years! I hope you...
Faith Berens Speaking Information
Faith Berens Faith’s own learning struggles and diagnosis of dyscalculia compelled her compassion for other bright but struggling students. A fifteen year teaching career before...
How to Homeschool a Unique Learner
How to Homeschool a Unique Learner 9 easy steps to get you started Step 1: Know Your Homeschool Law Understanding your specific homeschooling law is an important first step...
