by Amy Vickrey, MSE, MEd There are many factors to consider when it comes to testing. There are different types of testing, different purposes behind these tests, and...
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Learn from Our Experience – Testing in Your Homeschool
by SPED Homeschool Team Each state requires different things from homeschoolers, and sometimes that means incorporating testing in your homeschool. Other times, parents prefer testing in order to get...
10 Simple Steps for Documenting Homeschool Progress
by Theresa Lynch, owner of Learning in the Living Room Documenting your child’s progress throughout your home education journey is like collecting treasures along the beach. However, it...
College and Career Planning in Spite of Learning Challenges
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...
8 Tips for Homeschooling a Twice Exceptional Student
by Betsy Sproger from BJ’s Homeschool Finding out our daughter was gifted and twice exceptional, well, that was more than a few years ago. Our 2e daughter is already...
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Shari McMinn Shari Howard McMinn is a mother to 11 children through marriage, birth, and adoption. An advocate for adoption, homeschooling, nurtured childhoods, and a thriving life with unique...
Perspectives on Utilizing an IEP While Homeschooling
by Peggy Ployhar and Dawn Spence There are many ways that an IEP can be used in a homeschool environment. Here are two different perspectives from our team...
Pulling Together Your IEP: Understanding Accommodations
Amy Vickrey, MSE, MEd Accommodations are a frequently used word when children struggle with academics, but it can be challenging to know what the right accommodations are for...
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...
Aha! Homeschooling Moments: Trusting Your Instincts
by Lindsay Kronmiller, SPED Homeschool Community Member As a mom of kids who learn differently, there have been moments I can look back on and pinpoint them as...
