Providing resources, training, tools, and encouragement that empower families to home educate students with unique learning needs
Pre to Post-Pandemic Homeschooling Statistics
3.9 million
Children homeschooled with unique learning needs per the data provided by the US Census Bureau and Hanover Research
3.2 million
New homeschooling families of unique learners since the pandemic per the data provided by the National Center for Education Statistics
52% of homeschooling parents surveyed in 2021 stated “Lack of accommodations for my child” was their reason for homeschooling
Per the Hanover Research, Homeschooling Marketing Survey, Nov 23, 2021
The Problem
Children with learning challenges are not receiving an adequate education because of:
- increased usage of remote learning
- unresolved or lengthy IEP disputes
- undiagnosed learning challenges
- increased classroom sizes
- bullying…and the list goes on
Parents are standing up and changing these outcomes by homeschooling…but they need to be empowered to teach their unique learners. That’s the mission of SPED Homeschool!
The SPED Homeschool Model
We believe
…every child can succeed when provided individualized instruction and that homeschooling is one of the best options a family has for providing this type of education for a unique learner.
Our work at SPED Homeschool
…builds upon our board and team’s diverse homeschooling experiences, training, gifts, and enthusiasm for home education to equip other parents to homeschool their children with unique learning needs.
We provide families with
…quality homeschool information and resources from the perspective of parents who have homeschooled our own struggling learners, providing encouragement and hope for their homeschooling journey and for the bright future God has for their student.
We partner in these efforts with
…trusted curriculum providers, consultants, therapist, bloggers and other organizations who share our vision and desire to co-labor with us to empower homeschooling families of unique learners.
Our Services
Preferred Partners
We review curriculum developers, therapists, consultants, tutors, testing providers, bloggers, and other related organizations so parents can choose resources with confidence
Community
We provide training and support through webinars, courses, and an online community so parents can connect and learn with others on how to teach to their student’s unique learning needs
Broadcast/Podcast
We provide a weekly live broadcast hosted by SPED Homeschool Founder & CEO Peggy Ployhar with special guests who discuss topics relevant to homeschooling unique learners
Homeschooling Tools
We provide checklists, guides, downloads, blogs, podcasts, and videos families can use to be equipped and encouraged from the beginning to the end of their homeschooling journey
Recent Reviews
The SPED Homeschool organization has created a positive impact on my homeschooling family of six. This organization has provided my family with free tools, resources, and support. For homeschooling families that have children with special needs, it also provides a sense of community… The SPED Homeschool organization provides many opportunities to educate, inform, as well as connect parents of children with special needs with other homeschooling families of children with special needs and experts.
Tracy Criswell
SPED Homeschool has empowered me not only as a homeschooling mama, but also as a professional, special needs consultant by providing a platform to be able to share with other families our personal homeschooling journey, as well as be a safe and welcoming place to network, share resources, and to glean encouragement, wisdom and knowledge from others’ training and experiences.
Faith Berens, HSLDA Special Needs Consultant & SPED Homeschool Board Member
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