Empowering Homeschool Conversations
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Empowering Homeschool Conversations

Peggy Ployhar

Welcome to Empowering Homeschool Conversations, your authority in navigating the world of homeschooling diverse learners. 

Featuring Peggy Ployhar from SPED Homeschool, Annie Yorty from AnnieYorty.com, Leilani Melendez from Living with Eve, Stephanie Buckwalter from ELARP Learning, and Dawn Jackson from Dawn Jackson Educational Consulting & Tutoring.

With over 75 years of combined homeschooling expertise, experiences, and perspectives, this group is eager to share their wealth of wisdom to empower your homeschooling journey.

So, grab your favorite mug, settle in and get ready for insightful discussions, valuable insights, and practical tips as these experts and their guests dive into the hottest topics in homeschooling. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler, just considering this path, or anywhere in between you don't want to miss a minute of these enlightening conversations that will empower your child to thrive in their homeschool environment.

Join us to give your homeschool the power boost it needs to successfully educate the unique learners in your home.

Would you like to view our upcoming broadcast schedule? VIsit this page to see our upcoming calendar of guests and discussions. 

And, make sure to join the ongoing Empowering Homeschool Conversations Group to submit your questions ahead of the show AND to join us for post-show conversations. 

Links to Us:

https://spedhomeschool.com/

https://annieyorty.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve

https://elarplearning.com/

https://solimaracademy.com/

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LIVE from SPED Homeschool Family Retreat
August 29, 2022 - 22 min
On this very special episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, a variety of special guests LIVE from our first family retreat being held in partnership with the Joni and Friends ministry and MACHE (Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators).This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was 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 learn more about this family camp, visit https://www.joniandfriends.org/event/minnesota-family-retreat-week-3-in-partnership-with-sped-homeschool/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #disabilitycamp #homeschoolrespite #specialneedsretreatJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Homeschool Special Education FAQs with Answers (and Resources)
August 22, 2022 - 58 min
This week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations, SPED Homeschool Founder & CEO, Peggy Ployhar goes over the most frequently asked questions sent into the SPED Homeschool office, answers to those questions and how to find resources to help homeschool through those tough places.Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/_2GELPxVcOEThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was 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/Specific links from the SPED Homeschool website shared on this episode are:- Help Page: https://spedhomeschool.com/homeschool-help/- Articles/Blogs: https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ - Curriculum: https://spedhomeschool.com/curriculum/ - Reviews: https://spedhomeschool.com/reviews/ - Getting Started Guide: https://spedhomeschool.com/new-to-homeschool/- 9 Easy Steps to Start Homeschooling: https://spedhomeschool.com/getting-started/- At-Home Therapy Resources: https://spedhomeschool.com/therapy-at-home/- 30 Free Online Assessments: https://spedhomeschool.com/30-free-online-assessment-tools-for-evaluating-your-struggling-learner/- SPED Homeschool YouTube playlists: https://www.youtube.com/c/SPEDHomeschool/playlists - SPED Homeschool Podcasts: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spedhomeschool- High School Checklist: https://spedhomeschool.com/high-school-help/ Empowered Homeschool Network: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ Free Downloads: https://spedhomeschool.com/resources/free-downloads/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/#homeschoolfaq #howtohomeschool #spedhomeschool #specialeducationJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Brain Training Strategies for Meeting IEP Goals
August 14, 2022 - 65 min
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Dr. Carol Brown, educational strategist and owner of Equipping Minds. Dr. Carol shared with us about "Brain Training Strategies for Meeting IEP Goals"Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/1Pjcqqsy4J4This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was 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 Dr. Carol Brown at Equipping Minds, visit: https://equippingminds.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching with our online community and digital products from our partners: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/#braintraining #IEP #specialneedshomeschooling #spedhomeschoolJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Homeschool Teacher Prep for the Special Needs Child
August 7, 2022 - 54 min
Our special guest this week was Stephanie Buckwalter, homeschool mom, author, consultant, & curriculum developer. Stephanie shared with us about "Teacher Prep for the Special Needs Child"Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/1YBDU-M-_GQThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was 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 Stephanie at Art of Special Needs Parenting, visit: https://artofspecialneedsparenting.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching by joining our online community and getting great deals on digital products from our partners: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #specialneedsparent #homeschoolspecialneeds #homeschoolspecialedJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Finding Your Inner Teacher When Your Student Doesn't Respond to Typical Teaching Methods
July 31, 2022 - 51 min
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Dr. Rebecka Spencer, certified teacher, administrator, speaker, writer & MOM of a struggling learner. Dr. Rebecka shared with us about "Finding Your Inner Teacher When Your Student Doesn't Respond to Typical Teaching MethodsOther topics covered in this episode:4 Modalities of LearningNo Mess Hands-On LearningPersonalizing Your Child's Homeschool LearningWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ppN9Mr3VESIThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was 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 Dr Rebecka Spencer, visit https://www.cherishchildrenministries.org/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #homeschoolparent #educationaltherapy #SPEDHomeschoolAwarenessJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Finding Your Inner Teacher When Your learning Experience Doesn't Match Your Student's
July 24, 2022 - 61 min
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Kathleen Cotter Clayton, vice president of RightStart Math and mother of 5. Kathleen shared with us about "Finding Your Inner Teacher When Your learning Experience Doesn't Match Your Student's"Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/wV7ytEJa624This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was 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 Kathleen and learn more about RightStart Math, visit: https://rightstartmath.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #homeschoolparent #learningstyles #SPEDHomeschoolAwarenessJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Finding My Inner Teacher When My Child Struggles
July 18, 2022 - 61 min
Our special guests on this special episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was a parent panel who have navigated the trenches of teaching struggling learners. These panelists shared with us about "Finding My Inner Teacher When My Child Struggles"Other topic included in this episode:How to Make Learning StickThe Best Teaching Strategy for Any Student How to Embrace Fun and Playful Homeschool LearningA Simple Strategy for Determining Your Student's Optimal Learning LevelWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/HPW-FU94HTMThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was 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 the team at the Iconix Learning Center, visit: https://www.iconixlearningcenter.com/ To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #homeschoolparent #specialeducationathome #SPEDHomeschoolAwarenessJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Finding Your Inner Teacher When Homeschool Life Sends You Curveballs
July 12, 2022 - 59 min
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Shari McMinn, homeschool mom, author, speaker, editor, and manager at Christian Home Educators of Colorado. Shari shared with us about "Finding Your Inner Teacher When Homeschool Life Sends You Curveballs"Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/UNDCPZno7IUThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was 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 Shari, visit: https://sharimcminn.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #homeschoolparent #communitystories #parentingencouragementJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Homeschooling Out and About
July 3, 2022 - 61 min
Our special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Phyllis Lerro from HomeLife Academy and Trudy Abel from the Homeschool CARE Foundation. Phyllis and Trudy shared with us tips and ideas on "Homeschooling Out and About"Other topics in this episode include:Tips for Planning Learning Activities and Field TripsPlanned and Spontaneous Homeschool Field Trips Using Roadschooling to Spark Teen Learning Top Homeschooling Advice for Parents of Struggling LearnersWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/bZ82i5J1WAcThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was 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 Phyllis Lerro and Trudy Abel visit these websites:HomeLife Academy: https://homelifeacademy.com/Homeschool CARE Foundation: https://homeschoolcare.org/To view the handout they created, use this link:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ak2LrtMPXqNqiviLodROiPOJWTY2EAc0nGBHYl2iYO4/edit?usp=sharing To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #parentingonthego #homeschooling #handsonlearningJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
How to Homeschool on the Beach
June 27, 2022 - 49 min
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Beth McCarter, Mom, world-schooler, trained teacher, and homeschool graduate. Beth shared with us about "How to Homeschool on the Beach"Other topics covered in this episode include;Beach Activities for Homeschool FamiliesAdvice on Choosing Homeschool Activities Types of Beaches for Homeschool Learning How to Create Memorable Learning Experiences Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/-TVukz5i9uIThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was 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 Beth and the resources she has for homeschooling families, visit https://thehomeschoolgraduate.com/And, to grab her free Homeschooling at the Beach: Ideas + Elementary Writing Assignment, use this link: https://homeschool.ck.page/fda4260939To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/ Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #learnonthego #educationalvacation #howtohomeschoolJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Meet Your Host
Meet Your Host
Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder & CEO, is a physicist turned home educator who left a lucrative career in the medical device industry to teach the struggling learners in her own home.

Peggy founded SPED Homeschool in 2017 after working in the special education homeschooling industry for over a decade and now she and her team empower families across the globe to homeschool students with diverse learning needs.

She is certified by the American Association of Christian Counselors and trained as a Precept Bible Study leader. Peggy is also a professional aerial silks performer and instructor. In her free time, Peggy enjoys vegan/gluten-free cooking, paddle boarding, hiking and reading. She and her husband Doug live in League City, TX, and after 19 years of homeschooling have now graduated all three of their children from their home school.

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