Empowering Homeschool Conversations

Our special guest this week on empowering Homeschool Conversations was Alona Cortes, homeschool mom, certified teacher, and online educator. Alona shared with us about the "Freedom and Flexibility in Homeschool Scheduling"Other topics covered in this episode:Utilizing Flexible Homeschooling SchedulesMeet the Needs of Your Home Educated Student Using a Multidisciplinary ApproachHomeschooling When Your Schedule Demands Non-Traditional Learning TimesStudent Attention Issues? Here is What You Should KnowWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/RYL5H2UAV_IThis 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 Alona and learn more about her online hybrid homeschool learning options, visit https://www.pillarsofpeaceprimarypartners.com/about-us 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/ Power up your homeschool knowledge by joining SPED Homeschool's new learning and community platform, the Empowered Homeschool Network. Look and see how you can join a webinar, take part in a mentoring group, or just chat with other parents' home educating students who learn differently. We can't wait for you to join us and to empower you for your homeschooling journey.Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #schoolschedule #homeschoolplanning #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.

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 "School Choice is Your Parental Right"Other topics covered in this episode:What is School Choice?The Best Learning Environment for Special Needs StudentsLegislation and School Choice Freedom within the United StatesThe Founding Fathers on Education and MoralityWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/cvdoxuoY7x8This 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 Dr Rebecka Spencer's resources, visit her website at https://www.cherishchildrenministries.org/Other resources mentioned in this episode were:School Choice Video from Ed Choice: https://youtu.be/DeSAqzb-kIcEd Choice Dashboard: https://www.edchoice.org/school-choice-in-america-dashboard-scia/Wallbuilders: https://wallbuilders.com/radio/Ed Choice: https://www.edchoice.org/Parental Right Foundation: https://parentalrightsfoundation.org/education-parental-rights/Dr. Kimberlee Gill Summit Christian Academy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kimberlee-gill-1b451640/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/ Power up your homeschool knowledge by joining SPED Homeschool's new learning and community platform, the Empowered Homeschool Network. Look and see how you can join a webinar, take part in a mentoring group, or just chat with other parents' home educating students who learn differently. We can't wait for you to join us and to empower you for your homeschooling journey.Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/Power up your homeschool knowledge by joining SPED Homeschool's new learning and community platform, the Empowered Homeschool Network. Look and see how you can join a webinar, take part in a mentoring group, or just chat with other parents' home educating students who learn differently. We can't wait for you to join us and to empower you for your homeschooling journey.Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #schoolchoice #parentalrights #learningfreedom #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.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Dan Lewer, history teacher, author, and content creator. Dan shared with us about "Cultivating Citizenship Skills Through History Lessons"Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/iAVO3-jb544This 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 Dan's resources, visit his website at https://www.history4humans.com/ His YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOL61ZOwtTI-NVJsb-GF_HgOr his Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/history_4_humans/Other resources mentioned in this episode were:Be the Change Project: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gYgQxK5YA1fvshPHWkh0TxNkcNBHHl8WS-bvFT9GZyM/edit?usp=sharingStanford History Education Group (SHEG): https://sheg.stanford.edu/SOAPS Critical Thinking Template: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uM2i1SYXj5C5dSd7QkI9y7Tl8f9Y_IpS/viewConfederate Monument Project Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VkuzG5oW3XtZr_6GcXwzomo-fPdWe0OYiFlokFfxGdA/edit?usp=sharingConfederate Monument Documents: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-t9lMeDrvwKJtt1GRxxuZJ7Ikch_ZaRFSXFr1UMiAqE/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/ Power up your homeschool knowledge by joining SPED Homeschool's new learning and community platform, the Empowered Homeschool Network. Look and see how you can join a webinar, take part in a mentoring group, or just chat with other parents' home educating students who learn differently. We can't wait for you to join us and to empower you for your homeschooling journey.Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #schoolchoice #teachhistory #citizenship #civicslessonsJoin 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.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Heather Walton, homeschooling mom, educational consultant, tutor, and speaker. Heather shared with us about "School Choice Options for Homeschooling"Other topics covered in this episode:Resources for In-Person Homeschool Learning OpportunitiesDetermining Credits for Home Educated High School StudentsHome Education Tips for Outsourcing TeachingStrategies for Helping Struggling Learners Stay on Task with At-Home LessonsWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/DNS93vcblI4This 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 A+ Education Solutions and the services Heather Walton provides, visit her website at https://apluseducationalsolutions.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/ Power up your homeschool knowledge by joining SPED Homeschool's new learning and community platform, the Empowered Homeschool Network. Look and see how you can join a webinar, take part in a mentoring group, or just chat with other parents' home educating students who learn differently. We can't wait for you to join us and to empower you for your homeschooling journey.Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #schoolchoice #homeschoolingoptions #onlinelearning #homeschooltutorJoin 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.

Our special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were David Zisson &  Nolan DeMott, Instructors at Creator Kidz. David & Nolan shared with us about "How Creativity Creates a Learning Oasis"Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/YB7rZzxTCjMThank you BookShark for sponsoring this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations. To learn more about BookShark and the products they offer family's home educating children with learning struggles, visit https://www.bookshark.com/To connect with Creator Kidz visit https://www.creatorkidz.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/Power up your homeschool knowledge by joining SPED Homeschool's new learning and community platform, the Empowered Homeschool Network. Look and see how you can join a webinar, take part in a mentoring group, or just chat with other parents' home educating students who learn differently. We can't wait for you to join us and to empower you for your homeschooling journey.Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/#creativity #learning #homeeducateJoin 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.

Our special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were a homeschool parent panel including Cynthia Erickson, Neches Phelps, & Maria Porcano. These homeschooling moms shared with us about their own homeschooling journeys, specifically regarding "How Families Use Public Funding to Homeschool Struggling Learners"Other topics covered in this episode:Determining Your Homeschooled Student's Support NeedsFree Isn't Always Best When Determining Homeschool SupportsFinding the Right Support and Services for Your Homeschooled StudentHomeschool Mom Top Advice for Using Public Service ProgramsWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/WgFm-2UcXNcThis 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/empowering-transformation-2021-campaign/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/ Power up your homeschool knowledge by joining SPED Homeschool's new learning and community platform, the Empowered Homeschool Network. Look and see how you can join a webinar, take part in a mentoring group, or just chat with other parents' home educating students who learn differently. We can't wait for you to join us and to empower you for your homeschooling journey.Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #homeschoolfunds #specialneedsparent #publicfunding #homeschoolmomJoin 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.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was TJ Schmidt, HSLDA Staff Attorney. TJ shared with us about "Pros and Cons of Using Public Funding Programs in Your Homeschool"Other Topics covered in this episode:Types of Special Education Homeschool Public FundingRefusing District Homeschool Special Education ServicesThe Strings Attached to Special Education Homeschool Public Funding ProgramsPrivately Funded Services for Families Homeschooling Students with Special NeedsWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/BINHLuSzQwgThis 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/empowering-transformation-2021-campaign/To learn more about HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense) athttps://hslda.org/State specific homeschooling laws:https://hslda.org/legalThe HSLDA Compassion Granthttps://hslda.org/community/grants-for-homeschoolingTo 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/ Power up your homeschool knowledge by joining SPED Homeschool's new learning and community platform, the Empowered Homeschool Network. Look and see how you can join a webinar, take part in a mentoring group, or just chat with other parents' home educating students who learn differently. We can't wait for you to join us and to empower you for your homeschooling journey.Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #homeschoolfunds #specialneeds #publicfunding #homeschoolparentJoin 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.

Our special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Kim Coleman (UT), and Barbara Beasley(FL). These panelists who represent special education homeschooling scholarships in their states shared about "Scholarship Funding Programs for Homeschool Families"Other topics covered in this episode:Special Needs Homeschool Scholarship QualificationsWhat Special Needs Homeschool Scholarships CoverExamples of Reporting Requirements for Homeschool ScholarshipsGetting Started with a Special Needs Homeschool Scholarship ProgramWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/xWmsCD_v9CgThis 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/empowering-transformation-2021-campaign/To learn more about the scholarship opportunities discussed in this episode, check out these websites:Utah - Children First Education Fundhttps://childrenfirsteducationfund.org/parent/Florida - AAA Foundationhttps://www.aaascholarships.org/ And Step Up for Students (SUFS) https://www.stepupforstudents.org/Arizona -Empowerment Scholarship Account Programhttps://www.azed.gov/esa/ 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/ Power up your homeschool knowledge by joining SPED Homeschool's new learning and community platform, the Empowered Homeschool Network. Look and see how you can join a webinar, take part in a mentoring group, or just chat with other parents' home educating students who learn differently. We can't wait for you to join us and to empower you for your homeschooling journey.Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/ #homeschoolfunds #ESA #specialneeds #scholarshipsJoin 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.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Jen Myers, Homeschool mom & business coach for entrepreneurs that homeschool. Jen shared with us about "Pacing Homeschooling to Meet the Needs of Your Child & Business"Other topics covered in this episode:Weathering the Seasons of Homeschooling as a Business OwnerBalancing Work and Homeschool by Making it Your OwnFinding Focus as a Homeschool Mom and Business OwnerTips to Avoid Burnout as a Working Homeschool ParentWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/11wfkPLJ2NYThis 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/empowering-transformation-2021-campaign/To connect with the Jen Myers and the Homeschool CEO community use this link: https://homeschoolceo.com/To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/Learn how you can join the SPED Homeschool movement by visiting our year-end giving campaign at https://spedhomeschool.com/empowering-transformation-2021-campaign/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/Power up your homeschool knowledge by joining SPED Homeschool's new learning and community platform, the Empowered Homeschool Network. Look and see how you can join a webinar, take part in a mentoring group, or just chat with other parents' home educating students who learn differently. We can't wait for you to join us and to empower you for your homeschooling journey.Click here to power up your at home teaching: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/#homeschoolmom #businessowner #workingmomJoin 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.

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Travis Lish, CEO of The Startup Academy. Travis shared with us about "How Challenges and Creativity Increase Student Success"Other topics covered in this episode:Why Learning MUST be Fun for ChildrenIncreasing Internal Motivation in StudentsStrategies for Finding a Student's Learning Sweet SpotGamification of Every Day LearningWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ULMBA3ozPLkThank you WriteShop for sponsoring this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations. To learn more about WriteShop and the products they offer family's home educating children with learning struggles, visit https://writeshop.com/To connect with the StartUp Academy clubs that Travis runs use this link: https://www.startupacademyclubs.com/optin1625689296608To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/Learn how you can join the SPED Homeschool movement by visiting our year-end giving campaign at https://spedhomeschool.com/empowering-transformation-2021-campaign/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/Power up your homeschool knowledge by joining SPED Homeschool's new learning and community platform, the Empowered Homeschool Network. Look and see how you can join a webinar, take part in a mentoring group, or just chat with other parents' home educating students who learn differently. We can't wait for you to join us and to empower you for your homeschooling journey.#gamification #learningchallenges #studentmotivation #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.