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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Creating A Unique Homeschool Learning Oasis
November 21, 2021 - 64 min
Our special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Amy Vickrey & Dawn Spence, SPED Homeschool Team Members. Amy & Dawn shared with us about "Creating A Unique Homeschool Learning Oasis"Other topics covered in this episode:Develop a Positive Home Education Environment Through Errorless LearningBuilding Family Acceptance of Learning Differences in Your Home EducationFlexible Environmental Changes That Help Learning OutcomesTips for Motivating Students When Learning is DifficultWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/hrb4FIz13DMThank you BookShark for sponsoring this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations. To learn more about BookShark and the products they offer home educating families, visit https://www.bookshark.com/To learn more about Amy and Dawn's 'Ask the Experts Q&A' webinars and homeschool coaching group, visit https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/Learn more about Amy's business Exceptional Heights Education Services by using this link http://exceptionalheights.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/#homeeducation #learningdisability #teachathome #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.
Why Homeschooling Won't Mess Up Your Child
November 14, 2021 - 63 min
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Alison Morrow, homeschooling mom, consultant and founder of GoodSchooling. Alison shared with us about "Why Homeschooling Won't Mess Up Your Child"Other topics covered in this episode:Yes, Your Child Can Learn Social Skills at Home!Why Parents Should NOT Stress About Student Learning GapsTips for Sustainable Long-Term Home Learning Curriculum Does NOT Determine Quality Home EducationWatch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/SwLv0c94BhIThank 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 Alison Morrow at Goodschooling, visit her website at https://goodschooling.net/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/#homeschoolmom #homeeducate #strugglingstudent #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.
Why Standard Early Intervention Programs May Not Be Helpful
November 7, 2021 - 59 min
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Marci Melzer, M.Ed./SLP Intuitive Speech-Language Pathologist Consultant. Marci shared with us about "Why Standard Early Intervention Programs May Not Be Helpful"Other topics covered in this episode:Why Early Intervention Programs ExistHow You Might Be Undermining Your Student's Ability to SucceedWays Parents Can Improve Early Childhood Intervention Program OutcomesWhy Unstructured Play is More Helpful Than Therapy#earlyintervention #specialeducation #learningdisabilityThank you WriteShop for sponsoring this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations. To learn more about WriteShop and the products they offer families home educating children with learning struggles, visit https://writeshop.com/To connect with Marci and her resources visit https://wavesofcommunication.com/homeAnd, to learn more about her language facilitation cards, use the following links:Language Facilitation Inspiration Cards:https://wavesofcommunication.com/lf-inspiration-cardsLanguage Facilitation Inspiration Card Video:https://youtu.be/woQ7xSB0O9YTo find more resources, visit the SPED Homeschool website at https://spedhomeschool.com/Join 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.
Dyslexia Testing and Teaching Options for Homeschoolers
October 31, 2021 - 61 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 "Dyslexia Testing and Teaching Options for Homeschoolers"Other topics covered in this episode:Dyslexia Assessments to Test Brain Sphere WeaknessesVestibular and Proprioceptive Tests and Teaching Tools for Dyslexic StudentsAuditory Processing Tests and Teaching Tools for Dyslexic StudentsTips for Keeping Dyslexic Students Focused#dyslexiatesting #learningdisability #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.
The Hidden Advantages of Dyslexia & Dyscalculia
October 24, 2021 - 61 min
In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, Peggy Ployhar chats with Rebecca Ginger of Table Fables about the hidden advantages of #dyslexia and #dyscalculia, including tips on homeschooling and empowering your #specialneeds child. Other topics included in this episode:How Learning Roadblocks Increase Creativity and Communication SkillsHow to Encourage Kids Going Through Learning SetbacksValuing Failure as Part of the Learning ProcessWhy Your Child is Not Bad at LearningSponsored by #writeshop, the homeschool curriculum that grows with you. http://www.writeshop.comTable Fables: https://www.tablefables.net/ Table Fables Learn Funny: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJ8EQS6zu-z_8ZZsJEGckg SPEDHomeschool: http://spedhomeschool.com/Empowered Homeschool Network: https://www.empoweredhomeschool.org/Join 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.
Dysgraphia, What is it Anyway?
October 17, 2021 - 59 min
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Cheri Dotterer, international dysgraphia consultant, author, and speaker. Cheri shared with us about "Dysgraphia, What is it Anyway?"Other topics covered in this episode:How Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, and Dyslexia ConnectUsing Kinesthetics to Teach SpellingHomeschool Organization Tips for Parents with DysgraphiaKinesthetic Method for Differentiating Between b, d, p, and q#dysgraphia #learningdisability #OTJoin 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.
Improving Literacy in Disabled Teens and Young Adults
October 10, 2021 - 62 min
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Dr. Maria Cleary, President & CEO of Readeezy. Dr. Cleary shared with us about "Improving Literacy in Disabled Teens and Young Adults"Other topics covered in this episode:Are Graphic Novels Good for EVERY Struggling Reader?Importance of Teaching Reading in High School Teach Reading to Struggling Learners with SuccessUsing Digital Resources to Help Struggling Readers#homeschooling #literacy #teens #highschool #reading #learningdisabilityJoin 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 Multiple Children with Ease
October 3, 2021 - 64 min
Our special guest on this week's episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Lea Ann Garfias, homeschooler, author, speaker and podcaster at larfias.com. Lea Ann shared with us about "Homeschooling Multiple Children with Ease"Other topics discussed in this episode:The Challenges and Benefits of Homeschooling Multiple LearnersBreaking Down Homeschool Learning for Struggling StudentsThe Reality of Homeschooling Multiple LearnersThe Importance of Homeschool Milestones#homeschooling #teachathome #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.
Optimizing Your Homeschool Morning Time
September 26, 2021 - 65 min
Our special guest on this week's episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Carrie Holt, special needs homeschool mom and podcaster at Take Heart Special Moms. Carrie shared with us about "Optimizing Your Homeschool Morning Time"Other topics covered on this episode:Homeschool Morning Core EssentialsFlexible Homeschool Planning TipsResources for Homeschool Morning TimeArt, History, & Composer Study Homeschooling Resources#homeschooling #teachathome #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.
Multi-Level Home Teaching Without Losing Your Mind
September 19, 2021 - 63 min
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Julia Nalle, BiblioPlan's curriculum designer & co-author. Julia shared with us about "Multi-Level Teaching Without Losing Your Mind"Other topics covered in this episode:How to Teach Vocabulary to Multi-Level LearnersHow to Teach Science to Multi-Level LearnersHow to Teach History & Geography to Multi-Level LearnersHow to Do Hands-On Activities with Multi-Level Learners#homeschoolcurriculum #teachathome #multilevelhomeschoolingJoin 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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