Empowering Homeschool Conversations

If you are homeschooling or considering homeschooling a child with an expressive language struggle, this conversation will give you the insight and strategies you need for successful instruction modification and ideas on effective assessment of student understanding. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Heather Anderson, creator of Nonverbal Autism Homeschool, former journalist, and full-time caregiver and homeschool teacher to her 12-year-old son. Heather shared with us on how to "Ways to Modify Instruction for Nonspeaking Students" Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/m1FSG-34Rzg  Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are 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 Heather and her resources, visit: https://www.theautismoasis.com/ Find the free resource she created for SPED Homeschool families, using this link: https://www.theautismoasis.com/toycount-math 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 courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.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.

Whether you have long term or short term planning goals in saving and planning towards college for your student, you will learn lots of extremely helpful strategies on how to stretch your budget and make the most of the hard earned money you invest in your child’s education. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Brad Baldridge, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™, College Funding Consultant, and chief podcaster at Taming the High Cost of College. Brad shared with us on "Financial College Planning Strategies" Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/XPlxVfuuYy4  Viewers like you fund similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support our nonprofit work and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ To connect with Brad and his resources, visit: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TamingTheHighCostOfCollege/ 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 courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.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.

Unsure if a gap year is a wise choice for your student? Or maybe you are looking for ways to maximize this experience for your teen or use it as a tool for a more successful transition into adulthood. Either way, we packed this conversation with lots of ideas and brilliant advice for making the most out of a gap year. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Alana Kilmartin, Movement Starter / Former wannabe-doctor / Snowboarder / Fan girl of work. Alana shared on "Student Transition Success Using Gap Years" Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are 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 Alana and her resources, visit: https://www.unseriouscareers.com/ Find or connect with Alana these places as well: IG - https://instagram.com/unseriouscareers Email - hey@unseriouscareers.com Podcast - https://unserious-careers-and-gap-years.captivate.fm/ 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 courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.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.

Is your student interested in going to college, but you are unsure of how to help them navigate the process, especially as a diverse learner? Packed with great tips and insight, this conversation will help you and your student move confidently into this process. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Kate Stone, Founder of University Gurus. Kate shared with us on "College Admission Tips for Unique Learners" Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are 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 Kate and the resources she shared, visit: https://universitygurus.com/ Free College Prep Workshops — https://universitygurus.com/workshops/ Want 1:1 College Help? Sign Up for a Free Consult — https://universitygurus.com/sign-up/ The curriculum Peggy mentioned in the interview can be found at: Clearwater Press Cover Story: https://clearwaterpress.com/coverstory/ IEW: https://www.christianbook.com/page/homeschool/language-arts/institute-for-excellence-in-writing 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 courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.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.

Are you wondering how to go about preparing your student with an intellectual disability for life after high school? This conversation will help you think through all the transition planning and preparation for helping your student prepare emotionally, physically, and cognitively for these changes. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Stephanie Buckwalter, special needs homeschooling mom, curriculum developer, and the creator of the ELARP™ Method. Stephanie shared with us about "How to Prepare the ID Child for Life after High School" Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are 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 and her resources, visit Art of Special Needs Parenting at https://artofspecialneedsparenting.com/ That time stamp for the graphic Stephanie shared is here: https://www.youtube.com/live/liTx2lfxch4?feature=share&t=2854 Here are other resource Stephanie shared during this conversation: https://thinkcollege.net/ - Lists of colleges with programs for students with intellectual disabilities. Some will accept students without a standard diploma. https://www.every1canwork.com/ - Cameron's Coffee & Chocolates, a store designed for hiring special needs workers. https://noahsdad.com/special-need-employers/ - List of companies that hire people with special needs. Will give you an idea of marketable skills. Search for day care or full-time care facilities by state, county, city or local organization. https://www.worldbook.com/typical-course-of-study.aspx - List of academic skills in all subject areas by grade level. These lists are comprehensive (therefore overwhelming) but give you an idea for the progression of skills year after year. https://artofspecialneedsparenting.com/list-of-life-skills/ - List of Life Skills as a blog post or downloadable PDF. The skills are divided into five categories: - Self Care - Daily Living - Social Skills - Independent Living - Job Skills https://artofspecialneedsparenting.com/3-circles-of-purpose/ - 3 Circles of Purpose graphic. Sign up to receive the full graphic shown during the interview. ELARPLearning.com/shop - curriculum designed for students who are two or more years behind in core subjects 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 courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.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.

Do you want to teach critical thinking from a biblical perspective, but not sure your student could understand and integrate the concepts? It is possible and this conversation will tell you more about how to teach the bible to your student in a more meaningful and applicable way. Our special guest this time on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was David Nekrutman, former executive director and co-founder of the Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation (CJCUC), co-founder of the Day to Praise global interfaith initiative, founder of the Blessing Bethlehem aid organization, author of Your Sabbath Invitation, and creator of Your Sabbath Invitation: A Critical Thinking Course for High School Homeschoolers. David shared with us on how to teach "Critical Thinking Skills and Biblical Literacy for All Students" Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/F0ce1NkuaXY Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are 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 David and Biblical Excavations, visit:  https://www.biblicalexcavations.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 courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.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.

Does your child have difficulty regulating their mood because their senses get overstimulated? A personalized calm down space at home may be just what they need to learn to self-regulate in a safe and inviting atmosphere. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Jason Hsieh, owner of LakiKid and father of a child with autism. Jason shared with us on "Tips for Creating At-Home Calm Down Spaces"Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/USaU-R3nm8s Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are 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/ Check out LakiKid and their sensory products here: https://lakikid.com/ Other website referenced during this broadcast: SensoryDeal.com https://sensorydeal.com/ Kulture City https://www.kulturecity.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 with courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.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.

Learn about the IRL Social Skills mentoring program in this bonus podcast interview between Peggy Ployhar, host of Empowering Homeschool Conversation/SPED Homeschool Founder & CEO, and Mara McLoughlin, IRL Founder as they talk about the highlight of this live asynchronous program for teens and young adults. The education and coaching the IRL Social Skills program provides transforms lives through improved relationships, better communication in a variety of environments, and self-knowledge, advocacy, and empowerment. The courses are fun, interactive, supportive and highly effective. COMMUNICATE BETTER We teach and coach effective strategies and techniques to enter and exit conversations gracefully—without being “fake” or masking. Use humor more appropriately and effectively in a variety of different social situations. Have two-way conversations that demonstrate interest in the other person and help to build camaraderie and understanding. NURTURE RELATIONSHIPS Identify appropriate friends based on shared interests, then learn how to maintain those friendships over time. Develop romantic relationships and use appropriate dating etiquette. BE SAFE, SEEN AND STRONG We provide scripts and coaching for how to handle direct and indirect bullying. Learn how to be your own best advocate. Become skilled in emotional self-regulation and awareness. We all need friends, peer support, and connection in order to succeed in life. IRL Social Skills can help you or your socially struggling loved one go from awkward to awesome and from striving to thriving. Learn more: https://www.irlsocialskills.com/about-peers  Join our mission to empower homeschool families! https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/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.

Does your at-home teaching focus on your child’s learning deficits? Or do you give into your child’s learning preferences or interests to reduce the daily learning battle? Instead of giving into the demands of the world or your child, join us for this conversation to learn how to schedule your home instruction to train your child with a well-rounded education. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Veronica Flores, wife, mother, special needs homeschooler, blogger/vlogger, and curriculum developer. Veronica shared with us about "Scheduling Home Education with a Whole Child Focus" Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/HYHgBUiN8Po Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are 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 Veronica, check out her following resources: Homeschool Preschool/Kindergarten: How to Get Started: https://www.nurturingconnectionshomeschool.com/post/how-to-plan-your-homeschool-preschool-kindergarten Bucket Planning System for Grades 1-12: https://www.nurturingconnectionshomeschool.com/homeschoolbucketplanner Homeschool Encouragement Blog: https://www.nurturingconnectionshomeschool.com/blog/categories/homeschool-encouragement Nurturing Connections in Reading: Level A: https://www.nurturingconnectionshomeschool.com/ncr-levela 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 courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.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.

Lack of motivation, power struggles, sequencing of steps and so many other difficulties can result from executive functioning issues. If your child is smart, but just not performing as such, this conversation has strategies that can help with these issues and more. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Julie Wright, M.Ed., owner of Endurance Tutoring & Consulting LLC. Julie shared with us about "At-Home Strategies for Developing Executive Functioning Skills" Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/rl92kfvMdYQ Similar episodes and other free resources from SPED Homeschool are 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 Julie and her resources, visit Executive Functioning Coaching Online at https://www.efcoachonline.org/ Or email at efcoachonline@gmail.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 courses and downloadable hand-selected for you! https://empoweredhomeschool.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.