Empowering Homeschool Conversations

Our special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Dachelle McVey, Vicki Bentley & Meredith Curtis. Dachelle is also the owner of Hide The Chocolate and curriculum creator. Vicki is Pre-K to 8th Grade Educational Consultant and Team Leader for HSLDA, and owner of Everyday Homemaking and Homeschool with Confidence. Meredith is an author/speaker/publisher/blogger at Powerline P...

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Melissa Brander, homeschool mom and consultant at Pocket Homeschool. Melissa shared with us about "Creating a Holiday Unit Study Using Family Traditions" Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/em5LqmbB6TY This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can su...

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Kathleen Ouellette, M.Ed., veteran homeschool mom, and Victory XR Homeschool Program Manager. Kathleen will share with us about "Integrating Virtual Reality into Your Homeschool" Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/qCld4IlMH88 This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like...

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Nichelle Nelson, veteran homeschool mom, Air Force brat/wife,/mom, and virtual education entrepreneur. Nichelle shared with us about "Methods for Digitally Showcasing Homeschool Learning" Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be /9OhkOhW4zSI  This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewe...

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Rebecca Rolland, EdD, mom of two, writer, speech pathologist, and education lecturer. Rebecca shared with us about "Using Technology to Increase Student Learning and Motivation" Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/R -qrsVdzHfE  This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like yo...

Our special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Julie Rose CDE & Dr. Alysa, from Iconix Learning. Julie and Dr. Alysa shared with us about "Simple Homeschool Assistive Technology Integration Ideas. Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be /cFxDbKRDZQw  This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can su...

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Carrie Strong, Homeschool mom, author, and blogger at https://www.strongroots.farm/ . Carrie shared with us about "The Importance of Learning Readiness Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/zSD -12fcwIM  This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can su...

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Julia Nalle, BiblioPlan's curriculum designer & co-author. Julia shared with us about "Early Education Homeschool 101 Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/z0c8iDoIDAI This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Hom...

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Leilani Melendez, homeschool mom and YouTuber at Living with Eve. Leilani shared with us about "Preschool Special Needs Homeschooling Advantages"Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/n0Ldxj5c0Uw This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the...

Our special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Lori & MacKenzie Harris, clinic director and curriculum developer from Iconix Learning. Lori & MacKenzie shared with us about "The Hierarchy of Learning" Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/k4Exn2SfEUM This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can...

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Earl Patterson, Founder at Alpha Earl Apps. Earl shared with us about "Effective IEP Goal Tracking and Gaming Strategies" Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/k6jxi_G3Sok This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED...

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 Home...

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/_2GELPxVcOE This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations w...

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...

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 Homesc...

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...

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 vie...

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...

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 f...

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...

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 Le...

Peggy Ployhar, Founder and CEO of SPED Homeschool, speaks to one of the most frequently asked questions she has received over the past 17 years: "What curriculum would be best to teach the unique needs of my child?" Whether you have a child who has a specific diagnosis or one who just struggles in one area of school or another, Peggy addresses in this talk how to take the curriculum you already ow...

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Travis Lish, CEO of The Startup Academy. Travis shared with us about "How to Homeschool Using Gamification"Other topics included in this episode:Educational Activities to Pique Student CuriosityAttributes that Make Learning Activities EngagingHow to Make Learning Activities EngagingUsing Student Autonomy to Engage LearnersWatch...

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations, our guest was Susan Burritt, author of SOS God!. Susan shared with us about "The Power of Prayer to Improve Mental Health"Other topics covered in this episode:Bible Studies for Special Needs MomsEveryday Spiritual Tools for Busy ParentsTips for Raising Teens in a Difficult WorldParenting Advice for Accepting God's WillWatch the fu...

Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Mary A. Travis, PhD, psychologist specializing in teen anxiety and depression. Mary shared with us about "When Your Student Struggles with Depression or Anxiety"Other topics covered in this episode:How Anxiety Indicators Change with Student AgeSymptomatic Variances in Adolescent DepressionTips for Changing Your Student's Level...