SPED Homeschool

"No matter where you are in your process of starting homeschooling, enjoy the journey and the gift you have been given to teach your child!” – Nancy VanLoggerenberg Quote taken from the SPED Homeschool article: How to Start Homeschooling Kindergarten with a Special Needs Child #quoteoftheday #homeschoolkindergarten #spedhomeschool

"I never discourage young people from pursuing their dreams – but, I do make sure they are keenly aware of their skill sets, areas of giftedness, likes/dislikes, needs, and limitations. Perspective is not judgment. Proper perspective yields clarity. And clarity yields confidence.” – Renee Sullins Quote taken from the SPED Homeschool article: What a Textbook Can't Teach Them #quoteoftheday #homeschoolhighschool #spedhomeschool

"...a good apprenticeship teacher can be a blessing for your teen because they can be not only a mentor but an example of someone who will embrace your student for the amazing person that God created him or her to be!” – Natalie Vicchione Quote taken from the SPED Homeschool article, The Joys of Apprenticeships in Homeschooling #quoteoftheday #apprenticeship #spedhomeschool

"Many homeschoolers have a great amount of flexibility at home, which is one of the beauties of homeschooling, but that flexibility is not always found on a job.? Learning this can be helpful!” – Cindy LaJoy Quote taken from the SPED Homeschool article, Eight Benefits of Volunteering for Your Homeschool #quoteoftheday #homeschoolfreedom #spedhomeschool

In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder and CEO, is joined by Uzma Akser—homeschool mom, Executive & Leadership Coach (ACC), Certified Autism Specialist, and Neuroinclusion Advocate. Uzma shares her unique coaching strategies that empower homeschool success by turning children's passions into learning opportunities, especially for unique learners. Use this link to find the video, podcast, transcript and more: https://lnkd.in/gJKNT7hU #homeeducate #autism #teachingstrategies #passionledlearning #interestbasedlearning

"In the past 9 years of homeschooling, my favorite homeschooling organizational tools have changed because of the needs of my learners and as well as what they need within their learning environment..” – Dawn Spence Quote taken from the SPED Homeschool article, Must-Haves for Organizing Your Homeschool for a Struggling Learner #quoteoftheday #homeschoolorganization #spedhomeschool

Christy-Faith continues the conversation with Peggy Ployhar, a homeschooling parent and advocate for special needs children. They discuss the challenges faced by special needs parents, the importance of self-care, and strategies for homeschooling children with special needs. Peggy shares her own experiences with health issues and how she prioritizes self-care. She also talks about her website, Homeschool Heroes, and her podcast, Empowering Homeschool Conversations. Peggy offers resources and support for special needs homeschooling parents. Use this link or find on your favorite podcast platform: https://lnkd.in/gJb94Snq #diverselearner #specialeducation #momcare #cancersurvivor #lifeaftercancer #specialneedsmom

"...when your child might just not be developmentally ready for what you are asking him to do. We have learned to “lower the bar,” so that our kids can meet expectations and feel success.” – Michele Nuckolls Quote taken from the SPED Homeschool article, Behind the Behavior: Re-thinking Why Challenges and Bad Behavior Happen #quoteoftheday #childbehavior #spedhomeschool

Christy-Faith and Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder & CEO) discuss homeschooling children with special needs. Peggy shares her personal homeschooling journey and how she started SPED Homeschool to support parents of diverse learners. They discuss the importance of individualizing curriculum for each child and finding a supportive community. https://lnkd.in/gU5Fa_sU #diverselearner #homeschooling #podcast #curriculum #supportcommunity

"For those of you that are trying to make that first step to homeschool your special needs child, my advice is to trust your gut.” – Emily Wells Quote taken from the SPED Homeschool article, Variable Schooling: Embracing Change to Meet Your Student's Needs #quoteoftheday #starthomeschooling #spedhomeschool