Empowering Homeschool Conversations
Power up your at home teaching strategies with Empowering Homeschool Conversations! Join Peggy Ployhar, Founder & CEO of SPED Homeschool, as she hosts a special guest each week for a conversation that will empower you to teach successfully at home.
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2023 LIVE Broadcast Schedule
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April - Post High School Pathways for Homeschoolers
How to Prepare the ID Child for Life after High School
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Stephanie Buckwalter, special needs homeschooling mom, curriculum developer, and the creator of the ELARP™ Method. Stephanie will share with us about "How to Prepare the ID Child for Life after High School"
College Admission Tips for Unique Learners
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Kate Stone, Founder of University Gurus. Kate will share with us on "College Admission Tips for Unique Learners"
Student Transition Success Using Gap Years
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Alana Kilmartin, Movement Starter / Former wannabe-doctor / Snowboarder / Fan girl of work. Alana will share on "Student Transition Success Using Gap Years"
Financial College Planning Strategies
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Brad Baldridge, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™, College Funding Consultant, and chief podcaster at Taming the High Cost of College. Brad will share with us on "Financial College Planning Strategies"
May - Homeschooling Nonverbal Children
Ways to Modify Instruction for Nonspeaking Students
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Heather Anderson, creator of Nonverbal Autism Homeschool, former journalist, and full-time caregiver and homeschool teacher to her 12-year-old son. Heather will share with us on how to "Ways to Modify Instruction for Nonspeaking Students"
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Options for Teaching Nonverbal Students
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Martha Gabler, B.A., M.A., Autism Parent, TAGteach Faculty: Autism Parent Educator, Author of Chaos to Calm: Discovering Solutions to the Everyday Problems of Living with Autism and Behavior Basics: A Primer for Autism Parents. Martha will share with us about "Options for Teaching Nonverbal Students When Words Won't Work"
Understanding the Nonverbal Child's Brain
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Stephanie Buckwalter, special needs homeschooling mom, curriculum developer, and the creator of the ELARP™ Method. Stephanie will share with us about "Understanding the Nonverbal Child's Brain"
Nonverbal Teaching for Homeschoolers Made Easy
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Kim Gameroz, social emotional learning consultant. Kim will share with us about "Nonverbal Teaching for Homeschoolers Made Easy"
June - Adapting Curriculum Based on Your Homeschool Methodology
Ways to Use Assistive Technology with Various Teaching Methodologies
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Katie Larew, M. Ed., C-SLDI, ATP, CERI Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist, and RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional. Katie will share with us about "Ways to Use Assistive Technology with Various Teaching Methodologies"
Don’t Throw Out the Books if Your Student Refuses to Read
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Julia Nalle, BiblioPlan's curriculum designer & co-author. Julia will share with us why we "Don’t Throw Out the Books if Your Student Refuses to Read"
Design Learning Experiences to Support Your Student Academically
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Leroy Smith, Founder & CEO of Realized Solutions. Leroy will share with us on how to "Design Learning Experiences to Support Your Student Academically"
Science Beyond the Textbook for Diverse Learners
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Luke and Trisha Gilkerson, homeschool parents and founders of Journey Homeschool Academy. Luke and Trisha will share with us on how to teach "Science Beyond the Textbook for Diverse Learners"
July - Homeschool Survival Stories
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Homeschooling When Grieving the Loss of a Child
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Nichelle Nelson, veteran homeschool mom, Air Force brat/wife/mom, and virtual education entrepreneur. Nichelle will share with us about "Homeschooling When Grieving the Loss of a Child"
August - Documenting Homeschool Student Progress
All In Homeschooling—Persevering to Finish Well
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Annie Yorty, wife, mother, special needs homeschooler, writer, and speaker. Annie will share with us about "All In Homeschooling—Persevering to Finish Well"
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September - Fostering Child-Directed Learning at Home
Purpose-Driven Homeschool Instruction
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Lindsay Leiviska, MAT, SNAM, ADHD Homeschool mom, blogger and author. Lindsay will share with us about "Purpose-Driven Homeschool Instruction"
3 Things that Boost At-Home Learning
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Sarah Collins, OT, and founder of Homeschool OT. Sarah will share with us about "3 Things that Boost At-Home Learning"
Optimize Experiential and Child-Directed Learning Opportunities
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Rekha Magon, Co-Founder & Head of Student Experience at Boundless Life. Rekha will share with us on how to "Optimize Experiential and Child-Directed Learning Opportunities"
How to Put Your Child in Charge of Learning
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Leroy Smith, Founder & CEO of Realized Solutions. Leroy will share with us on how to "How to Put Your Child in Charge of Learning"
October - Homeschool Behavioral Intervention Strategies
5 Keys to Improve Student Behavior
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Anna-Lisa Mackey, CEO of Paths Program LLC and author of "The Social Emotional Classroom." Anna-Lisa will share with us about "5 Keys to Improve Student Behavior"
Therapeutic Behavioral Intervention Strategies for Parents
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Karen Haggard M. Ed, Barton certified literacy consulting specialist and owner of Literacy Consulting Specialties. Karen will share with us about "Therapeutic Behavioral Intervention Strategies for Parents"
When Your Child Struggles with Social Behaviors
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Mara McLoughlin, MS, CCC-SLP Founder & Lead Facilitator at IRL Social Skills. Mara will share with us about "When Your Child Struggles with Social Behaviors"
Natural Sleep Strategies for Children
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Nicole Johnson, mother of two boys, Lead Sleep Consultant, and owner of The Baby Sleep Site. Nicole will share with us about "Natural Sleep Strategies for Children"
Simple Solutions for Challenging Child Behavior
Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations will be Lauren Spigelmyer, Founder and Executive Director of The Behavior Hub and UPenn Professor. Lauren will share with us about "Simple Solutions for Challenging Child Behavior"
