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Wondering how to effectively manage a customized homeschooling experience? Virtual classrooms can be a powerful tool, not only supporting parents in their teaching role but also enriching the learning environment with interactive, engaging experiences. These platforms help students build essential 21st-century skills that connect academic success with real-world career readiness.

Most of us were taught spelling in an unhelpful way. We were taught to memorize spelling lists and that words get stored in a memory pattern. That’s not true. Good spellers think about spelling much differently, and it’s never about memorization. What is good spelling, and how can you help your children learn how to spell really well?

Homeschooling can feel daunting, especially when it comes to choosing the right curriculum. If you're unsure where to begin or how to tailor a course of study that fits your child's needs, you're not alone. Join us for a practical, supportive session designed to help you confidently select and design an effective homeschool program. We'll share tools, insights, and strategies to help you identify the best options for your unique educational goals.

People will often say, English doesn’t make sense for reading and spelling. That’s usually because they do not understand the structure of the English Language and how to read some of the more unusual ways that English words are spelled. The reality is that the average person was not taught correctly, and many of us learned flat-out falsehoods about our language. What do you need to know as a parent to help your child navigate the complexities of learning to read and spell?

Homeschooling means wearing many hats: teacher, principal, and parent - all at once. It can feel overwhelming, but with the right tools and mindset, it's absolutely doable. By embracing key principles such as attachment parenting, trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning, and culturally responsive teaching, you can build a nurturing, inclusive, and empowering home learning environment. These approaches help students feel safe, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential- academically and beyond.

What is dyslexia? How can you know if your child struggles with a reading disability or just needs to learn to read a different way? If they do have dyslexia, what can you do about it?

Homeschooling doesn't mean learning has to stay confined to the home. In this session, we'll explore how families can actively involve their students in district-sponsored extracurriculars, field trips, and support services. You'll also discover practical ways to find-or even design-experiential learning opportunities that connect your homeschool curriculum to the wider world. Let's unlock the full potential of learning through community engagement and hands-on exploration.

Sometimes children finish reading something, and an adult will ask them to tell them about what they read. The response back is a blank stare and an “I don’t know.” What causes that? How does reading comprehension work, and what can you do to help your children learn to better understand what they are reading?

You don’t need to be an expert to teach your child to read and think like an expert or to develop an advanced vocabulary. Join us to learn how to build your child’s background knowledge, vocabulary, and thinking skills when they’re young to lay a foundation for future academic success.