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    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.

    View the upcoming broadcast schedule at https://empoweredhomeschool.com/empowering-homeschool-conversations-schedule

    To find more resources to empower your home education, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/
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    Episodes (174)

    Sightful Learning: Unveiling the Impact of Vision on Student Success

    Sightful Learning: Unveiling the Impact of Vision on Student Success

    Did you know that even if your student has 20/20 vision that vision issues may be greatly affecting various learning processes? Learn more about vision and what you can do as a parent to help your student learn more efficiently and easily by increasing their visual skills.

    Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Dr. Brenda Montecalvo, wife, mom, speaker, author and vision coach. Dr. Brenda shared with us about "Sightful Learning: Unveiling the Impact of Vision on Student Success"

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Dr. Brenda and her resources, use this link: https://www.brendamontecalvo.com/

    To access the free resources mentioned in the show, visit: https://www.brendamontecalvo.com/free-resources/

    To learn more about InfantSEE, visit: https://www.infantsee.org/

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    The Intimate Connection Between Mental Health and Learning Disabilities

    The Intimate Connection Between Mental Health and Learning Disabilities

    Do you have a student who lacks motivation, can't get their work done, or struggles to make it through the day? More than likely, the issue your student is facing is deeper than a learning challenge. In this week's episode, we dive deep into the intimate connection between learning disabilities and mental health and how to help students change their brains to get victory in both areas.

    Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Shelley Woon, 30-year education veteran and Head of School at Arrowsmith. Shelley shared with us about "The Intimate Connection Between Mental Health and Learning Disabilities"

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Shelley and her resources at Arrowsmith, use this link:

    Arrowsmith Website https://www.arrowsmith.ca/

    More resources, shared document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lhdDQtGMgMTJNPbnzDY05O86Pj3v-Jmk/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112465977698512057086&rtpof=true&sd=true

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    Practical Advice for Homeschooling Parents of Special Needs Children

    Practical Advice for Homeschooling Parents of Special Needs Children

    Need some practical advice for handling how to teach your special needs student day-to-day, on preparing for transition planning, or on how to juggle all you have on your plate with a less chaotic approach? Our guest this week has some wise advice that has served her well in her many years of parenting and homeschooling to share on this subject that you don't want to miss.

    Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Terrie McKee, wife, mother, special needs parent, homeschooler, writer, speaker, and event organizer. Terrie shared with us about "Nurturing the Heart, Empowering the Soul–Practical Advice for Homeschooling Parents of Special Needs Children"

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Terrie and her resources, use this link:

    https://www.homeschooling1child.com/

    https://www.iajministries.org/

    http://www.nearyouraltar.com/

    To learn more about the Special Needs Expo that Terrie is organizing in North Carolina in late June 2024, visit: https://iaj-ministries.ticketleap.com/t/SPEDHOMESCHOOL/

    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/

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    Reading Resilience: Empowering Parents with Four Strategies to Support Struggling Readers

    Reading Resilience: Empowering Parents with Four Strategies to Support Struggling Readers

    If your student dislikes reading or even the thought of reading, do you have strategies to help them overcome their fears and struggles associated with this critical learning building block? If not, this conversation will equip you and encourage you as you teach your student to love reading and learning to read.

    Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Dr. Emily Levy, Founder & Director of EBL Coaching, author of Strategies for Study Success and Flags and Stars Multisensory Math. Dr. Levy shared with us about "Reading Resilience: Empowering Parents with Four Strategies to Support Struggling Readers"

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Dr Emily Levy and her resources, use this link:

    Website: https://eblcoaching.com/

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    Science at Home: A Homeschool Parent's to Integrating STEM into Everyday Life

    Science at Home: A Homeschool Parent's to Integrating STEM into Everyday Life

    Learn how to move science lessons from complicated and boring to applicable and interest-led so your kids won't just learn about science, but will approach life, decisions, and learning with inquisitiveness, leading to a deep understanding of how the world works.

    Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Tina Salmanowitz, a teacher, homeschooling mom, and owner of Little Monster's Universe, science-based homeschooling curriculum for building lifelong science learners. Tina shared with us about "Science at Home: A Homeschool Parent's to Integrating STEM into Everyday Life."

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Tina and her resources, use this link: Website: https://littlemonstersuniverse.com/

    Here is other resources Tina shared with us in this broadcast:

    Citizen Science: iNaturalist - upload photos and report findings online, https://www.inaturalist.org/

    SciStarter - https://scistarter.org/

    CitizenScience.gov -https://www.citizenscience.gov/#

    Science Literature: A First Science Storybook series

    Magic School Bus Series

    Arbordale Publishing

    Blogs:

    Science Shows: https://littlemonstersuniverse.com/educational-entertainment-our-top-tv-picks-for-homeschool-scientists/

    Outdoor science activities https://littlemonstersuniverse.com/outdoor-homeschool-science-activities/

    To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/

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    Inclusive Learning: Empowering Special Needs Families in Homeschool Co-ops

    Inclusive Learning: Empowering Special Needs Families in Homeschool Co-ops

    Learn insider tips and tricks on how to make a homeschool co-op more inclusive for your student or other students who come to your group. This episode guaranteed to provide you with immediate takeaways you can implement in any homeschool co-op or group learning situation.

     

    Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Dawn Jackson M.Ed has over 30 years of experience in education and is a retired homeschool mom. She is the owner and director of Solimar Academy with credentials in General education, Special Education, and a certified Learning Styles Coach. Dawn shared with us about "Inclusive Learning: Empowering Special Needs Families in Homeschool Co-ops"

     

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Dawn and her resources, use this link:

    Website: https://solimaracademy.com/

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    Shared Lessons: Embracing and Cultivating Support in Homeschooling

    Shared Lessons: Embracing and Cultivating Support in Homeschooling

    If you think homeschooling is a one-mom-thing, think again. Community is key to a successful homeschooling journey, and that means being proactive about cultivating and embracing a community that you can homeschool alongside.

    In this episode, we will tell you how. Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Heidi St. John, a nationally acclaimed author, speaker, and podcaster, known for her inspirational messages on parenting, faith, and community. Heidi shared with us about "Shared Lessons: Embracing and Cultivating Support in Homeschooling"

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Heidi and her resources, use these links:

    Main Website: https://heidistjohn.com/

    New Book: https://bravebooks.us/pages/fibc-heidi-s4b1

    Firmly Planted Family: https://firmlyplantedfamily.org/

    Faith That Speaks: https://momstronginternational.com/

    To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/

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    Gifts Unveiled: A Parent's Journey with a Special Needs Child

    Gifts Unveiled: A Parent's Journey with a Special Needs Child

    Whether you are struggling with understanding God's purpose for your special needs child or just need encouragement for the journey you are on with a child, teen, or even dependent adult who requires consistent care and parental support, this conversation is packed full of wisdom, joy and hope to sustain you in your calling.

    Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Steve Demme, creator of Math-U-See, founder of Building Faith Families, and co-chair of the SPED Homeschool board of directors. Steve shared with us about "Gifts Unveiled: A Parent's Journey with a Special Needs Child"

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Steve and his resources, use these links:

    Building Faith Families: https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/

    Demme Learning: https://demmelearning.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/

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    Homeschool Curriculum Customization Methods

    Homeschool Curriculum Customization Methods

    Does your student need their curriculum customized, but you don't know how to get started? Never fear. This interview covers a 10-step process on how to customize any type of curriculum for more consistent learning success in any student.

    Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Andrew Phan, Co-founder of The Vocal Gym. Andrew shared with us about "Homeschool Curriculum Customization Methods"

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Andrew and his resources, use these links: Website: https://throga.com/

    Here is the math lesson plan referenced during the show: https://productionmus.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/deltasamplelesson.pdf

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    Simple Methods for Restoring Rest in Your Home

    Simple Methods for Restoring Rest in Your Home

    Does a restful home seem elusive to you, especially in the mix of homeschooling and teaching a child with unique learning challenges? Never fear. Rest CAN be found, and our guest this week shares ways you and your family can restore rest with some simple methods any family can use to find more peace and connections in their home.

    Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Lauren Gaines, an author, speaker, teacher, and homeschooling mother. She is the creator of Inspired Motherhood, a thriving online community for moms to find practical tools to raise spiritually and emotionally healthy kids. Lauren shared with us about "Simple Methods for Restoring Rest in Your Home"

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Lauren and her resources, use these links:

    Website: https://inspired-motherhood.com/

    Book: Unshakable Kids: Three Keys to Raising Spiritually Strong and Emotionally Healthy Children https://www.amazon.com/Unshakable-Kids-Spiritually-Emotionally-Children/dp/1540902455

    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/

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    Homeschooling from To-Do List to Purposeful Pursuit

    Homeschooling from To-Do List to Purposeful Pursuit

    If homeschooling, learning, and educational remediation are ruling your life, then it is time to step back and determine if what you are doing is just checking boxes that you were told you needed to check to help your student progress or if your pursuits are learning to the desired outcome you are hoping for.

    Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Dawn Jackson M.Ed has over 30 years of experience in education and is a retired homeschool mom. She is the owner and director of Solimar Academy with credentials in General education, Special Education, and a certified Learning Styles Coach. Dawn shared with us about "Homeschooling from To-Do List to Purposeful Pursuit"

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visithttps://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Dawn and her resources, use these links:

    Website: https://solimaracademy.com/

    The book Dawn reference during the interview is Dumbing us Down by John Taylors Gattos https://www.amazon.com/Dumbing-Down-Curriculum-Compulsory-Schooling/dp/0865718547

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    Extend Learning: How to Homeschool after High School

    Extend Learning: How to Homeschool after High School

    Is your student nearing the end of their high school years and not ready to move onto a job, university, or trade program? Have you ever considered how you can help them during this transition time at home by developing a customized program to specifically meet their needs? Then is episode is for you as we talk with one mom who created programs for two of her children to help them prepare for life after high school at their own pace and pursuing their own interests.

    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 "Extend Learning: How to Homeschool after High School"

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visithttps://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Stephanie and her resources, use these links:

    Website: https://elarplearning.com/

    https://artofspecialneedsparenting.com/

    Other resources shared by Stephanie:

    https://www.indeed.com/

    https://www.coursera.org/

    https://www.linkedin.com/learning/

    https://www.skillshare.com/

    https://www.udemy.com/

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    Christ-Centered Homeschool Christmas Learning

    Christ-Centered Homeschool Christmas Learning

    Would you like to be more intentional about how your family celebrates Christmas, but the demands of homeschooling a struggling student with the added busyness of the season make that desire seem more like a faraway fantasy? The fact is, it is possible, and to get more of Jesus in Christmas, you need to start with Jesus. Join our conversation to learn how and to make your homeschooling time this season more Christ-Centered and joy-filled.

    Annie Yorty joined us on Empowering Homeschool Conversations this week as our special guest. She's a wife, mother, special needs homeschooler, writer, and speaker. Annie shared with us about "Christ-Centered Homeschool Christmas Learning"

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visithttps://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Annie and her resources, use these links:

    Website: https://annieyorty.com

    Use this link to get Annie's free resources This article at Crosswalk as a resource on advent https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/christmas-and-advent/advent-the-best-way-to-prepare-for-christmas.html

    Annie's advent devotional to offer as a gift to listeners: Celebrate Christ – A Four-Week Devotionalhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1yWpufdkU62FZV-a3QGzYXo2sDksjCUjg/view Book: From Ignorance to Bliss: God’s Heart Revealed through Down Syndrome https://www.amazon.com/Ignorance-Bliss-Revealed-through-Syndrome/dp/1649498365/ref

    Annie's current project which will come out in 2024: Find Christ in 25 Symbols of Christmas https://elklakepublishinginc.com/annie-yorty/

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    Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/

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    Create Harmonious Spiritual and Homeschool Rhythms

    Create Harmonious Spiritual and Homeschool Rhythms

    Does your homeschool and life as a homeschool parent feel out-of-sync, distracted, frustrating or in need of some more peaceful practices? Instead of a new planner or teaching approach, a harmonious rhythm comes from re-evaluation, which is what this week's conversation is all about.

    Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Katie Westenberg, a follower of Christ, a wife, a mom growing faithfully alongside her four homeschooled children, and author. Katie shared with us about how to "Create Harmonious Spiritual and Homeschool Rhythms"

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Katie and her resources, use these links:

    Website: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/katie-westenberg/

    Book: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/but-then-she-remembered/401450

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    Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/

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    Motivating Writers: Ideas are Genius!

    Motivating Writers: Ideas are Genius!

    Does your student hate writing? More than likely, it is not writing your student hates, but the process most traditional approaches use to teach writing. Learn how to unlock the genius writer in your student by tapping into their ideas to move your student from hating writing to asking to write more.

    Our special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Sara Evans and Kimberly Bredberg from the language arts business Blackbird & Company. Sara and Kimberly shared with us about "Motivating Writers: Ideas are Genius!"

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visithttps://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Sara and Kimberly and their resources, use this link: https://blackbirdandcompany.com/

    Here are some other related articles on their website we recommend checking out: https://blackbirdandcompany.com/litropolis/writing-is-not-calculus/

    https://blackbirdandcompany.com/uncategorized/editing-level-1-writing/

    https://blackbirdandcompany.com/uncategorized/editing-level-1-writing-part-2/

    https://blackbirdandcompany.com/writing-workshop/lets-talk-grammar/

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    Ways to Include Grandparents in At-Home Learning

    Ways to Include Grandparents in At-Home Learning

    Are you looking for ways to include your children's grandparents in your homeschooling and life, but not sure how to navigate setting boundaries, determining roles, or using their gifts to cultivate a vibrant and healthy learning environment in your home? Then this conversation is just what you need to start building a multi-generational teaching and support system for your home education.

    Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Leilani Melendez, YouTuber, educator, Florida homeschool evaluator, public speaker, and homeschool mom to four, including one child with special needs. Leilani shared with us about "Ways to Include Grandparents in At-Home Learning"

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Leilani and her resources, use these links:

    YouTube channel: @livingwitheve  

    Website: http://livingwitheve.com/

    Teachers Pay Teachers:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Living-With-Eve-Leilani-Melendez

    Book: Freedom to Learnhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/freedom-to-learn-leilani-melendez/1141757895

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    Simple Solutions for Challenging Child Behavior

    Simple Solutions for Challenging Child Behavior

    Are you unsure of how to handle your child's challenging behavior? In this episode, we talk about parenting strategies for emotional and nervous system regulation, behavior problem-solving techniques, and how to have respective and productive parent-child conversations for better behavior outcomes.

    Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Lauren Spigelmyer, Founder and Executive Director of The Behavior Hub and UPenn Professor. Lauren shared with us about "Simple Solutions for Challenging Child Behavior"

    Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visithttps://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

    To connect with Lauren and the resources she shared, use these links:

    Website: https://www.thebehaviorhub.com/

    Podcast: https://www.thebehaviorhub.com/podcast

    Blog: https://www.thebehaviorhub.com/blog

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    Natural Sleep Strategies for Children

    Natural Sleep Strategies for Children

    Does your child have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, waking early, or transitioning to a no-nap schedule? This conversation will give you natural strategies for these common childhood sleep issues and lead to better overall rest, behavior, and academic achievement for your student.

    Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Nicole Johnson, mother of two boys, Lead Sleep Consultant, and owner of The Baby Sleep Site. Nicole shared with us about "Natural Sleep Strategies for Children"

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    Main website: https://www.babysleepsite.com

    Toddler Sleep Secrets, free e-Book: https://www.babysleepsite.com/toddler-sleep-training-secrets-free-ebook/

    How Much Sleep Does Your 3 Year Old Need: https://www.babysleepsite.com/toddlers/how-much-sleep-does-a-3-year-old-need/

    Work one-on-one on a Personalized Sleep Plan: https://www.babysleepsite.com/services

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    Discipline Books:

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    1-2-3 Magic - https://amzn.to/3QugocI

    Setting Limits With Your Strong-Willed Child - https://amzn.to/473z4VW

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    Homeschooling Creators: Two Young Authors Share Their Stories

    Homeschooling Creators: Two Young Authors Share Their Stories

    In this engaging podcast episode, we sit down with two remarkable homeschooled students who have ventured into the world of authorship. Our guests discuss their captivating books, each with a unique and valuable perspective. The first student penned a book that weaves a delightful tale of time-traveling dogs imparting history lessons to her readers, while the second student authored a guide for high schoolers on navigating homeschooling without the stress and resentment. Their passion for learning, creativity, and homeschooling shines through in this conversation, making it a must-listen for students, parents, and educators alike. Join us as we dive into their inspiring journey and the wisdom they've gained along the way.

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    5 Keys to Improve Student Behavior

    5 Keys to Improve Student Behavior

    Are you searching for a way to not just help your child behave, but internally manage emotions and navigate social situations? Then this discussion and the 5 keys covered in this episode are exactly what you have been searching for.

    Our special guest this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations was Anna-Lisa Mackey, CEO of Paths Program LLC and author of "The Social Emotional Classroom." Anna-Lisa shared with us about "5 Keys to Improve Student Behavior"

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    Main Website Link for PATHS:https://pathsprogram.com/ PATHS

    Homeschool Group/Pods Link: https://pathsprogram.com/home-school

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