Free workshops for homeschoolers on Down’s Syndrome and Autism

More and more families with special needs children are looking at homeschooling as a viable option , especially as public schools are cutting the funding and resources for these students.  Many are being mainstreamed before they are ready for the coursework or are not able to get the services that they need.  I estimate that [...]

A key component of homeschooling a special needs child–advocacy skills

Hundreds of families with special needs children decide to homeschool each year.  Many of them feel unsatisfied with the services provided in the schools.  There are a lot of obstacles parents must face when they take responsibility for the child’s education, and navigating the system to get results can be a time consuming and energy [...]

Brain Development Workshop helps parents maximize child’s learning

How does your child’s brain develop?  What are key influences from birth to five years old?  How can you help your child maximize his brain function? These are important issues for parents planning to homeschool. Many of these questions will be discussed in this workshop. Prenatal and Early Child Development Workshop Sponsored by the Prenatal and [...]

Parents of gifted students have a great resource in Gifted Education Press Quarterly

Do you have a student who already knows more than you do?  Having trouble keeping up and keeping her challenged? You may want to check out a great online magazine, Gifted Education Press Quarterly, which is full of articles that will help you keep your gifted child stimulated in the right directions. Just Published! See [...]

What are physiological, psychological and developmental factors in Autistic behavior?

Autism is becoming increasingly prevalent in the youth of America.  It is an issue that often leaves parents bewildered, frustrated, discouraged and even frightened.  The children who suffer from it also experience strong emotions and confusing behaviors.  New brain research is beginning to provide some hopeful answers and therapeutic options which can alleviate some of [...]

Autism Workshop: Methods for Stimulating Your Child to Higher Functioning

Autism Workshop     ADE, ASCC approved Thursday September 3rd        Sponsored by Arizona Teacher’s Professional Development and the East Valley Asperger’s Meetup This 2 hour workshop will cover the developmental aberrations in the autistic child. It will address what can be done about autism to stimulate the Autistic/PDD/Asperger child to a higher level of function. Also [...]

Down Syndrome–Hidden Miracles–Free workshop on August 11 in Tempe

Down Syndrome Hidden Miracles Tuesday August 11th               ADE, ASCC approved Sponsored by Arizona Teacher’s Professional Development and Hidden Miracles Down Syndrome Meetup Function vs structure. This 2 hour lecture will cover the brain development of the child with Down Syndrome and what can be done to stimulate the child with Down Syndrome to a [...]

August Edition of the Arizona HOMESCHOOL HeartBeat

Thanks for checking out the HOMESCHOOL HeartBeat!  This information will be changed periodically, so keep coming back!  August Arizona HOMESCHOOL Heartbeat    August 5, 2009   FEATURED ITEMS   Dear Homeschooling Friends,  I have SO MUCH to share with you this month as we get ready to head back to school!  Each line below is a link to full [...]

We have a winner in the SpellQuizzer Contest

Last month, I ran a contest to give away a FREE SpellQuizzer license.  This unique tool was created by Dan Hite of SpellQuizzer.  Here are some of the great features of his program: Using SpellQuizzer you can enter the child’s weekly spelling list and make audio recordings of the words in the list. The software [...]

GREAT Homeschool Workshops: College Prep and Multiple Intelligences

College Prep and Multiple Intelligences Workshops in August School is about to begin, and I have some great tools to get you started! HOMESCHOOL WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Workshops are FREE, with an optional resources packet to purchase. Seats are very limited, and RSVP is needed to ensure that we have materials for you. Register Now by [...]