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The Benefits of Singing Hymns in Your Homeschool

March 13, 2018

There are many lovely ways to begin your homeschool day. We usually start with Bible time, a very simple routine including a hymn, a

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Is It Dysgraphia?

February 21, 2018

By: Dianne Craft, MA, CNHP One of the most common and misdiagnosed processing problems in children is a blocked writing gate. This is the

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Testing Accommodations

January 11, 2017

Accomodating Struggling Learners Q. Can I use testing accommodations for my child who is a struggling reader? A. Unless your child has a documented

Testing Special Needs

February 24, 2016

Q. I have a child who is struggling to learn. I may need to have him tested, but I don’t know where to begin.

Special Needs Services

September 20, 2015

Q. Can my homeschooled child who has an IEP still be involved in special classes at his former school? A. Public schools provide special

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Religious Exemption and Services

August 22, 2015

Q. Is speech therapy available for religiously exempt homeschoolers? A. A limited number of special-need services—usually speech and occupational (OT) therapy–should be available as

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Special Needs and Parents’ Rights

August 31, 2014

Parenting a Special-Needs Preschooler Q. May I remove my preschooler with special needs from school and educate him at home? Are there additional requirements?

IEP and Notice of Intent

August 3, 2014

Q. Since my child had an IEP, is there anything extra I need to do when I file my Notice of Intent? A. Even

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Special-Needs Requirements

October 13, 2013

Q. Are there extra requirements to homeschool a child with special needs? Are they still eligible for services like speech and occupational therapy (OT)?

Special-Needs Resources

October 28, 2012

Q. I have a child who is struggling to learn. I may need to have him tested, but I don’t know where to begin.

Special-Needs Services and Homeschoolers

November 23, 2011

Q. Is my homeschooler eligible for speech therapy through a public school? A. Although school districts are not obligated to provide special-needs services for

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