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Learning Challenges? Dyslexia? Delays? Uncovering What’s Going On

by Spencer Mason | May 29, 2021

When a homeschooled child seems to flounder for no easily identified reason, parents often exhaust themselves in their search for answers. At some point a parent may wonder if there might be a learning disability at the root of their child’s struggle. Kristen has...

What if Your Child Is the Fish that Can’t Climb the Tree?

by Spencer Mason | May 29, 2021

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” (Albert Einstein) Aha! That’s the moment when you finally hear your child being described, and you don’t feel so alone. What is a...

Teaching Reading May Not Be as Easy as You Think

by Spencer Mason | May 10, 2021

Does your child seem to be faltering in his efforts to learn to read? Is it the curriculum? Is it you? Based on current research, this workshop is designed to help parents better understand the most essential elements of the reading process. You will learn the...

Raising a Special Needs Child and Finding Support for the Journey

by Spencer Mason | May 10, 2021

This workshop is Steve’s testimony of the last 30 years as the father of a child with special needs. He shares what his family has learned as a result of Johnny’s disability and the special, rewarding and joyful role Johnny has played in their lives. Even in the...

Struggling Learners in High School and College

by Spencer Mason | May 6, 2021

At 11, one of our boys was just learning to read. Little did we know that he’d be reading ancient philosophers for fun at 17 and go to college on a full academic scholarship! In this workshop, we’ll talk about how to help your struggling learners through high school...