Homeschool Tips and Ideas

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Many families have questions as they weigh the pros and cons of homeschooling their child. Designing engaging learning opportunities while meeting benchmarks is a challenge. Homeschooling a child with blindness or low vision involves adapted materials and braille instruction. Designing engaging learning opportunities while meeting benchmarks is a challenge. A child with blindness or low vision may involve adapted materials and braille instruction. Deciding if it’s right for your family involves many factors and questions.

Liza and Campbell began their homeschool journey when Campbell, a braille reader, was in 5^th grade. Liza shares how homeschooling Campbell allowed her to learn foundational grade-level standards in literacy, science, math, and social studies by exploring topics Campbell was deeply curious about. Both mother and daughter share that homeschooling allowed Campbell to be flexible with her time and develop her passions. Campbell dove deeply into concepts of interest, which set her up for success as she prepared for college.

Videos 1 & 2

Getting Started with Homeschooling: Find out what a typical day looked like for Liza and Campbell, and hear more about common curriculum and braille questions.

Videos 3 & 4

Beyond Curriculum and More: Hear about the supports and resources Liza and Campbell used and ways to engage your child socially through extracurricular activities as a homeschooler.

Videos 5 & 6

Testing, Transition, and the Next Chapter: Understand options for your child regarding classes to teach, standardized tests, transcripts, and college preparation.