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School at Home is Different: Transitioning Your Unique Learner from Institutional School

School at Home is Different: Transitioning Your Unique Learner from Institutional School

Jan 14, 2026 | Blog, Special Needs Labels, Struggling Learners, Unique Learners

by Shari McMinn With the new year, many families — for a variety of reasons — are beginning a whole new lifestyle with their first attempt at homeschooling. This may include you and your student with unique learning needs. Whether from government-funded or private...
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For Immediate Release: Top Reasons 2025 Gave Us to Consider Homeschooling

Jan 13, 2026 | Press Release

Contact: Kashia Davis, Outreach Director Email: Kashia@CHEC.org Phone: 303-358-7918 | CHEC Office: 720-842-4852 By Kashia Davis When I review the events of 2025, it leaves me with a top list of reasons why you might want to consider homeschooling your children: In the...
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Does Your Homeschool Need a Mid-Year Makeover?

Jan 7, 2026 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

by guest author Marcia Washburn It’s January — that month we face with combined anticipation and dread. We’ve negotiated the busy Christmas season and, perhaps, have some new ideas and new equipment (Christmas gifts!) to try in our homeschools. But the thought of...
Practical Tips for a Peaceful Start to the New Year

Practical Tips for a Peaceful Start to the New Year

Dec 31, 2025 | Blog, How to Homeschool

by Shari McMinn And He awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm (Mark 4:39 ESV). During the hurricane which is sometimes called Christmas, we can find ourselves overwhelmed with frenzied...
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Anchored and Connected: Relationship Goals for You and Your Unique Learner

Dec 24, 2025 | Special Needs Labels, Struggling Learners, Unique Learners

by Shari McMinn Merry Christmas! And now the New Year is about to begin!    Relationship Goals for Homeschooling Your Unique Learner in 2026 What are your goals for homeschooling your unique learner this year? Not the home management goals, not the behavior ones,...
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