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On today's episode, I interview Jashira, a local Palm Beach County mother of three. Jashira shares her story on how homeschooling has strengthened her family unit in a unique way. She expresses that through homeschooling she has discovered that learning can take place anywhere. I hope you will be encouraged from her homeschool testimony.

If you would like to share your homeschool story or local South Florida alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com. 






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This episode will cover what you need to know about the Florida School Choice Law House Bill (HB1) that applies to school choice funding. Tune in and hear my interview with Cheryl Trzasko, a certified teacher and veteran home education evaluator here in Palm Beach County. She is the co-founder of the Association of Florida Evaluators and she also runs the Palm Beach County Homeschoolers, a local homeschool support group that has been around for twenty years. Cheryl has extensive knowledge on this new legislation and during this episode we take a deep dive into how this bill will effect those looking to homeschool in the future, or are currently homeschooling.

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If you would like to share your homeschool story or local South Florida alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com. 




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Are you interested in Alternative Education in Jupiter or Palm Beach County, Florida? If you are considering homeschooling and seeking alternatives to public school, then we have the event for you. Come out to the Alternative Education Showcase on April 1st from 2pm-4pm at Jupiter Farms Church, in Jupiter, Florida. The goal of the Alternative Education Showcase is to provide a free event for those seeking alternative schooling options in Palm Beach County. Vendors include, Acton Academy Palm Beach, Bliss Academy- Alternative Education, Brain Balance of Palm Beach Gardens, Classical Conversations, Compass Outreach and Education Center, Engage Education, Florida Virtual School, FPEA (Florida Parent Educators Association), Living Learning Libraries, Maslowe Academic Zone, Microschool Florida / Tapestry Academy, PEC, Saltwater Studies, Inc., Underground Education with Sam Sorbo, Veritas Florida, plus many more! 

This year we are also featuring four speaking session during the showcase. Jennifer Ferrita, a Homeschool Enrollment Evaluator will be speaking on homeschooling enrollment through evaluation, how to have a successful year. Michelle Howard, with the Living Learning Libraries will be presenting on a fresh and strengthening vision of education. Candace Lehenbauer, with Microschool Florida/Tapestry Academy will be speaking on microschooling in South Florida. Giovana Cavarretta, with Get  Homeschool Coaching will be presenting on homeschooling high school simplified. 

This is a fun, kid friendly event, for the whole family with bounce houses, food truck, snow cones, popcorn and a wildlife encounter. Come out to this free event at Jupiter Farms Church (Formerly Journey Church of Jupiter) located at 12600 W Indiantown Rd., Jupiter Farms.

For more information or to register visit our website at Local Homeschoolers. 



If you would like to share your homeschool story or local south Florida alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com. 




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Are you interested in learning more about Non-Traditional Education choices and Microschooling in South Florida? Then you won't want to miss the Microschool South Florida Showcase coming up on January 28th from 10-12pm at Coconut Creek Recreation Center in Coconut Creek, Florida. Come out and hear from local educators, parents and kids right here in our community. This is In conjunction with National School Choice Week. National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, while generating widespread public awareness of the importance of school choice.

Microschooling is a great option for educating our children. Microschool South Florida is a networking resource for parents and educators to connect. Modern one-room schoolhouses, edupreneurs, tutors, homeschool co-ops, and after-school programs welcome. Find a program or join their resource list today at https://www.microschoolflorida.com. 

If you would like to share your homeschool story or have a local Florida resource that you would like to share on the podcast, please reach out to us at localhomeschoolers.com.




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Today's guest is Paola Gomez Mendoza of Generations Christian Academy Co-Op in Greenacres, Florida. Paola shares with us her homeschool story, as well as, how she is building community and supporting local homeschooling families in Palm Beach County. If you would like more information on her Academy please reach out to her at gcacoop@gmail.com or 954-708-5589. 

If you would like to share your homeschool story or have a local Florida resource that you would like to share on the podcast, please reach out to us at localhomeschoolers.com.


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Do you have a student who is struggling in Math or needs to gain more confidence? On today’s show we have a local palm beach county mom and math teacher of over 22 years. Candace Acosta is a certified math teacher and has taught in traditional schools as well as virtually throughout her career.  Over the years she has tutored many homeschooled kids, and her passion is for students to recognize the beauty in mathematics and instill confidence in each student. She has recently transitioned from teaching in the classroom to tutoring full-time. If you have questions or would like a consultation please reach out to Candace Acosta at 561-451-7566, or email her at CandaceAcosta@yahoo.com.

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If you would like to share your homeschool story or have a local Florida resource that you would like to share on the podcast, please reach out to us at localhomeschoolers.com.


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