Local Homeschoolers

Local Homeschoolers

Florida homeschooling resources and stories from families discovering freedom through alternative education. Our mission at Local Homeschoolers is to share local homeschooling resources and alternative education options throughout Palm Beach County Florida and beyond. Our goal is to encourage and equip you for success on your homeschooling journey.

  1. 03/18/2023

    ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SHOWCASE 2023

    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.

    5 min
  2. 10/09/2022

    Unpacking Dyslexia with Certified Dyslexia Therapist Felicia Smith

    Listen to our latest episode as we unpack dyslexia and dysgraphia with Felicia Smith of Bright Ideas Learning Centers. During this episode we discuss signs to look for regarding diagnosing dyslexia and Felicia talks candidly about her homeschool days as a former homeschooler. Felicia is a certified dyslexia therapist (and former homeschool student) and owns Bright Idea Learning: Tutoring and Early Learning Center. Currently, Felicia and her partner have four locations in North TX and will be expanding their therapy services to Palm Beach County and beyond.  If you would like to reach out to Felicia Smith or for a consult, connect with her at Bright Idea Learning Centers or contact her by phone at (903) 227-7059. *Note:  These red flags DO NOT necessarily mean your child is dyslexic.  However, if you notice several of these traits in your child, exploring dyslexia testing might be a good idea! difficulty recognizing letters and sounds trouble sounding out words reading a word correctly, then shortly after, not recognizing it/reading it incorrectly difficulty progressing with reading and spelling skills avoidance of reading, writing, or spelling and lack of confidence having a history of dyslexia or trouble reading or spelling within the family 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.

    38 min

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Florida homeschooling resources and stories from families discovering freedom through alternative education. Our mission at Local Homeschoolers is to share local homeschooling resources and alternative education options throughout Palm Beach County Florida and beyond. Our goal is to encourage and equip you for success on your homeschooling journey.