The Sequoia Breeze Rebecca LaSavio

Homeschooling mom and Feather River Board member Stacy MacDonald sits down with Rebecca to graciously share her family’s inspiring homeschool story. As a neuro-divergent family, Stacy and her children have navigated many challenges. Their story is one of resilience, creativity, and the ability to thrive against the odds. Tune in for this uplifting episode!
Notes
Feather River Charter School Board
Let’s Get Real - Parents Weigh-in on Testing, Episode 3:2 of The Sequoia Breeze
Bright Thinker
Beast Academy
HSVA
Aleks Math

Join Rebecca as she welcomes Megan Nason, Director of Student Support and Special Education, to shed light on the many pathways available at Sequoia Grove to help support ALL learners. Megan will share about the various program options and address common concerns including whether or not a student needs an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This is one episode you don’t want to miss.
Notes
Homeschool Helper/Support Services
SpecialEducation@sequoiagrove.org
Ladder Graphic: Steps to Student Support

In this episode, Sara Greco, Lead Family Liaison and homeschooling veteran, joins Rebecca to talk about homeschooling with our schools. From understanding our unique identity to unraveling the inner workings of our systems, together they explore the options we offer that make us stand out! Be sure to listen in as this episode is packed full of helpful information.
Notes
Clarksville Charter School
Feather River Charter School
Lake View Charter School
Homeschool Helper
Homeschool Helper - High School
Sequoia Breeze Tour the Lending Library episode
 

Choosing to homeschool is a big decision. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and have a TON questions. Where do you start? What options are out there? Is homeschooling right for me and my kids? In this episode, Rebecca guides you through the essential steps to kick-start your homeschooling adventure. From understanding your options to practical tips for getting started, Rebecca covers it all. Tune in, learn, and embark on your homeschooling journey with confidence!
SHOW NOTES;Deschooling:
https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/deschooling/

How to file a PSA
PSP
HSC
CHN

Intro to Unit Studies
Acellus
K12
Time4Learning
BookShark
Oak Meadow Curriculum
Timberdoodle

A powerhouse trio of highly experienced teachers and homeschoolers joins Rebecca today to discuss the “I Can” statements. How do these state standards work into our homeschools? What does the charter school need from us? Homeschool families and teachers alike will find this episode to be helpful and encouraging.I Can Statements on the Homeschool Helper

This week, Rebecca welcomes Dr. Alex Ryan, one of our wonderful intervention teachers, to discuss Supporting Your Gifted Learner. Together, they explore the answers to questions including, Is your child gifted? If so, what does that mean for your homeschool? Does a child have to be gifted in all subjects to qualify? What if a child struggles in some areas and excels in others? Listen in as Dr. Ryan helps you identify whether or not your children are gifted and shares some ways you can feed their busy minds.
Show Notes
Byrdseed
NAGC
Michael Clay Thompson
PETS
Beast Academy
William and Mary
John Hopskins Gifted Family Page
Critical Thinking Co
Tin Man Press - this is a resource that Dr. Alex loves, but sadly has gone out of print. A Google search may turn up used copies.
Email Dr. Alex here