Learning experts and experienced homeschoolers praise Kathy Kuhl's
Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner
"Her scope of knowledge, sensitivity to the questions and needs of parents who homeschool, and the list of resources
are invaluable to any parent who homeschools their child."
- Larry B. Silver, M.D. Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown University Medical Center; author, The Misunderstood Child.
“Kathy Kuhl has written a volume that ought to be an essential reference for the parents of children who are being homeschooled. Her suggestions will go far to ensure that these students are receiving an education that is enriching at the same time that it is customized to meet their needs as individuals. Don’t homeschool your child without absorbing the wisdom in this well-written and extremely helpful guide.”
— Mel Levine, M.D., author of A Mind at a Time.
"Kathy Kuhl has compiled a wealth of information in a must-read for most, if not all homeschooling parents. She can talk the talk because she has walked the walk. Don't homeschool without this book."
— Theresa Powell, veteran special education teacher and retired homeschool parent.
"This excellent book is a comprehensive, common-sense, resource for those interested in homeschooling. Told in a straightforward, practical, and sometimes witty style this book will be useful to parents, teachers, and health care professionals who want to develop a successful homeschooling program based on the knowledge of people with direct experience."
— Robert L Hendren, DO, Exec. Director, M.I.N.D. Institute; President, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, UC Davis.
“Kathy Kuhl has written a well researched book full of great advice and creative ideas for home schooling a child with special needs.
This would be a wonderful resource for anyone who is new to home education, home educators new to special needs,
as well as veteran home schoolers with a special needs child looking for fresh ideas.”
— Kim Ashby, founder and president of the board of directors of
GIFTSNC, Inc.; homeschooling mom to three special learners.
“Kathy Kuhl provides parents with a compass and a roadmap for this challenging journey.
This readable and complete book explores the issues and obstacles faced by parents who choose to homeschool their struggling children. Kathy deals with all aspects of a child’s development—academic, social, emotional and recreational. Kathy’s experience, wisdom and knowledgeable advice will be of immeasureable assistance and comfort for you.”
— Richard D. Lavoie, M.Ed., M.A., author of It’s So Much Work To Be Your Friend
and Motivation Breakthrough; producer of The F.A.T. City Video.
"Extensively researched, carefully documented, and well organized, Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner is
a veritable treasure trove of up-to-the-minute information, guidelines, and suggestions for helping children who flounder
in traditional academic settings. Anyone who lives or works with a struggling learner –parent, educator, or mental health professional –
will find many a valuable nugget to aid in their work with these children."
- Barbara D. Ingersoll, Ph.D., author, Your Hyperactive Child.
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Articles
"The Homeschooling Option for Children with AD/HD," in the August issue of Attention Magazine.
CHADD members can read it online here.
"Homeschooling Children with Learning Disabilities,"
(see the
second page here) appeared in The Virginia Home Educator.
The two-page article is relevant for those teaching many kinds of struggling learners, not just children with learning disabilities.
Speaking
Kathy speaks at conventions, homeschool conferences, and homeschool support group meetings.
Kathy is available to speak to your group on:
Homeschooling students with learning and attention difficulties
Tips for teaching math to the struggling student
Staying sane: Encouragement for the parents of struggling students
Attitudes and assumptions: Are you sabotaging your homeschool without knowing it?
Homeschooling through high school
Her next scheduled conferences and workshops are:
- February 27, 2009, Learning Disabilities Association of America's
46th Annual International Conference, in Salt Lake City, Utah,
on "Homeschooling Children with Learning Disabilities."
- March 5, 2009, beginning at 1 p.m., a three hour seminar, on "Homeschooling Students with Learning and Attention Difficulties,"
"Staying Sane: Encouragement for parents of struggling learners,"
and "Attitudes and Assumptions: Are you sabotaging your homeschool without knowing it?" at HEAV (Home Educators Association of Virginia) headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.
"Preparing to Homeschool a Struggling Learner," at the
Accessibility Summit,
scheduled for March 20-21, 2009, in Tysons Corner, VA.
Sadly, the organizers at McLean Bible Church had to cancel the 2009 conference, but hope to return in 2010, bringing "people from all over the United States and beyond together for a weekend of unity,
incredible general sessions, in-depth break out sessions specific to your need, and ... a venue for everyone to come together to empower the disability community."
- May 8 & 9, 2009,
Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Topics to be announced in late January.
- July 10 & 11, 2009,
Northern Virginia Home Education Conference, Chantilly, Virginia,
on "High School Homeschool for Your Struggling Learner" and "Staying Sane, Keeping On - Getting Your Homeschool Out of the Rut."
Kathy's recent workshops:
- August 15 & 16, 2008, the third homeschooling special needs conference of
GiftsNC (Giving and Getting Information for Special Needs Children), in Cary, North Carolina, outside Raleigh.
GIFTSNC, an organization for parents homeschooling children with a variety of special needs, also has a large, helpful Yahoo! group you may join, wherever you live.
Though based in North Carolina, their on-line community has nearly 500 members from across the country.
Nearly 300 families attended. Kathy spoke on "Staying Sane" and "Attitudes and Assumptions" and also appeared on a panel for homeschooling through high school.
- July 10-12, 2008, Autism Society of America's 39th National Conference, Orlando, Florida, "Homeschooling Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders."
"This is the largest gathering of people with autism, families and professionals with over 200 sessions and 150 exhibitors."
- March 20, 2008, to Mom's Night Out, a support group in Round Hill, in western Loudoun County, Virginia. Past, present and future homeschoolers are welcome.
- February 21, 2008, 1 p.m., a two-hour seminar, "The Advantages of Homeschooling Struggling Learners" at HEAV (Home Educators Association of Virginia)'s headquarters in Richmond.
For details about this seminar, part of HEAV's Homeschool Success Seminar series,
click here and scroll down.
- February 21, 2008 7 p.m., a question and answer session with Autism Society of America-Central Virginia Chapter's Homeschool Interest Group, at River Road United Methodist Church, 8800 River Road, Richmond.
- January 28, 7 p.m., "Teaching Math to Struggling Learners." GIFTSNVA, a support group for those homeschooling special needs children in Northern Virginia.
Meets at Reston Bible Church. E-mail Kathy for more about this group.
- January 8, 2008, "Struggling Learner, Struggling Parent: Encouragement for Homeschooling Parents" to F.I.S.H.E. homeschool support group in Fairfax, Virginia.
- Dec 13, 2007, Prince William County Autism Support Group, on Homeschooling Struggling Learners.
- At the 19th Annual International Conference of
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder),
Kathy Kuhl and Catherine Adams presented "Homeschooling a Child with ADD" on November 9, 2007.
- In July 2007 on teaching math to struggling learners at the Northern Virginia Home Education Conference,
in the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia. CDs of the conference still available at their website.
- In April 2007 to Homesteaders Homeschool Support Group, in Columbia, Maryland
on homeschooling children with learning and attention difficulties.
- In April 2007, on teaching math to struggling learners at the
GiftsNC Conference (Giving and Getting Information for Special Needs Children), in Cary, North Carolina, outside Raleigh.
- On Homeschooling Special Needs Children, in March 2007, to F.I.S.H.E. in Fairfax.
- In January 2007 a seminar on homeschooling for high school, at Centreville Baptist Church, in Centreville, Virginia.
- In November 2006 to REACH, in Fredericksburg.
- In August 2006 at
VAHomeschoolers 2006 Homeschool Conference and Resource Fair
in Richmond, Virginia.
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Below are photos of our homeschool graduation atop Arthur's Seat, in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2006.
Kathy Kuhl's classes for teens for 2007-2008
Kathy teaches algebra, geometry, and some years, Shakespeare and composition at C.H.E.S.S., Centreville Homeschool Enrichment Support Services, on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
Click here for information about the 2007-2008 program.
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