Update on Services and a GIVEAWAY!!

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I am excited to announce  my homeschool consulting and coaching packages to you.  With feedback from families I have created packages that I think will be helpful for your family.  The packages focus on coaching, transcripts, planning curriculum, high school planning, getting unstuck, and college readiness.  I am also continuing with $45 for 40 minutes for a single session of coaching or consulting.   I am happy to brainstorm ideas with you on helping your student read, write, or work through educational issues. You can also write me and I will create a specialized package for your family.

I am so thrilled about my packages that  I am giving away a $45 credit towards any package, consulting, coaching, or portfolio reviews.  Enter below to win! 

Hoping the beginning of your school year is going well, and that we can chat soon!

Becky Boerner

M. Ed in Education and homeschool mom 

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My Packages!  

Email Consulting. Would you like some insight on a homeschool issue or problem? Email consulting may be a good fit for you. I will be offering answers to your questions, insight, and a detailed response with up to 3 emails. The cost is $45. (That does not include clarifying questions) Please write me for more information. Click Here to Schedule 

Consulting by Zoom or Phone. Do you want to talk to a veteran homeschooler and certified teacher to help with your home education? Topics for discussion include Getting started homeschooling, Helping my child learn to read. Working with a struggling reader, Planning for high school, homeschooling multiple ages, I feel stuck, and What happens after high school? Price is $45 for 40 minutes.  Click Here to Schedule    I have evening and weekend hours.  

Homeschool Coaching Would you like to meet with me on zoom or by phone for 2-4 consecutive times for encouragement and/or accountability? Someone to talk through your homeschool day and suggest some changes that could be helpful? This may be what you need. We would schedule at least two appointments for 40 minutes.  $45 per 40-minute session Click here to Schedule 

Coaching Package A    Three 40 minute Zoom or Phone sessions $110 ($10 discount Sessions must be used within 4 months) You make one appointment and then I send you a link to make the rest. Click here to Schedule. 

Coaching Package B    Five 40-minute Zoom or Phone sessions $195 ($30 discount! Sessions must be used within 7 months.) You make one appointment and then I send you a link to make the rest. To Schedule 

Coaching Package C TWO 90-minute Zoom or Phone Sessions $180 ($10 discount Sessions must be used within 3 months.) You make one appointment and then I send you a link to make the rest.  To Schedule 

College Readiness I am happy to help you plan high school classes, discuss College Credit Plus, create a transcript, write a counselor letter, a school profile, think through different options for the future for your student. I have had students accepted at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Georgia Tech, University of Cincinnati, Ohio State, Vanderbilt, Cedarville, Purdue, Taylor and Cincinnati State. I am happy to start talking with you as early as 7th grade. 

Planning for High School Package $75 (Includes One 40-minute Phone or Zoom session and up to 3 emails about planning for homeschool high school with curriculum suggestions and long range planning) ($15 savings)  Click here to Schedule 

Transcript Getting Started Package $150 (Includes TWO 40-minute Zoom or Phone sessions and up to 1 hour of reviewing your student's high school transcript, feedback via email, and email support.) You make one appointment and then I send you a link to make the rest.  Click here to Schedule

Parent Document Package $250 (Includes up to FOUR hours of consulting for transcripts, course descriptions, counselor letter, finding scholarships, and school profile. You may use the hours through Zoom, phone, email, my time to review documents. All hours must be used within 7 months. ) You make one appointment and then I send you a link to make the rest.  Click here to Schedule 

Portfolio Reviews I will also continue to provide portfolio reviews for families  .Click Here to Schedule.  

Please email me if I can help.  ohiohomeschool@gmail.com 

Becky Boerner ~

~Homeschool Mom to 7
~Mom to high school graduates and college graduates
~Mom to employed homeschool graduates.

~Mom to students who have won over $100,000 in scholarships
~Certified Teacher
~M.Ed. in Reading Education

Indescribably Atlas Adventures by Louie Giglio Illustrated by Nicola Anderson & Lynsey Wilson

Do you enjoy learning about countries, people, and/or new ideas? I love to learn new things and was excited to get to see the book Indescribable Atlas Adventures by Louie Giglio Illustrated by Nicola Anderson & Lynsey Wilson by published @tommynelsonbooks.

The Indescribable Atlas Adventures by Louie Giglio is a beautifully illustrated hard cover book! The book is the size of legal pad and filled with colorful illustrations, infographics, and maps. It shares interesting facts about countries, animals, vegetation, continents, oceans, and people. It is very inviting and educational for children.

The Indescribable Atlas Adventure is broken down by continent and from there into one- or two-page spreads on each country. A child can open to any page to begin reading and learning something new about the world. There are biblical references to people, places and the faiths for each country. For instance, on the page with Turkey we see animals, information on the apostle Paul, key facts, language and basic country facts.

The Indescribable Atlas is a beautifully written and illustrated Atlas. It would be a delight for any child ages 7 to 12. I see it as a homeschool resource, a gift for a child, or for anyone who wants to learn more about the world around them. I highly recommend The Indescribably Atlas by Louie Giglio.

I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a positive review.

Should I Bother with an Assessment? by Becky Boerner, Home Education Consultant

 

1.  Will you continue to provide homeschool portfolio reviews for families. 

  YES, I will!  

I am now open to completing portfolio review/assessments  for any family in any state.

2.  Do you think I still need to complete an assessment? 

Yes! I believe it would be beneficial for your  to complete some type of assessment that demonstrates your student has made progress.  As good home educators of our students we need to keep  records and show progress.  

3. Is it really necessary?  I only worried about my district in the past.  

YES! I am seeing the new law as a transfer of responsibility.  Your district kept your homeschool records in the past. They could confidently share that a family was pursuing home education from a notification of intent and that a student made progress from an assessment.  I believe the responsibility is NOW on home school parents to keep records of their students that demonstrate they made progress. 

Child Protective Services(CPS) contacts me about a family several times every year.  (I never speak to them without permission from the family) They ask me if a family has shared work with me and made progress. I have always sent CPS back to the family's school district, because the school district held the student's records. CPS would  then check in with the district. 

As a family you will be responsible to demonstrate that you are home educating and your student is making progress.   I believe now it is  even more important to keep good records and demonstrate your student has made progress.  Please understand this is my opinion.  

I realize there is a low chance that CPS or someone will contact you.  But, I believe as good home educators of our students we want to have record keeping  that demonstrate our students' educational progress. We all care about our students and want the best for them.  

4.  Are you going to continue with assessments for your students?  

 YES!  I believe in good record keeping, and want to demonstrate my students made progress.  (I also have talked to CPS one too many times) 

5.  When and how often should I complete an assessment?

I would complete one yearly.  The advantage in 2024 and beyond is that there is no particular time of year for a deadline.  I will be working year round and now have more of a limited schedule in the summer.  You are able to complete something mid year, at the end of summer, or in the fall.  You control the schedule now!  Do what works best for your family.  

6.  What should I do with my portfolio assessment paperwork after your review?

If you keep physical paperwork, I would keep the assessment with the work samples in a file folder preferably in a fire proof box.  If you are a digital person  I would use Google Drive or OneNote to store the paperwork.  

From a family. . .

What a remarkable year we’ve had. And I never fully believe it until I do this assessment. Thank you for your heart and your fluid, encouraging assessment process, Becky!

If you have any questions please feel free to write me.  please feel free to write me.  

Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone by Max Lucado

Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone by Max Lucado is a sweet picture book for children 2-8 years old.  This sweet story has gorgeous pictures illustrated by Even Tharlet. The lyrical story communicates eloquently to your child that you will be there for them and also that God will always be there for them.  I think the book opens up conversation with your child to talk about your faith, how much you deeply care for them, and remind them that they are never really alone.  A beautifully written story with gorgeous pictures!

I highly recommend Just in Case You Ever FeelAlone by Max Lucado and illustrated by Eve Tharlet. This would make a great gift for a grandchild, godchild, or any child that you treasure.   

I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a positive review. 

Max Lucado is a pastor, speaker, and best-selling author who, in his own words, “writes books for people who don’t read books.” He serves the people of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, and his message is for the hurting, the guilty, the lonely, and the discouraged: God loves you; let him.

As a writer, Max is known for combining poetic storytelling and homespun humor with the heart of a pastor. All of his trade books began as sermon series at Oak Hills Church, and his sermons all begin with Max asking himself this question: “What can I say on Sunday that will still matter on Monday?” He’s been dubbed “America’s Pastor” by Christianity Today, and “The Best Preacher in America” by Reader’s Digest.