NEWS FLASH:  GiftsNC Conference ~ (Special Ed at Home)  Don't Miss It!  http://www.giftsnc.com./ I attended this conference last year and it was a tremendous help. The speakers and workshops were simply overflowing with useful information.  I learned so much in just a short time.  The pracitcal advice was so helpful, plus the vendors were great and carried the things I needed.  Whether you have questions or you just need to connect with other parents of special needs children, you don't want to miss the inspiring and encouraging opportunity. It is very well organized and worth the drive.  Stay tuned for details. Coming Soon in January I also have a special interest in assisting parents with educating their struggling learners at home.  I have a degree in special education (with a foucs on  emotional difficulties) and have faced learning challenges in my own home, so I have been motivated to search out resources and methods to streamline our efforts.  We are developing services and selecting new products that will support and encourage you in this noble task.  We will keep you posted.  Feel free to call us with ideas or suggestions. We believe that all parents home educate their children to some degree. Homeschoolers do so full time, while other parents do so part time by helping with homework and teaching  life skills.  It is a challenge for all parents to manage the often highly demanding needs of their special needs children. Some needs are physical, while others are emotional.  Some children need to be pushed into activity and interaction, while others need to slow down and focus. The good news is that there are answers.  There is hope my friends. We plan to host some free workshops for parents of special students. Check back or feel free to email us and ask to be on our mailing list.   Details Coming Soon:  Brigance Testing and Home Education Plans. Special Ed Catalog (under construtcion)             Special Ed Links (under construction)   Parent Support ~ Practial tips and answers to manage daily life with your special needs child, including homework tips. This service can be utilized as a single consultation or available on a month by month basis. Budget    ~  $ 30.00   1/2 hour phone consultation Basic      ~  $ 50.00   1 hour consultation with list of tips and resources from which to choose. Plan A    ~ $ 125.00   Consultation and design a plan for study/organiziation skills & study area. Plan B*   ~ $ 500.00   Consultation, 1 yr plan, monthly evaluation (1/2 hr. call monthly for 9 mos.) Plan C* ~ $ 1000.00    Consultation, Full Yr Plan, monthly evaluation (1/2 hr. call monthly + 2 in home visits) .                                  *Payment plan available: Plan B ($50)  and Plan C ($100) for 10 months.   Homeschool Support ~ Practical tips and curricula selection for your special needs child. This service can be utilized as a single consultation or available on a month by month basis and evaluation of progress.  The monthly evaluation services will equip you to provide a supervised education tailored to your child's needs and abilities, with regular follow up and the peace of mind that you are on track. Private schools with a focus on special education typically cost between for $10,000.00 - $15,000.00 per year, not to mention the cost of gas and the driving time.  Many parents simply cannot afford this option, but still desire assistance in planning and follow up.   Budget    ~  $ 30.00   1/2 hour phone consultation Basic      ~  $ 50.00   1 hour consultation with list of tips and resources from which to choose. Plan A    ~ $ 125.00   Consultation and design full year plan of study for one child Plan B*   ~ $ 500.00   Consultation, 1 yr plan, monthly evaluation (1/2 hr. call monthly for 9 mos.) Plan C* ~ $ 1000.00    Consultation, Full Yr Plan, monthly evaluation (1/2 hr. call monthly + 2 in home visits) .                                 *Payment plan available: Plan B ($50)  and Plan C ($100) for 10 months