One of the greatest advantages of homeschool is being able to support and teach your child in the way they can best learn. Could you imagine looking forward to learning? For some kids the enthusiasm for learning is automatic, then for others it is a dread. If think this is due to the utilitarian style [...]

By Lauren Brenner-Katz, long-time Homeschooling Mother in Southern California.
In Memory of Katie O’Neill founder of L.A. Homeschoolers
Once upon a time, there was a bright, beautiful, talented. and generous mom named Katie. When it came time for her kids to start school, Katie was less than satisfied with what the local schools had to offer. So [...]

http://www.laurelsprings.com
Laurel Springs School, founded in 1991, is an accredited, college prep private school offering distance learning programs and teacher services for students in grades K-12. Located in Ojai, California, Laurel Springs serves students across the United States and in 43 countries. Current enrollment is 3,000 students, with more than 2,000 students enrolled in the [...]

11:30-12:00 (pacific): Special Guest – Marilyn Mosley from Laurel Springs School
Marilyn is the Founder of Laurel Springs School, which is the home school for several Olympic athletes. Marilyn’s passion is helping ALL students achieve their goals and fulfill their dreams, encouraging them to incorporate their purpose as part of their homeschool curriculum. Click here to [...]

If you have a gifted child it can be overwhelming figuring out if you are giving them the best education, tools, encouragement for growth. Here are some resources to help parents of gifted children to encourage them:
Website resources:
Laureate School for the Gifted and Talented
National Association for Gifted Children
Davidson Institute for Talent Development
World Council for Gifted and [...]

Making sure your child’s distance learning school is legit and accredited is important.  There are many accrediting agencies, but how do you find out which ones are the best, have the highest standards, and are genuine? The article “Validity of Distance Learning Homeschool Programs” shares with you how to find out if the distance learning school [...]

Great how-to article on finding the best distance learning program for your child. With so many new schools providing distance learning how do you find the best one? In the guide  ”10 most important things you should know before choosing a distance learning program” you are given the 10 most essential details you need to know in order [...]

Watch a videoblog, or vlog, from three high school students in Georgia who attend Laurel Springs School, which provides online accredited K-12 distance learning education. The students have a room with computers set up inside their ballet dance facility, where they take classes online, have one-to-one interaction with their teachers, do their work, take tests [...]