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What is the Science of Reading?
What is the Science of Reading? The Science of Reading is a collective body of scientific research on reading. It encompasses what we...
Kaitlin Coppola
Oct 16, 20232 min read
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The Art of Strewing: Enhancing Homeschooling for Autistic Children with PDA profiles
Homeschooling offers a unique opportunity to tailor education to a child's specific needs and interests. For families with Autistic...
Kaitlin Coppola
Jun 17, 20234 min read
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The Benefits of Self-Directed Learning for Neurodivergent Learners
Self-directed education is a powerful tool that can greatly benefit neurodivergent children. Neurodivergent children, those whose...
Kaitlin Coppola
Mar 12, 20231 min read
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Homeschooling, An Alternative
My path as a special educator into homeschooling. I value my experience as a public educator in the United States. However, because of...
Kaitlin Coppola
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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Deschooling and School Recovery
What is deschooling? Deschooling is a concept developed by educator and author, Ivan Illich, which calls for an end to traditional...
Kaitlin Coppola
Feb 18, 20232 min read
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Resource Review: Epic! books
Link: getepic.com Cost: 7.99 USD per month Ages: The website says 12 and under but I’ve used it with older ND children This is a resource...
Kaitlin Coppola
Jan 22, 20231 min read
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21 Life Skills for Homeschoolers
As a special educator who works with homeschoolers, developing life skills is a priority for most of my students and families. Life...
Kaitlin Coppola
Jan 14, 20231 min read
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What we are doing in 3rd Grade: Literacy
I’ve been fortunate enough to work with a handful of third grade homeschoolers this semester through literacy tutoring. Third grade is a...
Kaitlin Coppola
Dec 27, 20223 min read
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Enthusiastic Progress in Neurodivergent Virtual Learning
As a special educator in the United States, public school systems, a big challenge I faced was students who were burnt out with long...
Kaitlin Coppola
Dec 27, 20222 min read
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Integrating Science and Reading Comprehension
#homeschool #specialeducation #tutoring #reading #readingcomprehension #science #autism #adhd Integrating interest-based science concepts...
Kaitlin Coppola
Nov 26, 20221 min read
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Child-Centered Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension instructional practices in the US public education system emphasize skills needed to master testing standards....
Kaitlin Coppola
May 17, 20222 min read
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Why Neurodiverse Children Need Neurodiverse Educators
During my first year as a special educator in the public school system, I was recognized for my ability to support Autistic and...
Kaitlin Coppola
Apr 18, 20222 min read
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Making Mindfulness a Foundational Part of Home Education
With the ever-growing uncertainty in the world today, the ability to be fully present in each moment becomes even more crucial. By...
Kaitlin Coppola
Apr 18, 20226 min read
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Welcoming the New Year with Creative Expression and Vulnerability
Every year, between the threshold of the old year and the new, during the Capricorn days following Christmas that spill over into the new...
Kaitlin Coppola
Apr 18, 20222 min read
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