Sarena Cambrea, founder and clinical director, and Julia Santos, director of creative development, from Elevate Behavior Services in Chattanooga, Tennessee, discuss the following:

- their goal “to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families through positive behavior supports” - what Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is - how Elevate Academy integrates ABA to provide support for special-needs students and their parents looking for a full-service environment that includes education and therapy - the RISE program (Reimagining Independence in Supportive Environments) and its role in fostering independence for older students - their paths to Elevate Behavior Guests' website: https://www.elevatebehavior.com Guests' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatebehavior/ Referred by Rachel Good of Discovery Learner's Academy: https://youtu.be/JOzBEd2olhc Note that guests' views are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Learning Liberty Podcast. Please support the show by subscribing to the channel and becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/LearningLiberty For media rights used in this video, see ⁠https://www.learningliberty.net/media_rights/

Felix Milner and his daughter Dalia, a current Thales Academy student, provide the inside details on Thales's curriculum, character-building, enrichment opportunities, and "human element." Plus, they explain why Thales was worth moving their family. See more about Thales Academy in Episode 6 with Winston Brady: https://youtu.be/4_3-rKlOP_0 Website: https://www.thalesacademy.org/ Note that guests' views are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Learning Liberty Podcast. Please support the show by subscribing to the channel and becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/LearningLiberty For media rights used in this video, see ⁠https://www.learningliberty.net/media_rights/

Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, discusses the humble, family origins of Classical Conversations; why community is so important for homeschoolers; how Classical Conversations meets academic, social, and spiritual needs; and what makes Classical Conversations a unique Christian homeschooling community. Guest's website: https://www.classicalconversations.com Note that guests' views are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Learning Liberty Podcast. Please support the show by subscribing to the channel and becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/LearningLiberty For media rights used in this video, see ⁠https://www.learningliberty.net/media_rights/

Mercedes Grant, founder of Path of Life Learning in Yorktown, Virginia, and I discuss Path of Life's unique microschooling approach for grades K--6. Students analyze, discuss, and collaborate rather than memorize (and forget) in classes organized by level and ability instead of age. Mercedes also explains Path of Life's curricula including The Good and the Beautiful and Zearn. We also cover some of the issues inherent in traditional environments that Path of Life overcomes with personalized, interest-based learning and small class sizes that eschew standardized testing in favor of mastery and growth. Guest's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PathofLifeLearning/ Guest's website: https://www.pathoflifelearning.com/ National Microschooling Center: https://microschoolingcenter.org/parents Note that guests' views are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Learning Liberty Podcast. Please support the show by subscribing to the channel and becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/LearningLiberty For media rights used in this video, see ⁠https://www.learningliberty.net/media_rights/

Iris Boyle--Prenda parent, guide, and homeschool mom--discusses the benefits to parents and students of the Prenda microschool model; choosing educational options with, not, for, children; the four learning modes in Prenda; how Prenda fosters socialization and collaboration; the importance of trust in learning; and overcoming and using failure to grow. See more about Prenda in Episode 11 with Bekah Jennings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivWYU410GSk The Rise of Microschools documentary: https://youtu.be/KpIt_GrUzbg?si=L7m_1J3jSYaYieTn Prenda website: https://microschools.prenda.com Note that guests' views are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Learning Liberty Podcast. Please support the show by subscribing to the channel and becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/LearningLiberty For media rights used in this video, see ⁠https://www.learningliberty.net/media_rights/

Karen Weary--teacher at Mountain Montessori in Williams, Oregon, catering to kindergarten through third-grade students--explains Maria Montessori's lasting impact, what the Montessori method is, how hands-on learning stimulates amazing growth in kids, the importance of play, and getting kids excited about ongoing learning. Guest's website: https://sites.google.com/view/mountain-montessori/home?authuser=0 Note that guests' views are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Learning Liberty Podcast. Please support the show by subscribing to the channel and becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/LearningLiberty For media rights used in this video, see ⁠https://www.learningliberty.net/media_rights/

Matt and Evie Thompson, homeschooling parents, discuss their experience using the iLumenEd online curriculum, socialization for homeschoolers, character education, the benefits of both structure and flexibility in a curriculum and in their children's daily work, and the advantages of synchronous instruction. See Episode 5 for my interview with Gretchen Pike, administrator at iLumenEd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_VLU3RcIkU Note that guests' views are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Learning Liberty Podcast. Please support the show by subscribing to the channel and becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/LearningLiberty For media rights used in this video, see ⁠https://www.learningliberty.net/media_rights/

Bekah Jennings, Prenda guide and parent at the Jennings Fun Zone in Mesa, AZ, explains the Prenda microschool model; how Prenda individualizes learning; what makes Prenda different from other microschools; and the importance of guides in children's learning.

Bekah's personal journey: https://youtu.be/sXsGR-FipWI?si=UeDli3KjUeD-u518

The Rise of Microschools documentary: https://youtu.be/KpIt_GrUzbg?si=L7m_1J3jSYaYieTn Guest's website: https://microschools.prenda.com/ms/rebekah-jennings

Note that guests' views are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Learning Liberty Podcast. Please support the show by subscribing to the channel and becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/LearningLiberty For media rights used in this video, see ⁠https://www.learningliberty.net/media_rights/