We are always excited to hear about the success of our students, both past and present.  We received word of Scott Ritzmann’s accomplishments last week and we’re very excited to share them with you.  We also want to thank his parents for acknowledging Calvert’s role in Scott’s educational successes. Scott’s father provided us with some […]

“I’m going to tell you about…” Seeing this phrase at the beginning of a paragraph/essay/research paper is, to me, the equivalent of fingernails on a chalkboard. I’m also not a real big fan of the “first, next, then, last” system much past third grade. Writing, even expository writing, doesn’t have to be boring. Of course, […]

See Jane run. The dog says woof! I before E, except after C. These popular phrases come easily for most of us. But for a child with dyslexia, mastering even simple sentences like these can be difficult. A different neural pattern within the brain makes it harder for dyslexic children to process letters, numbers, and […]

“I hate reading. Don’t make me do it. I don’t want to read anymore.” These are not simply the sounds of an obstinate child. If you’ve heard this before, and are hearing it frequently, then your child may be in need of some extra help. Dyslexic children often have difficulty with decoding, which is important […]

Do you think your child may be suffering from a learning disability in reading? Does he put up a fight when it’s time to read? Does it seem to take an unusually long time to complete reading assignments? If you suspect that your child is struggling with reading, you may want to consider testing for […]

Your child has a learning disorder and is reading below grade level. You wonder if there is any way to get him back on track. You wonder if he’ll always struggle. Don’t despair. There are ways to help your child become more fluent, gain comprehension, and increase his reading level.  Not only will daily reading […]

In previous blog posts, we told you about three well-known Calvert homeschool students:  Pearl S. Buck, William F. Buckley Jr., and President Barack Obama.  We’d like to continue this series and tell you about another amazing person who used the Calvert homeschool program as a child. Sydwell Mouw Flynn, author of Up the Notched-Log Ladder: […]

Math can be a challenge for children with special needs, leaving many homeschooling parents-not to mention kids-feeling overwhelmed. However, there are many math games and activities that can make learning math concepts easier and more enjoyable. Using a variety of games, especially those that are hands-on, can help children with learning disabilities retain more of […]

By Ryan Hickey, Managing Editor of Petersons & EssayEdge Every student knows that they need to prepare for the college entrance exams. With parents, educators and friends constantly reminding them, there’s really no way not to know. However, what we well-meaning adults sometimes forget is that prepping for these exams is a specific skill that is different than […]

As I was shopping the other day, I noticed the price difference between 70/30 ground beef and 90/10.  I always buy the 90/10, so I never really took the time to compare them.  It got me thinking about those marketing surveys that we all get that ask if you’re willing to pay a little extra […]