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Personalized Support for Students with Special Needs

Personalized Support for Students with Special Needs

Do you have a curious child who learns differently than their peers? Is your student a capable, neurodiverse learner with special needs such as dyslexia, autism, or ADHD who would benefit from a highly personalized learning approach? Have you considered homeschooling as a possible alternative…
Adding Clonlara Online Courses to Your Learning Plan

Adding Clonlara Online Courses to Your Learning Plan

Imagine your high schooler has a newfound interest in a subject you know nothing about. They are driven to learn more, and you wonder, “How can I fan this spark of excitement?” Whether it is anthropology or architecture, coding or conservation, or any other specialized…
6 Summer Learning Tips for Older Students

6 Summer Learning Tips for Older Students

Whether you are looking forward to long leisurely days or a calendar full of activities, the summer months offer a unique opportunity for families to recharge before the next school year. Especially for middle and high school students, summer can also be a time to…
Distance Learning with Caring Support

Distance Learning with Caring Support

Many homeschooling families draw a distinct line between the learning activities they design together—visiting museums, writing poetry, conducting science experiments—and those offered by online or distance learning providers. But what happens when a student’s interests lead to a very specific fascination in a topic about…
The Importance of Public Speaking

The Importance of Public Speaking

Interviews, presentations, and special events like graduation are just a few of the situations where good public speaking can prove useful. To earn our diploma, all Clonlara high school students must complete a half-credit focused on this important skill. Whether a student is excited about…
Choosing a Homeschool Approach for Your Family

Choosing a Homeschool Approach for Your Family

When you are new to homeschooling, it can take a while to find your rhythm and discover what works best for your children and family. No two learners are alike, and even siblings have different needs, goals, and reasons to homeschool. Fortunately, there is a…
How to Think Like a Scientist

How to Think Like a Scientist

By Jennifer Withington, Off-Campus Program Advisor Do your kids wonder about the world around them? Are they curious about how things work? If so, they may be thinking like scientists! They don’t need lab coats or expensive equipment, though. All they need are their senses…
New Ways to Connect at Clonlara

New Ways to Connect at Clonlara

The past year has brought many changes to the ways children and adults connect and communicate. In-person classes, meetings, and travel have been set aside temporarily, and new modes of connection have become vital. At Clonlara School, we have developed a variety of ways for…
Resources for Learning at Home During COVID-19 School Closures

Resources for Learning at Home During COVID-19 School Closures

By Clonlara School As communities around the world attempt to understand and adjust to COVID-19, many families are wondering how to continue their children’s learning at home. Can parents and family members really teach their children, even if they are not experts in specific subject…
Tools for Getting Organized

Tools for Getting Organized

Photo by Jeff.lasovski/CC BY-SA Clonlara School students have autonomy to learn however they learn best. This kind of freedom can be powerful for young learners, but it also requires them to develop efficient organizational skills early on. Because every learner is different, it is important…