{"id":25221,"date":"2021-06-16T16:01:26","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T20:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nche.com\/?page_id=25221"},"modified":"2025-11-14T10:55:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T15:55:50","slug":"special-needs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nche.com\/es\/helps\/special-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Educaci\u00f3n en el hogar con necesidades especiales"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Special Needs Homeschooling<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Many parents find that homeschooling offers numerous benefits for their child with special needs. Home education provides a safe, nurturing atmosphere which has been proven to enhance learning. Homeschooling also can offer much more flexibility to teach to their child\u2019s strengths than what is found in a public school setting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Children who are struggling learners, including those with ADD\/ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other situations, can thrive in a homeschool environment. Parents find that support and encouragement from other parents and organizations goes a long way towards a successful home education experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Homeschooling itself can be an overwhelming experience when you first begin the journey. The term \u201cspecial needs\u201d has so many facets that it is not possible to give a one-size-fits-all answer that would benefit every family. There is no standard curriculum. However, NCHE offers advocacy and support to families who are homeschooling children with any kind of learning difference. Meet our special needs liaison, look over the frequently asked questions, and check our the resources on this page. Also be sure to join our NCHE Special Needs Support Facebook group<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Special Needs Support Coordinator<\/span><\/h2>\n

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specialneeds@nche.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Niki Cooper brings nearly two decades of educational experience to her role as the Special Needs Support Coordinator with North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE). A Wake County native and homeschooling mom of three, Niki is passionate about equipping and encouraging families as they navigate the unique needs and strengths of their children. She and her husband, Thomas, homeschool their children in Wake Forest, where their days are filled with connection, curiosity, and Christ-centered learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Niki holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education from East Carolina University, with a specialization in neurodiverse and academically gifted learners. Her career spans public schools, Montessori education, virtual learning, and administrative leadership. Whether teaching in Wake County classrooms, collaborating with schools in Japan, or guiding homeschool families across North Carolina, Niki\u2019s mission has remained constant: to serve each learner with compassion, intentionality, and wisdom.<\/p>\n

As a former Teacher of the Year, Montessori Student Services Director, and virtual learning instructor, Niki has developed inclusive, data-driven programs that support the whole child\u2014academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Her own journey from traditional classroom to homeschool parent has deepened her conviction that education flourishes when rooted in relationship, family, and faith.<\/p>\n

In her role with NCHE, Niki is honored to walk alongside families who are seeking individualized support, particularly those with children who have learning differences or special needs. She believes every child is wonderfully made and that homeschooling offers a powerful opportunity to nurture their God-given potential in a safe, loving, and flexible environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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FAQ<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Can I homeschool my special needs child in NC?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Families who have children with learning differences have the same right to homeschool in North Carolina as families who have children with typical learning abilities. Individuals with learning differences are not required to attend public school. Individualized attention\u2014as well as the security of the home environment\u2014often allows children to progress faster and further than they would in a exceptional learning classroom. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Do we still have to test if we have a special needs child?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Yes. There are no exceptions or special provisions in the NC homeschool law for children with any kind of learning difference or disability.\u00a0 However, it is helpful to remember that there is no requirement in the law for testing a child in a particular grade level – you may test them at the grade level you believe most appropriate.\u00a0 There are also tests geared specifically for students with learning differences – the Woodcock Johnson and the Brigance are two of these. For more information on testing see our Testing and Testing Services<\/a><\/span> page.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What about an IEP?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

HSLDA Article: “What\u2019s an SEP \/ IEP \/ ISP? And how can it help me homeschool my child with special needs?”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Resources<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Watch this free NCHE webinar<\/strong><\/span>
Focus on the Ability: <\/span><\/strong><\/span>Homeschooling Those with Special Needs
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SPED Homeschool<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

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HSLDA Special Needs<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Timberdoodle Autism Resources<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/h4>\n

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Simply Classical curriculum<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

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True North Homeschool Academy (online courses for struggling learners)<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Special Needs Homeschooling<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Different by Design Learning – Shawna Wingert<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Autism Society<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

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NATHHAN<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

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NC ESA+<\/a><\/p>\n

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Homeschooling with Dyslexia<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

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The Struggling Reader (Kristen Eckenwiler)<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Educaci\u00f3n en casa para ni\u00f1os con necesidades especiales Muchos padres consideran que la educaci\u00f3n en casa ofrece numerosos beneficios para sus hijos con necesidades especiales. La educaci\u00f3n en el hogar proporciona un ambiente seguro y estimulante que ha demostrado mejorar el aprendizaje. Adem\u00e1s, ofrece mucha m\u00e1s flexibilidad para ense\u00f1ar seg\u00fan las fortalezas de cada ni\u00f1o que la que se encuentra en una escuela p\u00fablica. Los ni\u00f1os con dificultades de aprendizaje, incluyendo aquellos con TDA\/TDAH, autismo, dislexia y otras situaciones, pueden prosperar en un entorno de educaci\u00f3n en casa. Los padres encuentran que el apoyo y el aliento de otros padres y organizaciones son fundamentales para una experiencia exitosa de educaci\u00f3n en casa. La educaci\u00f3n en casa en s\u00ed misma puede ser una experiencia abrumadora al principio. El t\u00e9rmino "necesidades especiales" tiene tantas facetas que no es posible dar una respuesta \u00fanica que beneficie a todas las familias. No existe un curr\u00edculo est\u00e1ndar. Sin embargo, NCHE ofrece apoyo y orientaci\u00f3n a las familias que educan en casa a ni\u00f1os con cualquier tipo de dificultad de aprendizaje. Conozca a nuestro enlace para necesidades especiales, revise las preguntas frecuentes y consulte los recursos en esta p\u00e1gina. Aseg\u00farese tambi\u00e9n de unirse a nuestro grupo de Facebook de Apoyo para Necesidades Especiales de NCHE. Coordinadora de Apoyo para Necesidades Especiales specialneeds@nche.com Niki Cooper aporta casi dos d\u00e9cadas de experiencia educativa a su rol como Coordinadora de Apoyo para Necesidades Especiales en North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE). Originaria del condado de Wake y madre de tres hijos que reciben educaci\u00f3n en casa, Niki siente pasi\u00f3n por equipar y alentar a las familias mientras exploran las necesidades y fortalezas \u00fanicas de sus hijos. Ella y su esposo, Thomas, educan a sus hijos en casa en Wake Forest, donde sus d\u00edas est\u00e1n llenos de conexi\u00f3n, curiosidad y aprendizaje centrado en Cristo. Niki tiene t\u00edtulos de pregrado y posgrado en Educaci\u00f3n de la Universidad de East Carolina, con especializaci\u00f3n en estudiantes neurodiversos y acad\u00e9micamente superdotados. Su carrera abarca escuelas p\u00fablicas, educaci\u00f3n Montessori, aprendizaje virtual y liderazgo administrativo. Ya sea ense\u00f1ando en aulas del condado de Wake, colaborando con escuelas en Jap\u00f3n o guiando a familias que educan en casa en todo Carolina del Norte, la misi\u00f3n de Niki ha permanecido constante: servir a cada estudiante con compasi\u00f3n, intencionalidad y sabidur\u00eda. Como ex Maestra del A\u00f1o, Directora de Servicios Estudiantiles Montessori e instructora de aprendizaje virtual, Niki ha desarrollado programas inclusivos y basados en datos que apoyan al ni\u00f1o en su totalidad: acad\u00e9mica, social, emocional y espiritualmente. Su propia experiencia, desde el aula tradicional hasta la educaci\u00f3n en el hogar, ha reforzado su convicci\u00f3n de que la educaci\u00f3n florece cuando se basa en las relaciones, la familia y la fe. En su rol con NCHE, Niki se siente honrada de acompa\u00f1ar a las familias que buscan apoyo individualizado, en particular aquellas con ni\u00f1os con dificultades de aprendizaje o necesidades especiales. Cree que cada ni\u00f1o es maravilloso y que la educaci\u00f3n en el hogar ofrece una valiosa oportunidad para cultivar su potencial dado por Dios en un entorno seguro, amoroso y flexible. Preguntas frecuentes: \u00bfPuedo educar en casa a mi hijo con necesidades especiales en Carolina del Norte? Las familias con ni\u00f1os con dificultades de aprendizaje tienen el mismo derecho a la educaci\u00f3n en el hogar en Carolina del Norte que las familias con ni\u00f1os con capacidades de aprendizaje t\u00edpicas. Las personas con dificultades de aprendizaje no est\u00e1n obligadas a asistir a la escuela p\u00fablica. La atenci\u00f3n individualizada, as\u00ed como la seguridad del entorno familiar, a menudo permite que los ni\u00f1os progresen m\u00e1s r\u00e1pido y m\u00e1s lejos que en un aula de educaci\u00f3n especial. \u00bfA\u00fan tenemos que hacer pruebas si tenemos un hijo con necesidades especiales? S\u00ed. No hay excepciones ni disposiciones especiales en la ley de educaci\u00f3n en el hogar de Carolina del Norte para ni\u00f1os con cualquier tipo de diferencia de aprendizaje o discapacidad. Sin embargo, es \u00fatil recordar que no hay ning\u00fan requisito en la ley para evaluar a un ni\u00f1o en un nivel de grado en particular; puede evaluarlo en el nivel de grado que considere m\u00e1s apropiado. Tambi\u00e9n hay pruebas dise\u00f1adas espec\u00edficamente para estudiantes con diferencias de aprendizaje; la Woodcock Johnson y la Brigance son dos de ellas. Para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre las pruebas, consulte nuestra p\u00e1gina de Pruebas y Servicios de Pruebas. \u00bfQu\u00e9 pasa con un IEP? Art\u00edculo de HSLDA: "\u00bfQu\u00e9 es un SEP \/ IEP \/ ISP? \u00bfY c\u00f3mo puede ayudarme a educar en casa a mi hijo con necesidades especiales?" Recursos Vea este seminario web gratuito de NCHE Enfoque en la habilidad: Educaci\u00f3n en casa para aquellos con necesidades especiales y diferencias de aprendizaje SPED Educaci\u00f3n en casa HSLDA Necesidades especiales Timberdoodle Recursos sobre autismo Curr\u00edculo Simply Classical Academia de educaci\u00f3n en casa True North (cursos en l\u00ednea para estudiantes con dificultades) Educaci\u00f3n en casa para necesidades especiales Aprendizaje diferente por dise\u00f1o \u2013 Shawna Wingert Sociedad de autismo NATHHAN NC ESA+ Educaci\u00f3n en casa con dislexia El lector con dificultades (Kristen Eckenwiler)<\/p>","protected":false},"author":15901,"featured_media":0,"parent":298,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":"","big_sky_generated":false},"class_list":["post-25221","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/Pgvs5H-6yN","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nche.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25221","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nche.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nche.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nche.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15901"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nche.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25221"}],"version-history":[{"count":36,"href":"https:\/\/nche.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25221\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49359,"href":"https:\/\/nche.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25221\/revisions\/49359"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nche.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/298"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nche.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25221"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}