Time.

Such a broad word. A word with no end. I sit here and think of how precious time is, how we only have our beautiful, precocious, amazing children for a sliver of infinity. I am choosing to see time as a precious gift. Homeschooling has given me the reward of time. Even though my daughter is almost halfway through our homeschooling journey, I am grateful for every minute that I have to build her up, sit and learn something new, or time to just play...just be. I read somewhere a while ago where the author broke down how much time we actually have with our children at each crucial stage of growth and its shockingly short in the grand scheme. I am going to soak up every last drop of time I have with my three children. I get to do that more because of our homeschooling venture.

After a crazy/beautiful day of promotions and graduations led by our amazing team here in Riverside County, I think about the parents that are completing their homeschooling career with their graduating child. What a sense of accomplishment they must have! And now they are on to another adventure. Their daily life was their classroom. Their time to learn and play at the speed that was right for that child was their gift.

Our want for time with our children can coincide with the desire for better education and happiness for them, that is why we homeschool and why homeschooling is a gift to us all.

~ Audrey

The 2019-2020 Online Subscription Package (OSP) options are finalized, and we’re spotlighting every option - every week!

This week we look at Adobe Creative Cloud. This is geared towards 3rd through 12th graders.

"Creative Cloud gives you the entire collection of Adobe desktop and mobile apps, from essentials like Photoshop CC to next generation tools like Adobe XD CC. You also get built-in templates to jump-start your designs and step-by-step tutorials to sharpen your skills and get up to speed quickly. It’s everything you need to create, collaborate, and get inspired."

Adobe Creative Cloud through the OSP will include:

• Photoshop - Image editing and compositing
• Lightroom - Digital photo processing and editing
• Spark with premium features - Create custom-branded graphics, web pages, and video stories in minutes
• Adobe XD - Design and prototype UX for the web and mobile
• Illustrator - Vector graphics and illustration
• InDesign - Page design and layout
• Premiere Pro - Video production and editing
• Acrobat Pro - Create, edit and sign PDF documents and forms
• 20+ desktop and mobile apps, free tutorials, and regular updates.

Watch a demo HERE

Q: How many devices can I use Adobe Create Cloud on?

A: You can download and use the programs/apps on as many devices as you want, however, you can only use them on 2 devices simultaneously

For more details on this OSP option and all the other OSP subscriptions, head over to the OSP Handbook.

Have a question regarding the Online Subscription Package? Email osp@inspireschools.org

Holly Dodson holds a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Master’s Degree in Instructional Leadership. She taught public school for seven years and has been doing private tutoring in grades K-12 for more than twenty years. Holly attended numerous workshops taught by Andrew Pudewa and completed his Teaching Writing: Structure and Style training. She has used his formula for teaching reluctant writers with students of all ages. Holly has also attended several Nancy Fetzer Writing Institute trainings for Common Core Reading and Writing.

Holly is available to tutor reading, writing, and math (through algebra I). She also offers group writing classes for students of all ages. For students who are unable to attend her in-person writing classes, Holly offers online classes, with teacher feedback and editing of homework via email. She also offers Writing Coach Services, which includes one-on-one instruction through online Zoom meetings with students, as well as editing and feedback on student papers.

• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• Master’s Degree in Instructional Leadership
• Experienced tutor–outstanding references available
• 29 years of teaching experience

For more information or to enroll your student, call Holly at 951-302-0540 or email at holly.dodson@verizon.net Website: TutorWithHolly.com and WriteWithHolly.com

Session recordings include:

• The College Application Process
• UC/CSU Application Process
• Common Application Info Session

Make sure you head over to Inspire High School Resource Site for all things High School.

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Hi everyone! I am a mom of 3 awesome kids ranging in age from 10 to 6 years old. My husband and I are high school sweethearts and have been married for 16 years. Having homeschooled our children over the last 7 years in 3 different states, I've found homeschooling here in California, especially with Inspire Charter, has been a great fit for our homeschool journey. I am grateful for our ability to homeschool so freely and I aspire to assist other families with their own homeschool adventures!