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Solimar Academy is a premier independent study program that emphasizes student-centered learning and customizes for each student's learning needs. Our students focus on their interests in fashion, cooking, engineering, drama, the arts, and many other areas.
Their programs include internships, work experience, volunteering, or even starting a business.
Skills in areas such as writing or math are included as needed and in ways that work for their learning styles.
Life skills, fitness, and financial literacy are also emphasized.
Options include unschooling formats to traditional grades with high school transcripts.
Special Education Support in creating learning plans, IEP Goals
Dawn Jackson is a veteran homeschool mom and a highly qualified
educator with over 35 years of experience as a credentialed teacher
and certifiedLearningSuccesscoach.Her journey into homeschooling
began not with confidence, but with fear and uncertainty. As an
anxious mom determined to do everything "right," Dawn often felt
overwhelmed by curriculum choices and plagued by feelings of
inadequacy while homeschooling her three children.Those early
years were filled with trial and error, self-doubt, and countless
moments of questioning if she was truly equipped for the task.But
through persistence, research, and a deep desire to meet her
children's individual needs, Dawn found her stride-and discovered a
passion for helping other parents do the same.Today, she draws on
her personal experience and professional expertise to equip and
empower parents navigating the world of home education. With a
master's degree in Special Education and
GeneralEducationand extensive training in diverse
learning styles and intrinsic motivation, she helps families
discover how their children learn best-especially those facing
learning challenges.Dawn works closely with individual families,
co-ops, and homeschool communities, offering practical tools and
encouragement to help parents feel confident, capable, and
connected in their child's educational journey."I know what it's
like to feel overwhelmed and unsure. That's why I'm here-to help
parents realize they are not alone, and with support, that they can
do this."Connect with Dawn Today:dawn@solimaracademy.com
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The average private school tuition in Ventura County, CA is $12,336 for elementary schools and $21,586 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
