​Students will have special interests and hobbies. It is important to give them access to materials that encourage this. A mini-library full of books about their interests as well as things being studied should be created. Rotate books out and add new ones as they finish with them, or interests change. Take this opportunity to encourage self-motivated learning.

​Because you have gathered hundreds of pages of valuable memories, the temptation will be to include it all. However, consider the cost of publishing (which is based on book length) and what book length your readers prefer. A good target would be 60,000 to 80,000 words. Be assured that having a word limit can only be a good thing because it will help you choose only the most significant aspects and key interviewee accounts.

​A master portfolio is a highlight of the student’s high school career. It emphasizes what was learned and done. Some colleges are moving away from standardized testing for acceptance and will accept master portfolios instead. This can be shown at a college interview for admission. It is best to work on this as they begin ninth grade and add to it each year.

​Homeschooling is a perfect setup for teaching a special needs child. The pace of the year, the day, curriculum, and learning can be adjusted to the individual child. Fewer distractions and less anxiety are pluses to learning at home. One-on-one attention, the ability to use alternative learning approaches, and specialized accommodations are all benefits of homeschooling.

A master portfolio is a highlight of the student’s high school career. It emphasizes what was learned and done. Some colleges are moving away from standardized testing for acceptance and will accept master portfolios instead. This can be shown at a college interview for admission. It is best to work on this as they begin ninth grade and add to it each year.​​