@@TK-ek1bm I am sorry you are having problems. I hope they have not removed Ember totally. Ember is totally separate from LUOA. I have not tried to contact anyone at Ember lately, but you could try 855-834-3366 and talk to Jules. She’s super helpful and can most likely point you in the right direction. Please let me know if it doesn’t work and I will try and get you to the right source. I hope that helps. Good luck!
This was really interesting to learn about the difference between these two. It's great not to have to worry with buying books and all. Wonderful video and description!🌻
Thanks for the video. I just received an email from LUOA last night talking about Ember and hadn't heard of it before so was looking for info and differences. This hit the spot. However, I will say, LUOA doesn't provide modifications to work even with IEP's. My son was accepted to LUOA and we provided his IEP to them for their review. We received a call from an academic advisor letting us know that work really cannot be modified and based on my son's IEP she felt like we would be setting him up for failure if we enrolled him there. She said that the work would be too rigorous for him and that the work time expectation is about 6 hours per day! She explained that 5th graders are writing 5 paragraph essays, etc. My son currently is publicly schooled but only can attend in the building 2. 5 hours/day for 2 classes and I do the other 2 core classes with him here at home. And even at that, he has to have many breaks. There is no way he could work for 6 hours. And as a 7th grader with an IEP, he is lucky to be able to write a whole paragraph, much less a 5-paragraph essay like their 5th graders are. Can't imagine how much the 7th grades are expected to write. Anyway, point being, we were very excited that LUOA might have been a good fit for our son until they told us they do not make IEP modifications to fit his needs. Very disappointed.
Hey there! The program is demanding for sure. There is lots of writing by the time the student reaches 1st-grade. I am sorry the curriculum doesn't seem like it's going to work for your family, but I really appreciate the feedback and it really does help other parents when considering all available options. Please keep in touch and let me know how you have resolved everything. Cheering for you!
Thank you so much for the thorough information on both options 🤩Trying to pull my 8 yo out of public school and start homeschooling. The traditional homeschooling had failed for us after 1 and half when she was younger. But this time around I'm hoping that a more computer-based teaching style (less of mommy teaching :( ) might help. Public school will be avoided hopefully for good!! It could be a great filler when absolutely there's no other choice but if you are serious about your faith then you should expect frequent disappointments. But then in all fairness it is called "PUBLIC" !! 😏
I am so glad it helped. I wish you all the luck this year with homeschool. I am sure whatever you decide will be right for your family. I am encouraged by all the parents like you. Please keep me updated and let me know how it goes. If you need extra support, hop on over to my Facebook group Hey There Homeschoolers. ❤️
I reside in NJ. I was wondering how I would be able to check to see if LUOA meets the states standard requirements. Would I ask the current high schools she attends or where as far as the state for education? This was so helpful! Thank you again.
Hey there! I would think a good place to start is here hslda.org/legal/new-jersey This is the link to the Homeschool Legal Defense Association. They are a great resource for all those who are homeschooling. You could also check with LUOA www.liberty.edu/online-academy/ Some states consider LUOA a private school because it is accredited while others require the student to still be registered as a homeschooler with a letter of intent to homeschool and regular evaluations by either an umbrella group or the State. I hope that helps. Please let me know how it goes for you. Make it a great day!
Hey there! There are no textbooks or workbooks. Everything is accessed online. You get a parent and a student account so if you are trying to plan your week, you can access the material through the parent account. The student account contains the curriculum and assignments as well as the place to submit assignments and tests for grading. I hope that helps.
@@heytheretracyh thanks for the reply! Would you happen to know a school that is accredited and does provide texts/ workbooks not solely on screen and is secular?
@@SG-zx2rq I don’t know anyone who has used a secular option, but I found a link with some options that might help you in your search. I don’t know anything about any of these schools, but Cathy Duffy is a great resource for homeschool parents. If you find what you are looking for, would you please let me know? I am curious, too. Good luck and here’s the link: cathyduffyreviews.com/homeschool-extras/online-schools-and-courses/online-schools-with-complete-programs-and-courses-secular
@@SG-zx2rq oh, no! Have you searched for a secular co-op in your area? Some of those parents might know. Also maybe join a Facebook group for secular homeschool parents and ask questions in the group. I have a FB group. You could join it and ask the question. It’s “Hey There Homeschoolers”. Just some suggestions if you are new to homeschooling. 😀😀
Oh, no! I might try it this year, too-just to see the difference between LUOA and Ember. I will keep you posted. Are you coming from LUOA or new to the curriculum?
@@MovingMountainsMM Ooooohhhh. Keep me posted. I’d love to know how you resolve it. Homeschooling is never dull. It seems like there’s always a curve ball. You got this!
@@JulieHighland I ended up loving Ember last year and we will do it again this year for 8th grade. I love the flexibility to skip over homework that I feel is excessive. In Texas we don't need to submit anything, so I haven't bothered to keep records, even. However, I think we will go back to LUOA beginning in 9th grade so that my student will have proper records for college applications. Hope that helps!
@@ambermichelle7253 Hey there! LUOA is accredited. Ember is LUOA's curriculum without the teachers, staff, and grading; therefore it is not accredited. The parent keeps track of the grades, transcripts, reporting and any other records. I hope that helps! Make it a great day!
They do! Ember students use the same curriculum as LUOA, but Ember is not accredited and is more similar to a traditional homeschool situation, so it is separate from LUOA. You would need to go to Ember's website: Ember (K-12) www.liberty.edu/lp/ember/ You can also reach them by email: ember@liberty.edu or by phone: 855-834-3366. I hope that helps!
Hey there! It is the same curriculum. The differences are you make the schedule and arrange the lessons and there is no support from teachers, no grading by teachers, no administrative support, no guidance counselor, etc. the curriculum itself is the same. I hope that helps.
Are you a new homeschooler this year?
@@TK-ek1bm I am sorry you are having problems. I hope they have not removed Ember totally. Ember is totally separate from LUOA. I have not tried to contact anyone at Ember lately, but you could try 855-834-3366 and talk to Jules. She’s super helpful and can most likely point you in the right direction. Please let me know if it doesn’t work and I will try and get you to the right source. I hope that helps. Good luck!
This was really interesting to learn about the difference between these two. It's great not to have to worry with buying books and all. Wonderful video and description!🌻
Awwww thanks, Kelli! It's definitely a plus not to have to carry books around.
Thanks for the video. I just received an email from LUOA last night talking about Ember and hadn't heard of it before so was looking for info and differences. This hit the spot. However, I will say, LUOA doesn't provide modifications to work even with IEP's. My son was accepted to LUOA and we provided his IEP to them for their review. We received a call from an academic advisor letting us know that work really cannot be modified and based on my son's IEP she felt like we would be setting him up for failure if we enrolled him there. She said that the work would be too rigorous for him and that the work time expectation is about 6 hours per day! She explained that 5th graders are writing 5 paragraph essays, etc. My son currently is publicly schooled but only can attend in the building 2. 5 hours/day for 2 classes and I do the other 2 core classes with him here at home. And even at that, he has to have many breaks. There is no way he could work for 6 hours. And as a 7th grader with an IEP, he is lucky to be able to write a whole paragraph, much less a 5-paragraph essay like their 5th graders are. Can't imagine how much the 7th grades are expected to write. Anyway, point being, we were very excited that LUOA might have been a good fit for our son until they told us they do not make IEP modifications to fit his needs. Very disappointed.
Hey there! The program is demanding for sure. There is lots of writing by the time the student reaches 1st-grade. I am sorry the curriculum doesn't seem like it's going to work for your family, but I really appreciate the feedback and it really does help other parents when considering all available options. Please keep in touch and let me know how you have resolved everything. Cheering for you!
Thank you so much for the thorough information on both options 🤩Trying to pull my 8 yo out of public school and start homeschooling. The traditional homeschooling had failed for us after 1 and half when she was younger. But this time around I'm hoping that a more computer-based teaching style (less of mommy teaching :( ) might help. Public school will be avoided hopefully for good!! It could be a great filler when absolutely there's no other choice but if you are serious about your faith then you should expect frequent disappointments. But then in all fairness it is called "PUBLIC" !! 😏
I am so glad it helped. I wish you all the luck this year with homeschool. I am sure whatever you decide will be right for your family. I am encouraged by all the parents like you. Please keep me updated and let me know how it goes. If you need extra support, hop on over to my Facebook group Hey There Homeschoolers. ❤️
I reside in NJ. I was wondering how I would be able to check to see if LUOA meets the states standard requirements. Would I ask the current high schools she attends or where as far as the state for education? This was so helpful! Thank you again.
That’s nice
Hey there! I would think a good place to start is here hslda.org/legal/new-jersey
This is the link to the Homeschool Legal Defense Association. They are a great resource for all those who are homeschooling. You could also check with LUOA www.liberty.edu/online-academy/
Some states consider LUOA a private school because it is accredited while others require the student to still be registered as a homeschooler with a letter of intent to homeschool and regular evaluations by either an umbrella group or the State. I hope that helps. Please let me know how it goes for you. Make it a great day!
Hi! Thanks for the info. Does Luoa provide text and work books or is it all online?
Hey there! There are no textbooks or workbooks. Everything is accessed online. You get a parent and a student account so if you are trying to plan your week, you can access the material through the parent account. The student account contains the curriculum and assignments as well as the place to submit assignments and tests for grading. I hope that helps.
@@heytheretracyh thanks for the reply! Would you happen to know a school that is accredited and does provide texts/ workbooks not solely on screen and is secular?
@@SG-zx2rq I don’t know anyone who has used a secular option, but I found a link with some options that might help you in your search. I don’t know anything about any of these schools, but Cathy Duffy is a great resource for homeschool parents. If you find what you are looking for, would you please let me know? I am curious, too. Good luck and here’s the link:
cathyduffyreviews.com/homeschool-extras/online-schools-and-courses/online-schools-with-complete-programs-and-courses-secular
@@heytheretracyh Aw thanks! Yes sure i'll let you know if i do find something...so far ive looked into maaaannyy and no luck yet😫
@@SG-zx2rq oh, no! Have you searched for a secular co-op in your area? Some of those parents might know. Also maybe join a Facebook group for secular homeschool parents and ask questions in the group. I have a FB group. You could join it and ask the question. It’s “Hey There Homeschoolers”. Just some suggestions if you are new to homeschooling. 😀😀
Im trying to figure out how to assign due dates to various assignments in Ember... cant figure it out. sigh
Oh, no! I might try it this year, too-just to see the difference between LUOA and Ember. I will keep you posted. Are you coming from LUOA or new to the curriculum?
@@heytheretracyh we’ve done Luoa for 4yrs prior to now
@@MovingMountainsMM Ooooohhhh. Keep me posted. I’d love to know how you resolve it. Homeschooling is never dull. It seems like there’s always a curve ball. You got this!
Can you please tell me your thoughts going from LUOA to Ember?
@@JulieHighland I ended up loving Ember last year and we will do it again this year for 8th grade. I love the flexibility to skip over homework that I feel is excessive. In Texas we don't need to submit anything, so I haven't bothered to keep records, even. However, I think we will go back to LUOA beginning in 9th grade so that my student will have proper records for college applications. Hope that helps!
Does ember do a monthly payment plan? I found on their website it just says 149 per course per student but no mention of a payment plan.
Hey there! They do have a monthly payment option as far as I know. Have a great day!
I have a nephew who is dyslexic and is in the eighth grade, and the only language he knows is Spanish. luoa also your courses in Spanish?
Hey there! The curriculum seems to only be available in English.
Is ember accredited?
@@ambermichelle7253 Hey there! LUOA is accredited. Ember is LUOA's curriculum without the teachers, staff, and grading; therefore it is not accredited. The parent keeps track of the grades, transcripts, reporting and any other records. I hope that helps! Make it a great day!
I don't see Ember anywhere on the site. Is it still offered?
They do! Ember students use the same curriculum as LUOA, but Ember is not accredited and is more similar to a traditional homeschool situation, so it is separate from LUOA. You would need to go to Ember's website: Ember (K-12) www.liberty.edu/lp/ember/
You can also reach them by email: ember@liberty.edu or by phone: 855-834-3366. I hope that helps!
Bothh use the same curriculum? Same lessons mostly?
Hey there! It is the same curriculum. The differences are you make the schedule and arrange the lessons and there is no support from teachers, no grading by teachers, no administrative support, no guidance counselor, etc. the curriculum itself is the same. I hope that helps.