Homeschool Family Services in Sarasota and Venice FL

Two Mindful Cohorts, One Goal: Build Confidence

Each cohort runs a five-session arc with age-banded curriculum designed for where each child is developmentally. Small groups, doctoral-level facilitation, parent take-home tools, no diagnosis required to enroll. Our current in-person cohort is the Skye Ranch Homeschool Program, five Friday mornings at The Hub at Skye Ranch in Sarasota.

What Parents Get

The cohort is designed with parents in mind. You stay in the loop without having to sit in on every session.

Led by Dr. Keri Downs, Licensed Psychologist

Other Services for Homeschool Families

Davenport Psychology supports homeschool families across the full clinical spectrum, not just cohort groups. Our five doctoral psychologists handle testing, individual therapy, and parent support for kids, teens, and adults under one roof.

Pricing and Step Up Scholarships

Davenport Psychology is a self-pay practice. Step Up scholarships, FES-UA and PEP, are accepted for our clinical services, and for our small-group cohorts once Step Up approves our homeschool listing (each where eligible per Step Up’s scholarship rules).

How scholarship payment works: you reserve the full amount in your EMA account first, and payment is requested after each session has been delivered, never before. Eligibility is set by the Step Up service category a service falls under, so it can differ from one line above to the next.

Why Homeschool Families Choose Davenport Psychology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Mindful Minds and Mindful Explorers?

Mindful Minds (ages 7 to 12) focuses on attention, flexible thinking, and managing big feelings through mindfulness practices. Mindful Explorers (ages 4 to 7) introduces the same core ideas through play, body-awareness games, and storytelling. Each cohort runs its own five-session arc with age-appropriate activities. Both are led by Dr. Keri Downs.

Are your services a good fit for unschoolers, classical co-ops, Christian co-ops, Jewish day-school hybrids, or nature-school families?

Yes. We work with families across the homeschool spectrum. The clinical work does not depend on your curriculum choice.

What is FES-UA and how does it work with Davenport Psychology?

The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA) is a Florida scholarship administered by Step Up for Students. Families of students with an eligible documented diagnosis can direct scholarship dollars to approved providers. Eligible Davenport Psychology services include psychoeducational testing, ADHD evaluations, and certain specialized group programs. Those evaluations sit under the Step Up Testing and Assessments category, which lists FES-UA, FTC, FES-EO and PEP among its eligible programs, so PEP families can use them too. Therapy and counseling are different: they fall under Specialized Services, which is FES-UA only. Ask us during your free 15-minute consult and we will walk you through which products are eligible and how the EMA payment routing works.

What is PEP and how does it work with the Mindful Minds and Mindful Explorers cohorts?

The Personalized Education Program (PEP) is a Florida scholarship for homeschool families administered by Step Up for Students. Our Mindful Minds and Mindful Explorers cohorts fall under the Home Education Instructional Program category, which is eligible for PEP funding. Our homeschool listing is live on the Step Up Empowered Marketplace, so PEP families can reserve funds now.

Does FES-UA cover individual therapy?

Yes. FES-UA’s Specialized Services category covers psychotherapy or counseling by a Florida Department of Health licensed psychologist, alongside other approved services. PEP does not cover individual therapy. We can talk through your specific situation during the consult.

Does my child need a formal diagnosis to join the Mindful Minds or Mindful Explorers groups?

No. The cohorts are open to homeschooled children ages 4 to 12 whose parents want them to build social-emotional skills like focus, emotional awareness, and self-advocacy. No diagnosis is required to enroll. Self-pay and PEP-funded families are both welcome.

Can the cohorts meet at our co-op?

Sometimes. We partner with co-ops in the Sarasota area when there is interest from a critical mass of families. Ask us during your consult and we will walk you through how the partnership works.

What is the difference between executive function coaching and ADHD therapy?

Executive function coaching teaches concrete skills like planning, time management, and task-switching. ADHD therapy treats the underlying condition and includes evaluation, evidence-based treatment, and coordination with your child’s medical providers. Many families do both. We can help you decide which fits your situation.

Do you write letters for IEP, 504, or college-accommodation requests?

Yes. Our doctoral-level Licensed Psychologists write the diagnostic and recommendation letters that schools, colleges, and standardized-test bodies require.

Can we combine self-pay with a Step Up scholarship?

Often, yes. Some families use scholarship dollars for the testing portion and self-pay for ongoing therapy that scholarships do not cover. We will walk you through the routing on your consult call.

Can homeschool families across Florida work with you through telehealth?

Yes. We provide telehealth across Florida, and several of our psychologists hold PSYPACT certification, which allows them to provide telehealth to clients in 40 plus states. For traveling homeschool families and dual-state families, this means continuity year-round.