Start Homeschooling
So you have finally decided to homeschool your children. Well, congratulations! You have chosen to become part of a special lifestyle. Don’t be afraid–hundreds of thousands of other families have traveled this path before and many have left guides to help you. The more you learn about homeschooling and the more you talk to other homeschooling parents, the more confident you will become. Here are some basics to help you start with:
Read,Read, Read
Explore homeschooling by reading and reading. There are several homeschool books in your local public library. Many books and suppliers are listed on this site. Order or check out their books, email homeschool vendors to request catalogs. Grab a highlighter and a notepad. Gain confidence as you research and make notes about your sound, and informed decision.
Get Connected
There are hundreds of Homeschool support in the cities across every state. Parents there to exchange ideas, share curriculum, go on field trips together, have skating parties, even rent videos, etc, There are groups for Moms only, groups for Mom, Dad and children. There are hundreds of homeschool support groups online. Go to Yahoo Groups and type in homeschool to find dozens of different groups.
Find out the Law in Your Area
First, investigate your state homeschooling laws. Homeschooling is legal in all the 50 states and in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, France, and probably elsewhere as well. Local homeschooling groups are usually the best source of accurate information about how to fulfill the requirements of the law in your state. Many groups have ready information packets for new homeschoolers which include information about laws and regulations. In general, remember, it is not wise to start by asking your local school district what the homeschooling law is - often they don’t know, and they may give you misleading information. Click to see the Law in Your State
Choose a Teaching Method
You can purchase everything from day-by-day lessons to designing your very own curriculum by checking out books from public library. We suggest spend time reading through the the below sites before committing to any one approach.
-> Wikipedia on Home Schooling
-> Guide To Successful Home Schooling
Top Homeschooling Books
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Home Schooling In The United States “An analysis of the legal aspects of home schooling in all 50 states and U.S. territories. “An excellent tool for support group leaders, lobbyists, and military families.” Format: Magazine Publisher: Home School Legal Defense Assn |
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