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| The Homeschool Diner's Guide to Homeschooling Basics by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006 If you're new to the idea of homeschooling, you probably have a lot of questions. Even if you've already started on your own homeschool adventure, there is a lot to learn along the way. But please... Don't Panic Visiting this website is a good place to start finding answers. I also suggest that you do some research on your own Check your public library and local book stores for books on homeschooling (there are hundreds to browse thru), contact your state's homeschool organization for advice on state-specific information and requirements, and join a local or regional online support group -- because there's nothing like talking to real-life homeschoolers to put your mind at ease. In the mean time, take a look at the articles in this Homeschool Diner's Homeschooling Basics section -- I've tried to answer some of the usual questions and discuss some of the frequent concerns of "newbie" homeschoolers. Just click on a topic, to read the article: Still Deciding Why Homeschool? What about socialization? Will Homeschooled Kids Survive in "The Real World"? Certificate of Empowerment from Sandra Dodd Does Homeschooling Have To Be Political? Larry & Susan Kaseman What about working parents and single parents? Getting Started Before You Begin: You Must Know Your State Laws and Any Relevant School District Policies De-schooling -- Getting into the "Homeschool Groove" Curriculum Do I Really Need to Buy Curriculum? How to Avoid Costly Mistakes Homeschooling on a Budget Teaching But I Don't Know How to Teach! How Will I Know What to Teach? Do I Have to Teach Everything Myself? Community Resources Learning Co-ops Field Trips Distance Learning What about Gifted Learners? What about Special Education? Considering Family Matters Family Matters Find answers to some common everyday questions about homeschool life, parent involvement, issues with extended family, etc. Finding Support A Support Group Primer How to find your state and local support, finding the "right" group for your family, online discussion groups, starting your own group Homeschooling Basics in Other Languages la escuela en casa l'école à la maison Take "The Click-O-Matic Quiz"!! The Click-O-Matic Guide to Choosing a Homeschool Approach an annotated guide designed to help you think about what kind of approach you and your student really need, help you narrow your choices, and help you find resources... Researching Your Options Guide to Homeschooling Approaches and Curriculum browse descriptions of some of the most popular philosophies, methods, types of instructional materials, and curriculum Homeschooling families certainly aren't all alike -- are you homeschooling with a "Special Situation"? |
| "Two roads diverged in a wood and I -- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." -- Robert Frost "Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around." ~~ Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862) Courage does not always roar. Sometimes it is a quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow" --Mary Ann Radmacher |
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