Praise choices!
The following is by no means an authority or even an entire list of school choices, but it does cover the basics and gets the brain gears moving.
Focus on the Family has a series of articles that cover Public School, Magnet School, Charter School, Private School, and Home Schooling, as well as advice on how to make a decision.
Click here for School Choice by Jim Mhoon.
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Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
Homeschooling Resources
Books
The Well-Adjusted Child: The Social Benefits of Homeschooling by Rachel Gathercole
a very thorough answer to any well-meaning friends or relatives who might ask you why you are considering homeschooling and what about the child's socialization
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Mary Pride's Complete Guide to Getting Started in Homeschooling by Mary Pride
gives you all the information you ever wanted on things like: teaching styles, curriculum suppliers, national contests, homeschool methods, teaching gifted or special-needs children, record-keeping and much much more.
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The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling by Debra Bell
covers a broad range of topics related to the beginning homeschooler, similar to Mary Pride's guide to homeschooling
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Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Anderson
introduction to the concept of gentle and child-directed learning, great for those interested in homeschooling without textbooks
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The Way They Learn by Cynthia Tobias
must-read for anyone with children, insightful diagnostic tools to discern your child's learning style and the distinct ways in which we all process information
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So You're Thinking About Homeschooling by Lisa Welch
short book highlighting reasons any parent might want to consider homeschooling
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Websites
Homeschool Legal Defense Association - national legal aid group that deals specifically with all things related to homeschool law - look up laws by state - house of numerous homeschool links and helpful resources
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Pennsylvania Home Education Network - information on PA homeschool law and links to other helpful sites
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Christian Homeschoolers of Pennsylvania - information on homeschooling in PA - host of annual statewide homeschool conference
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If you have anything to add to the list feel free to leave a comment with all the pertinent information.
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a special thanks: to alison agnew and paula jerome for items recommended in this post
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