are you considering homeschooling?
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ARE YOU CONSIDERING HOMESCHOOLING?. HERE ARE STEPS TO GET YOU STARTED. Talk To Other Homeschoolers Review the Pros & Cons For Your Child Know The Law For Your State Find Helpful Resources Get Started. Talk To Other Homeschoolers. Question: Where do you find homeschool families? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ARE YOU CONSIDERING
HOMESCHOOLING?
HERE ARE STEPS TO GET YOU
STARTED
• Talk To Other Homeschoolers
• Review the Pros & Cons For Your Child
• Know The Law For Your State
• Find Helpful Resources
• Get Started
Talk To Other Homeschoolers
Question: Where do you find homeschool families?
Answer: Homeschool Families are everywhere (church, grocery stores,
community parks & other places where families gather)
Question: Are there organizations which can help you?
Answer: Yes, The National Black Home Educators
National Black Home
Educators
NBHE is:
• a service organization opened to anyone.
• dedicated to mentor parents and train youth.
• committed to helping parents and children
through every stage of their education.
Review Pros & Cons Of Homeschooling
Your Child
• Prepare a list of reasons why homeschooling your child will
be a plus for your family.
• Discuss any challenges that would prevent you from
homeschooling at this time.
• Acquire counsel or spiritual guidance.
Homeschool Wins Why?
HOMESCHOOLING GIVES YOU
YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION IS IN
YOUR HANDS
HOMESCHOOLINGENABLES YOUR
CHILD TO:
• Learn at their own pace.
• Develop a better relationship with their parents and God.
• Excel in a safe and positive environment.
• Unlock their full potential to learn, love and live.
Key Differences:Schools
1. Textbooks
2. Test & Scores
3. Lectures
4. Goals set by others
5. Input and output
6. Success based on GPA
Home educators
1. Reference & Literature
2. Evaluate Progress
3. Discussions
4. Self determined
5. Outcome based
6. Success based on skills &
content
http://www.homelifeacademy.com/homeschooling_statistics.aspx
Know The Laws of
Your State• Every state has different laws regarding homeschooling.
• Contact “Homeschool Legal Defense Association”
for specifics for your state at www.HSLDA.ORG.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
• Public Libraries
• Interest Groups/Homeschool Groups/Clubs
• Internet
• Educational TV
What Are You Waiting For?
Join the Homeschool
Road to Success
YOU CAN DO IT !!!