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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?
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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 ENABLES 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: • Home educators • Reference & Literature • Evaluate Progress • Discussions • Self determined • Outcome based • Success based on skills & content • Schools • Textbooks • Test & Scores • Lectures • Goals set by others • Input and output • Success based on GPA
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
Join the Homeschool Road to Success