Homeschool Curriculum
Homeschooling is a great option if you want to have a
larger role in your kids' learning. And while the idea
may seem easy at first, there's a lot of work to be done
before school officials will acknowledge that your child
is getting the proper education at home.
There's paperwork to be filled out, homeschool
curriculum to decide, and school committee's to
convince. But this should not discourage you.
There are many reasons to choose homeschool education over
public schools. Not the least of which is that you get
to spend more time with your children.
Is it important to you that you have more control of the
education of your child? That your son or daughter gets
the attention he or she needs? Then home school
programs is
likely for you. But be warned - public schools aren't
always overjoyed to see you go.
Each state has it's own policies and each state is
different. But all states require children between the
ages of 6 and 16 get an education. So if they're not
attending public schools, you're going to need to show
that they're learning at home. (Especially if you want
your child to advance to college!)
In many states, there is no statute that specifically
governs home school program. However, many of them have
upheld the compulsory attendance statute which states
that every child between the minimum and maximum ages
that have been established for school attendance by the
board of education is obligated to attend a public day
school in their town, or some other day school that is
approved by the school committee.
However, it also states that such attendance shall not
be required of a child who is being otherwise taught in
a manner that is approved in advance by the
superintendent or the school committee.
Making the decision to home
school is usually a very difficult not and it is not one
to be taken lightly. It is a personal decision that no
one can make for you. There will be many challenges and
important decisions to make such as, choosing the
homeschooling curriculum, purchasing homeschool
books, finding out the various homeschool supplies
and materials, etc. There are many online homeschool
resources where you can find other parents who have gone
through all these and you will be able to get some good
advises from them.
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