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Is Homeschooling legal?

Without a doubt, homeschooling is legal in all the 50 States ofthe U.
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But, that is just about where the similarity ends.
Laws and regulations regarding homeschooling vary from state to state.
Interpretations of these laws can vary from scholl district to school district.
Additionally, these laws may change every year.
The National Home Education […]

Structure the School year

Now that you have begun your homeschooling schedule, there are various questions that trouble you.
Should you study continuously, take a number of short breaks or a long vacation? What about public holidays? When should you take a break?The answer to these questions and many more like these are actually quite simple: Do whatever suits […]

Homeschooling - the darker side

It’s not all hunky-dory and smooth sailing on the homeschoolingfront.
Like all things in life, there is a downside that has to be seriously considered when you explore the homeschooling option.
Though one man’s bane may be another man’s boon, there are certain common reasons for concern.
The responsibility of teaching your child rests solely on […]

Maintaining Discipline in Homeschooling

When the child stays at home all day, and mommy is the teacher,there are certain issues of discipline at stake.
It is easy for he child to misconstrue the freedom he has at home and feel that homeschooling is just a long summer holiday.
This is a potential landmine and children need to be disciplined […]

Homeschool - Field trips

If you are going over a particular subject with the family andfeel that a field trip would be beneficial, then that’s what you should do - go for a trip.
If you are attached to a support group, you can plan to include other children too.
Here are some guidelines that will help you […]

Unschooling your child

Unschooling is the most fluid style of homeschooling.
There is no curriculum and no set boundaries.
Many parents feel a bit apprehensive about such freedom.
But, even unschooling has certain guidelines that make it a great method of homeschoolingFirstly, allow your child to express interests.
Let her select the topic.
If she wants to learn […]

Record keeping in Homeschooling

A topic that frequently comes up in meetings and forums that dealwith homeschooling is record keeping.
The importance of record keeping cannot be ignored.
It is not only legally required in various States, but also provides important milestones in your child’s learning experience.
An interest-initiated homeschooling approach means that the topic of studies is far […]

Homeschooling online

If Johnny is fascinated by the blinking cursor and struggles tomaster the movements of the mouse, you may want to look into some of the recent developments in homeschooling techniques.
Gone are the days when parents had to buy material from vendors and then pass it on to their children with explanations.
Today, you get […]

Homeschool teachers

The teacher is the key to the success of homeschooling.
In mostcases, the teacher is a parent or a close relative.
In some cases, parents may divide the subjects between them.
Rarely, if both parents are busy, they may hire a homeschool teacher.
Whatever the case, children need time with their parents.
Parents, as a […]

What is Homeschooling

The term ‘homeschooling’ basically refers to the process in which one or more children of not more than 2 families are instructed by parents or legal guardians, or a member of either household.
The laws that define homeschooling vary from State to State.
The legal requirements for establishing a homeschool also vary with the State.
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