The Homeschool Choice

Author: Kate Henley Averett
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 1479891614
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 265

Book Description
The surprising reasons parents are opting out of the public school system and homeschooling their kids Homeschooling has skyrocketed in popularity in the United States: in 2019, a record-breaking 2.5 million children were being homeschooled. In The Homeschool Choice, Kate Henley Averett provides insight into this fascinating phenomenon, exploring the perspectives of parents who have chosen to homeschool their children. Drawing on in-depth interviews, Averett examines the reasons why these parents choose to homeschool, from those who disagree with sex education and LGBT content in schools, to others who want to protect their children’s sexual and gender identities. With eye-opening detail, she shows us how homeschooling is a trend being chosen by an increasingly diverse subset of American families, at times in order to empower—or constrain—children’s gender and sexuality. Ultimately, Averett explores how homeschooling, as a growing practice, has changed the roles that families, schools, and the state play in children’s lives. As teachers, parents, and policymakers debate the future of public education, The Homeschool Choice sheds light on the ongoing struggle over school choice.

Home Schooling

Author: Christopher J. Klicka
Publisher: Multnomah
ISBN:
Category : Educational law and legislation
Languages : en
Pages : 490

Book Description
The Right Choice will remove all doubts in the mind of any reader about the effectiveness of home schooling. Anyone interested in home schooling will want to read this very practical book.

Creative Home Schooling

Author: Lisa Rivero
Publisher: Great Potential Press, Inc.
ISBN: 9780910707480
Category : Educational acceleration
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A guide for parents about home schooling including advice on getting started, adjusting to new roles, designing schoolwork to be fun and educational, social and emotional growth.

The Homeschooling Option

Author: L. Rivero
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230610897
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 227

Book Description
Correcting misconceptions through profiles of diverse families, Rivero uncovers the changing and complex needs of children today. This book addresses the major questions parents are bound to have as they consider the homeschooling option: socialization, curriculum, special needs arrangements, resources, and more.

The Everything Guide To Homeschooling

Author: Sherri Linsenbach
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440590702
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
An accessible guide for fun and stress-free homeschooling! When you homeschool your children, you can shape their education according to your own standards, values, and ideas. In The Everything Guide to Homeschooling, homeschooler Sherri Linsenbach provides you with all the information, inspiration, and encouragement you need to easily and successfully homeschool your children from grades K–12. This complete guide contains information on: The Common Core standards and how they impact families Creating plans for typical homeschool days, including schedules and activities Utilizing curriculum resources, strategies, and methods Managing specific learning styles and special needs This guide is packed full of ideas to make homeschooling your child easy, affordable, and, most of all, fun. With ideas for tackling social issues and motivating your child, this is the only reference you'll need to keep home education exciting and ensure your child’s success!

The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child

Author: Linda Dobson
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307556182
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 364

Book Description
Homeschool the right way from day one. Are you considering homeschooling for your family? Today, many parents recognize that their child's school options are limited, inadequate, or even dangerous, and an increasing number are turning to homeschooling. But where do you start and how do you ensure the highest-quality educational experience, especially in that pivotal first year? This comprehensive guide will help you determine the appropriate first steps, build your own educational philosophy, and discover the best ways to cater to your child's specific learning style, including: ·When, why, and how to get started ·The best ways to develop an effective curriculum, assess your child's progress, and navigate local regulations ·Kid-tested and parent-approved learning activities for all age levels ·Simple strategies for developing an independent child and strengthening family and social relationships ·And much, much more! "To the thousands of requests we receive for help from families new to homeschooling, we will now recommend this warm and knowledgeable book. It will ensure that all families make it to the second year—including yours!" —Elizabeth Kanna, editor in chief, Homeschool.com "Linda Dobson addresses all the issues facing parents as they consider the task of homeschooling over other educational options. Those who wonder whether they really can or want to do the job will find unique perspectives in this well-researched work."—Beverly K. Eakman, author and cofounder, National Education Consortium

Defining Hybrid Homeschools in America

Author: Eric Wearne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781793606358
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book explores the idea of hybrid home schools, where students attend a formal school setting for part of the week and are homeschooled the rest of the week, arguing that there are clear examples of how school choice can work for the middle class and improve civil society by challenging the existing definitions of schooling.

Teach Your Own

Author: John Holt
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 9780385290074
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Examines the advantages and disadvantages of home education, offering advice on legal strategy, dealing with school authorities, home learning, and returning to school at a later time

Worldwide Guide to Homeschooling

Author: Brian D. Ray
Publisher: B&H Books
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
The ultimate pocket guide to the world of homeschooling for anyone interested in this booming education movement.

Homeschooling the Child with ADD (or Other Special Needs)

Author: Lenore C. Hayes
Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
ISBN: 9780761535690
Category : Children with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Discover the Perfect Education Choice for Your Special-Needs Child More and more parents are realizing that homeschooling is a great option for children with ADD, ADHD, and other special needs, Homeschooling parents can tailor the learning experience to precisely fit their child's requirements, a critical neccessity in the develpment of special-needs children. So, how can "you" provide the most effective education for your child at home? This timely book shines a spotlight on the challenges and joys of homeschooling special-needs children--children with challenges ranging from autism and ADD to other learning disablilities or children who simply march to the beat of a different drummer. Inside, you'll discover how to: -Create a felxible learning pace -Assist your child to develop individual strengths -Tailor a homeschooling experience for special-needs children of all ages -Develp strong family bonds with a challenging child -Get help from both public and private sources -And much more! "A wonderful book laced with insights and strength of spirit." --John Taylor Gatto, author of "Dumbing Us Down" and "The Underground History of American Education ""Lenore C. Hayes holds the reader's hand through determining whether wymptoms actually constitute a disorder or are simply a normal childhood trait, right on through negotiating with medical and educational bureaucracies (this advice alone may be worth the price of the book!). A valuable addition to the homeschooling bookshelf, highly recommended for anyone homeschooling a child with special needs." --Helen Hegener, senior editor, "Home Education Magazine" "I highly recommend Lenore Hayes' bookto any parents considering the homeschooling option." --Thom Hartmann, author, "ADD: A different Perception"