Homeschooling Resources

Traditional schooling systems are proving to be suboptimal learning environments for many students of color. Black parents bear witness to the myriad of problems their children face at school and are becoming increasingly frustrated with the inability to implement positive and constructive change. Many understand the immense value an education provides and understand its empowering effects in the lives of their children. However, as traditional systems of education fail their children, they feel they have no alternatives. As a Black mother, Myiesha experienced this first-hand. As she noticed her daughter, Haley, lose her passion for learning in public school, she made the bold decision to simply pull her out and homeschool her. Homeschooling is fraught with myths and misconceptions and with this how-to guide, memoir fusion, Haley and Myiesha offer insight and enlighten readers on the "real deal" of homeschooling. Primarily that homeschooling is a mindset--a mindset that can be incorporated into all aspects of child-rearing. There are many options and opportunities to incorporate a homeschooling mindset, even if a family utilizes the public school system.

All across the country, in traditional public, public charter, and private schools, entrepreneurial educators are experimenting with the school day and school week. Hybrid Homeschools have students attend traditional classes in a brick-and-mortar school for some part of the week and homeschool for the rest of the week. Some do two days at home and three days at school, others the inverse, and still others split between four days at home or school and one day at the other. This book dives deep into hybrid homeschooling. It describes the history of hybrid homeschooling, the different types of hybrid homeschools operating around the country, and the policies that can both promote and thwart it. At the heart of the book are the stories of hybrid homeschoolers themselves. Based on numerous in-depth interviews, the book tells the story of hybrid homeschooling from both the family and educator perspective.

#1 New Release on Amazon in Homeschooling"Recommended Resource" -Home School Legal Defense Association The U.S. Department of Education reports that about half of the students who start college will never finish and 75% will graduate with student loan debt. Homeschooling for College Credit teens graduate high school with about 1 year of college under their belts, but motivated teens can finish their degree. Homeschooling for College Credit brings the goal post closer and teaches you how to pay cash as you go. Homeschooling for College Credit will challenge you to reconsider the wisdom of popular college propaganda, and how to make better choices for your family.Even if you've never been to college, this book will turn you into a well-informed homeschool guidance counselor ready to proceed with confidence. "Jennifer Cook DeRosa is THE foremost authority on Homeschooling for College Credit in the United States." -Dr. Shawn Ambrose, Higher Learning Commission and the American Council on Education. After two decades in higher education, Jennifer stepped away from college administration and teaching to homeschool her 4 sons. In 2012, Jennifer created Homeschooling for College Credit, a non-profit social community that teaches parents how to make the most of their teen's high school career. Jennifer and her husband have been married for 25 years and live in North Carolina. All of her sons have earned college credit in high school, and collectively her family has 9 degrees from 7 different colleges.

Jaqui MeyerThe ultimate adulting guide for every teen and young adult - empower yourself with over 15 life skills today! Let's face it, adulting is hard. While this might sound like a cliché, it does ring with truth. The moment your childhood years come to an end, you face a transitionary period of life - the teenage years - when you have to figure out where you fit. And in all this, you also need to struggle with the idea of living independently, preparing yourself for the life ahead. Figuring out your career, managing your finances, and making sense of your whole life - very likely on your own - this period of your life easily becomes a headache. Think for a moment, how would you rate your skills in managing time, money, and your emotions - all on your own? Or how about navigating through everyday problems and achieving a balanced life without family support?According to a survey by the Bank of America, many teens and young adults agree that adulthood truly begins when you can live independently, find a job, pay for your expenses, and stop relying on your family for financial support. Unfortunately, throughout your school life, you are never handed a map that can help you navigate the challenges of adult life with ease. Without it, no matter what the future might hold, you are under-equipped for life.

You can homeschool. And it can be simpler, cheaper, and better than you ever imagined! The mere thought of homeschooling can be overwhelming. What curriculum do I choose? What if we can't afford all the books? How do I schedule our time? Will my children become socially awkward recluses? What if I screw up my kids' education?! Take a deep breath. You've got this! Lorilee Lippincott, a seasoned homeschooling mom, shows just how simple homeschooling can be. She and her husband taught their two kids in a one-bedroom apartment before picking up and moving the whole family to China. They've discovered that they don't need rooms full of books, educational toys, and other teaching tools, nor do they need schedules packed full of extracurricular activities, field trips, and social events. Perhaps even more importantly, they don't need to panic about making sure their kids turn out okay. It's actually all pretty simple, she tells readers. But homeschooling well does require some planning and dedication. Here you'll find all your questions answered in Lippincott's straightforward, warm, and witty style. Topics covered include: How to instill curiosity and a love of learning Types of homeschooling Your socialization fears assuaged How to create simple schedules and stick to them Tips for keeping costs down Teaching kids with disabilities The benefits of play time Legal requirements How to avoid burnout And much more! Full of anecdotes, interviews with other homeschooling families, and wisdom, this is a must-have for any family new to or considering the homeschooling life.

Get started with homeschooling for grade levels K-12 Homeschooling can help kids of all ages immerse themselves in learning that builds on their unique strengths, interests, and preferences. It gives them the chance to thrive with one-on-one attention and customized lesson plans that fit their learning style--and their family's needs. This starter guide to homeschooling is the ultimate resource for turning any home into an ideal school environment and helping any child succeed. Learn how to homeschool: Schooling styles--Compare the most popular education philosophies and homeschool models, and choose the best combination for every homeschool situation. Stay on track--Find checklists, calendars, tables, and step-by-step instructions to help set and track homeschooling goals. Standards and requirements--Get a general breakdown of U.S. homeschooling requirements, along with easy and affordable ways to develop custom curriculum. Inclusive action plans--Learn to create a homeschooling structure that accommodates each child's culture, language, religion, special needs, and more. Build a complete action plan for effective home learning with The Homeschooling Starter Guide.