In this article, I describe practical and pedagogical factors that students, families, school counselors, and educational consultants need to consider to determine whether a particular online class would be a good fit for a specific individual student.
Read MoreSome homeschooling coops meet once a week for a full day, dividing the time into several study/class blocks and a meal/social time. When families all gather in this way, several parents or older kids can lead activities at the same time, while others have free time. During the pandemic, video conferencing or outdoor meetings could be used to provide some of the same type of learning activities.
Read MoreSmall groups of families may choose to share childcare and homeschooling responsibilities with others who live in reasonable driving distances.
Read MoreParents can cooperate to create shared schedules in which each family is responsible for one or more subject areas. In this model, parents take turns teaching small groups of children.
Read MoreHomeschooling doesn’t mean a parent teaches their children everything! This article discusses ways parents can get help, such as working with other parents, hiring tutors, and signing up for online classes.
Read MoreAre you considering homeschooling? I’m a veteran homeschooling parent and an independent educational consultant who specializes in working with homeschoolers, and I would like to share with you seven things that anyone who is considering homeschooling should know.
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