Tweet What is homeschooling? Homeschooling is an alternative method of educating a child who is physically handicapped or emotionally unfit to attend the traditional public or private school system, although some parents do so for a variety of other reasons. Homeschooling, no matter its purpose is basically the parent taking responsibility for his/her child’s education and is a totally acceptable procedure. Is homeschooling permitted in my state? All states recognize homeschooling, it is however subject to compliance with state imposed guidelines. Most of the time, the superintendent must first be notified with the intentions of homeschooling. There are states where no prior notification from the parent is required, while some states have stricter rules and stringent requirements than other states. Are there pre-conditions for homeschooling? While the practice of homeschooling is governed by different rules … Read entire article »

Tweet Homeschooling can have different price tags, depending on the method one chooses. Several factors play into the price, including method, grade level and how many resources you have available for teaching. Homeschooling materials include textbooks, workbooks, lab and project materials. If you don’t feel confident developing your own curriculum, then you’ll want to invest in one that includes a teacher’s lesson plan, preferably a daily one to make the educational process more convenient for you. Lesson plans already prepared come at a cost. You can decrease some of the costs by finding out exactly which part of the curriculum you want to work on, and by checking with local public schools to see if you can borrow some text books. You might also find additional resources at your local library. You can … Read entire article »