Alabama high schooler - homeschooling????

Question

Need any "Home Schooling for Dummies" information that anyone can supply. I live in North Alabama (just outside of Huntsville) and my son has fallen behind in public school because of some previous medical issues. We are interested in home schooling to get him back on track. I am so afraid that I will pick a school that is not good, and I am new to the city, so I do not know anyone that home schools. My hubby is disabled, so we are on a fixed income. HELP!!!

Answer 1

You should check out  this site:

www.opmom.com.  There's a circle devoted to Homeschooling/Home Educators. You might be able to hook up there with someone that can assist you. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

http://www.aohs.state.al.us/about.html

If you choose a virtual school I am sure they would be more than happy to 'talk' you through the set-up and help get you started.

Many are free now and even supply you with a free computer to use for studies in your home.  They supply the books and curriculum.  You just follow the lesson plan.

Good luck.  I think this is a great alternative to conventional schools.

Answer 3

Google, google, google. And there is a book out there called Homeschooling for Dummies. Its an excellent book. Check out your library. They should have loads of information about homeschooling. We use to live in Huntsville, (my husband is in the service) and there is NO way I'd send my kids to those schools.