Child's "disciplinary" problems are due to bullying and school is non responsive. How do I homeschool?

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Child's "disciplinary" problems are due to bullying and school is non responsive. How do I homeschool?

Answer 1

First, you have to comply with the law.  

Homeschooling is legal in all states, but the laws differ.  This site http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regi... will link you to your state's education code.

Next, you want to learn about your child's learning style. http://www.time4learning.com/learning-st...

You also want to learn about different homeschooling methods: http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/meth...

All the best.

Answer 2

That is a good reason to home school. I was forced into homeschooling my son when he was 6 due to mold issues in the school. it turned out to be the best thing. Options depend on where you live. I use an online charter school.

Many online charter schools are popping up all over. Many of them are now using k12 products. k12 schoolsare good for many reasons. Each student is given a placement test and then given individualized curriculum based on his or her individual needs. With the help of online charter schools today, homeschooling can be much easier than it used to be. They provide you with everything you need, a computer, a printer, books, supplies, and teachers that you can both email and call for help and assistance. This is free and there are no charges. Online schools are definitely becoming a way of the future for the children in generations to come.

Going to an online school is no different than going to a traditional public school or a private school. They graduate with a real diploma the same as any school. My son graduated from an online charter school and now attends a private university (University Of Dayton) with scholarships. They will also help you with making sure that all state required tests are done yearly and proficiencies are completed for graduation.

Answer 3

Which state do you live in?

There are many ways to homeschool - online charters are available in some states, though many homeschoolers do prefer to use their own coursework.  Homeschooling is legal in all states, but each state has different regulations.  If you can let us know which state you live in, we can give you specific information.

Answer 4

I just statred homeschooling my daughter and this information to start helped me make my decision.

a. What approach should I take?

Nobody can make this decision for you.  It is up to your family how to best approach the education of your children.  That's the good news.  More good news: whatever approach you do choose to take, you will succeed. Your children will learn far faster and  more thoroughly because of the personal attention and personalized education than they would have in school. While schools have to wait for new standards to be developed over several years, you have the luxury and the privilege of altering you approach as soon as you see it isn't working as you would like. Instead, focus on helping your children grow and flourish according to your own family's loving values of what makes a successful human being.

b. What approaches are there?

Structured - Sometimes called school at home, it can also include those who just like to have a very organized, goal-oriented day: A Day-Timer®  School!

Interest-initiated - Some call this approach "unschooling." These families learn from real life experiences. Kids pursue their interests with encouragement and resources provided by their parents. These families might have a monthly calendar with a few key events noted on it.

Learning-style - Learning materials and activities are chosen based on how their children learn best.

Philosophical - These homeschools are structured around educational philosophies studied by the parents.

Accelerated - Resentful of being called "pushy," these parents feel their gifted children have special talents that deserve intense, daily focus. The children may also have determined goals to reach.

Accommodating - Some families need to structure their homeschooling around the special needs of one or more people in their family.

Unit-based - AKA the unit study approach, all learning is focused on a particular topic for for a period of time, each child learning at their own level of understanding.

Community - Community activities:  religious involvement, youth organizations, volunteer work: group situations that they or others like them have organized. Families spend a significant portion of their time learning from involvement outside the home.

Eclectic - Any combination of the above! Families pick and choose from all the wonderful options available to them and alter their course as needed.

c. What do we need to buy?

Nothing really.  Maybe a little time.  Go through what you already have. Chances are these materials can be used to help with your homeschooling. Even the pet dog can be a lesson in the life cycle of fleas! Good books can be reread. Toys can be used to explain physics. Games provide delightful practice in a variety of areas. Ask relatives and friends for attic treasures such as microscopes and telescopes or costumes for make-believe. Learning materials will trickle in. It's amazing how you will begin to look at even the simplist household item in a new light when you ask yourself, "What can my child learn from this?"

Borrow. Your local library is your best source and it's FREE!  Fellow homeschoolers who have outgrown materials are another great resource. You might find some real treasures in eBay, Goodwill or thrift stores and garage sales. There's a great geometry lesson in building some nice, solidly square, bookcases to hold all this stuff.

If someone says they need to "approve your curriculum," find out what that really means.  It might not mean which text books are you using. It might mean what skills or concepts do you hope your children will learn this year and how do you plan to meet those objectives. Often you can just hand them your state's "scope and sequence" for the ages of your children, telling them you plan to use materials from everyday life to get these concepts across based on the XYZ philosophy of education.

d. Where can I get ideas?

Organizations - many national, state and local homeschooling organizations have publications and conferences full of great ideas. Enrichment programs such as Scouts, Campfire and 4-H have books and materials you can purchase even if you aren't members. Local museums and industries have learning opportunities for children.

Publications - while homeschooling publications will help you with specific homeschooling concerns, don't forget to check those general parenting and hobbiest publications for great project and learning ideas.

Web Sites - just type any topic in the search field, and voila! You have loads of suggestions on things to do! It almost seems as though there is no end to the educational resources available online.  You want a reasonable amount? Try our search engine. Select this site or the whole web.

Books - Read about successful homeschooling families and their approaches to learning. True, the authors only write about their best days and most creative ideas. After all, what family is perfect?  But even if you only manage maybe one really great project a week from these books, you're doing great!

The Library - The children's librarian is your friend. Cultivate and nurture that relationship. She'll be your best resource for years to come. Ask her to watch for new books and publications with ideas of things you can do with your kids.

e. I couldn't possibly do this!

The challenges some homeschooling families face are incredible, yet still their children learn and thrive. Within these family exists the "Love Factor" that serves to make these families more cohesive, more capable than they were before they decided to homeschool. A hyperactive, climbing-the-walls boy kept at home will lose his "bad boy" image and calm down. That rebellious, bored teenager, now able to get some respect at home finds the path to becoming a productive and creative adult person right before your eyes. Single moms with livelihood issues, create family businesses, with the help of the kids, that keep them solvent and content. Disabled parents wind up raising compassionate youngsters who might wind up in medical or social services occupations. Critical relatives become more accepting as they participate in activities with your children and see the results of your efforts.

Kids don't need geniuses or a team with teaching certificates.  They need resourceful parents who will help them find the answers to their questions, who are willing to spend the bulk of each and every day with them, who will drive them to enrichment activities or over to their friends' houses, who don't obsess about test scores.  They need parents who believe in them, who are confident enough to let them find their own destiny and help them be all they can be.

  



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