How do i go about?

Question

home schooling?do i just check my kid out of school. i need to know every thing.

Answer 1

As others have said it depends on your state.  It also depends on the child's age and academic ability.

If you want some general information try googling "homeschooling"

Also try checking out these sites:

http://www.hslda.org

http://www.rainbowresource.com

http://www.aop.com

http://www.abeka.com

http://www.homeschooldiscount.com

http://www.hewitthomeschooling.com

Answer 2

First, it all depends on what state you're in.  Each state has different laws and regulations, and you need to make sure that you handle it correctly.  Here's a link to a page that will bring you to the laws in your state - just click on your state, and on the next page, click on the top link in the upper right hand corner (something about How to Homeschool Legally or something like that).  http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/default.as...

Next, it depends on the ages of your kids and what their experience has been.  If they've had a really rough time in school and are at the point they just plain don't want anything to do with school or learning, you'll need to give them a transition time - we often call it "deschooling".  During this time, don't require formal academics; rather, let them come down.  Find some great movies at the library that are interesting but still teach, and discuss them.  If they like to read, let them check out books that interest them and read; otherwise, put on some audiobooks and just go about your daily business.  Go to a nature center and look around, go to a local museum, etc.  Let them take lessons in something that interests them.  Let them become interested in learning again before you put academics in their lap.  For some kids, this takes a few weeks, and for some kids, it takes a few months.  Don't be worried about them getting "behind" during this time - once they've gotten to the point that they want to learn again, you won't be able to stop them.

You also need to research teaching approaches.  Do you want a highly structured day?  Completely unstructured, letting your child determine their goals?  (This one takes a very motivated child, just to let you know.)  Somewhere in between?  I would really suggest getting in touch with a homeschool group in your area and talking with some of the moms there; they will be happy to answer all of your questions and point you toward the teaching approaches that will most likely work for your family.  They can also help you figure out curriculum.

There is more to the day-to-day routine of it, but that's what you need to get started.  I had 3 days notice before we started homeschooling, so I went to the library and scoured the 360's and 370's for books on homeschooling.  It was a lot different than I thought it would be - easier in many areas, harder in others.  However, I can tell you it's been the best thing we ever could have done.  I wouldn't trade it for anything, and neither would my son.

Hope that helps - good luck!

Answer 3

Depends on where you are you have to look the laws up.

Texas and CT are among the easiest.  NYS is the hardest.

Typically you need to notify them, then institute a program eqivalent to state requirements.  You may need to keep attendance or hours records and a portfollio.

In Texas virtually nothing is required except that they have on going studies in core subjects.

Then you get a program that you can afford and works.

In NYS this will be difficult as you have to match their studies 100%