Philosophies of homeschooling - School Choice Ohio

In this week-long Homeschool blog series, we highlight the history, philosophies, myths, and policies related to homeschooling, one of the important options for education in Ohio. An estimated 25,000 students are educated at home in Ohio, part of the more than 1.5 million homeschool students throughout the country.

“We must transform education from a one-size-fits-all system to one that delivers a personalized and customized education to each student.” – South Carolina Superintendent of...

Date: 2011-12-01 13:48:24
Website: School Choice Ohio Blog

The Different Strategies to Home Schooling | Submergent.Org

Listed here are some of the most popular homeschool methods.

The Charlotte, nc Mason method is known as after Charlotte Builder, who is known as the designer of the homeschooling mobility. She herself had been a homeschooler, and she wanted to set up a basic plan for a total and effective homeschool program. The Charlotte, nc Mason method emphasizes poetry, fine disciplines, classical music, projects, and classical materials. This method is designed to inspire an awareness of materials and...

Date: 2011-12-23 19:00:42
Website: Submergent.Org

Oregon Homeschooling: Classical Conversations - Bend Premier ...

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Over 20,000 students are homeschooled in Oregon. One thousand are registered in the High Desert education district. One of the many benefits of Central Oregon is the opportunities provided to homeschoolers and the community support. A newer phrase in the homeschool world is “Classical Conversations.” This is a unique schooling method that is gaining in popularity and prestige. It was founded by Leigh Bortins and involves students meeting together in local groups...

Date: 2011-09-19 20:45:10
Website: Bend Premier Properties

How to Set your Homeschool Goals part I | Homeschool | Home ...

What goals should be considered for a homeschool student? There are many considerations that must be made before making goals.

Know your Homeschool Laws

Every family is different and every state has different requirements. To follow state laws, you will need to research and find out what is required for your children in your state. To find out the laws in your state, click here. Then find your state and click on the category “state laws.” Since the laws vary greatly from state to state,...

Date: 2011-10-31 19:11:28
Website: HERD Blog Feeds

The Many Methods of Homeschooling - The School Room: Education at Home

A blog about one family's adventure in homeschooling on a budget

When I began homeschooling in the 90s, choices were still a bit limited. Many parents stuck with the familiar and recreated the conventional classroom in their homes. Homeschooling parents today have so many wonderful choices to select from. The hard part is deciding which one is the right one for your family. Remember, if a curriculum is not working, it's ok to try something else. Well Known Methods: Packaged curriculum, school...

Date: 2010-03-30 17:58:00
Website: Dollar Stretcher Community

A Classical Education for a Catholic Culture

St. Benedict Classical Homeschool Program offers homeschooling families a structured on-site program 1 or 2 days per week, with curriculum provided for at-home study the remaining days. The program is classical in method—meaning it aims through the use of exercises in imitation, memory work, close readings, and linguistic analysis, to develop the intellect to sort out truth from error, good from evil, and order from chaos. Meanwhile, the content of the program fosters the students’...

Date: 2011-04-26 20:10:55
Website: St. Benedict Classical Homeschool Academy

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