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Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) Orientation, Part 4 - Support Groups
While Texans are often thought of as independent perhaps to a fault, it is not a good idea for a new homeschool family to go it alone. Beverly Parrish's advice: Find a support group even before you decide to get started. Moms, you can't imagine how encouraging and essential that group can become in helping you reach your goals.
Time : 7 min 21
Added : 22/08/11 16:25
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Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) Orientation, Part 3 - The Dad's Role
Chris Parrish, former board member of THSC, explains that a father does have a roll in the home education of his children. Dads are responsible to develop and protect the vision, for vision will help Mom and the kids get through those trying times. Watch this video to understand the other ways Dad can make a difference and be part of the team.
Time : 11 min 37
Added : 22/08/11 16:18
Related topics : board of education home school / texas home schools / home learning schools
Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) Orientation, Part 2b -Keys to Success Part 2
Drawing from her own experience, Lyndsay discusses the do nots of home schooling, subjects to teach, scheduling, lesson plans, record keeping, support group participation, and dealing with discouragement.
Time : 10 min 26
Added : 22/08/11 16:04
Related topics : education home school curriculum / home schooling schools / texas home schools
Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) Orientation, Part 7 - Home Schooling resources
Mary James, THSC Board member and founder of Smoothingtheway.com shares how new homeschoolers can obtain additional help in getting their home school off to a smooth start.
Time : 1 min 50
Added : 22/08/11 16:38
Related topics : home school curriculum resources / education home school curriculum / home schooling schools
Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) Orientation, Part 2a -Keys to Success Part 1
Lyndsay Lambert, THSC's Director of Special Projects, talks especially to the parents just getting started home schooling. Structure, discipline, curricula, and learning styles are among the topics covered. Lyndsay concludes the talk in Part 2b.
Time : 8 min 59
Added : 22/08/11 15:51
Related topics : education home school curriculum / home learning schools / texas home schools
Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) Orientation, Part 1 - Is It Legal?
Tim Lambert, president of THSC, begins the orientation explaining the legal status of home education in Texas. Don't make a mistake by the way in which you take your child out of public school. Tim explains the process to make your start in home education legal and uneventful.
Time : 14 min 28
Added : 22/08/11 15:38
Related topics : home education legal / texas home schools / home education school
Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) Orientation, Part 6 - Home Schooling Special Needs Students
Yes, it can be done - and done well! Doug and Patsy Arnold of Texas' Special Kids share about the blessings and challenges of home educating your special needs child.
Time : 12 min 40
Added : 22/08/11 16:30
Related topics : home education special needs / home schooling schools / texas home schools
Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) Orientation, Part 5 - Extra-Curricular Activities
Sarah Singleton, THSC board member and long-time leader in Houston, talks about the 'plethora' of extra-curricular activities available to home educators.
Time : 3 min 46
Added : 22/08/11 16:28
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What Texas Home School Coalition Does for You
Time : 7 min 01
Added : 20/07/11 19:55
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