Homeschooling

It would be good to connect with other homeschooling parents and join a support and/or resource group where your child can meet other homeschooled kids.

If you give your child a little more freedom and guidance, rather than strictly following a curriculum or computer program, he will soar.

There really is no average cost of homeschooling -- the amount you spend is up to you.

It's both good and bad that homeschooled boys sometimes avoid presumptions of machismo.

Homeschool student achievement test scores have been exceptionally high -- with median scores for every subtest at every grade well above those of public and private school students.

New Jersey has a large homeschool population, with many support and activity groups. A website lists the larger statewide organizations.

Generally speaking, homeschooling is usually done by a parent, guardian, or family friend. By high-school age, most students are able to work independently, requiring only occasional supervision by an adult.

Homeschooling could be a very good option for you. However, you must have help and support from family and/or friends.

As one mother put it, "When my five-year-old daughter sits down at the table to learn, her mind just shuts down." At four years old, a child is too young for this type of learning.

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Learn how to homeschool math even if it wasn't your strongest subject.

For teaching young children, an interactive course of study, rather than a textbook, is recommended.

Parents have given very mixed reviews of the "Hooked on Phonics" program. As a homeschooling parent, it would not be my first choice.

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Your first step in homeschooling is to find out what to do and where to go.

Our expert does not recommend homeschooling a three-year-old with significant speech and learning disabilities.

Contact the Home Education Advisory Service for general homeschool information in England. There is also a website with links to support groups.

These resources provide information on tracking a homeschooler's grades and accomplishments to use for college requirements.

There is widespread acceptance of homeschooled students in colleges today.

There are things to consider before attempting to homeschool a child with LD.