The Homeschooling option : How to decide when it's right for your family (pbk)

In this accessible and honest look at homeschooling, Lisa RiveroВ explores the diverse faces of homeschooled students and the ways in which it can help children with special learning needs. She corrects misconceptions through profiles of diverse families and addresses the changing and complex needs of children today.В This book addresses the major questions parents are bound to have as they consider this option: socialization, curriculum, special needs arrangements, resources, and more.В Assists Parents In Determining When Or If Homeschooling Should Be An Alternative To Public Schools, Examining The Ways In Which It Can Help Youngsters With Special Learning Needs And Addressing Important Questions About Curriculum, Socialization, And Resources. Home, School, And Education -- Homeschooling Past And Present -- Hidden Truths Of Homeschooling -- Homeschool Days : What Does Learning At Home Look Like? -- Homeschooling For Special Needs -- Teens At Home : Homeschooling For High School -- Parent Coffee Break : Frequently Asked Questions -- The Homeschooling Option : Making The Decision And Getting Started -- Home Education Laws -- Epilogue. Homeschooling For The Twenty-first Century -- Appendix. Contact Information For State Laws And Support Groups. Lisa Rivero. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 213-219) And Index.

In this accessible and honest look at homeschooling, Lisa Rivero explores the diverse faces of homeschooled students and the ways in which it can help children with special learning needs. She corrects misconceptions through profiles of diverse families and addresses the changing and complex needs of children today. This book addresses the major questions parents are bound to have as they consider this option: socialization, curriculum, special needs arrangements, resources, and more.

Annotation In this accessible and honest look at homeschooling, Lisa Riveroexplores the diverse faces of homeschooled students and the ways in which it can help children with special learning needs. She corrects misconceptions through profiles of diverse families and addresses the changing and complex needs of children today. This book addresses the major questions parents are bound to have as they consider this option: socialization, curriculum, special needs arrangements, resources, and more Correcting misconceptions through profiles of diverse families, Rivero uncovers the changing and complex needs of children today. This book addresses the major questions parents are bound to have as they consider the homeschooling option: socialization, curriculum, special needs arrangements, resources, and more.