Once the decision is made to homeschool, the next major issue is which curriculum or methodology to use. While there are pros and cons for every option, this article will focus on homeschooling with a packaged curriculum. A packaged curriculum will usually include all the books, lesson plans, and scope and sequence planning needed for an entire school year. Some…
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Michigan Schools Tweak Curriculum
Michigan Schools have decided that changes need to be made in the statewide Special Education curriculum. Recent updates to federal laws require the Michigan Schools to comply with new rules and requirements. Students with disabilities are depending on the schools that they attend to attain the required standards. Without changes, the programs will be forced to shut down. At the…
How Do I Determine The Length Of The Home School Year
Homeschooling is a practical alternative or replacement to schooling institutions. In conformity with your state laws concerning this kind of education, children study and learn under the parents’ supervision. Parents have several explanations and justifications why they need or want education at home. They have concerns regarding the safety of their children, the quality of education that is offered in…
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Lead The Nation In Preschool Education Programs
One program in Charlotte Schools is focusing on the littlest learners. Recognizing that good learners begin early, education officials have developed an award winning preschool program called Bright Beginnings. Bright Beginnings The Bright Beginnings program involves full day, literacy based programs for four year olds in the Charlotte – Mecklenburg area. More than 3000 students benefit from the program at…
How To Successfully Home School Your Child
Homeschooling your child has many benefits nowadays as private schools get more and more expensive, and let’s face it, that’s not going to change any time soon. Home education also allows much more flexibility as the family can choose convenient schedules for them and their child. Because of the structure of homeschooling programs, all the lessons can be fitted to…
Successful Way To Homeschool Your Children
Starting a homeschool will involve a lot of research, investigation, studying and making inquiries before a homeschool begins. Parents who are looking into homeschooling to educate their children should find state and local homeschooling groups, as they will provide the best kind of information on homeschooling in your area. On the internet, parents can also discover homeschool websites wherein it…
Family Math Nights Bring Together Parents And Teachers In Seattle Schools
Family Math Nights Seattle Schools hosted a series of Family Math Nights to help parents and students learn about upcoming changes and challenges to the Seattle Public School Mathematics Curriculum. Topics covered included helping your child with math at home, questions parents can ask, computational fluency, algorithms and mathematical proficiency, and relationships between research and the National Council of Teachers…
Calvert Home School Style
The Calvert Educational Program was a primary middle school in the early 1900’s that was overseen by a Harvard taught educational facilities adviser named Virgil Hillyer. Even though there were multitudes of schools being run in those days, the Calvert Educational Program is one of the only schools that are seen and discussed when the topic of Homeschooling arises. What…
Distance Learning Doctorate Degrees What To Do After Your Masters Degree
Online education is becoming an increasingly popular method of earning a bachelor’s or associate’s degree. However, many schools are not also offering advanced degrees for master’s and doctoral degrees. A distance learning doctorate is an ideal solution for individuals who have a master’s degree already and do not have the time to go back to school full time. Most people…