Started public but switched to home/private?

[auntcob]

We have always used private schooling but mostly for educational reasons. If you explore the private option, you need to ask questions about necessary accomodations because, like Hillary said, they are not bound by the same laws. The school Adam goes to has a 504 on file (or will shortly) which they will follow for him. Private schools also have a little more flexibility, in my experience, with number of absences and the ramifications.

In terms of homeschooling, it is viable option. I would consider in your decision, though, if having some respite time would be something you as the caregiver might need. And, in our state, another option is free public school cyber schooling. Most state departments of education align their standards with cyber school companies and contract them to provide their public cyber schooling. For the younger kids, there is more hands-on work (all materials provided free including computer) and less computer time. There is usually a strong family component with each family having a support person and the child works at their individual level. Lessons are taught be certified teachers and social gatherings and outings are planned on a regular basis. We are considering this option for my daughter who has severe anxiety issues. I was very hesitant, being an educator (prof of elementary and ECE), about cyber schooling but after research see it as a viable option.

Good Luck!

 

[auntcob]

We have always used private schooling but mostly for educational reasons. If you explore the private option, you need to ask questions about necessary accomodations because, like Hillary said, they are not bound by the same laws. The school Adam goes to has a 504 on file (or will shortly) which they will follow for him. Private schools also have a little more flexibility, in my experience, with number of absences and the ramifications.

In terms of homeschooling, it is viable option. I would consider in your decision, though, if having some respite time would be something you as the caregiver might need. And, in our state, another option is free public school cyber schooling. Most state departments of education align their standards with cyber school companies and contract them to provide their public cyber schooling. For the younger kids, there is more hands-on work (all materials provided free including computer) and less computer time. There is usually a strong family component with each family having a support person and the child works at their individual level. Lessons are taught be certified teachers and social gatherings and outings are planned on a regular basis. We are considering this option for my daughter who has severe anxiety issues. I was very hesitant, being an educator (prof of elementary and ECE), about cyber schooling but after research see it as a viable option.

Good Luck!

 

[auntcob]

We have always used private schooling but mostly for educational reasons. If you explore the private option, you need to ask questions about necessary accomodations because, like Hillary said, they are not bound by the same laws. The school Adam goes to has a 504 on file (or will shortly) which they will follow for him. Private schools also have a little more flexibility, in my experience, with number of absences and the ramifications.

In terms of homeschooling, it is viable option. I would consider in your decision, though, if having some respite time would be something you as the caregiver might need. And, in our state, another option is free public school cyber schooling. Most state departments of education align their standards with cyber school companies and contract them to provide their public cyber schooling. For the younger kids, there is more hands-on work (all materials provided free including computer) and less computer time. There is usually a strong family component with each family having a support person and the child works at their individual level. Lessons are taught be certified teachers and social gatherings and outings are planned on a regular basis. We are considering this option for my daughter who has severe anxiety issues. I was very hesitant, being an educator (prof of elementary and ECE), about cyber schooling but after research see it as a viable option.

Good Luck!

 

[auntcob]

We have always used private schooling but mostly for educational reasons. If you explore the private option, you need to ask questions about necessary accomodations because, like Hillary said, they are not bound by the same laws. The school Adam goes to has a 504 on file (or will shortly) which they will follow for him. Private schools also have a little more flexibility, in my experience, with number of absences and the ramifications.

In terms of homeschooling, it is viable option. I would consider in your decision, though, if having some respite time would be something you as the caregiver might need. And, in our state, another option is free public school cyber schooling. Most state departments of education align their standards with cyber school companies and contract them to provide their public cyber schooling. For the younger kids, there is more hands-on work (all materials provided free including computer) and less computer time. There is usually a strong family component with each family having a support person and the child works at their individual level. Lessons are taught be certified teachers and social gatherings and outings are planned on a regular basis. We are considering this option for my daughter who has severe anxiety issues. I was very hesitant, being an educator (prof of elementary and ECE), about cyber schooling but after research see it as a viable option.

Good Luck!

 

[auntcob]

We have always used private schooling but mostly for educational reasons. If you explore the private option, you need to ask questions about necessary accomodations because, like Hillary said, they are not bound by the same laws. The school Adam goes to has a 504 on file (or will shortly) which they will follow for him. Private schools also have a little more flexibility, in my experience, with number of absences and the ramifications.
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<br />In terms of homeschooling, it is viable option. I would consider in your decision, though, if having some respite time would be something you as the caregiver might need. And, in our state, another option is free public school cyber schooling. Most state departments of education align their standards with cyber school companies and contract them to provide their public cyber schooling. For the younger kids, there is more hands-on work (all materials provided free including computer) and less computer time. There is usually a strong family component with each family having a support person and the child works at their individual level. Lessons are taught be certified teachers and social gatherings and outings are planned on a regular basis. We are considering this option for my daughter who has severe anxiety issues. I was very hesitant, being an educator (prof of elementary and ECE), about cyber schooling but after research see it as a viable option.
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<br />Good Luck!

 

[ehtansky21]

We actually decided to homeschool our kids prior to them even being conceived. So I am coming from a different perspective.
In my opinion, you as the mom/teacher need to feel confident in your ability to teach your children. I believe anyone can homeschool their children just as well as a teacher in any public school, but you have to have that confidence yourself.
I have to attest to the fact that, your children will learn a different respect for you as their teacher and you will find a different respect for children as you see them truly learning and you being a full part of that learning.
Please ask away if you have anymore questions!!!

blessings,
missa

 

[ehtansky21]

We actually decided to homeschool our kids prior to them even being conceived. So I am coming from a different perspective.
In my opinion, you as the mom/teacher need to feel confident in your ability to teach your children. I believe anyone can homeschool their children just as well as a teacher in any public school, but you have to have that confidence yourself.
I have to attest to the fact that, your children will learn a different respect for you as their teacher and you will find a different respect for children as you see them truly learning and you being a full part of that learning.
Please ask away if you have anymore questions!!!

blessings,
missa

 

[ehtansky21]

We actually decided to homeschool our kids prior to them even being conceived. So I am coming from a different perspective.
In my opinion, you as the mom/teacher need to feel confident in your ability to teach your children. I believe anyone can homeschool their children just as well as a teacher in any public school, but you have to have that confidence yourself.
I have to attest to the fact that, your children will learn a different respect for you as their teacher and you will find a different respect for children as you see them truly learning and you being a full part of that learning.
Please ask away if you have anymore questions!!!

blessings,
missa

 

[ehtansky21]

We actually decided to homeschool our kids prior to them even being conceived. So I am coming from a different perspective.
In my opinion, you as the mom/teacher need to feel confident in your ability to teach your children. I believe anyone can homeschool their children just as well as a teacher in any public school, but you have to have that confidence yourself.
I have to attest to the fact that, your children will learn a different respect for you as their teacher and you will find a different respect for children as you see them truly learning and you being a full part of that learning.
Please ask away if you have anymore questions!!!

blessings,
missa

 

[ehtansky21]

We actually decided to homeschool our kids prior to them even being conceived. So I am coming from a different perspective.
<br />In my opinion, you as the mom/teacher need to feel confident in your ability to teach your children. I believe anyone can homeschool their children just as well as a teacher in any public school, but you have to have that confidence yourself.
<br />I have to attest to the fact that, your children will learn a different respect for you as their teacher and you will find a different respect for children as you see them truly learning and you being a full part of that learning.
<br />Please ask away if you have anymore questions!!!
<br />
<br />blessings,
<br />missa