Home Schooling?

Question

I have a neice that was kicked out of school. Her mother is considering home schooling. I am interested in doing that in my community. Can someone tell me how I can get started? And how soon can I start? Oh yea.. my neice is 16.

Answer 1

First, you would need to find out the laws of your state. HSLDA has a nice summary of that, so go to their website and find your state, and also read their articles on how to get started. Then search the web for home school support sites for your state.
It's not clear if you intend to teach your own kids, other people's kids, or if you desire to teach your niece.
Every state has a procedure for teaching your own kids. In some states you can also legally set up a school yourself and teach other kids, but usually home schooling is done by the parent. If your state allows other arrangements, you can set up an agreement with your niece's mom, (and other parents as well) but be careful, because it is a big task taking on someone else's child, especially one who was "kicked out" of school.

Answer 2

I would put it on the web and announce it all over town. Start with a basic curriculum for the age/grade the students are in. You'll learn fun and creative ideas as the class goes along. I would suggest looking on-line for tips or checking out a good teaching for dummies book(not that you are a dummy!).

Good Luck ;)


Oh yeah, you should start at the beginning of the next school year since we are already so far into this one.

Answer 3

Today is always a good time to start!!!

Will you be teaching your own children or your niece? Check with www.hslda.org

The parent is ultimately responsible for her daughter's education. If she opts to have you supervise her studies she can still remain the "principal" of her daughter's school. You can get any advice and the best information from The Home School Legal Defense Association.

Also, be sure to look into www.NHERI.org
We are in Oregon and our local support group is www.OCEANetwork.org You can find lots of helpful information even if you are in a different state.

I was once a "tutor" for a 7 yr boy while his mother worked. He stayed at my house for all of his school hours and I taught him how to study. He was a late-starter and learned to read and do his math facts while at my house. He was working at a 5th grade level in math before we were finished! It was awesome.

Answer 4

Check with your local school board. Usually you can only home school your own children, not for the 'community' at large.

You can get started by researching good systems or books sets. Google "Homeschool" and you will find MANY resources.