Unofficial Guide to Homeschooling

The inside scoop ... for when you want more than the official line! In the 1980s, a California family made national headlines when three of its homeschooled sons were accepted to Harvard. Today, the number of families who choose to educate children at home has grown substantially. If you're considering homeschooling, you're probably somewhat familiar with the benefits and the disadvantages. But how do you decide if it's right for your kids-and where do you start? You want more than a one-sided argument. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide to Homeschooling is designed to give savvy consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of everything from weighing the pros and cons of homeschooling to the best ways to create a sound at-home program. In this book you'll get unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. The Unofficial Guide to Homeschooling is intensively inspected by The Unofficial Panel of Experts: Maureen McCaffrey has played a key role in developing the homeschool book market and has a controlling interest in Homeschooling Today magazine; Tamra Orr has taught and written extensively about homeschooling and is the mother of four homeschooled children; and Brian D. Ray, Ph.D., is president of the National Home Education Research Institute and author of Strengths of Their Own: Home Schoolers Across America. These specialists ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information and are told exactly what "the Official establishment" doesn't want you to know. Vital Information on weighing the pros and cons of homeschooling Insider Secrets on devising a well-rounded curriculum tailored to your children's needs and potential Money-Saving Techniques on accessing necessary books, learning materials, and supplies Time-Saving Tips on working homeschooling around your job and family life The Latest Trends in homeschooling methods, such as distance learning, public school extension programs, dual enrollment, and "afterschooling" Handy Checklists and Charts for fulfilling your state's individual homeschooling requirements, helping your children apply to college, and much more visit us on-line at www.idgbooks.comIshizuka, Kathy is the author of 'Unofficial Guide to Homeschooling', published 2000 under ISBN 9780028638140 and ISBN 002863814X.