School and Learning

Consider your son's interests and whether he can pursue them through homeschooling. Perhaps he could mentor with someone during the day -- someone who works in his area of interest?

If you want your son to finish eighth grade at home and then proceed to ninth grade at a different school, you are talking about tutoring. If you can obtain copies of the books he was using in school, you should have no problems.

To be a successful homeschooling parent, you will have to do some reading, and encourage your child to read also. Could your husband assist you in the reading department? Will he be willing to devote some time to work with your daughter?

An expert advises on how to get started with homeschooling after a child was retained in public school.

I don't know of any studies supporting unschooling gifted children, but I really couldn't imagine any other course of learning for these children.

It is not at all unusual for gifted kids to immerse themselves in a single subject or interest to the exclusion of other topics.

If your child is gifted, you should meet with the classroom teacher as early as possible in the year.

If gifted education is mandated in your state, a child who qualifies as gifted cannot be removed from the program.

Begin by conferencing with your son's school counselor, all his teachers, and him to determine what exactly is going on and to work out a plan.

Read what the aunt of a homeschooled child can do to help her niece.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

This article outlines some do's and don'ts for homeschooling techniques.

Linda Dobson's book Homeschoolers' Success Stories is filled with reports of athletes, artists, musicians, and others who were able to pursue their passions and achieve academic success through homeschooling.

This expert feels that you should not push your preschooler to do academic activities he's not ready for.

Here are exercises you can do at home to strengthen your child's oral reading skills.

Learn how magnet schools differ from other public schools.

A number of parents decide to homeschool for only one year. However, many are so pleased with their child's progress and their new lifestyle, that they end up homeschooling through high school!

One of the greatest advantages of homeschooling is the gift of freedom. You do not have to (nor should you want to!) duplicate the school environment at home.

Word reversal or directional reversals are common in younger children, and many outgrow the problem.