I am thinking of homeschooling, but I'm not sure that I have the neccessary tools to do so. Does anyone have experience using outside sources to come in and teach certain subjects? How do I go about finding these types of resources?
Thanks!
We have a homeschool group that has a FB page and they run a co-op. Several parents join in to teach different classes. They have everything from biology and theater to cooking and writing. There is a small fee for each class for materials.
A good place to start looking for support groups is HSLDA for your state. You can also check fb and yahoo groups.
Most co-ops are simply other parents pitching in to teach subjects. If you are looking to outsource to a professional, you would need to look into either dual enrollment at a private or public school (many states do not allow dual enrollment for homeschoolers in public schools though) or a private tutor.
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When I pulled DD in the middle of her freshman year, I knew I could finish out Biology with her, but Chemistry this year was going to be a problem. Thankfully, there are several homeschool families at our church that I was able to tap for resources. I joined a local co-op that is also used by a woman who used to teach high school science. When she left work to hs her own kids, she set up a lab in her basement and teaches Biology and Chemistry to hs students.
She does the class two ways: We attend a class outside the weekly co-op meeting where she does the labs, teaches the material, and assigns a week's worth of homework. Tests are also taken at home, proctored by the parent. She also does a lab *at* the co-op meeting, but it's not as in-depth.
I admit, I was extremely fortunate to have found these people. It was a trail followed by asking questions and more questions of the people around me. Don't be afraid to be a bit of a pest. If you're new to homeschooling, I've found that experienced hs'ers are extremely generous with information and support.
It all depends on your area. We have different kinds of co-op. One is run with parent teachers and the other has homeschoolers that hold degrees in their field. I suggest you look on facebook and yahoo groups to find what is in your area. Good luck.
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- zenmom276
on Feb. 17, 2013 at 9:00 PM