The Unofficial Guide to Homeschooling [Paperback]

Kathy Ishizuka (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2000 | ISBN-10: 002863814X | ISBN-13: 978-0028638140 | Edition: 1

The most comprehensive volume of its kind, The Unofficial Guide to Homeschooling provides balanced information and invaluable guidance on one of today's fastest growing education alternatives.

As many as 1.5 million children are now being homeschooled in a burgeoning movement that is seeing more and more parents taking a primary role in providing their children with quality education.

If you seek guidance on homeschooling, or are considering this education option for your child, you'll need clear, thorough and practical information. This book will tell you: how to determine if homeschooling is right for your family; what's involved in complying with state regulations; how to choose a curriculum or create your own; how to motivate your child; and much more. Homeschoolers of every stage will find pertinent information, from insight on preschool issues to the college admissions process and beyond.

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The Unofficial Guide to Homeschooling gives you the real scoop on:

The most popular teaching methods and materials, and how to choose the best for you and your child

Homeschooling regulations, state by state

Homeschooling gifted children and those with special needs

Subject by subject advice on how to teach, from basic skills to science and social studies

Integrating life skills into your learning program

Correspondence programs, distance learning, and other options

Homeschooling through the high school years

How to successfully manage your home, your child's education and the rest of your lives, all under one roof

Also included are words of wisdom and inspiration from veteran homeschoolers, money and time-saving tips, and a handy resource guide. Brimming with practical information, The Unofficial Guide to Homeschooling is your all-in-one source on this exciting and rewarding endeavor.

About the Author

About the Author A freelance writer and mother of two, Kathy Ishizuka specializes in family and children's issues. She has published magazine articles on a variety of related subjects, from window falls and online educational programs to playdate issues and lead hazards in the home. Her books include 10,000 Names for Your Baby (Dell, 1997) and a collective biography of Asian American authors for young people.

Product Details

• Paperback: 470 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (May 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 002863814X
• ISBN-13: 978-0028638140
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #400,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative & comprehensive, July 6, 2000

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This review is from: The Unofficial Guide to Homeschooling (Paperback)

I found this title to be extremely informative on the subject of homeschooling "how-to's". A comprehensive guide to the laws (state by state), formats, guidelines, etc... What I enjoyed most were comments from other homeschooling families. For an "Unofficial" book it has a lot of very helpful information!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, January 23, 2007

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This review is from: The Unofficial Guide to Homeschooling (Paperback)

This is a great book. It is divided into well thought out paragraphs. It is not so much a how to book, in my opinion, but rather a cheerleader book. It provides the positives of homeschooling. It discusses in a very factual manner the statistics and the studies and provides some information about the lack of information the studies do show. It is interesting. It has stories from other homeschoolers, suggested websites for more information, and a lot of information. It is well worth reading if you are thinking of homeschooling.