HOW TO GIVE YOUR CHILD AN EDUCATION BY DESIGN
HOW TO GIVE YOUR CHILD AN EDUCATION BY DESIGN
What are my options?
What are my options?
We are living in exciting times when change is happening unrestrained. The world as been rapidly transforming before our eyes in every way except for public education, which has essentially remains unchanged and ineffective. If you are concerned that your child is not getting the education necessary to keep up in the information age, you are correct! Not only is public education antiquated but children are also suffering from a myriad of issues including mental health struggles, bullying, over crowded classrooms, safety worries, teacher fatigue, just to name a few. Many parents share your concern and have taken it upon themselves to find alternatives to public education. If you could create an education by design for your child, what would it look like?
Homeschooling has grown exponentially over the last fifteen years and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Although there are some old perceptions of what it means to homeschool, parents are waking up to the multitude of benefits and opportunities that homeschooling provides. As you are investigating educational possibilities for your child, keep in mind that not every option works for every child or family. A common hurdle is single parent homes and two working parents. Fortunately, challenges don’t have to equal failure. Where there is a will, there is a way. Let us explore together some other options for your child.
We are living in exciting times when change is happening unrestrained. The world as been rapidly transforming before our eyes in every way except for public education, which has essentially remains unchanged and ineffective. If you are concerned that your child is not getting the education necessary to keep up in the information age, you are correct! Not only is public education antiquated but children are also suffering from a myriad of issues including mental health struggles, bullying, over crowded classrooms, safety worries, teacher fatigue, just to name a few. Many parents share your concern and have taken it upon themselves to find alternatives to public education. If you could create an education by design for your child, what would it look like?
Homeschooling has grown exponentially over the last fifteen years and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Although there are some old perceptions of what it means to homeschool, parents are waking up to the multitude of benefits and opportunities that homeschooling provides. As you are investigating educational possibilities for your child, keep in mind that not every option works for every child or family. A common hurdle is single parent homes and two working parents. Fortunately, challenges don’t have to equal failure. Where there is a will, there is a way. Let us explore together some other options for your child.
DISCOVER YOUR SCHOOL HOUSE
DISCOVER YOUR SCHOOL HOUSE
Homeschool
Homeschooling is the fastest growing trend in the U.S. Parents are finding out how easy it is to homeschool their children and to provide them with a personalized education path, as well as a safer environment. Social opportunities abound for homeschoolers and resources and programs have never been easier to find than they are today. Many resources are free! With over 7% of U.S. students now homeschooling, education is swiftly evolving and home school students are blazing the path forward.
Learning Pods / Co - Ops
Learning pods and co-ops are a great way to share some of the homeschool teaching and to surround your child with a small group of peers. There are established pods and new pods forming in communities throughout the U.S. This is an innovative way to access free small group education for your child. Do you have a neighbor or friend that also wants a contemporary and safe education for their child? Start or join a pod or co-op today!
Microschools
Microschools are the newest trend to hit the education sphere. Microschools offer many options and are usually very small, drop off private schools that oversee personalized education for a group of learners. These schools are popular for parents that don’t have time to homeschool and need to drop off their child, but desire the value of a personalized, small, learning education model and environment. Some microschools have a set curriculum that students follow and others allow for choice.
Learning Centers
Learning centers are an impactful way to farm out some of the teaching to teachers that have a passion for a specific subject or is an expert in their field, while still receiving the advantages of homeschooling. Children reap the benefit of having a community of other homeschoolers to learn with while also getting to choose what to learn. Many learning centers also offer field trips and events, which foster community.
Hybrid Programs
Hybrid programs combine the best of both worlds by providing part-time, in person instruction, and homeschool. Students work on their curriculum and assignments during their homeschool days, independently or with parental support. Typically hybrid models offer two or three days a week of teacher instruction with other children. Home days are usually a mix of academics and enrichment opportunities.
Charter Schools
Charter Schools are competitors to traditional brick and mortar public schools. With free tuition and alternative education models, charters offer a popular alternative. Many homeschool families enjoy the benefits of teacher support and instructional funds to purchase personalized curriculum. Each charter school is unique so it is important to investigate and compare charter schools before enrolling.