| Probably one of the first tasks you should assign | | | | As the time approaches get a head start on |
| yourself after you have committed to your | | | | communication with some of the universities that |
| decision to homeschool would be to investigate | | | | you believe your child is interested in so you can |
| the homeschooling law in your area. As a parent | | | | begin gathering their requirements for entrance. |
| you will need to understand your state's laws and | | | | Most experienced homeschool families try to |
| regulations concerning the operating of a | | | | purchase their curriculum books used. There are |
| homeschool. Each state sets its own guidelines, | | | | literally an unlimited amount of resources for this |
| parameters, and regulations for homeschooling. | | | | on the internet alone. Many suppliers will send you |
| Some are quite easy and some are not. There is | | | | a catalogue. Homeschool seminars and other |
| no general statement that applies to all states. Be | | | | gatherings are also a great place to pick up new |
| sure to inquire and get copies of all the | | | | and used text books. Still not sure? There are |
| homeschool rules and regulations for your state. | | | | many homeschool support groups you can join as |
| Be sure to check with your state about | | | | well as all kinds of forums you can join on the |
| mandatory school ages. If possible don't feel as | | | | internet. Many of these groups offer a variety of |
| though you have to begin homeschooling your | | | | newsletters that you can also subscribe to. |
| child at the traditional age if the state allows. | | | | A good homeschool curriculum will guide the |
| Studies show that many children that start | | | | parent to what information is needed for a |
| traditional schooling at the required early age also | | | | particular age or grade level. Text books are also |
| get bored earlier that those who start at a later | | | | a good source for giving complete instructional |
| age. | | | | material as well as additional ideas for the subject |
| Looking ahead what about college? Do home | | | | matter. |
| schooled kids have trouble being accepted into | | | | Just be sure to determine from your particular |
| colleges? Actually, home schooled young people | | | | state what the homeschool law and qualifications |
| have successfully enrolled in State Universities | | | | apply for the teaching parent as they will differ |
| across the country, Tech Schools, even Ivy | | | | from state to state. Finding the state regulations |
| League Universities. In fact, many universities | | | | is easy with just a little research then you can |
| send recruiters to Homeschool seminars and | | | | move forward with confidence. |
| conventions to attract home schooled kids. | | | | |