Home Schooling for the Dyslexic Child
Posted by in Dyslexic Child on November 7, 2011
While home schooling a dyslexic child has no shortage of challenges, your task of teaching your dyslexic child at home can become easier and more rewarding with the right tools.
Sure, you’ll still have your share of setbacks, but it’s so rewarding when you finally see those little breakthroughs suddenly develop into major a progression in your child’s comprehension.
First of all, just what is Dyslexia? According to Answers.com, Dyslexia is a learning disability characterized by problems in reading, spelling, writing, speaking, or listening. In many cases, dyslexia appears to be inherited.
The Philosophy Behind Home Schooling
Posted by in Uncategorized on April 30, 2011
Parents who choose to home school their children do so for a variety of different reasons. In some cases parents have specific religious goals which they wish to achieve. Others are unhappy with teaching methods in the public school system, or object to the teaching of specific subjects. Yet others simply feel they can provide a better education for their children themselves.
Whatever the reason however the one thing that unites parents who opt for home schooling is a belief that the public school system does a poor job of educating children.
General Requirements for Homeschooling
Posted by in general requirements on April 30, 2011
Each state has its own general requirements for homeschoooling students. There are four categories of legal options for homeschooling. The four categories are: states requiring no notice, states with low regulation, moderate regulation and high regulation.
Many of the regulations include parental notification, test scores, professional evaluation of student progress and curriculum approval. Families shouldn’t be scared off by the general requirements for homeschooling. There may be some initial paperwork to handle but as long as the teaching parent can keep good records there shouldn’t be andy fear of the state stepping in and ordering your child back to public school.