Home Education

Home education is getting more popular with a lot of parents. They want their children to stay at home safe and comfortable while continuing their education. It was even proven that home education is much better compared to that given in schools. Of course, we have to also put emphasis on the dangers of being in school nowadays.

Before opting for home education, as a parent, you should be aware that it is more expensive compared to that of going to a private or public school. You will be buying school supplies and other necessities for your child’s education.

Other parents choose to teach their own child instead of hiring a professional teacher. This might have positive aspects but you have to consider that being a full time teacher requires a lot of hard work and dedication. You will also need to consider that your child might not take you too seriously during the learning process.

It is much better to hire a professional teacher from your local school, someone that your fellow parent have referred, or you can surf the internet and look for professionals who does home schooling. This of course would be more costly but it is worth every penny. A professional teacher will be more experienced in giving your child an education that he will need which is more or equal to the standard lessons given in schools.

Before hiring a professional teacher make sure that you do a background check and look for certifications and look over his or her resume. Some references can be a great help to check if the teacher is quite credible and can do the job well. You have to remember, you are paying for his services.

If you have decided to have your child a home education, be sure to make some arrangements earlier. It is wiser to do so, especially if you will be hiring a teacher from a local school. This will ensure that your child can have a great schedule and maximize his or her time in studying at home.

It is important to look for a comfortable area for your child to study. It should be a quiet place and far away from distractions. Your child will be able to learn his lesson faster in a comfortable and well lit study area.

With all of these aspects taken cared of, your child can study more comfortably in the safety of your home. You can also put away your worries in regards to your child’s education.

Michigan Homeschooling- Educational Information For You!!

Michigan Homeschooling- Educational Information For You!!

This is not intended to be legal advice it is distributed for information purposes. Check for updates at your public library and on the Michigan State Department Education page: Information on Home Schools.

Michigan’s Compulsory School Attendance Law

The Michigan homeschooling community should be aware of the following: The law states that “every parent, guardian, or other person in this state having control and charge of a child from the age of 6 to the child’s 16th birthday, shall send that child to the public schools during the entire school year” (MCL 380.1561, Section 1561[1]). Thankfully, Michigan’s Compulsory School Attendance law also contains exemptions so that all children between the ages of 6 and 16 do NOT have to attend a public school.

MCL 380.1561, Section 1561(3): “A child is not required to attend a public school in any of the following cases:

(a) The child is attending regularly and is being taught in a state approved non-public school, which teaches subjects comparable to those taught in the public schools to children of corresponding age and grade, as determined by the course of study for the public schools of the district within which the non-public school is located.

…(b), (c) and (d) are exemptions for students living extremely far from transportation to public school, and for those in attendance in confirmation or religious classes…

(e) The child has graduated from high school or has fulfilled all requirements for high school graduation.

(f) The child is being educated at the child’s home by his or her parent or legal guardian in an organized educational program in the subject areas of Reading, Spelling, Mathematics, Science, History, Civics, Literature, Writing and English Grammar.”

MCL 380.1561, Section 1561(4): “Exemption from the requirement to attend the public school may exist under either subsection (3)(a) or (3)(f), or both, for a child being educated at the child’s home by his or her parent or legal guardian.”

Home Educating Under Exemption (3)(a) as a Non-Public School

If a family chooses to home school under exemption (3)(a) as a non-public school, they will be under the authority of the MDE. The MDE has authority over all non-public schools and home educators operating under exemption (3)(a) because the Non-Public School Act of 1921 gives them that authority. All non-public schools must comply with the requirements of the Act which includes the following:

388.551 Section 1. The superintendent of public instruction is hereby given supervision of all the private, denominational and parochial schools of this state in such matters and manner as is hereinafter provided… It is the intent of this act that the sanitary conditions of such schools, the courses of study therein, and the qualifications of the teachers thereof shall be of the same standard as provided by the general school laws of the state.

388.553 Section 3. No person shall teach or give instruction in any of the regular or elementary grade studies in any private, denominational or parochial school within this state who does not hold a certificate such as would qualify him or her to teach in like grades of the public schools of the state.

388.555 Section 5. The superintendent of public instruction by himself, his assistants, or any duly authorized agent, shall have authority at any time to investigate and examine into the conditions of any school operating under this act… and it shall be the duty of such school to admit such superintendent… or authorized agent, and to submit for examination its sanitary condition, the records of enrollment of pupils, its courses of studies… and the qualifications of its teachers.

What Should a Non-Public School Home School Do if they wish to Exist?

To begin a non-public school home school you simply begin home schooling. You do NOT have to ask permission, get a license or even a permit to get started.

You do NOT have to request a Non-Public School Membership Reporting Form (form SM4325).

You must be or use a certified teacher (or claim a religious exemption to this requirement).

You must teach curriculum comparable to that taught in your local school district according to your child’s age and grade.

You must provide information regarding “enrollment of pupils, courses of studies and the qualifications of teachers” if, and only if, the Superintendent of Public Instruction or one of his/her “authorized agents” requests this information from you. You may report this information on the SM4325 form, or you may simply submit to the MDE a letter providing the information required by law.

You must submit to investigations and/or examinations by the superintendent or his agent “at any time” at your “non-public school” (your home), unless you are willing to refuse this kind of intrusion into your home and are willing to have the operation of your school suspended, and/or be taken to court over the matter. Although no school official has attempted this type of harassment, anyone choosing this exemption should know that the possibility exists for this to happen.

Home Educating Under Exemption (3)(f) as a Home Education Program

Michigan homeschooling Families choosing to home school under exemption (3)(f) are not required to do any type of reporting to any school official. If you are sent a SM4325 form, you do not have to return it or make any type of response. The MDE has stated that, “If the home school family has not registered, the Department will consider the home school family to be operating under the exemption (f) solely.” There is also no law requiring that any information be provided to the local or intermediate school district. Therefore, a home school existing under (3)(f) has no responsibility to provide any information to local school officials.

To begin a home education program you simply begin home schooling. You do NOT have to ask permission, get a license or even a permit. You do NOT have to request a Non-Public School Membership Reporting Form (form SM4325). You must provide your children instruction in the subject areas of Reading, Spelling, Mathematics, Science, History, Civics, Literature, Writing and English Grammar.”

The Michigan Department of Education’s Position on the Exemptions

The following statements have been taken from a Question & Answer document which the MDE provided to all of the Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents. It details how they have interpreted their role concerning the exemptions available to home educators.

“A home school family choosing to operate under exemption (a) solely, and complying with the requirements of the Non-Public School Act is considered a non-public school.”

“A home school family choosing to operate under both exemptions (a) and (f) must comply with the requirements of both (a) and (f).”

“A home school family choosing to operate under exemption (f) solely, is NOT a non-public school and NEED NOT comply with the requirements of the Non-Public School Act.”

“The MDE plays no role with this (the family choosing exemption (f) solely) home schooling family.”

“There are no minimum qualifications for the teachers (in an exemption (f) solely home school) except that they must be the parents or legal guardians of the children.”

“The (exemption (f) solely) home school family does not report to the MDE.”

“Question: How does a home school family operating under exemption (f) provide an organized educational program in the subject areas of reading, spelling, mathematics, science, history, civics, literature, writing and English Grammar?
Answer: The state does not regulate the content of the basic courses.”

Did you know about  this information?  Isn’t it great to be informed about Michigan Homeschooling ?

Other Resources

Home  Education options

From the Copper Country Home Educators.

http://www.michiganhomeschooling.info

 

The author is a wife and mother who has taught in the public
school system and who has homeschooled 3 children, who has
enjoyed the experience. She finds it a pleasurable passtime
sharing her homeschooling experiences and expertise with others which can sometimes be a mindfield and daunting experience to those new
to home schooling.

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How do you Apply Home Tuition on your Youngster?

Now that the urge to start home schooling your child has been settled, get ready for some serious anxiety and the exaltation you get from it. The road ahead can really get bumpy but the rewards that come with it more than make up for the trouble. The act of producing a well-rounded and a well-adjusted personality by all means not an easy task.

Before you start, check out what the laws that governs educations says in your country. Some countries will demand that you file an affidavit with the education departments. Basically, there are three categories of home tuition laws; we have Private School Laws, Equivalency laws and Home Education Laws. You will be required to maintain a portfolio that holds records of your child’s educational progress. It is of a paramount importance to look into the legal requirements before you engage on it. Many countries stipulates a minimum educational qualification for the parent or the-would be tutor, this is normally a minimum of secondary school education for primary school children.

Another thing that should be looked into is some form of a support group. A support group consist of like minded people who will insulate you from the uncalled for criticism, pressure and questions from the regular school goers. Many groups organize events such as visits to the zoo, museum, tours to ice cream shops and other fun events. If your child hit it off with other children taking home tuition, then they will be able to form a long lasting relationship that does not fade away when their other counterparts change school. The groups provide a much needed socialization avenue for your kid.

After you have gone through everything that is needed for the success of your home tuition endeavours, then you need to select a curriculum. Depending on the method you are using, you may choose numerous tools that can be able to aid you in the process. The internet is one rich resource for home tuition and you can do some research and look into the available materials.

After you have set the curricular, ground rules must be set. Home tutoring requires a lot of hard work and self-discipline. Below is a comprehensive list of things that will guide you. These are:

  1. Hard work and effort
  2. Eagerness to learn new things
  3. Discipline
  4. Patience and enough time
  5. Flexibility and enthusiasm

The other very important point to take consideration is to consider why you are opting home tuition for your kid. Your motives and reasons for starting your child on home tutoring is the very pillar on which the whole educative lessons for child depends on. Also it is very advisable to consult your child before you embark on it. Ask them how they feel about home tuitions. Once you and your child agree that home schooling is the best for them, then select a custom- made curriculum that best suits your kid. Record keeping is a very important aspect of your child education. Look and settle for the best method for record keeping and set up a schedule. Your schedule must not necessarily be uniform (6-7 hours a day is not a necessity). Allow the kid to dedicate the time for learning as flexibility and fun are the pillars of home tuition. The child should only learn the skills that they are ready for.

Children make great major advances in learning and show more enthusiasm if they are gently handled. This is the whole secret to a successful home tutoring.

By Freddy Ngiam, Founder & CEO of TuitionPortal.sg

Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/homeschooling-articles/how-do-you-apply-home-tuition-on-your-youngster-1123583.html

How can I find out about home education?

home education1 How can I find out about home education?

How can I find out EVERYTHING i need to know about Home education in a simple easyto understand way (ppeferably online) i live in England.


Home school is a successful mode of education that is legal in the USA?

home education2 Home school is a successful mode of education that is legal in the USA?
Barb asked:

I think that home-schools are a great asset to every community. There exist many positive outcomes and successful students from home-education.

The majority of home-school graduates do not need GED’s. They get high scores on the SAT and go directly into college with good scholarships and grants. Others go directly into the workplace. My son had 6 great job offers before he was even finished with home-school.


What do teachers think about home education?

home education9 What do teachers think about home education?

I am a home schooling mom. I have already had to deal with opposition in our school district because I have decided to teach my children at home. I just wanted to know what the general feeling was in the teaching community.

Since I know the social life of my children might be the TOP reason most people state, please let us just skip that one in order to hear out some more thought out answers.