LIVING BOOKS VS. TEXTBOOKS-“EASY FOR THE TEACHER”?
I fell for it last year. I needed a US History course for my kids and wanted it to be me-friendly. Teacher manuals, appropriate reading level for my kids to use independently, workbooks for each kid and all extra texts already collected in one spot. This book with...
2018 Tax Reform Law and Education Expenses
NOTE: This article is intended for informational purposes only and is in no way offered as legal or financial advice. It is important that you consult a tax professional before making any investment decisions. Some Positive Changes for Taxpayers It's tax season...
Free Homeschool Portfolio Kit from Global Student Network
Let’s face it. You have a lot on your plate as a homeschool parent. And a lot to keep track of, such as reports, student work samples, attendance records, etc. Wouldn’t it be great to have one organized, concise location to keep all necessary documents? Global Student...
Benefits of the Flexibility of Online Learning
Pedagogue throughout history has embraced structure and routine as essential to successful education. Yet anyone spending any time teaching children knows the importance of flexibility as well as structure. Online learning is a great tool for learning flexibility...
Getting Started With A High School Student
Are you considering home-schooling for the first time with an older child? Are you worried about how things might go, if it will be rough getting started late in the game? My journey with home-schooling began when I was fifteen and a sophomore in high school. At this...
4 Ways Online Learning Benefits Homeschool Students
It’s happening everywhere. Kids are opening their laptops and firing up their tablets. Not only are they watching, gaming, communicating, but also many are using technology for online learning. Now, as someone trained in education, I love real books and real-people...
National School Choice Week – January 21-27, 2018
National School Choice Week (NSCW) was first celebrated in the U.S. in January 2011 and is now recognized as the premier celebration of educational opportunity in the world. This year's festivities will take place the week of January 21-27 and will include more than...
Options for Homeschool Students with Special Needs
Creating a calm homeschool environment focused on your special needs child is very different from the effort required to establish a basic homeschool classroom. Teaching students with learning, behavioral, mental health, medical, or intellectual disabilities requires...
Preparing your Homeschooled Child for College
As a parent of a college-bound homeschool student, it's important to remember that preparing your homeschooler for college will take a significant amount of your personal time and effort. Because your child is homeschooled, you are their de facto guidance counselor....
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Homeschooling
Despite talking with several homeschool families in the area while my kids were still young and despite having an undergraduate degree related to education and despite being a natural trailblazer, I have still stumbled on a few bumps along the way. I am currently in...
Homeschool and School at Home Resources
Global Student Network
Global Student Network’s mission is to offer the highest quality online curriculum available to homeschooling families. GSN offers a wide range of online curriculum options. We have over 2000 course offerings including Honors, AP®, World Languages, and Career and Technical Education courses.
International Virtual Learning Academy
IVLA is an accredited online private school that allows students to choose their own educational path while meeting the expectation of a larger future. IVLA provides experiences beyond the traditional classroom; allowing students the freedom to meet their personal goals.
Equip Christian Academy
Equip Christian Academy is an accredited, online private Christian school serving students in grades K-12. Equip is devoted to providing each student an outstanding faith-based education. We are dedicated to supporting families that want their children to have an exceptional, accredited, academic experience from home.