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Articles of Interest:
Few things rarely require a deep heart search, but those deep searches pull from us vision and purpose. Are the answers important? Of course, but I think it is the asking that really changes us.
According to Tim Lambert, it is vital for the home school community to share a complete vision for home schooling instead of focusing only on the how-to.
CDs from the Leadership Training Conference Available Now
A Call to Leadership Education
How does a child choose to get a great education? One of the elements of conveyor-belt schooling is that children's initiative is marginalized, even discouraged.
It seems that we are often impatient with
transition phases, whether it is a transition of leadership within
a group and the learning season that occurs when new leaders “try
the reins” or the transitions our children make from one stage of
childhood to another. Perhaps the transition from one style of
education to another as families adjust to home schooling for the
first time, is trying on our impatient hearts. Many times we
either long for the “good old days” or want to hurry the new
season along, but over the years there are many important things
I’ve learned about transition.
Planning field trips does not have to be daunting. Spontaneous field trips can be wonderful, but they don’t often work well for groups. On the other hand, the purposeful planning of a field trip can make it extra-special, and for group field trips, planning is a must.
From appointing a temporary field trip coordinator to selecting a field trip committee and establishing guidelines that will get your group prepared to host fun and educational field trips, make lasting memories for your students and enhance their education, this informative article by Ruth Perez covers all the fundamentals.
Have You Ever Caught a Vision?
Have you ever caught a vision? It is often similar to catching a summer cold: completely unexpected. Two years ago, at the THSC Leadership Conference, Arlene and I caught a vision. It shouldn’t have been unexpected because we went seeking God’s will for our own home schools, as well as for our group, but it was unexpected!
Many people think the ability to plan ahead is visionary, but a vision is more than just having a fall schedule. Visionary leaders see their terms in leadership as finite, so their goal is to continually build and encourage those who follow. They purpose to build up and encourage their members and their leadership and are continually looking for those whose strengths will benefit the group and move it in the right direction. Visionary leaders see their job as twofold: to build vision within their group and to build character and vision within themselves and their leadership team.
Homeschool Co-ops: A Viable
Choice for Christian Home School Families?
Participating in a co-op with other families is a legal
option for home schooling families
Be careful with whom you partner to accomplish your goals.
They Did What! The Battle Begins in Bedford
Anne Gebhardt describes the battle against a daytime curfew law.
The Battle with CPS takes SHAPE
Tracy Mann tells about SHAPE Academy's victory when
confronted by CPS.
For over twenty years, home schoolers have been breaking down barriers to participation in team sports. Today even the most remotely located home schooling families can find many opportunities to participate in team and individual sports at the middle school and high school level. All you need is a good development plan and a committed group of parents.
Home School Sports - An Essential Teaching Tool
When a group of home school families work together to provide an athletics program, the benefits of like minds and spirits provide and protect the godly values that we hold as paramount for our children.
Teen Homeschooling Activities in Abundance
Linda Nuttall says that there are going to be experiences homeschooling parents might not be able to provide for teens: marching band, varsity football, homecoming queen. But it's possible for teens to have better social lives homeschooling than they would have as public schoolers.
One of the most effective ways support groups can help create and maintain a positive image for home schoolers is to issue a press release for newsworthy events.
Home Schooling Liberty in the Lone Star State
After watching the documentary, Taking a Stand in Texas, Lee and Allison Jackson became convinced that they have much to be thankful for as Texas home schoolers.
From Ordinary People to Extraordinary Leaders
Sheila Campbell discovered what kind of people that God chooses to be leaders in the home school community.
Creating the Image Society Has of Home Schoolers
Sending basic press releases—every time your kids win awards or do service projects or your support group has an open event—can go a long way in helping the home school image.
A homeschooling dad bemoaned the fact that his local support group seemed to serve only the moms, and as an involved dad, he felt left out in the cold. We have seen an increase of stay-at-home dads who are actually doing most of the homeschooling as well. Does your group have a way to support these families
Is Your Home School Support Group Meeting the Needs of High School Students?
Are most of your support group activities geared to younger children? Find ideas for group activities that appeal to teens.
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