 | Investigate curriculum options, trying to picture what approach would work best for your
circumstances. consider student's learning style and your teaching style, as well as
the makeup of your family and financial situation. |
| Helpful resources include Mary Pride's Big Book of Home Learning, Vol. I - IV and
Cathy Duffy's Christian Home Educators' Curriculum Manuals - Elementary grades and
Junior/Senior High (may be available at your local library). |
| Christian and secular home-education material suppliers are numerous. |
| Some "satellite" programs are available, where a family can home school
through a Christian School and some materials and/or testing services may be provided.
Contact your local support group for more information. |
| Some public school systems are very open to allowing home educators to use their
textbooks. If you choose this approach, please pay close attention to content and be
ready to discuss important issues with your child. |
| Libraries often have public school textbooks and valuable supplemental materials. |
| Take advantage of local used book sales and/or opportunities to rent or borrow books. |
| Joining forces with one or more families can help fill in the gaps, strengthen weak
areas, or stimulate ideas (co-oping). |
