As the executive director of the Home School Cyber School Alliance I have found that there are many reasons why parents select homeschooling options for their children. Some of the most common reasons include a fear of bullying or school violence, disappointment with their child's current school, public school's inability to fully understand children with exceptional needs, worry about their child's emotional or behavioral development, fear that their child is falling behind in classes or a desire to put the family's personal faith as a guiding factor for education. There are many more reasons why parents select homeschooling but I would like to discuss the benefits of homeschooling and to present a couple of videos so that parents may understand what their child will gain in a home school environment. One of the major benefits is academic improvement. Children who are home schooled are on average two grade levels above their peers. The main reason for this is that the child receives one on one attention during their lessons. Parents are able to tell when their children are struggling and then work to facilitate their children's understanding of the material. Children can also work at their own pace in a home school environment. This allows children who are behind grade level the time and opportunity to catch up with their peers without the pressure of deadlines or added work. Children who are advanced are also at an advantage because they are able to extend their lessons to a level that is challenging and exciting without being bored or feeling frustrated that their class does not follow the same pace. Another great benefit is the connection to family. Children who learn from their parents have a stronger emotional bond and studies show that their emotional and behavioral development flourishes as a result. Plus home school schedules are flexible allowing time for family when work schedules do not accompany a traditional school day. There are even more advantages to homeschooling. But don't take my word for it. Check out these videos and as always feel free to contact the Home School Cyber School Alliance with any questions.
As the executive director of the Home School Cyber School Alliance I have found that there are many reasons why parents select homeschooling options for their children. Some of the most common reasons include a fear of bullying or school violence, disappointment with their child's current school, public school's inability to fully understand children with exceptional needs, worry about their child's emotional or behavioral development, fear that their child is falling behind in classes or a desire to put the family's personal faith as a guiding factor for education. There are many more reasons why parents select homeschooling but I would like to discuss the benefits of homeschooling and to present a couple of videos so that parents may understand what their child will gain in a home school environment. One of the major benefits is academic improvement. Children who are home schooled are on average two grade levels above their peers. The main reason for this is that the child receives one on one attention during their lessons. Parents are able to tell when their children are struggling and then work to facilitate their children's understanding of the material. Children can also work at their own pace in a home school environment. This allows children who are behind grade level the time and opportunity to catch up with their peers without the pressure of deadlines or added work. Children who are advanced are also at an advantage because they are able to extend their lessons to a level that is challenging and exciting without being bored or feeling frustrated that their class does not follow the same pace. Another great benefit is the connection to family. Children who learn from their parents have a stronger emotional bond and studies show that their emotional and behavioral development flourishes as a result. Plus home school schedules are flexible allowing time for family when work schedules do not accompany a traditional school day. There are even more advantages to homeschooling. But don't take my word for it. Check out these videos and as always feel free to contact the Home School Cyber School Alliance with any questions.
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