4 Ways Parents Can Make Homeschooling Stress-Free
by Alyssa Austin
byBob Engler
4 min to readWith the increase of online learning in recent years, demand for virtual public schooling is climbing.
Here are a few data points to consider:
Different families have different reasons for switching to online school. When considering online versus traditional schools, parents often choose remote learning so they can:
Faith, a Connections Academy® parent, sums up why so many families are turning to tuition-free online public schools as a positive alternative to traditional education:
“We were just no longer happy with the environment and ‘cookie cutter’ style our in-person public school provided. Not every child is made the same or learns the same way or at the same speed as everyone else. Issues with bullying and safety also became a concern.”
Parents like Faith are realizing the valuable, tangible benefits that online schools offer, including the control they have over their child’s learning environment, personalizing an accredited curriculum that promotes students’ academic and personal growth, and customizing the school day to support their child’s individual learning needs.
Taking a child out of a in-person school in favor of at-home learning requires time and research to make the move smoothly. It’s a family decision, and a good place to start is by asking questions like these to see if remote learning fits your family’s priorities:
Switching to an online school is a big decision. Before you make the commitment to it, though, consider your other non-traditional school options in addition to online education. They include charter schools, magnet schools, and private schools.
Finding the right school for your student is a much more involved process than the first round of questions. This free, downloadable “How to Choose the Right School for Your Child“ workbook will guide you through this critical step.
If you’re still leaning toward online learning, don’t let persistent myths and bogus stereotypes about homeschooling get in the way.
If you and your family have decided online schooling is a good fit, prepare to join the millions of families who have taken responsibility for their kids’ education. Some things to get done:
There is no end to the questions you might ask, discussions you should have, or things you should do to make a smooth transition to online school, so you might want to look at these other assets that can help you learn how to switch to an online school include:
by Alyssa Austin
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