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8:07 AM, Jan. 27, 2009
Why join a homeschool co-op
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I read a great story from Lebanon, PA on homeschooling and the use of homeschool co-ops. This statement sums it up:
Both Olsen and Panyard said one of the biggest misconceptions of homeschooling is that the kids don’t socialize. In fact, both said their kids are far from shut-ins.
Shut ins indeed! My two teenage daughters have a better social life than I do! I have to ask when I can borrow the car!
I like this quote from Debra Bell:
“It’s such a misnomer to think that homeschool kids are at home at the kitchen table with mom. Most homeschool kids are part of some sort of homeschool co-op,” said Debra Bell, founder of Debra Bell’s Home School Resource Center at http://www.debrabell.com and author of The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling.
Bell, a resident of Palmyra, said she has been involved in a number of co-ops in the area over the past 20 years. They are a very valuable resource to parents who homeschool their children, she said.
“I don’t think the general population realizes it’s something that’s been in place in the homeschool population for the past 20 years,” said Bell, who homeschooled her four children.
Debra graciously let me quote her in my book, Homeschool Co-ops: How to Start Them, Run Them and Not Burn Out. She's a lady that knows her stuff!
Sorry, the story was taken off-line, but the mother interviewed said she joined a homeschool co-op for the subjects she was weak in and for socialization. What are your reasons for joining a homeschool co-op?
Carol Topp, CPA
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:) What is a homeschool co-op??
thanx,
LJ:)
Posted by Anonymous on Mar. 22, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Dear LJ,
I'm sorry that we here at Homeschoolblogger sometimes lapse into our homeschool jargon and forget that we've not been clear about our meanings.
A homeschool co-op is a group of homeschool parents and children that gather regularly to co-operatively teach their children. Most co-ops meet weekly and have anywhere from 3-100 families. They hold all sorts of classes from academic subjects like math and writing to extra-curricular classes like drama and sports. The teachers are usually volunteer parents sharing their gifts and interests.
I hope that helps. Stop by my website www.HomeschoolCo-ops.com to read more about homeschool co-ops.
Carol Topp, CPA
Posted by HomeschoolCPA on Mar. 22, 2009 at 2:24 PM
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