Learning at Home Successfully
Workshop Descriptions
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ANSWER PLACE EVENINGS |
*Answer Place is an informal, living room conversation, Q&A format for new and
experienced home educators to ask questions and be encouraged. Discussion topics depend on who attends. Leaders are Pam and Jerry von Gohren, long-time home educators. $10 per person/married couple. See Calendar for dates and contact information. Answer Place also travels! If you have 8-10 families in your area, we will come to you. Call 952-473-6751 for details or e-mail home-ed-pro@isd.net # # # |
HOME EDUCATION IN THE TEEN YEARS 8 Hour workshop |
TOPICS INCLUDE: Goal setting. Motivation and Independence. Graduation requirements. Choosing materials. Documentation. Extra Curriculars. Post High School Studies. College admissions. # # # |
SAVVY SCHOOLMARM'S INSTRUCTIONAL SECRETS 5 1/2 Hour workshop |
TOPICS INCLUDE: Nag no more. Reluctant vs resistant learners. Motivational techniques that work. (And those that don't.) Setting realistic expectations. Roles of praise, rewards, consequences. Designed for parents of typical--though childish--students of all ages. # # # |
HOME ED 101: GETTING STARTED 10 Hour Workshop |
TOPICS INCLUDE: Pros and cons of home schooling. School style and Choosing materials. Recordkeeping. Testing. Support groups. Teaching techniques Socialization. # # # |