MODULE 1 – Quick Overview (Section 5 – Certified Curriculum)
What’s the difference if my child gets online courses for free?
That’s a good question. We’ve listed a few reasons why it’s advantageous to invest in your child’s home education. You’ll spend money regardless. More than likely, one of your first purchases will be learning material. Instead of searching online, we’ve done the work for you.
ASYNCHRONOUS – Most online learning programs such as K-12, offer little more than asynchronous learning. There is no LIVE interaction with a teacher and the entire instruction consists of recorded or “canned” material.
LIVE TEACHERS – Our certified teachers meet with your child every week to assign coursework and to review and discuss your child’s progress. They’re accessible to speak with you in-person.
PARENTAL SUPPORT – Meetup group members can RSVP for parent workshops and social meetups where homeschoolers find support, guidance, and resources such as:
- Preparing for your Portfolio Review
- Homeschooling and the Working Parent
- How to Notify your Intent to Homeschool
COMMUNITY – We aim to build and maintain a safe and relaxed environment for our members, where they can find satisfaction in their decision to homeschool. We strive to create an atmosphere where families feel supported and uplifted by a community of like-minded families who commune and connect on a regular basis.
A LA CARTE – You can pick and choose (mix n’ match) your child’s courses. As a homeschooling parent, it is assumed that you’ll dedicate time towards teaching your child, especially during their grammar school years. Enroll your child in courses that you’re unable (or unwilling) to teach.
CLASS SIZES – Unlike public schools, we don’t have 20-30 kids to teach at a time. In-person or via the ZOOM platform we continue to limit class sizes to 8-12 students maximum. This helps students maintain their focus and stay engaged.
IN-PERSON CLASSES – If you want more than online courses, we have real-life classes held outdoors throughout Howard County, MD and surrounding areas. CDC guidelines, including mask wearing and social distancing are enforced.
