what about working with the local district

This question came to me.....Could I ask my local school district for reading help for my fifth grader? Is there a reason that I would not want to do that even if they would be willing?

ANSWER
Well, there are lots of things to weigh in that decision.

Do you want a "relationship" with the school
Would they put a label on the student?
Would you cave to their pressure to do things they want, if not your educational philosophy?

You'd need to be the advocate for your student and be strong. It might work, but if you get an understanding helper. It might not work if you get caught up in the system with someone that does not understand home school ways.

First, ask yourself...why are you homeschooling. If you want the child to learn at their own pace, then the school might push. OR, if you are truly worried about him falling behind, or think there are issues, then another opinion might be helpful.

This is one to pray about. I have talked to others on both sides...that it helped to get help from the system, while others
pulled out right away when they saw where things were headed.

You could ask to be part of the team, or maybe they would just give you things to do at home. Remember the public teachers are skilled in working in groups within the "box" and the system. Home schooling families think outside the box and that is where the clashes can happen.

Also, make a list of why your are homeschooling. I never used the system as I wanted to stay out of it, but others do
well using it. I know families that had success with joint ventures with the school or used it for extra curricular. When I asked
Dover about band, their schedule was so complicated, it would have never worked had I even wanted it. But, Carina took private
lessons for clarinet from a student at the school, so that worked for us. So, pray about it and give Dr Dyer a call. There might even be
a high school student that is interested in teaching reading that would work with your student as a senior project or learning avenue?
Creative ideas are out there!

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