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Younker, L.
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Homeschooling cooperatively overseas: Is it an option for you? |
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Fall, 2004 Vol. 12 (should be 13), No. 4 (should be 1), pp. 10-14.
2004 |
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| Summary: |
This is an article about how two or more families can work together to provide education for their children. It considers advantages and disadvantages and gives practical steps to make it work. |
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Be sure that your purpose and vision statements include a clear definition of who you are. Are you "English-speaking families seeking to provide a Christian education for your families"? Or are you "Christian families studying in English"? This will have major implications in who is accepted into the co-op. |
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Have the big picture
Step 1. Develop a clear purpose statement
Step 2. Determine how decisions will be made
Step 3. Determine how the co-op will be organized
Step 4. Consider finding a supervisor for your cooperative
Step 5. Determine practical issues of content, curriculum and schooling
Step 6. Find facilities, equipment and resources
Step 7. Be flexible
Special issues to consider.
1. Parental involvement: Key to success.
2. Finances: A necessary commitment from the start.
3. Monthly tuition: Is it necessary?
4. Language: A bigger challenge than you realize.
Early childhood: Younger children mean more involvement
Preschool
Kindergarten and first grade
A model: Homeschool Cooperative of Mongolia |
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