travelers that homeschool their kids??

chloecatrn · Jul 11, 2010

I'm not a traveler, but my son is taught at home. We cyberschool. I'd suggest checking your state's laws on homeschooling, because they vary greatly from state to state. (I'm assuming you'll keep your home for tax purposes, so your child would fall under that state's jurisdiction.) Also, see if something like cyberschool is an option. We are given the textbooks and computer and all necessary materials, and my son is taught via computer by a licensed teacher.

If we continue to cyberschool through graduation, he will receive a diploma that is acknowledged by colleges and universities. His cyberschool just had graduates accepted to colleges and universities ranging from community colleges to Johns Hopkins. Homeschoolers also receive a diploma, and this is recognized by colleges and universities as well.

texcollex · Jul 12, 2010

As chloecatrn stated, much of what you want to know depends on your permanent residence state. There is a big difference in how various states handle homeschooling. We have been homeschooling our kids under Texas law for many years.

We are currently traveling and homeschooling the youngest two children. At young ages, homeschooling is fairly simple. You teach reading, writing, math and social studies. You can get PE by entering them in swimming lessons, soccer, or such. Usually the first year is the hardest, then you get into the swing of things. There is a wealth of information on homeschooling available on the web. You should spend at least a couple of months researching various curricula and online schools if that interests you.

There are many philosophies about how to home school children. Some people like very strictly structured lessons, and there are some who believe in "un-schooling". We fall somewhere in between. One helpful thing might be to contact some home school groups and cooperatives in the area which you live.

Best of luck,

Tex

Argo · Jul 12, 2010

I'm in Texas. It will remain my home state. I would. Likely fall somewhere in the middle with an "at your own pace" type of school that we could get through with quickly if desired. Online would be the easiest given the travelling situation. Thanks for the insight so far.

LuvMedSurgRN · Jul 29, 2010

I do not travel, but have homeschooled my two youngest children. I followed my state guidelines and used homeschool programs after researching information on the internet. My son just graduated from a High School program which he received a diploma along with an official transcript from that school. He was accepted to three area universities and Johnson and Wales were he has decided to attend. We found that since homeschooling is more popular now, many universities and colleges are very accepting to the admission of homeschooled students. Homeschooling is so fulfilling and rewarding to both child and parent.