1. ARE YOU CONSIDERING HOMESCHOOLING?

2. HERE ARE STEPS TO GET YOU STARTED Talk To Other Homeschoolers Review the Pros & Cons For Your Child Know The Law For Your State Find Helpful Resources Get Started

3. Talk To Other Homeschoolers Question: Where do you find homeschool families? Answer: Homeschool Families are everywhere (church, grocery stores, community parks & other places where families gather) Question: Are there organizations which can help you? Answer: Yes, The National Black Home Educators

4. National Black Home Educators

5. NBHE is: a service organization opened to anyone. dedicated to mentor parents and train youth. committed to helping parents and children through every stage of their education.

6. Review Pros & Cons Of Homeschooling Your Child Prepare a list of reasons why homeschooling your child will be a plus for your family. Discuss any challenges that would prevent you from homeschooling at this time. Acquire counsel or spiritual guidance. Homeschool Wins Why?

7. HOMESCHOOLIN G GIVES YOU

8. YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION IS IN YOUR HANDS

9. HOMESCHOOLING ENABLES YOUR CHILD TO: Learn at their own pace. Develop a better relationship with their parents and God. Excel in a safe and positive environment. Unlock their full potential to learn, love and live.

10. Key Differences:  Schools 1.Textbooks 2.Test & Scores 3.Lectures 4.Goals set by others 5.Input and output 6.Success based on GPA  Home educators 1.Reference & Literature 2.Evaluate Progress 3.Discussions 4.Self determined 5.Outcome based 6.Success based on skills & content

11. http://www.homelifeacademy.com/homeschooling_statistics.aspx

12. Know The Laws of Your State Every state has different laws regarding homeschooling. Contact “Homeschool Legal Defense Association” for specifics for your state at www.HSLDA.ORG.www.HSLDA.ORG

13. HELPFUL RESOURCES Public Libraries Interest Groups/Homeschool Groups/Clubs Internet Educational TV

14. What Are You Waiting For?

15. Join the Homeschool Road to Success

16. YOU CAN DO IT !!!