Homeschoolers sometimes face unique situations. It is helpful to connect with others who have the same life experiences as you do. And there is no denying that challenging situations arise in the best of circumstances. Sometimes the best support you can receive when dealing with a challenging situation is knowing that others have dealt with it too. Homeschooling in general can be challenging--homeschooling in special circumstances can feel overwhelming. But there is help and information for almost every situation. We've compiled the best resources for homeschoolers who face unique situations: working and single parenting, homeschooling with little ones in the family, military homeschooling, home educating a gifted child or a child with special needs, and homeschoolers who are incorporating religious or ethnic ideals in their homeschools.
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| Experiences |
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Reading about others' homeschooling experiences is a great way to learn more about home education. Browse through this collection of real-world homeschooling and how it has worked for a diverse array of families.
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| Large Families |
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Homeschooling in a large family is both a joy and a challenge. Learn how to manage those challenges, while meeting the needs of everyone in the family. Here you'll find information on keeping your home running smoothly, tending to toddlers while homeschooling, teaching many different grade levels at once, and avoid burnout.
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| Babies & Toddlers |
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Can you homeschool if you have a baby or toddler (or both)? Of course! Here are some ideas and tips to help you navigate your day with little ones around.
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| Only Child |
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Homeschooling an only child doesn't have to be an isolating experience. Rather, it is an excellent way to meet the unique and specific interests and needs of your child in a way that is not possible in a school setting. Here are some strategies to keep you and your child engaged, active, challenged, and involved.
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| Single Parent |
| Working Parent |
| Military |
| Overseas |
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A look at the challenges and joys of homeschooling overseas.
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| On-The-Road |
| Gifted Child |
| Special Needs |
| African American Homeschooling |
| Catholic Homeschooling |
| Christian Homeschooling |
| Jewish Homeschooling |
| Homeschooling in the Summer |
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Homeschooling Comes of Age |
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Jennifer Sutton |
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A fascinating and positive look at some of Brown University alumni who were homeschooled as children. Teaching children at home is no longer just the choice of religious and political iconoclasts. Now, drawn by Brown’s tradition of independence and self-direction, a new generation of homeschoolers is arriving—and thriving—on campus.
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Commentary: A Day in the Life of a Homeschool High School Student |
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"What do you do all day?" "Do you get to sleep in every day?" "Do you ever see anybody besides your family?" "Do you do your schoolwork in your pajamas?" "Do you even do schoolwork when you don't feel like it?"
These are some of the questions I have been asked several times. So, to answer some of these, and others, I kept a journal of one day for me and my five siblings, which will hopefully give readers a better idea of what it is like to be a homeschooling high school student.
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Army School Liaison Officer |
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The Army School Liaison Officer serves as the installation subject matter expert (SME) for youth education/school transition issues. |
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A Large Family on One Income |
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Phil Lenahan |
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Some practical solution and ideas to manage a large family on one income. A positive look at making things work out when there are limited funds. |
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