Your one stop information center for everything related to homeschooling in Wyoming. Looking for a local support group? Need help teaching science or math? Want to learn more about homeschooling in general? You'll find that and much, much more all here!
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The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. |
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Home education support groups |
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There are many home educators' support groups around the world, particularly in the USA and UK. These can be a good way of getting to know other families, finding out about local regulations or facilities, and for your children to mix with others of different background. This article discusses reasons for wanting a support group, how to start a home education support group, and possible group activities.
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Title 21 Education: Chapter 4 - Pupils, Article 4 - Isolation |
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21-4-402. Instruction for hospitalized or homebound pupils.
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The board of trustees of each school district shall offer homebound instruction for each pupil in the district who is hospitalized or homebound for more than one (1) week because of injury or illness.
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The board shall also offer homebound instruction for each pupil in the district who is hospitalized or placed in a state accredited or state certified treatment facility for more than one (1) week in a hospital or facility located in another Wyoming school district because of injury or illness. The board shall either provide instruction directly or contract with the school district in which the pupil is hospitalized or placed in a facility to provide this instruction. This subsection does not apply to pupils who are hospitalized or placed due to a mental, physical or psychological handicap and who are receiving educational services under W.S. 21-2-501.
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Piedmont Education Services |
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Piedmont Education Services offers the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) and the Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Achievement (WJ-III), along with test prep materials. |
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Postcard Kids |
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Geography Postcard Kids Project started for homeschooled children around the world in October of 2002. It is intended to help enhance geographic studies by sending postcards from their local area to other postcard kids around the world. |
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Talking About Homeschooling With the Media |
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Celeste Land |
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Discussing homeschooling with the media doesn't have to be a nightmare. It can be a positive and productive experience for both homeschoolers and reporters. Read on for some ideas for how to handle some common concerns about media relations and homeschooling. |
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