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What is home schooling?
That really depends on who you ask because philosophically it means so many things to different people. Home schooling,
in the simplest definition, however, is educating your children at home as opposed to sending them to traditional or
conventional schools. Home schooling is defined by the parents or guardians being the primary providers of their children's
education.
Home schoooling is regulated in this state and you must get permission from
the state in order to teach your children at home.
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If you are looking for home schooling
information, here's where to start...
1. Contact the North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education. The DNPE is the regulating body for home schooling in our
state. Visit their site for a comprehensive listing of home school information. They provide the "Intent to Homeschool"
on their site for download. You will need to fill this form out, turn it in to the DNPE and receive a card back
from them before you can begin home schooling. Visit their site for the home schooling laws, a home
schooling packet and frequently asked questions.
2. Once you have received permission
from the state to home school, you will need to figure out what approach you will take. Take a moment to read about them here.
3. Take advantage of NCHE, North Carolinians for Home Education. They have an annual convention in Winston Salem with
workshops, curricula and a graduation ceremony. Plan in advance to attend. You may also order tapes from their workshops from
their website if you need help or inspiration from home school leaders.
4. Determine a curriculum to use. Would you like
to create your own curricula or would you prefer a packaged one. Are you looking for a Christian based curriculum or does
a religious basis matter? Visit this wonderful site for curriculum information and reviews. We recommend Peoples Publishing for a rich heritaged based curriculum.
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North Carolina African-American Homeschoolers
919-929-0080
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