"Wow, thank you all for the help! I already have much more confidence about my mtg on Monday. I'll have my homeschool plan/proposal all ready to go by then and hopefully we can get this moving as quick and painless as possible :)"
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My child would greatly benefit from unschooling, but...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sean Sullivan Jan 6, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
No one in our school district has any clue what this even is and questions its legality. We live in Stoughton Massachusetts and I've read quite a bit on Christine Yablonski using this education…Continue
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Sean Sullivan replied to Sean Sullivan's discussion My child would greatly benefit from unschooling, but...
Christine Yablonski replied to Sean Sullivan's discussion My child would greatly benefit from unschooling, but..."Hi Sean,
Laura contacted me & told me about your questions. Homeschooling in Massachusetts is managed at the local level, meaning you must report to the Stoughton school department. Here is a link for guidelines via AHEM (Advocates for…"
laura bowman replied to Sean Sullivan's discussion My child would greatly benefit from unschooling, but..."i emailed christine and asked if she might have some advice for you. while the always helpful ladies above have pretty much got it covered already, i thought she might be able to add some local insight."
Joyce Fetteroll replied to Sean Sullivan's discussion My child would greatly benefit from unschooling, but..."There are two state groups in MA. Both have extensive information for those getting started. MHLA I know has information tailored to superintendents. AHEM probably does too.
Advocates for Home Education in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Home Learners…"
Sandra Dodd replied to Sean Sullivan's discussion My child would greatly benefit from unschooling, but..."Always check with local homeschoolers before asking the district, and "unschooling" isn't legal in the sense that there's a law about it. It's a way to homeschool. Ask about homeschooling, and then find local…"
Sean Sullivan replied to Sean Sullivan's discussion My child would greatly benefit from unschooling, but..."Wow, that is an excellent link! Thank you very much for your input.
Hopefully someone from this commie state that I call home (and do love) can chime in as well! I do love Mass, but they are the most strict state I have every lived in, in almost…"
Meredith replied to Sean Sullivan's discussion My child would greatly benefit from unschooling, but..."I don't know MA at all, but in general, it's better to avoid the word "unschooling" when dealing with educational administrators. You want to talk about fitting the education to the unique needs of the child,…"
Sean Sullivan posted a discussionMy child would greatly benefit from unschooling, but...
No one in our school district has any clue what this even is and questions its legality. We live in Stoughton Massachusetts and I've read quite a bit on Christine Yablonski using this education method in our state. The ABC News article on her and her husband plainly states :"This parenting style might raise some eyebrows, but in Massachusetts, it's perfectly legal. Unschooling parents in that state are required to report to local school authorities once a year. The Massachusetts Department of…See More
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- what does "radical unschooling" mean to you?
- It means teaching my child through real life experience along with focus on her own personal interests.
- how long have you been unschooling or homeschooling?
- I'm trying to get started now
- first names of children
- Kirsten - 13
- a little about me
- I struggled in school. My IQ is just below genius so it wasn't for lack of intelligence, I just did not respond well to the classroom and many of the teachers. I was constantly in trouble with my parents over grades and behavior while at school. Finally, I dropped out in 10th grade and am now a very successful Systems Engineer with skills in almost everything computer related. Kirsten has the same issues and I'm sure I can do a better job bringing her up to be a successful adult than the traditional public schools.
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