Orientation Course Overview
Creating a successful homeschool program requires more than just throwing together some curriculum and setting aside time to finish the work. You need a commitment strategy that works well for you and your family’s goals.
IN THIS INTRODUCTORY COURSE, YOU’LL LEARN THE FOLLOWING:
You will learn to develop a requirements management process based on your needs and preferences.
For example, the difference between a requirement and preference hinges on whether a requirement is mandatory or necessary. A mandatory requirement is something you must follow, as in compulsory attendance. In contrast, a preference is when you can select one thing over another because it adds value or makes it easier to achieve a desired outcome.
Despite this difference, requirements and preferences frequently go hand in hand, which means the lines can occasionally become blurred, making it difficult to achieve clarity. Homeschooling is not exempt from this phenomenon. For this reason, it’s important to meet requirements head-on so that a lack of knowledge mixed in with complacency doesn’t get in the way of your preferences and long-term or short-term goals.
You’ll learn that it’s better to become proactive rather than reactive.
You’re also going to learn:
- General information useful for getting started with your new journey
- What developing a new plan looks like in the context of taking time to reflect
- How educational approaches play a role in the planning process
- An overview of PIE’s enrollment-registration process
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR:
- You have never homeschooled, but you have been doing your research. You just haven’t taken the first step yet.
- You have never homeschooled but don’t have time to research homeschooling now. You need to register immediately and worry about the details later.
- You have your homeschool program already up and running, but you don’t feel that you have a good handle on your commitment strategy and are looking for new ideas.
- You have been homeschooling for a while and already have what you need. Maybe you are from out of state. Or maybe you’ve heard about these resources from others and just want to check them out.