Anyone unschool in VT?
Ellen Christian
I've just received the Home Study Packet from the state that I have to fill out. They seem to want specific books & topics that I will cover next year and I'm unsure how to fill out the paperwork correctly & still be able to unschool. Obviously I want their "approval" on my paperwork.
How do I give them specific books & resources I'll use when I'm not sure where my son's interests will take him?
Thank you
Ellen LaFleche-Christian
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How do I give them specific books & resources I'll use when I'm not sure where my son's interests will take him?
Thank you
Ellen LaFleche-Christian
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KIM BACKALENICK
This is an answer only to anyone unschool in vt? There is another yahoo group called new england unschooling. Kim
Ellen Christian <scentednights2002@...> wrote: I've just received the Home Study Packet from the state that I have to fill out. They seem to want specific books & topics that I will cover next year and I'm unsure how to fill out the paperwork correctly & still be able to unschool. Obviously I want their "approval" on my paperwork.
How do I give them specific books & resources I'll use when I'm not sure where my son's interests will take him?
Thank you
Ellen LaFleche-Christian
Moonlight Creations Jewelry & Gifts http://moonlight-creations-jewelry.com
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Ellen Christian <scentednights2002@...> wrote: I've just received the Home Study Packet from the state that I have to fill out. They seem to want specific books & topics that I will cover next year and I'm unsure how to fill out the paperwork correctly & still be able to unschool. Obviously I want their "approval" on my paperwork.
How do I give them specific books & resources I'll use when I'm not sure where my son's interests will take him?
Thank you
Ellen LaFleche-Christian
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Pampered Chef Michelle
On 4/8/06, Ellen Christian <scentednights2002@...> wrote:
like it means specific books and resources but it if it is worded, "What
books and resources do you intend to use?" That is very broad. You can
say, "We intend to use a wide spectrum of books too numerous to list from a
multitude of sources including (but not limited to) the public library,
bookstores, online e-books, sharing libraries and our church." (Many
churches have a some sort of lending library and if you attend La Leche
League or other mom groups they usually have some sort of sharing library).
For resources, go look at your bookshelves and see what books are there that
are about science or history and write those down as resources. If you are
in contact with a local homeschooling or unschooling group list that as a
resource. List any books you have read on homeschooling. And state that
you intend to use interest led unit studies. (Isn't that sort of what we
are doing kind of maybe in a way?) :)
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>What does it *really* say? I mean literally word by word? It might seem
>
>
> How do I give them specific books & resources I'll use when I'm not sure
> where my son's interests will take him?
like it means specific books and resources but it if it is worded, "What
books and resources do you intend to use?" That is very broad. You can
say, "We intend to use a wide spectrum of books too numerous to list from a
multitude of sources including (but not limited to) the public library,
bookstores, online e-books, sharing libraries and our church." (Many
churches have a some sort of lending library and if you attend La Leche
League or other mom groups they usually have some sort of sharing library).
For resources, go look at your bookshelves and see what books are there that
are about science or history and write those down as resources. If you are
in contact with a local homeschooling or unschooling group list that as a
resource. List any books you have read on homeschooling. And state that
you intend to use interest led unit studies. (Isn't that sort of what we
are doing kind of maybe in a way?) :)
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Ellen Christian
Hi Michelle - I need to answer the following question:
"Describe the skills or topics to be covered in...."
Language Arts; Math; Citizenship, History & Government; Physical Education; Health; English, American & Other Literature; The Natural Sciences; and The Fine Arts
It says "Please send a detailed outline or narrative which describes the content to be provided in each area of the minimum course of study below.
The most common way to address literature is to provide the titles of books which you plan on having your child read for the minimum course of study.
Your eligibility for home study is based on the following conditions: That you follow the program of study as specified in your enrollment notice. We expect that what is described in the curriculum will be addressed during the school year. Your curriculum should reflect the content you plan to cover during your home study enrollment year.
Pampered Chef Michelle <pamperedmichelle@...> wrote:
What does it *really* say? I mean literally word by word?
Ellen LaFleche-Christian
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"Describe the skills or topics to be covered in...."
Language Arts; Math; Citizenship, History & Government; Physical Education; Health; English, American & Other Literature; The Natural Sciences; and The Fine Arts
It says "Please send a detailed outline or narrative which describes the content to be provided in each area of the minimum course of study below.
The most common way to address literature is to provide the titles of books which you plan on having your child read for the minimum course of study.
Your eligibility for home study is based on the following conditions: That you follow the program of study as specified in your enrollment notice. We expect that what is described in the curriculum will be addressed during the school year. Your curriculum should reflect the content you plan to cover during your home study enrollment year.
Pampered Chef Michelle <pamperedmichelle@...> wrote:
What does it *really* say? I mean literally word by word?
Ellen LaFleche-Christian
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Ellen Christian
Thanks, Kim. I know each state has different paperwork so I thought it would be easiest to find out how another Vermont person had filled out the paperwork.
KIM BACKALENICK <kbe6910@...> wrote: This is an answer only to anyone unschool in vt? There is another yahoo group called new england unschooling. Kim
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KIM BACKALENICK <kbe6910@...> wrote: This is an answer only to anyone unschool in vt? There is another yahoo group called new england unschooling. Kim
Ellen LaFleche-Christian
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Pampered Chef Michelle
On 4/9/06, Ellen Christian <scentednights2002@...> wrote:
move to Vermont! I would really try to find some Vermont unschoolers to
help you word things. I did notice that they said, "The most common way to
address..." Which does not say "the way you should address...."
I found this link:
http://www.unschooling.com/networking/groups/vermont.shtml
So maybe the contact person on this page could help you some? I would still
try to be as vague as you possibly can and speak in "unit study-ese" to
gloss over as much as you can without being specific.
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>GAG! Remind me never to be tempted by the rolling hills and wool shops to
> Hi Michelle - I need to answer the following question:
>
> "Describe the skills or topics to be covered in...."
>
> Language Arts; Math; Citizenship, History & Government; Physical
> Education; Health; English, American & Other Literature; The Natural
> Sciences; and The Fine Arts
>
> It says "Please send a detailed outline or narrative which describes the
> content to be provided in each area of the minimum course of study below.
>
> The most common way to address literature is to provide the titles of
> books which you plan on having your child read for the minimum course of
> study.
>
> Your eligibility for home study is based on the following conditions: That
> you follow the program of study as specified in your enrollment notice. We
> expect that what is described in the curriculum will be addressed during the
> school year. Your curriculum should reflect the content you plan to cover
> during your home study enrollment year.
move to Vermont! I would really try to find some Vermont unschoolers to
help you word things. I did notice that they said, "The most common way to
address..." Which does not say "the way you should address...."
I found this link:
http://www.unschooling.com/networking/groups/vermont.shtml
So maybe the contact person on this page could help you some? I would still
try to be as vague as you possibly can and speak in "unit study-ese" to
gloss over as much as you can without being specific.
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Michelle
Independent Kitchen Consultant #413652
The Pampered Chef
850-474-0817
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Ellen Christian
LOL thanks Michelle. That was my thought. I did email that person but it came back as underliverable :( I'll keep searching.
Pampered Chef Michelle <pamperedmichelle@...> wrote: GAG! Remind me never to be tempted by the rolling hills and wool shops to
move to Vermont! I would really try to find some Vermont unschoolers to
help you word things. I did notice that they said, "The most common way to
address..." Which does not say "the way you should address...."
Ellen LaFleche-Christian
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Pampered Chef Michelle <pamperedmichelle@...> wrote: GAG! Remind me never to be tempted by the rolling hills and wool shops to
move to Vermont! I would really try to find some Vermont unschoolers to
help you word things. I did notice that they said, "The most common way to
address..." Which does not say "the way you should address...."
Ellen LaFleche-Christian
Moonlight Creations Jewelry & Gifts http://moonlight-creations-jewelry.com
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