What do you expect to gain from our time together?
Look at the workshop topics on page two and decide what you really want to discuss from the lists.  Highlight topics that are most important to you.  We'll tailor the discussion to your needs.  In addition, include specific questions you may have.  

What are you child's educational goals?
Do they include college?

What are your beliefs about education?
Are you more traditional in your approach, do you think out of the box or a combination of styles? 

What curricula are you considering?
To help you with the above two questions go to the following web site and read the Free On-line Brochure "Choosing Curriculum That's Right For You" www.commonsensepress.com

What is your plan thus far for next year in each of the following subject areas?
Make a separate sheet of paper for each subject area.  Write down the things you are considering to accomplish your goals in each area so we will not be starting from scratch.   

Include private classes, lessons or training, dual enrollment at the community college, on-line learning, part time participation at a public school, volunteering/apprenticing, cooperative teaching with other families as well as curriculum.

• Language Arts (Reading, Composition, Communication)
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies (History, Government, Geography)
• Physical Education/Recreation/Health
• Life Skills (Home Economics--Budgeting--Industrial Arts)
• Foreign Language
• The Arts: Performing Arts (music/art lessons, drama-being in a play)
• Appreciation of the Arts (going to concerts, plays, art museums)
• Units of Study

What is your child's preferred style of learning?
Visual--reading Auditory--listening and discussing Hands on --projects

Have your child list his/her interests and answer the question:
If I could study (do) anything I wanted in depth it would be? ..........

Select the topics most important to you from the lists below and rank order your choices.

Orientation to Homeschooling

The Essentials
· Legal Issues
· Educational Approaches
· Curriculum
· Socialization
· Local Support
· Keeping Informed/Staying Prepared

Planning for Success
· Your Beliefs About Education
· Learning Styles/Teaching Styles
· Goal Setting/Consistency
· Am I Doing Enough? 
· Dad's Unique Role

Getting It All Organized
· Record Keeping Styles/Choices
· A Typical Home School Day
· Setting a Schedule Tailored to Your Family
· Keeping up with the Housework
 .How Do We Get It All Done?

Getting Ready
· Schooling Options/Curriculum Choices
· On-line Classes
· Part Time Enrollment-Public Schools
· Graduation Requirements/ Credits
· Record Keeping
· Apprenticeship
· Postgraduate Goals
· Social Life - Transitions
· Graduation Ceremonies/Celebrations
· College Credit
· Dual Enrollment
· CLEP Testing
· Advanced Placement

College Bound
· Transcripts and Portfolios
· Required Tests
· Finding a Match
· Making Applications/Writing Essays
· Campus Visits
· Scholarships/Awards/Financial Aid