“The Builder Series” Monthly Meetings
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Resuming our Monthly Support Meetings in our New Location: 107 Mountain Rd. Pasadena MD, under the name Arundel Homeschoolers

The Builder Series is a MONTHLY support meeting for parents, thinking about, getting started with , or burning out with homeschooling.  We are here to HELP!  Whether your child is 3 or this is your third year homeschooling- whatever your needs we want to encourage and support your efforts. The 4 basic meeting outlines are meant to provide the basic getting started and 'how to keep going' advice, but it doesn't end there. Each meeting is tailored to the needs of those present.  Our support group meetings are always facilitated by a homeschool veteran with many years experience. All of us have a variety and varied history with which to give the broadest outlook on many aspects of homeschooling. 

*NOTE* Completely NEW Hours for the Consignment store. Now in our new location we are open longer. 

Usually held the Fourth Monday of the month, but might be changed to avoid a major holiday.  

Meeting Agenda:

    * 6:00pm - 9:00pm: Book Consignment Open
    * 7:00pm - 8:00pm: Meeting
    * 8:00pm - 9:00pm: Fellowship


Upcoming 2011 schedule:

Please check our site for schedule changes, before heading out to our meeting:

2011:
  • Monday, August 22nd,  "Homeschooling: Building a Firm Foundation"    
  • Monday,September 26th,  "Homeschooling: Building to Code"  
  • Monday, October 24th,  "Homeschooling: Building for Excellence"
  • Monday, November 28th,   "Homeschooling: Building to Last"
  • No December Meeting   Merry Christmas!
 
Meeting Descriptions:

"Homeschooling: Building a Firm Foundation"  
Get started on the Right Foot. First, home education is not an attempt to recreate a public school classroom in the home.  Second, just about any homeschool curriculum used consistently will get good academic results. And three: just relax and have fun! We'll discuss how to get started, setting goals, picking curriculum and overcoming new homeschoolers' jitters. As always, we take any other questions you may have about homeschooling.

"Homeschooling: Building to Code"
An explanation for the Maryland Home School laws. We'll discuss the legality and a homeschooler's legal responsibility to comply. As well as help you discover what is enough.  We’ll answer such questions as, 'what’s an “umbrella?,’ 'how do I make a portfolio?', and 'is testing required?'  As always, we take any other questions you may have about homeschooling.

"Homeschooling: Building for Excellence"
Now that you know the basics, this meeting focuses on fine tuning. We will be discussing how to tailor your home school to individual needs, while still maintaining a high standard of excellence. Here is where you can really take hold of the many advantages to homeschooling.  What is excellence and how do you evaluate for it? As always, we take any other questions you may have about homeschooling.
 
"Homeschooling: Building to last"
Homeschooling is not a sprint, but a marathon. How to keep your long term goals alive amidst the daily battles.  Whether your goal is to homeschool just for the current year or from k-12, you need to understand the importance of long term goals and steps to get there.  We will especially talk about the midyear blues and 'itis' that normally hits homeschool moms during the winter blahs. As always, we take any other questions you may have about homeschooling.


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