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	Interesting Pennsylvanians The Truth About Butterflies Rick Mikula is called the Grandfather of Butterfly Farming in the United States. Rick has also been 'tagging butterflies for the last two decades as on going research into the mysterious migration of the monarch butterfly. In this interview and essay from Rock you can learn about the importance of butterflies, basics facts and misconceptions about butterflies and how you can get involved in butterfly preservation. Pennsylvanians Comments Speaking on dealing with negative people From: Steph in PA We experienced negativity from family when we first decided to homeschool, but we decided right from the start that since we were doing what we felt God wanted for us, so we wouldn't let our families attitudes interfere or discourage us. Now, going on our 4th yr. of homeschooling, 90% of our family members are supportive....No one questions our decision any longer. My point is, your children will be the proof that they need, and until they see it in the kids, there is no convincing, or statistics that will sway them toward homeschooling. So just continue in prayer, be patient and do what God has called you to do, and try not to let their attitudes discourage you! We use William Bennett's K12 program to teach my child From: Janet from Butler, PA Hi Sue, It's been a while since I've been to your site. When I arrived I was pleased to see that you spoke with Dr. Bennett. I am a homeschooling mom of 1 in Pennsylvania, and we use his program to teach our child. K12 is the curriculum that Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School uses. This is the first year, and I am very pleased. I hope that other parents will catch on and at least read some of Dr. Bennett's books. He is very wise when it comes to educating today's children. Thank You! William Bennett interview Support Groups The Pennsylvania Home Education Network PHEN exists to promote freedom and simplicity in home education, to serve all families who educate their children at home and to inform the general public about home education. Membership is open to all Pennsylvania residents who agree with the organization's inclusive philosophy. Pittsburgh - Hosanna Homeschoolers \| Linda A. Dovey Christian Homeschoolers meeting in the north of the city, committed to excellence in our homeschoolers. We meet bi-monthly for writer's club, support and felowship. Linda Dovey 412 734-1086 meeting at Hosanna Church, 1615 Termon Avenue Brighton Heights, Pa 15212 McKeesport - The McKeesport Area Homeschoolers 205 W. Virginia Ave., Munhall, PA 15120 USA 412-461-6788 We are a group of inclusive, Christian homeschooling families that organize field trips, support group meetings and lots of other educational opportunities for area families. Homeschooling Homepage is written by a homeschooling high school student. He says, "I started in the middle of tenth grade because I felt I couldn't put up with school for another second. ...We need more homeschoolers in the world." Has lots of interesting links from the viewpoint of someone in high school. He has compiled an incomplete list of colleges that accept homeschoolers. Meet the Author Rebecca Rupp, Ph.D. Home Learning Year by Year How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School hosted By Joe Spataro interview & FREE excerpt: "The Truth About Curricula" In this interview, Rebecca Rupp shares her insights on setting up your curricula. She says, "My new book is different from my previous homeschool books in that it is organized on a grade by grade (year by year) basis and can be used to create complete annual programs of study for kids of all ages." In the excerpt, "The Truth About Curricula," she points out that "One of the primary advantages of homeschooling is the ability to bypass the decreed norm. Homeschoolers can design their own curricula, assembling resources ad using approaches that best suit their own children’s needs." Read much more about this along with specific recommendations and ideas. Best of all, Rebecca Rupp is a regular participating member of our online discussion group homeschoolzone. She has a reputation for being a fountain of great tips and specific resources. In fact, she has graciously offered to answer specific questions on our discussion group.		HS Yellow Pages United States Homeschool FAQ Pennsylvania Laws Homeschooling articles more grade school education more homeschooling books "Is Homeschooling Expensive?" Frequently Asked Questions Homeschoolers' Success Stories Interview with author Linda Dobson


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