Do you have Power of Attorney for your 18 year old?

 My family had a paperwork signing ceremony on a child's 18th birthday - and thank goodness! We experienced something similar when my oldest ended up in the hospital while in college - but we had the piece of paper we needed! POAs can be FREE. No excuses!

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Illinois Homeschool Association

 Congratulations to Illinois HOUSE! They have changed their name to.... drumroll please.... 

Homeschooling Students with Special Needs

 

Tue, August 17, 2021

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT

Approximately 25 percent of homeschooling families have at least one student with special needs. These special needs can be physical, emotional, or educational. Dealing with these unique needs means creating a unique, supportive learning environment. A panel of experts in various fields will help you better understand how best to meet your child’s unique situation and succeed beyond your wildest dreams.

We are thrilled to announce the return of the amazing Jean Kulczyk, M.Ed., Edu. Consultant, and Special Education Advocate. Joining her on the panel will be local service providers from Pediatric Interactions and Therapeutic Links, PC.

Please join us for this FREE virtual event. Click the link (in the title) for a free ticket and link. 

Used Curriculum Flea Market + Workshops!

 

The 20th Annual event sponsored by the Homeschool Resource Center at the Johnsburg Public Library

June 12, 2021

About this Event

This free event is the perfect opportunity for current homeschoolers to get re-energized and for those thinking about homeschooling to ask questions and get real answers.

* Buy, sell, and ask lots of questions!

* tables of free materials

* food available for purchase

Please note the LOCATION!

Due to the pandemic we are unable to use the Johnsburg Public Library so we are once again being hosted to (homeschooler owned and operated) Dreiske Moving & Storage! This is an outdoor / tailgating event.

TO BUY OR ATTEND WORKSHOPS:

* Click the button that says "GOING" or just show up. You do NOT need to register in advance unless you are selling.

* you are welcome from 9:30 am - 1 pm.

* bring CASH as most sellers can't accept checks/credit cards

* children are welcome and encouraged to attend.

TO SELL:

* get a free "ticket" by clicking the link

* must be present by 9:00 am

* bring your own tables or blankets and chairs

* water, and umbrellas (even canopies) highly recommended

* bring a cash box and bags for your customers

VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED!!!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/used-curriculum-flea-market-workshops-tickets-151590853323

Homeschooling 102!

 

WED., NOV 11TH AT 7 PM CST – 9 PM CST

Homeschooling 102

Online Event

Hosted by Homeschool Resource Center at the Johnsburg Public Library and Wentz Educational Services

If you are thinking about starting homeschooling or began recently and are looking for some additional information or "tweaks" this is a great workshop for you. Join us with your questions!

This program will not be recorded in order to preserve privacy of attendees.

Zoom link will be posted in the comments section. 

The Cure for the Math Curse Workshop

 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020 AT 6:30 PM CST

The Cure for the Math Curse

Online Event Sponsored by the Lake Villa District Library
Most of us worry about math more than any other topic and that is often because we feel we don't know it well ourselves because we were taught using a failed math education policy. So why reproduce your failed math education policy on your children? In this workshop you will learn tips, tricks, and activities to help revitalize your love of math and encourage you to explore new ways of teaching this amazingly fun topic. If possible, please have a notebook and a deck of cards with you when you join us!
To obtain the Zoom link for this event please visit https://lvdl.libnet.info/event/4649680?fbclid=IwAR1QqZEzlkdCKi-8PTGK-hydVC_a_OHuXwodCGICEiJX_TKECpc1xk3Xy-s

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2020 AT 7 PM CDT

Homeschooling Students with Special Needs

Approximately 25 percent of homeschooling families have at least one student with special needs. These special needs can be physical, emotional, or educational. Dealing with these unique needs means creating a unique, supportive learning environment. A panel of experts in various fields will help you better understand how best to meet your child’s unique situation and succeed beyond your wildest dreams.

We are thrilled to announce the return of the amazing Jean Kulczyk, M.Ed., Edu. Consultant, and Special Education Advocate. Joining her on the panel will be local service providers Jamie Fox, M.A., CCC-SRP/L with Pediatric Interactions; Tracy Lyndon, OTR/L with Therapeutic Links, PC; and Christine Schramm M.S. CCC-SLP/L of Mobile Therapy Centers of America, LLC.

To register and request the Zoom link please contact Kathy at kwentz899261@gmail.com

Homeschool workshops for the end of September:

 Mark your calendars! 

7 Habits of Highly Successful Homeschoolers

Wed Sep 23, 7:00pm

Homeschooling Ages Birth to 7

Tue Sep 29, 3:00pm

Workshops are Free, on Zoom with links posted 24 hours in advance, and NOT recorded so that attendees can ask questions.  

COVID-19 and the Public School Response

I have seen that a number of school districts are sending out surveys asking, among other things, if you will be homeschooling next year. I've also seen concern from the homeschool community about this as it could possibly be a back-door registration of your homeschool.

While I think that is a very valid concern if the information was being submitted to the Superintendent of Schools office or the State of Illinois - in this case it is not. Instead, in this case, letting the public schools know early that you aren't coming back is a kindness. It lets them better manage their budget.

Families and schools both find themselves in an unprecedented situation.The schools aren't sure what is happening next fall and, as a result, neither do the families.

The schools are spending money hand over fist trying to create an environment that will be safe for both the students and their staff. At the same time they realize they may be losing a significant percentage of their students. This means they also would be losing a large percentage of their funding!

Families, on the other hand are dealing with a variety of situations:
* Some have had horrible experiences with last spring's e-learning and know they need to find something that will work for the children if the schools end up going into lock down again.

* Others are almost desperate for more social / emotional interactions for their children and they know they can get that by homeschooling.

* Still others know that their children will not be successful in a mask all day or if they have to sit at a desk all day.

* In other cases they know what the schools are going to do but because both parents need to work have to find a consistent weekday schedule - and that is something the school can't offer them this year.

So, in my opinion, let the school know as soon as possible when you have made your final plans. It is a kindness. If you can simply mark private school as an option absolutely do that since your homeschool IS legally a private school - but please don't deprive the public school of the information they need.

Homeschooling 101 Virtual Event!

JUL8

Homeschooling 101 !

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  Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 7 PM – 9 PM

Online Event

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83534685558

Information:

https://www.facebook.com/events/3505462892817214/

July 8, 2020 - FREE Homeschooling 101 Virtual Workshop

Did you recently start homeschooling or are you interested in homeschooling but don't know where to start? This is a terrific opportunity to get answers to the most common questions people have about homeschooling including:

* How do I homeschool within the law?

* Where do I find other homeschoolers?

* Which curriculum is right for us?

* What does my child need to graduate high school?

* What is this "deschooling" people keep telling me about?

* How do I transfer out of another school?

* What does my child need to learn at each grade level?