[ChocChipCookie]

There is no problem with getting curriculum or resources. They are more than readily available. The problem is narrowing down all the choices to what works for you and your family. Right now my mind is overwhelmed with all the resources available to us: Science Center classes, co-op classes, whether or not to utilize a HS P.E. program, scheduling in piano, t-ball, swim team, ballet, the HS classes at our church, and more.

Our state has an on-line HS program that provides families with a computer, free curriculum, and a certified teacher to check in with every week. My problem with that is that it’s controlled by the state and is simply doing public school at home. The state doesn’t allow the use of Christian-based curriculum. Overall, my concern with these schools is that they will become the definition of “homeschooling” by the state and the result will be laws restricting the freedoms of true homeschoolers.

[goodwithagun]

I am a publik skewl teechur and I grade work for an on-line program just like you described. Not only do the students cheat like crazy, but they also don’t grasp some of the information being presented. Once they submit a lesson, it is too late to reteach because that is not an option. On top of that, many of the teachers that grade these lessons simply mark “correct” for all of the answers, whether they are or not. They claim that it is easier and the parents won’t complain.