For many parents of gifted children, particularly those parents who have exceptionally gifted children, homeschooling for part of the child's schooling becomes the only viable option.
Homeschooling is challenging, demanding, requires patience, persistence, and an incredible ability to network--not to mention the ability to have one parent stay home at least part time! Most homeschoolers would agree that the rewards are worth every effort. But it is not for everyone.
If you are a homeschooler, or are considering homeschooling, we hope the following links will be of some assistance!
If you have any questions regarding homeschooling your gifted child, Ontario Gifted now has a homeschooling representative -- Welcome Lisa!
We
at Ontario
Gifted
have now organised "Homeschooling the Gifted" monthly
gatherings!! Many thanks to Annie for taking
on the responsibility of organising such events. Click HERE
to be brought to the details of our next gathering.
Visit our new Message Board for parents who are homeschooling their
gifted children! While this board is linked to Ontario
Gifted,
it is not a regional message board -- here we can find support and
advice from an international community of homeschoolers. Please
click below to enter:
| Homeschooling Links | Homeschooling Supplies Available on-line | Homeschooling Curriculum Available on-line |
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Mother's Story of her Profoundly Gifted Child
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The
story of a mother and her daughter's experience of traditional kindergarten.
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Ever wonder what it would be like to homeschool? Read the following to see an example of one family and their experience with homeschooling their gifted children. CLICK HERE |
Afrocentric
Homeschoolers Association
An
online internet group.
Association
of Canadian Home-based Educators
A
Christian organisation which supports and defends Canadian parents'
rights to homeschool regardless of religion.
Edulinks:
Resources for teachers, by teachers
A
Canadian web site providing information and curriculum ideas
following the Ontario Curriculum set out by the Ministry of Education
in Ontario.
Homeschooling
the Gifted
A
wonderfully written article from the perspective of a mother who is
homeschooling her two young children.
Home
School Legal Defence Association
A
Christian organisation which supports and defends Canadian parents'
rights to homeschool regardless of their religious affiliation.
Offers legal protection for home schoolers.
Ontario
Home Education Support Groups
Here
is a list of all your local support groups.
Ontario
Homeschool/Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents (OFTP)
A
great web site dedicated to homeschoolers in Ontario
Ontario
Christian Home Educators Connection
From
the introduction: 'A volunteer organisation that seeks to connect,
support and equip all those who are involved in Home Education in the
province of Ontario.'
Part
Time Homeschooling
A
link from the above site which includes a Ministry of Education
Adobe document for those interested in part-time homeschooling.
However, the correct link to the Ministry of Education document can
be found by clicking HERE.
Many thanks to Annie.
Should
I 'Afterschool' or Enrich My Gifted Child?
A
mother makes a persuasive arguement of the advantages in enriching
our childrens' education within the home.
Homeschooling Supplies Available to Order on-line: back to top
A Canadian site listing homeschooling supplies and resources. Parents who are also looking to supplement their child's education would be well advised to visit this site. Prices in Canadian dollars and shipping is considerably less than the American based sites. Thanks to Annie for this recommendation.
A Canadian site which also has homeschooling supplies and resources created by a mother of two gifted children, one who has a dual exeptionality. Links to information and resources regarding the twice exeptional child.
A Canadian site with extensive listings of homeschooling supplies. You can not order directly from the site, but the authors list their phone number, fax and email so that you may contact them to place your order.
McGee-Keiser Academic Enrichment Programs
This site is based in the USA. As quoted from the home page this site offers, 'Unique in-school gifted and talented curricula for primary, intermediate, and middle school. A unique curricula, it is well worth checking out. They also have a Gifted and Talented Curriculum Sampler which you can download.
This is a commercial site which sells, among other items, 'quizzes' for many of the popular books that children read. I can see these quizzes as being helpful for some parents and children to better gauge the level of reading comprehension the child has. Would also be helpful to those parents who are homeschooling their children.
Homeschooling Curriculum Available to Order on-line: back to top
From the site: "Classical education and home schooling information, guidelines, and links for home schoolers, afterschoolers, and other concerned parents." This site has some great suggestions, books, and curriculum for teaching, in particular, history as well as other classical subjects.