TITLE

Interest in homeschooling is running high

AUTHOR(S)

LaCasse, Laura

PUB. DATE

September 1997

SOURCE

Countryside & Small Stock Journal;Sep/Oct97, Vol. 81 Issue 5, p60

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Gives an advice for those who are just starting in homeschooling. Most important aspect of homescholing; Good way to avoid spending money on homeschooling; Requirement of the law for homeschooling; Recommendation for those who can afford an insurance; Most important key to homeschooling; Books that are helpful in homeschooling.

ACCESSION #

9709295370

Tags: HOME schooling

 

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