| Why Homeschoolers are Turning to Distance Learning | | | | Distance learning and correspondence schools can |
| and Correspondence Schools | | | | also be an excellent starting point for post high-school |
| While correspondence schools used to be considered | | | | individuals who are new to the job market or looking to |
| strictly post high school, the homeschooling movement | | | | enhance their skills. There are many private vocational |
| has brought the market to students of all grade levels. | | | | or correspondence schools that train students for a |
| Whether you are new to homeschooling, looking for | | | | variety of skilled jobs, including automotive technician, |
| more structure, or seeking an accredited program, a | | | | medical assistant, hair stylist, interior designer, |
| distance learning or correspondence school can be an | | | | electronics technician, paralegal, nurse's assistant, truck |
| excellent choice. | | | | driver and more. Some schools also help students |
| Families are turning to the option of a distance learning | | | | identify prospective employers and apply for jobs. |
| or correspondence school because they want higher | | | | Check out trainingdirectusa.com, which offers both on |
| quality education; they like the accountability, and they | | | | site and correspondence training courses to adults |
| appreciate the ease of college admissions or entering | | | | seeking to change or further their career. |
| the workforce. They appreciate that distance learning | | | | It is no secret . . . distance learning and correspondence |
| and correspondence schools allow you to study at | | | | homeschool programs are here to stay. |
| home to get the training you need and to prepare for | | | | Homeschoolers who want assistance can find it and |
| the future without leaving your front door. | | | | colleges and universities are teaming up with the more |
| In today's hectic society, at-home learning is recognized | | | | reputable schools to offer dual enrollment programs |
| as one of the most convenient methods of education. | | | | (see Bridgeway Academy above). The challenge is to |
| But why turn to a distance learning or correspondence | | | | find the right distance learning or correspondence |
| school? | | | | school for you. |
| Distance Learning and correspondence schools often | | | | Questions you must ask when selecting a distance |
| provide teacher assistance, accredited diplomas, | | | | learning or correspondence school: |
| curriculum, and other opportunities. They remove the | | | | 1. What is the reputation of the school? |
| stress involved with curriculum decisions, record | | | | 2. How long has it been established? |
| keeping, state compliance, and motivation. Best of all, | | | | 3. Is it accredited? |
| you still have the freedom to choose where you want | | | | 4. Do they provide report cards? Transcripts? |
| to study. With on-line correspondence classes you can | | | | Diplomas? |
| study in the comfort of your own home. With textbook | | | | 5. Do they customize programs to each individual |
| correspondence courses or a laptop, you can | | | | student? |
| anywhere-at home, while traveling to and from events, | | | | 6. Are they flexible? Will they allow you to determine |
| even while on vacation. That's the beauty of at-home | | | | your own daily schedule? |
| learning-it is up to you. | | | | 7. Do they have an education website? |
| Whether a child is in kindergarten or 12th grade, there | | | | 8. How many total courses are covered in the tuition? |
| are distance learning and correspondence schools that | | | | 9. Do they charge additional fees for curriculum? |
| will provide these all-inclusive programs. For instance, | | | | Teacher services? Testing? Other? |
| one such correspondence school designed specifically | | | | 10. How difficult is it to contact the school? |
| for homeschoolers is Bridgeway Homeschool | | | | 11. Do they provide "school pride" activities? (i.e. |
| Academy. Enrolling students from Pre-K to 12th grade, | | | | contests, forums, blogs, etc.?) |
| Bridgeway Academy provides distance learning and | | | | 12. Do they host a graduation ceremony for graduating |
| correspondence programs for students all over the | | | | seniors? |
| world. | | | | Distance learning and correspondence schools are a |
| Curriculum is delivered to the home via the Internet, | | | | valuable resource for many homeschooling families. |
| UPS, or the mail and students work at home under the | | | | You cannot put a value on the peace of mind that |
| direction of a Bridgeway Academy teacher/advisor. | | | | comes with the knowledge that there is a school |
| Students receive report cards, feedback, transcripts, | | | | backing you, a teacher supporting you, and an |
| and an accredited diploma upon graduation from this | | | | organization accrediting you. |
| correspondence school. | | | | If you are a current homeschooler or individual looking |
| Bridgeway Academy also offers college courses | | | | into homeschooling for the first time, I encourage you |
| through their distance learning correspondence school. | | | | to look into a distance learning or correspondence |
| Students take courses in high school and receive both | | | | school. They offer expertise, understanding of the |
| high school and college credit. Through partnerships | | | | current trends in homeschooling, knowledge of the |
| with a variety of colleges who offer correspondence | | | | various correspondence curriculum choices out there, |
| programs, Bridgeway is way ahead of other home | | | | and the desire to see homeschoolers succeed. |
| school distance learning programs. | | | | |