Re: Easy homeschool programs?

[Guest guest]

Maybe check into public online schools?

http://www.k12.com/

I don't know which states offer it for sure, but it's free online schooling run

through computer programs. It means that the bulk of the school is left up to

instructors who have degrees in those specific topics, while not having to be in

a classroom structure with other kids and teachers.

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> I'm thinking the time is coming when we will need to remove my 12yo son from

school mostly because of bullying, but also because of him not being able to pay

attention and basically do what he's asked.

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> He's been on attention meds for the last couple years that don't last long and

never really help him pay attention. Plus, there's the headaches and lack of

appettite.

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> He has problems doing questions like " What was the cause of the Red Scare, and

what was the results? " He doesn't want to look for the answer. He doesn't want

me helping him get the answer. He wants me to give him the answer, and then he

doesn't want to write it if it is too long. We tried the let's let him do it on

his own, and of course he started failing and doesn't care that he failed. The

bullying has really killed his self-esteem.

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> So, because of his lack of desire and motiviation to succeed in anything, I

need something I can get him to do and finish with as little conflict as

possible.

>

> Does anyone have a suggestion on a homeschool program that he can watch and

then answer questions on what he's learned? I'm thinking some kind of computer

program or DVD where the questions and tests are more T/F or multiple choice.

>

> Even though, he is highly intelligent, I don't see him ever going to college.

>

> Barb

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[Guest guest]

i totally agree with the K12 program.  it's online, you have teacher support, it follows the state schools cirriculum, they provide you with all the books and supplies you need- it's fabulous. we did it for a year and i loved it.  def something looking in to. good luck!

heather

 

I'm thinking the time is coming when we will need to remove my 12yo son from school mostly because of bullying, but also because of him not being able to pay attention and basically do what he's asked.

He's been on attention meds for the last couple years that don't last long and never really help him pay attention. Plus, there's the headaches and lack of appettite.

He has problems doing questions like " What was the cause of the Red Scare, and what was the results? " He doesn't want to look for the answer. He doesn't want me helping him get the answer. He wants me to give him the answer, and then he doesn't want to write it if it is too long. We tried the let's let him do it on his own, and of course he started failing and doesn't care that he failed. The bullying has really killed his self-esteem.

So, because of his lack of desire and motiviation to succeed in anything, I need something I can get him to do and finish with as little conflict as possible.

Does anyone have a suggestion on a homeschool program that he can watch and then answer questions on what he's learned? I'm thinking some kind of computer program or DVD where the questions and tests are more T/F or multiple choice.

Even though, he is highly intelligent, I don't see him ever going to college.

Barb

[Guest guest]

, Did your child have a problem keeping up with the curriculum? Did they allow flexibility? Was there an IEP involved? We already homeschool but as my daughter gets older it's been getting tougher. I'd love to know how the K12 program works with one of our kids. My daughter is Aspie. Kiara To: autism-aspergers Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 6:56 PM Subject: Re: Easy homeschool programs?

i totally agree with the K12 program. it's online, you have teacher support, it follows the state schools cirriculum, they provide you with all the books and supplies you need- it's fabulous. we did it for a year and i loved it. def something looking in to. good luck!

heather

I'm thinking the time is coming when we will need to remove my 12yo son from school mostly because of bullying, but also because of him not being able to pay attention and basically do what he's asked.

He's been on attention meds for the last couple years that don't last long and never really help him pay attention. Plus, there's the headaches and lack of appettite.

He has problems doing questions like "What was the cause of the Red Scare, and what was the results?" He doesn't want to look for the answer. He doesn't want me helping him get the answer. He wants me to give him the answer, and then he doesn't want to write it if it is too long. We tried the let's let him do it on his own, and of course he started failing and doesn't care that he failed. The bullying has really killed his self-esteem.

So, because of his lack of desire and motiviation to succeed in anything, I need something I can get him to do and finish with as little conflict as possible.

Does anyone have a suggestion on a homeschool program that he can watch and then answer questions on what he's learned? I'm thinking some kind of computer program or DVD where the questions and tests are more T/F or multiple choice.

Even though, he is highly intelligent, I don't see him ever going to college.

Barb

[Guest guest]

My son is aspie and adhd.  He did fairly well with the work load.  There is some flexibility built into the program, and since you are assigned a personal teacher to work with, i would assume that they'd work with you and your specific needs.  we only did it for kindergarten- but had close friends who did it for higher grades.  My son is now in 4th grade and has a 504 and i would assume- but don't know for sure- that they'd work with an IEP since it is a public state school.  I think it's a fabulous program and loved the accountability it fostered. I recognize that at some point we may have to pull him out again and that would be my first 'go to' schooling option for him.

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask! heather

 

, Did your child have a problem keeping up with the curriculum?  Did they allow flexibility?  Was there an IEP involved?  We already homeschool but as my daughter gets older it's been getting tougher.  I'd love to know how the K12 program works with one of our kids.  My daughter is Aspie.

 Kiara

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 6:56 PM

Subject: Re: Easy homeschool programs?

 

i totally agree with the K12 program.  it's online, you have teacher support, it follows the state schools cirriculum, they provide you with all the books and supplies you need- it's fabulous. we did it for a year and i loved it.  def something looking in to. good luck!

heather

 

I'm thinking the time is coming when we will need to remove my 12yo son from school mostly because of bullying, but also because of him not being able to pay attention and basically do what he's asked.

He's been on attention meds for the last couple years that don't last long and never really help him pay attention. Plus, there's the headaches and lack of appettite.

He has problems doing questions like " What was the cause of the Red Scare, and what was the results? " He doesn't want to look for the answer. He doesn't want me helping him get the answer. He wants me to give him the answer, and then he doesn't want to write it if it is too long. We tried the let's let him do it on his own, and of course he started failing and doesn't care that he failed. The bullying has really killed his self-esteem.

So, because of his lack of desire and motiviation to succeed in anything, I need something I can get him to do and finish with as little conflict as possible.

Does anyone have a suggestion on a homeschool program that he can watch and then answer questions on what he's learned? I'm thinking some kind of computer program or DVD where the questions and tests are more T/F or multiple choice.

Even though, he is highly intelligent, I don't see him ever going to college.

Barb

[Guest guest]

Also there is an online called Connections Academy...cyber charter To: autism-aspergers Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 7:56 PM Subject: Re: Easy homeschool programs?

i totally agree with the K12 program. it's online, you have teacher support, it follows the state schools cirriculum, they provide you with all the books and supplies you need- it's fabulous. we did it for a year and i loved it. def something looking in to. good luck!

heather

I'm thinking the time is coming when we will need to remove my 12yo son from school mostly because of bullying, but also because of him not being able to pay attention and basically do what he's asked.

He's been on attention meds for the last couple years that don't last long and never really help him pay attention. Plus, there's the headaches and lack of appettite.

He has problems doing questions like "What was the cause of the Red Scare, and what was the results?" He doesn't want to look for the answer. He doesn't want me helping him get the answer. He wants me to give him the answer, and then he doesn't want to write it if it is too long. We tried the let's let him do it on his own, and of course he started failing and doesn't care that he failed. The bullying has really killed his self-esteem.

So, because of his lack of desire and motiviation to succeed in anything, I need something I can get him to do and finish with as little conflict as possible.

Does anyone have a suggestion on a homeschool program that he can watch and then answer questions on what he's learned? I'm thinking some kind of computer program or DVD where the questions and tests are more T/F or multiple choice.

Even though, he is highly intelligent, I don't see him ever going to college.

Barb

[Guest guest]

Also there is an online called Connections Academy...cyber charter To: autism-aspergers Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 7:56 PM Subject: Re: Easy homeschool programs?

i totally agree with the K12 program. it's online, you have teacher support, it follows the state schools cirriculum, they provide you with all the books and supplies you need- it's fabulous. we did it for a year and i loved it. def something looking in to. good luck!

heather

I'm thinking the time is coming when we will need to remove my 12yo son from school mostly because of bullying, but also because of him not being able to pay attention and basically do what he's asked.

He's been on attention meds for the last couple years that don't last long and never really help him pay attention. Plus, there's the headaches and lack of appettite.

He has problems doing questions like "What was the cause of the Red Scare, and what was the results?" He doesn't want to look for the answer. He doesn't want me helping him get the answer. He wants me to give him the answer, and then he doesn't want to write it if it is too long. We tried the let's let him do it on his own, and of course he started failing and doesn't care that he failed. The bullying has really killed his self-esteem.

So, because of his lack of desire and motiviation to succeed in anything, I need something I can get him to do and finish with as little conflict as possible.

Does anyone have a suggestion on a homeschool program that he can watch and then answer questions on what he's learned? I'm thinking some kind of computer program or DVD where the questions and tests are more T/F or multiple choice.

Even though, he is highly intelligent, I don't see him ever going to college.

Barb

[Guest guest]

I use this program for my child:

https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/index.php?option=com_hsbc_epp_order & Itemid\

=1070 & c=1

I supplement with other materials as well, but the Plato materials are very nice

for low pressure days. The information is good, the lessons can be broken up

and most of it involves typing rather than handwriting. Some lessons aren't

available online but are printable.

[Guest guest]

K12 was once offered in our county, but I think they've removed it. Some of the

homeschoolers didn't like it. I've never tried it, but will check to see if

they still do.

He is easiliy distracted and never writes down any homework. Never seems to

know what is going on in classes. I don't know how to motivate him, but I guess

that's what happens when you're being bullied everyday. You just don't care

anymore.

Thanks.

Barb

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> >I'm thinking the time is coming when we will need to remove my 12yo son from

school mostly because of bullying, but also because of him not being able to pay

attention and basically do what he's asked.

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> >He's been on attention meds for the last couple years that don't last long

and never really help him pay attention. Plus, there's the headaches and lack

of appettite.

> >

> >He has problems doing questions like " What was the cause of the Red Scare,

and what was the results? " He doesn't want to look for the answer. He doesn't

want me helping him get the answer. He wants me to give him the answer, and

then he doesn't want to write it if it is too long. We tried the let's let him

do it on his own, and of course he started failing and doesn't care that he

failed. The bullying has really killed his self-esteem.

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> >So, because of his lack of desire and motiviation to succeed in anything, I

need something I can get him to do and finish with as little conflict as

possible.

> >

> >Does anyone have a suggestion on a homeschool program that he can watch and

then answer questions on what he's learned? I'm thinking some kind of computer

program or DVD where the questions and tests are more T/F or multiple choice.

> >

> >Even though, he is highly intelligent, I don't see him ever going to college.

> >

> >Barb

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[Guest guest]

Hi Barb,

I am homeschooling my 7 yo Aspie son this year for the first time. When my son

was diagnosed this past summer, the developmental pediatrician strongly

encouraged us to find alternatives for the middle school years. He said the

bullying is just too intense during those years.

I've heard great things about the K12 program. As long as one county in your

state offers it, you can usually be enrolled and just pay an out-of-county fee

(at least here in VA- may be different in other states). I'm thinking about

enrolling in the K12 program in the years to come. Right now my son is not

really into sitting in front of a computer, but I think that will change as he

gets older. My friend is considering enrolling her boys for next year and she's

trying out their math program right now. One of her boys has an IEP for speech

therapy and K12 said they will arrange to have it continued. I would call them

and get more information, especially for your particular state.

The Washington Post did a huge story on the K12 program just a couple weeks ago.

It was very interesting. I can't say it made me very eager to want to enroll my

son but it's nice to know the background of the company and how it is funded.

In the article they mentioned that they deliver 90 lbs of materials to your

door!!! OMG! I bought each and everyone of my state " approved " textbooks from

Amazon and spent hundreds.

Right now we're just using the schools textbooks and workbooks and supplementing

with classical education resources. My son LOVES homeschooling and would never

consider going back (at least not to public school). He gets so much work done

in his own time frame, in his own way (curled up under a blanket). My son is a

new person. He smiles and laughs and plays with his baby brother. It is like a

giant weight has been lifted from his shoulders. I think they often just need

some time to heal from the trauma of school.

That doctor also mentioned that the sooner we could get our son typing the

better. They will do lots more writing when they can type out answers to

questions instead of handwriting (Aspies often have challenges with fine motor

skills like handwriting).

Good luck and keep us posted!

Kristy in Virginia

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> I'm thinking the time is coming when we will need to remove my 12yo son from

school mostly because of bullying, but also because of him not being able to pay

attention and basically do what he's asked.

>

> He's been on attention meds for the last couple years that don't last long and

never really help him pay attention. Plus, there's the headaches and lack of

appettite.

>

> He has problems doing questions like " What was the cause of the Red Scare, and

what was the results? " He doesn't want to look for the answer. He doesn't want

me helping him get the answer. He wants me to give him the answer, and then he

doesn't want to write it if it is too long. We tried the let's let him do it on

his own, and of course he started failing and doesn't care that he failed. The

bullying has really killed his self-esteem.

>

> So, because of his lack of desire and motiviation to succeed in anything, I

need something I can get him to do and finish with as little conflict as

possible.

>

> Does anyone have a suggestion on a homeschool program that he can watch and

then answer questions on what he's learned? I'm thinking some kind of computer

program or DVD where the questions and tests are more T/F or multiple choice.

>

> Even though, he is highly intelligent, I don't see him ever going to college.

>

> Barb

>

[Guest guest]

I use K12 with my daughter (5th grade, but not on the spectrum). It is flexible, and the curriculum is very comprehensive and thorough. You can have an IEP and it depends on which state and school (I think) as to what specialized programs they offer to kids who need remediation. I know a family that has kids with dyslexia and they get tutoring and use a special reading program (all paid for). You can also get PT, OT, and speech all in your home which is paid for by the school/district. I would definitely look into whether your state offers a K12 online school. We also tried Connections Academy and hated it, but that was just my experience.

[Guest guest]

We just started k12. It's through the state public school system (free). It may not be a good fit. I am struggling to get my two daughters to comply, but I am very happy with the curriculum. Good luck to you!

 

I'm thinking the time is coming when we will need to remove my 12yo son from school mostly because of bullying, but also because of him not being able to pay attention and basically do what he's asked.

He's been on attention meds for the last couple years that don't last long and never really help him pay attention. Plus, there's the headaches and lack of appettite. He has problems doing questions like " What was the cause of the Red Scare, and what was the results? " He doesn't want to look for the answer. He doesn't want me helping him get the answer. He wants me to give him the answer, and then he doesn't want to write it if it is too long. We tried the let's let him do it on his own, and of course he started failing and doesn't care that he failed. The bullying has really killed his self-esteem.

So, because of his lack of desire and motiviation to succeed in anything, I need something I can get him to do and finish with as little conflict as possible. Does anyone have a suggestion on a homeschool program that he can watch and then answer questions on what he's learned? I'm thinking some kind of computer program or DVD where the questions and tests are more T/F or multiple choice.

Even though, he is highly intelligent, I don't see him ever going to college.Barb

[Guest guest]

We had the same problem with bullying. My sons doctor actually ended up placing him on medical homebound saying that the school environment was causing "unstable mood and episodic depression". That was two years ago and we decided to homeschool after that. I use an eclectic curriculum though. It has been one of the best things we ever did.Jenn To: autism-aspergers

Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 9:45 AM Subject: Easy homeschool programs?

I'm thinking the time is coming when we will need to remove my 12yo son from school mostly because of bullying, but also because of him not being able to pay attention and basically do what he's asked.

He's been on attention meds for the last couple years that don't last long and never really help him pay attention. Plus, there's the headaches and lack of appettite.

He has problems doing questions like "What was the cause of the Red Scare, and what was the results?" He doesn't want to look for the answer. He doesn't want me helping him get the answer. He wants me to give him the answer, and then he doesn't want to write it if it is too long. We tried the let's let him do it on his own, and of course he started failing and doesn't care that he failed. The bullying has really killed his self-esteem.

So, because of his lack of desire and motiviation to succeed in anything, I need something I can get him to do and finish with as little conflict as possible.

Does anyone have a suggestion on a homeschool program that he can watch and then answer questions on what he's learned? I'm thinking some kind of computer program or DVD where the questions and tests are more T/F or multiple choice.

Even though, he is highly intelligent, I don't see him ever going to college.

Barb