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August 8, 2022
Title: Gap Year: Good or Bad?
Topic: Gap Year
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
Stephanie Lambert is the Executive Director for the
Texas Home
School Coalition. Today she discusses the pros and cons of the Gap Year. She
also discusses the THSC Watchmen program, which presents homeschool graduates
with opportunities to develop skills such as critical analysis, professional
writing, public speaking, networking, and teamwork.
Click
here for
more information about the THSC Watchmen and to apply for the 2023 internship
program.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is a Gap Year? What experience and knowledge can high school graduates gain
during a Gap Year?
What is the goal and purpose of the THSC Watchmen program? Stephanie offers the
details – including the fact that interns become registered lobbyists, which is
pretty cool!
Are interns paid?
How many years has THSC offered the Watchmen program?
How many students are accepted into the internship?
What are the interns’ responsibilities?
Is it too late to start homeschooling this year? Click
here for more information about
withdrawing your student from public school in Texas.
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December 6, 2021
Title: YES, You Can Homeschool!
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
Part 1 of 2
From School year 2019-2020 to 2020-2021, the US Census Bureau
reports the number of children being homeschooled doubled from 5.4% to 11%.
Stephanie Lambert, the Executive Director of the Texas Home School Coalition,
explains this homeschool explosion and answers some of the most frequently asked
questions about homeschooling.
Click here for more information about the
Texas Homeschool Coalition.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What contributed to the explosion of new families homeschooling? Stephanie
mentions a host of issues, from the curriculum to mask mandates.
Do homeschool students have a hard time getting into colleges?
Can families begin to homeschool after Christmas break? Stephanie reminds us
that Texas parents are allowed to withdraw their children at any time.
Approximately how much does it cost to homeschool? NOTE: It’s
up to each family. Some parents homeschool completely FREE!
Homeschooling is very overwhelming at first. Does it ever get easier?
How can parents in Texas withdraw their children from public school? Click
here to begin the
process.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 -YES, You Can Homeschool!
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What subjects are required in Texas?
What are some “bumps” to expect in the beginning?
Do too many parents try to make homeschool seem just like public school?
Stephanie stresses the importance of structuring your school day around your
children and their needs.
Should parents get their children involved in outside activities?
Why is it important for families to join support groups?
EDITOR’S NOTE: You can find a plethora of private groups in
your area by perusing Facebook and Instagram.
Click here for helpful
resources and answers to all of the above questions from THCS.
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August 12, 2021
Title: Homeschooling in Texas: It’s Never Too Late!
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
Many parents are debating whether or not to send their children to
public (or even private) school for the 2021-2022 school year.
Stephanie Lambert is the Executive Director of the Texas Home School
Coalition, answering some of the most frequently asked questions about
homeschooling.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Will the number of homeschool families across Texas continue to grow?
How much did homeschooling explode from July 2019-July 2020? Is it still
exploding?
Will even more parents choose to homeschool if there are more lockdowns and/or
mask mandates in schools? Stephanie shares other reasons parents are choosing to
homeschool, like critical race theory…
Is homeschooling legal in ALL 50 states?
Do many homeschooled students score higher on tests than their public-schooled
peers?
What about socialization? Aren’t homeschool students “weird”?
Is there still time to homeschool this year? Stephanies says: “It’s NEVER
too late! Parents can withdraw their student today and start homeschooling
tomorrow!” YES – even in the middles of the week, month, or school year.
What was Stephanie’s experience as a homeschooled student?
Click here for more information on
homeschooling in Texas.
Click here to purchase tickets for the
Texas Home School Coalition Gala on October 9, 2021, at The Woodlands
Resort and Conference Center.
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June 28, 2021
Title: COVID-19 Homeschool Explosion
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
Governor Greg Abbott signed the UIL Equal Access Bill into
law on June 18, 2021.
Today, Stephanie Lambert, the Executive Director for the Texas Homeschool
Coalition, discusses some of the details of this bill and what the future holds
for Texas homeschoolers.
To read more about the UIL Equal Access Bill from the THC, click
here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did the lockdown provide the catalyst for many families to dive into home
educating their students? Stephanie reveals that the number of homeschooled
students in Texas jumped from 4.5% to 12.3% in 2020.
Is it easy to begin homeschooling in Texas? Stehanie discusses some of the ins
and outs of homeschooling in Texas, such as withdrawal from public school forms
and learning/teaching style quizzes available on their website (listed below).
How will the UIL Equal Access Bill impact homeschooled students?
Will ALL school districts allow homeschool students to participate in
extracurricular activities?
Is the future bright for Texas homeschoolers?
Do homeschool students excel and succeed in college?
Click here for more information about homeschooling in Texas.
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August 14, 2020
Title: Who is the Texas Homeschool Coalition?
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
The mission of the Texas Homeschool Coalition
is to “inform and inspire families and to promote homeschooling in Texas”. Your family can join the Texas Homeschool Coalition for just $120 a year.
Some of the benefits of your membership include free legal assistance and advocacy in Texas with problems related to home education and access to a members-only CPS hotline and attorney consultation.
THSC also offers discounts from select homeschool providers. They have wonderful special needs support resources and knowledgeable homeschool staff available to support you by phone or online and much, much more!
Click here for all the information about THSC.
For additional resources from THSC, click
here.
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Title: You CAN Homeschool Your Kids!
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
Did you know that nearly 25,000 students are withdrawn from public
school every year in Texas to be homeschooled? With the news
surrounding The Coronavirus, many parents are choosing to homeschool for the
first time.
Click here to check out THSC’s many
resources to help YOU get started in homeschooling today.
For additional resources from THSC, click
here.
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Title: Homeschooling: College and Beyond
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
Day 5
The Coronavirus has thrown everyone a loop – especially parents of school-age children and teens. Many parents are contemplating homeschooling for the 2020-2021 school year. Are you one of them? Do you have a million questions?
Every day this week, Stephanie Lambert will be answering some of the most commonly asked questions regarding homeschooling. You can find more about Stephanie and the
Texas Home School Coalition here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are homeschooled students more or less likely to be accepted into college?
Stephanie was homeschooled. What was her experience like?
Were there good days and bad days?
Is it necessary to have a “school room”?
Why are more and more parents choosing to homeschool? Stephanie discusses that bullying and escaping the
LGBTQ agenda are two of the top reasons!
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August 12, 2020
Title: What Subjects are Required to Homeschool in Texas?
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
Many parents feel underequipped when they venture into the homeschooling world, worried they aren’t smart enough or their child will not be doing the right schoolwork.
If you are one of those parents, don’t worry! The Texas Homeschool Coalition
is here to help you! Click
here for a list of all the requirements needed to homeschool in Texas.
For additional resources from THSC, click
here.
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Title: Texas Homeschool Facts
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
Texas is one of the easiest states to homeschool in. There are
very few regulations and requirements that you have to follow.
Click here for all
the information you need to know.
For additional resources from THSC, click
here.
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Title: Homeschooling: Curriculum Questions
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
Day 3
The Coronavirus has thrown everyone a loop – especially parents of
school-age children and teens. Many parents are contemplating
homeschooling for the 2020-2021 school year. Are you one of them? Do you have a
million questions?
Every day this week, Stephanie Lambert will be answering some of the most
commonly asked questions regarding homeschooling. You can find more about
Stephanie and the Texas Home School Coalition
here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What subjects are required in the state of Texas?
What is the best curriculum? Is it a one size fits all kind of thing? Or is it
possible to mix it up?
What does a typical homeschool day look like?
Does the state of Texas require a certain number of hours for a school day?
How long should a kindergartener do school? 5th grader? Senior high?
Are parents required to have a teaching certificate in order to homeschool in
Texas? Stephanie says this: “If you are a parent, you CAN do it!”
Click the link above for all the information you need to know about curriculum.
Tune in tomorrow as Stephanie discusses lesson plans: Are they necessary?
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August 11, 2020
Title: Homeschooling in Texas: What’s The Law?
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
Are you jumping into homeschooling your child for the first time this year?
The Texas Homeschool Coalition is here to help! Click
here for their “7 Steps to Begin Homeschooling” help guide.
For additional resources from THSC, click
here.
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Title: How to Withdraw Your Child from Public School in Texas
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
It is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed when looking at all the
information about homeschooling your child for the first time.
There is good news, though! It is super easy to get started! Click
here for the
TEXAS withdrawal form and simple instructions on what to do.
For additional resources from THSC, click
here.
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Title: Homeschooling: Extracurricular Activities
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
Day 2
The Coronavirus has thrown everyone a loop – especially parents of school-age children and teens. Many parents are contemplating homeschooling for the 2020-2021 school year. Are you one of them? Do you have a million questions?
Every day this week, Stephanie Lambert will be answering some of the most commonly asked questions regarding homeschooling. You can find more about Stephanie and the Texas Home School Coalition
here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are there many homeschool support groups throughout Texas?
What types of co-ops and other extracurricular activities are available for homeschool students and their families?
Has the THSC seen an increase in inquiries since the school lockdown began?
Click the link above for all the information you need to know about co-ops and groups for homeschoolers.
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August 10, 2020
Title: Picking a Homeschooling Curriculum
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
Are you, like many other Texas families, brand new to homeschooling this year?
You may be confused by all of the unfamiliar lingo that seasoned homeschool families use regarding curriculum: morning time, afternoon time, parent-led vs student-led, virtual, co-op…. The list can make your head spin!
For a great list of the many different curriculums in the world of
homeschooling, click
here.
For additional resources, click
here.
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Title: How to Homeschool a High Schooler
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
Are you homeschooling your high schooler for the first time this
year? If you’re not sure where to start or have questions, click
here
for information regarding curriculum and special scholarships specifically for
homeschoolers.
You CAN homeschool your high school student, and the Texas Homeschool
Coalition is here to help!
For additional resources, click
here.
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Title: Getting Your Kids Plugged in with Homeschool Activities
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
If you have chosen to homeschool your children this year, there is
probably one question heavy on your mind: Will my kids still have friends and
social activities?
The answer is YES!
Contrary to popular opinion, most homeschoolers are just as busy (if not
busier!) than pubic school families! There are many homeschool groups and co-ops
to choose from. Click
here
for a list of homeschool groups in your area.
Find one that is a good fit for your family and get plugged in. You and your
children will love it!
For additional resources, click
here.
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Title: Homeschooling: The New Trend
Topic: Homeschooling
Discussed by Stephanie Lambert
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)
Day 1
The Coronavirus has thrown everyone a loop – especially parents of school-age children and teens. Many parents are contemplating homeschooling for the 2020-2021 school year. Are you one of them? Do you have a million questions?
Every day this week, Stephanie Lambert will be answering some of the most
commonly asked questions regarding homeschooling. You can find more about
Stephanie and the Texas Home School Coalition here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is it legal to homeschool in Texas?
How easy is it to withdraw a student from public school? Click
here for the withdrawal form.
What are some of the curriculum options available? How does a parent know which one is best for their child/teen?
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