Making Your Library Work for Homeschoolers (May 2019)

1. Making Your
Library Work for
HOMESCHOOLERS

2. Hi all!
Suzanne Walker
Indiana State Library
Indiana Young Readers Center
suwalker@library.in.gov

3. The Plan
Who are you?
These sections will be FAST
History of homeschooling
The Why, How, What of homeschooling
How many homeschoolers are there?
Homeschool Law
Then we will focus a lot on:
Collections
Services
Programs
Connecting to homeschoolers
Resources for you

4. Who are you?
What is your
relationship to
homeschooling?

5. A Brief History of
Homeschooling…

6. Diverse
Resources for
Homeschooling
◦National Black Home Educators
◦Muslim Home Education Network Australia
◦Jewish Homeschool Blog
◦Indian Association of Homeschoolers
◦National LDS Homeschool Association
◦National Indigenous Latino Chicano Home Educators

7. Why?
Why have so many people chosen to homeschool?

8. How?
How do families organize their homeschool?

9. How teaching
happens…

10. Online
curriculums
How teaching
happens…

11. Online
curriculums
Online Schools
How teaching
happens…

12. Online
curriculums
Online Schools Book based
curriculums
How teaching
happens…

13. Online
curriculums
Online Schools Book based
curriculums
How teaching
happens…
Co-Ops / Groups

14. Online
curriculums
Online Schools Book based
curriculums
How teaching
happens…
Co-Ops / Groups Roadschooling

15. Online
curriculums
Online Schools Book based
curriculums
How teaching
happens…
Co-Ops / Groups Roadschooling
More ways unique to each family…

16. What?
What approaches are families
using to homeschool?

17. Different
approaches
to learning

18. Classical
Different
approaches
to learning
?

19. Classical Charlotte Mason
Different
approaches
to learning
?

20. Classical Charlotte Mason Montessori
Different
approaches
to learning
?

21. Classical Charlotte Mason Montessori
Different
approaches
to learning
Unschooling
?

22. Classical Charlotte Mason Montessori
Different
approaches
to learning
Unschooling Units
?

23. Classical Charlotte Mason Montessori
Different
approaches
to learning
Unschooling Units
?
Waldorf

24. Classical Charlotte Mason Montessori
Different
approaches
to learning
Unschooling Units
?
Waldorf
There are other ways! Sometimes families
combine aspects of different approaches.

25. How many?
How many people nationally choose to
homeschool?

26. Data from the Indiana Department of Education from several years ago…
Indiana over time…

27. Data from the Indiana Department of Education from several years ago…
Indiana over time updated…

30. STUFF
ABOUT
THE LAW

31. Examine all
the bias.

32. Feelings.

33. Questions?
?

34. Helping
Homeschoolers

35. Collections

36. Collection
Ideas

37. Collection
Ideas
Keep your collections current

38. Collection
Ideas
Keep your collections current
State History

39. Collection
Ideas
Keep your collections current
State History
Audio Books

40. Collection
Ideas
Keep your collections current
State History
Audio Books
Classics and Gentle Reads

41. Collection
Ideas
Keep your collections current
State History
Audio Books
Classics and Gentle Reads
Items on Special Needs and Disabilities

42. Collection
Ideas
Keep your collections current
State History
Audio Books
Classics and Gentle Reads
Items on Special Needs and Disabilities
Activity type books

43. Collection
Ideas

44. Collection
Ideas
Stuff

45. Collection
Ideas
Stuff
Language Learning

46. Collection
Ideas
Stuff
Language Learning
State Homeschooling Association
Resources
- Magazine
- Guide
- Recommended Lists

47. Indiana Association of
Home Educators

49. Collection
Ideas
Stuff
Language Learning
State Homeschooling Association
Resources
- Magazine
- Guide
- Recommended Lists

50. Collection
Ideas
Stuff
Language Learning
State Homeschooling Association
Resources
- Magazine
- Guide
- Recommended Lists
Curriculum

51. An aside…

52. Collection
Ideas
Stuff
Language Learning
State Homeschooling Association
Resources
- Magazine
- Guide
- Recommended Lists
Curriculum

53. Collection
Ideas
Stuff
Language Learning
State Homeschooling Association
Resources
- Magazine
- Guide
- Recommended Lists
Curriculum
Ask what they need

54. Questions /
Discussion about
Collections

55. Services

56. Service
Ideas

57. Service
Ideas
Flyer, packet or binder of information

58. Service
Ideas
Flyer, packet or binder of information
Meeting / Study Room Policies

59. Service
Ideas
Flyer, packet or binder of information
Meeting / Study Room Policies
Wifi and Public Computers

60. Service
Ideas
Flyer, packet or binder of information
Meeting / Study Room Policies
Wifi and Public Computers
Library Card Policies – Kid cards /
Parent-teacher cards

61. Service
Ideas
Flyer, packet or binder of information
Meeting / Study Room Policies
Wifi and Public Computers
Library Card Policies – Kid cards /
Parent-teacher cards
Interlibrary Loaning and Resource
Sharing

62. Service
Ideas
Flyer, packet or binder of information
Meeting / Study Room Policies
Wifi and Public Computers
Library Card Policies – Kid cards /
Parent-teacher cards
Interlibrary Loaning and Resource
Sharing
Local Expert

63. Service
Ideas

64. Service
Ideas
Testing Proctoring

65. Service
Ideas
Testing Proctoring
Databases

66. Service
Ideas
Testing Proctoring
Databases
Downloadables

67. Service
Ideas
Testing Proctoring
Databases
Downloadables
Supply Desk | Lamination | Die Cuts

68. Service
Ideas
Testing Proctoring
Databases
Downloadables
Supply Desk | Lamination | Die Cuts
Circulate Park / Museum Passes

69. Service
Ideas
Testing Proctoring
Databases
Downloadables
Supply Desk | Lamination | Die Cuts
Circulate Park / Museum Passes
Webpage

75. Service
Ideas
Testing Proctoring
Databases
Downloadables
Supply Desk | Lamination | Die Cuts
Circulate Park / Museum Passes
Webpage

76. Service
Ideas
Testing Proctoring
Databases
Downloadables
Supply Desk | Lamination | Die Cuts
Circulate Park / Museum Passes
Webpage
Pulling Materials

77. Questions /
Discussion about
Services

78. Programs

79. A word on food.

80. Some Logistics

81. Typical
Programs

82. Typical
Programs
Library Skill Classes

83. Typical
Programs
Library Skill Classes
Library Tours

84. Typical
Programs
Library Skill Classes
Library Tours
Book groups

85. Typical
Programs
Library Skill Classes
Library Tours
Book groups
Arts and Crafts groups

86. Typical
Programs
Library Skill Classes
Library Tours
Book groups
Arts and Crafts groups
Writing club

87. Typical
Programs
Library Skill Classes
Library Tours
Book groups
Arts and Crafts groups
Writing club
Computer classes

88. Typical
Programs
Library Skill Classes
Library Tours
Book groups
Arts and Crafts groups
Writing club
Computer classes
Lego programs

89. Paper Mache
with
Homeschoolers

90. More
Program
Ideas for
Youth

91. More
Program
Ideas for
Youth
Show and Tell

92. More
Program
Ideas for
Youth
Show and Tell
STEM Hour | Maker Lab Time

93. More
Program
Ideas for
Youth
Show and Tell
STEM Hour | Maker Lab Time
Field Trips

94. More
Program
Ideas for
Youth
Show and Tell
STEM Hour | Maker Lab Time
Field Trips
Walking Tours
💃

95. More
Program
Ideas for
Youth
Show and Tell
STEM Hour | Maker Lab Time
Field Trips
Walking Tours
Ice Breakers (Ultimate Camp Resource)
💃

96. More
Program
Ideas for
Youth
Show and Tell
STEM Hour | Maker Lab Time
Field Trips
Walking Tours
Ice Breakers (Ultimate Camp Resource)
Cooking
💃

97. More
Program
Ideas for
Youth
Show and Tell
STEM Hour | Maker Lab Time
Field Trips
Walking Tours
Ice Breakers (Ultimate Camp Resource)
Cooking
Chick Hatching | Butterflies
💃

98. Chick Hatching
with
Homeschoolers

99. Even more
Program Ideas
for Youth!

100. Even more
Program Ideas
for Youth!
States and Countries

101. Even more
Program Ideas
for Youth!
States and Countries
Community Garden

102. Even more
Program Ideas
for Youth!
States and Countries
Community Garden
Plays

103. Even more
Program Ideas
for Youth!
States and Countries
Community Garden
Plays
Spelling Bee

104. Even more
Program Ideas
for Youth!
States and Countries
Community Garden
Plays
Spelling Bee
Flat Stanley

105. Even more
Program Ideas
for Youth!
States and Countries
Community Garden
Plays
Spelling Bee
Flat Stanley
Games and Gaming

106. Even more
Program Ideas
for Youth!
States and Countries
Community Garden
Plays
Spelling Bee
Flat Stanley
Games and Gaming
Music / Podcasting?

107. Programs
for Parents

108. Programs
for Parents
Homeschool Fair or Open House

110. Programs
for Parents
Homeschool Fair or Open House

111. Programs
for Parents
Homeschool Fair or Open House
Curriculum Swap

112. Programs
for Parents
Homeschool Fair or Open House
Curriculum Swap
Informational Sessions

113. Programs
for Parents
Homeschool Fair or Open House
Curriculum Swap
Informational Sessions
Preview Night at your Booksale

114. Programs
for Parents
Homeschool Fair or Open House
Curriculum Swap
Informational Sessions
Preview Night at your Booksale
Networking Time

115. Question?
What programs do
you think are great
ideas for
homeschoolers?

116. Connecting

117. Connect with
your local
homeschoolers

118. Connect with
your local
homeschoolers
…in the Library

119. Connect with
your local
homeschoolers
…in the Library
…through your State Organization

120. Connect with
your local
homeschoolers
…in the Library
…through your State Organization
…through Homeschooling
Conventions

121. You CAN be a
Great Math Teacher!

122. You CAN be a
Great Math Teacher!
…with resources from
the public library!

123. Making Science
Come A-L-I-V-E!

124. Making Science
Come A-L-I-V-E!
…with resources from
the public library!

125. The Big Transition: From
Homeschool to College

126. The Big Transition: From
Homeschool to College
…with resources from
the public library!

127. Pitchin’ a Fit: Overcoming
Angry & Stressed-Out Parenting

128. Pitchin’ a Fit: Overcoming
Angry & Stressed-Out Parenting
…with resources from
the public library!

129. Connect with
your local
homeschoolers
…in the Library
…through your State Organization
…through Homeschooling
Conventions

130. Connect with
your local
homeschoolers
…in the Library
…through your State Organization
…through Homeschooling
Conventions
…through Social Media

131. Connect with
your local
homeschoolers
…in the Library
…through your State Organization
…through Homeschooling
Conventions
…through Social Media
…through other organizations that
might serve Homeschoolers

132. Other ways
to connect?

133. Resources

134. Resources

135. Resources
Your State Associations – Start there.

136. Resources
Your State Associations – Start there.
Your State Library

137. Resources
Your State Associations – Start there.
Your State Library
Other Librarians in your area

138. Resources
Your State Associations – Start there.
Your State Library
Other Librarians in your area
Staff members who might homeschool

139. Resources
Your State Associations – Start there.
Your State Library
Other Librarians in your area
Staff members who might homeschool
National Home Education Research
Institute

140. Other resources?

141. We did it!

142. Final questions?

143. Thank you to…
Indianapolis Public Library
Indiana Library Federation
Indiana Association of Home Educations
Arizona Families for Home Education
Christian Home Educators of Colorado
Texas Home School Coalition
Home Educators Association of Virginia

144. Thanks!
Suzanne Walker
Any questions?
You can find me at suwalker@library.in.gov or at the
Indiana State Library.

145. Resources
Consulted
https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d13/tables/dt13_206.10.asp
http://www.lds-nha.org/homeschooling-philosophies/
http://www.doe.in.gov/student-services/home-school/homeschool-help-sheet
https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/homeschool.asp
https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=91
http://www.ultimatecampresource.com/site/camp-activities/camp-videos.html
https://www.responsiblehomeschooling.org/homeschooling-101/a-brief-history-of-
homeschooling/
https://thebestschools.org/magazine/homeschool-style-right/
http://blog.sgws.org/waldorf-vs-montessori/
http://www.homefires.com/state.asp
https://www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com/roadschooling/
https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/school-age/roadschooling-why-some-families-
homeschool-while-travelling-the-world/

146. Credits
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