Distance learning programs have become increasingly popular in recent years. By offering individual attention and accredited lessons, distance learning programs are extremely appealing to parents of homeschooled children, especially those who want to do everything they can to help their children succeed in school and gain admission into college. However, the increase in the number [...]

The goal of most if not all parents that homeschool their children is to have them gain admission into a top college or university. For many, great effort is put into providing the right lessons and instruction at the elementary and high school levels in order to encourage and promote success on standardized tests and [...]

Education is mandatory in our country. Until children reach the legal age where they can choose to leave school, usually 17 or 18, they are required to attend school on a regular basis. There are many different options for schooling - public or private school, religious or secular. Choosing the best educational option for your [...]

You have decided to take your child out of traditional public school in favor of home schooling. You have heard many of your friends talk about this option, but no one has done anything yet. And you’re determined to give your child the best education they can get because you want a better experience for [...]

When a student is in traditional high school, they are working to make sure they have enough credits to graduate. When comparing credits with homeschooling distance learning programs it is like comparing apples to oranges.
Enrollment into a homeschooling distance learning program will provide your student with the necessary credits they will need to graduate from [...]

As traditional classrooms continue to teach standardized testing, many parents are looking for ways to engage their children in learning. Gone are the days where a child is learning through experience because a standardized test only wants to know the basics.
Many parents are turning to home schooling distance learning programs because they understand that their [...]

Homeschooling is a decision that is made by a family. Often the best interest of the child is the guiding factor. Parents also need to take into consideration their own feelings about the educational system and what they want for their family. Assessing the needs of the child and the parents is important when making [...]

There are probably as many different homeschooling curriculum options as there are homeschool students. Families make curriculum choices depending on their comfort level with homeschooling, and also the subject matter. Many families feel more comfortable creating curriculum for the early grades, while many feel greater ease using prepackaged curriculum for subjects they’re less sure about, [...]

Homeschooling is becoming a popular option for many families in this country. There are several reasons for this.
Flexibility and Freedom
Traditional schools have become bogged down in tests and measurements. More and more, students are being taught, at a specific time and in a specific way because that’s the information the students are expected to reproduce [...]

Ojai, CA  March 10, 2009 — Laurel Springs School, the accredited, college prep private school offering distance learning programs and teacher services for students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade, today launched a virtual community for its high school students and parents called MyLaurelSprings.com. The new online community for Laurel Springs homeschool students creates a [...]