Library Services to Homeschoolers

A Guide

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Library Services to Homeschoolers

A Guide

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Library Services to Homeschoolers: A Guide will help librarians understand and serve their homeschooling community.

Chapter 1 covers the early history of homeschooling and how compulsory education changed how our children were schooled. Chapter 2 explores the homeschool revolution, when parents began to take back the education of their children. Chapter 3 looks at homeschooling today and the way laws, advocacy groups, and COVID-19 all contributed to a surge in homeschooling families. Chapter 4 examines the various methods parents use to educate their children at home. From an at home classrooms to travelschooling, parents are creative in teaching their children. Chapter 5 is the how-to-do-it for libraries. Learn how public libraries can help parents and caregivers teach their children by providing a place, materials, programs, and more. Chapter 6, explores various ways of reaching the homeschooling community we want to serve. Chapter 7 looks at the growing diversity in home education. Finally, Chapter 8 peers into the future of homeschooling, helping us prepare for the needs of future homeschooling families.

List of Figures
Foreword Kathy Wentz
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 History of Homeschooling
Chapter 2 Homeschool Revolution
Chapter 3 Homeschooling Today
Chapter 4 Different Homeschooling Methods
Chapter 5 The Public Library and Homeschoolers
Chapter 6 Homeschool Programs and Outreach
Chapter 7 Growing Diversity in Home Education
Chapter 8 The Future
About the Author
Index

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Published	Feb 15 2022
Format	Paperback
Edition	1st
Extent	136
ISBN	9781538146828
Imprint	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Illustrations	30 b/w photos; 12 textboxes
Dimensions	9 x 6 inches
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Author

Christina Giovannelli Caputo

Christina Giovannelli Caputo started her career as…

This comprehensive overview of homeschooling comes from the author of a 2017 VOYA submission, "Hanging with My Homies," an article that grew into a series that prompted online support groups and inspired presentations at national conferences, all indicators of the considerable interest public librarians have in improving their services to parents and homeschooled kids….There is a helpful discussion about meeting the homeschooling needs of diverse religious and cultural families and members of marginalized communities. A final chapter considers the future of homeschooling, looking towards increased e-learning and hybrid scenarios. Academic yet accessible, practitioners and library students alike will appreciate the copious chapter notes. This should be of interest to every public library.

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This is an excellent, comprehensive account of both the history and philosophy of education as well as the validity for people returning to home education. May the library continue to rise to the challenge of meeting the needs of 'at home learners'!

Colleen Ryan, homeschool specialist at the Grayslake (IL) Public Library
An important resource for public librarians, parents considering homeschooling will also benefit from Caputo’s commentary as she leads readers through a range of related topics: the birth of the US public education system, the history of homeschooling, the impact of the current pandemic, and the role of public libraries.

Patricia Sparreo, elementary school teacher, children's library professional, Washington School, Glenview, IL
Caputo offers a well-researched and comprehensive history of education, and homeschooling's historic role in that history. This history reflects how libraries can–and should–pivot to meet the exponential growth of parent directed education today. She introduces popular educational philosophies commonly embraced by homeschoolers, offers best practices for libraries, and many easy to find resources that are sure to meet the needs of busy staff.

Kathy Wentz, educational consultant, homeschool liason, Homeschool Resource Center at the Johnsburg Public Library, IL