Parents of students who struggle in school often seek alternative placement for their children in order to help them thrive academically. According to Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) data, Maryland homeschoolers account for 2.4 percent of the state's student age population. Parents who opt to homeschool their child can work as their child’s teacher either independently or with a co-op program to help support the child’s needs. Homeschooling a child can help to specifically target their areas of weakness and provide a child with the one-on-one attention they may need. With a wide array of demands and new territory to explore, parents are left to find credible resources for their children as well as opportunities to allow their child to grow socially.
Book clubs can meet this need for resources by encouraging your child to read in a welcoming environment with like-minded students who are also experiencing academic challenges. This group can offer both social and academic opportunities for your child.
Summit Resource Center is pleased to announce a new program, Books Alive!, a book club for homeschooled students. Each week, students will explore jury-reviewed literature through a multi-sensory approach in a small group setting. Parents will join in the group for the last fifteen minutes of each class and receive extension activities to complement the week’s session. All materials are included except for the cost of the books. The cost is just $290 / student and we are holding two groups, primary (grades 1-3) and Intermediate (grades 4-6) on Wednesdays starting October 5 – November 16.
For more information, please contact Nancy Rhodes at nancy.rhodes@thesummitschool.org or 410-798-0005 x147.
For more information, please contact Nancy Rhodes at nancy.rhodes@thesummitschool.org or 410-798-0005 x147.
