Homeschooling versus Public School

Homeschooling versus Public School

Alternative Learning Programs

What Are the Issues?

Join the Washington Homeschool Organization (WHO) as they present the
issues surrounding on-campus and virtual public school programs
currently being marketed to homeschoolers. Janice Hedin and Val
Howard, WHO Advocacy Committee members and long-time homeschoolers,
will help you understand the differences between these programs and
homeschooling, and why it really matters.

When: Thursday, August 26, 2010

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Where: Puyallup Public Library

324 South Meridian

Puyallup, WA 98371

Cost: FREE, no registration required

 Washington’s homeschool law: its history and strengths

 History of Public School Alternative Learning Programs (PSALPs)

 Differences between homeschooling & PSALPs

 The current PSALP administrative code (rules)

 WHO’s efforts on behalf of homeschoolers in PSALP administration

 How the PSALP Programs affect and threaten homeschooling

 Alternatives to PSALPs

 What all parents can do to preserve homeschooling

For more information contact the

WHO Office

(425) 251-0439 whooffice@washhomeschool.org www.WashHomeschool.org

Or

Co-coordinator Sarah Phillipps (253) 537-9787 sarah@tipainters.com