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