- 264 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Serving Homeschooled Teens and Their Parents
About this book
Today more than a million students are being educated at home; and that figure increases at a rate of 7-14% annually. Homeschooling is a growing trend in our society, and public librarians are being called upon with increasing frequency to serve the needs of homeschooled students. So, just what are the needs of the homeschooled teen, and how can you and your library meet those needs? A former young adult librarian and a homeschool parent have joined forces to create this insightful guide and answer that question. After reviewing the developmental and social needs of teens, the authors demonstrate how those needs may be met in the public library setting. You'll find a wealth of ideas for adapting every facet of your library service for this growing population—from developing a homeschool collection to expanding services and creating special programs. You'll also find suggestions on how to market what your library has to offer to homeschoolers. You may even discover some new ways to employ the talents and time of these students and their families. Extensive resource lists conclude the volume, they will help you better serve home-educated teens and their parents.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- Series Foreword
- Introduction
- 1 Who Are These Kids and Why Are They in My Library on Tuesday Morning?
- 2 What Makes Them Tick: A Short Course in Adolescent Development
- 3 Getting Your Ducks in a Row: The Game Plan for Serving Homeschoolers
- 4 Hitting the Target: Giving Homeschoolers the Services They Want and Need
- 5 Construction Zone: Building a Collection to Serve Homeschooled Teens
- 6 Success Depends on How You Bait Your Hook: Great Programs for Homeschooling Teens
- 7 The Marketing Mambo: Yes, We Can Teach You to Dance
- 8 From Soup to Nuts: Resources for Librarians, Homeschooled Teens, and Their Parents
- Appendix
- LSTA Grant Application: Johnsburg (IL) Public Library District Homeschool Resource Center
- Index