Saturday, July 18, 2009

PPP's what are they? Are they harming our future rights to home school independently?

How can we not ask these questions when we willingly sign on with a Parent Partnership Program at a local school district? I don't believe it is anything that a parent who has been a home schooler takes lightly.

My limited knowledge of PPP's - Parent Partnership Programs - leads me to believe that in most cases, they prove to be a win-win for all involved. It serves a need that a parent feels they could use assistance with, and allows the school system to bill the government for a child in their classroom.

But back to the questions.

#1 - What are they?
Okay, as far as I know, they are as varied as our kids can be. From only support classes to more traditional, each program is different. Which is so amazing to me! I feel like this is a huge step in the right direction - for public schools in general. Inviting parents to be active participants in the child's education and working as a team to customize learning is only bettering our children's future learning opportunities in the public schooling environment.

Which naturally leads to

#2 - Are they harming our future rights to home school independently?
Some would say yes. And specifically due to the type of education they are providing to their children. This is because public schooling does not allow for the teaching of faith based education. If all home schooling fell under the supervision of a school, this would be in violation of that policy.

I am only stating these first two for the sake of beginning a dialogue. I welcome all to post their personal view. Please refrain from personal attacks. I would ask that you please post web links that support your writing.

2 comments:

  1. Link to list of Washington PPP's

    https://www.wingsnw.com/

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  2. here is one unschooler's take on why she and others are not in support of PPP's:

    From my, and others I've talked to, point of view, the idea is that government-sponsored "homeschooling" will eventually lead to politicians saying "well, look--those kids who do this through the school district we can keep an eye on, and just look at how fine they're doing....we think ALL homeschooling should look like this...you know, FOR THE CHILDREN..." and they will take away homeschooling rights. Not completely, mind you...just enough....pick away at them....The argument is whether or not it should be called "homeschooling" when it's government-sponsored. And of course, it IS done at home, so it *IS* still homeschooling. ...but that's what the argument it--no you're not! yes we are! you're going to ruin our rights! no we're not, it won't hurt a thing! if you don't like it, don't do it! It's just something that should be allowed to be offered on WHA as an option....but WHA is anti-PPP to a RABID degree, ... and it's not even allowed to be discussed or offered as an option....

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