The Foreign Service Journal, December 2012

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2012 69 Resources for Exploring the Homeschooling Option H omeschooling programs have greatly expanded in the last 10 years. Many programs are easily accessible online. Some Foreign Service families choose to homeschool their children, an option that can provide educational conti- nuity when making frequent moves. The Family Liaison Office has an Education and Youth Team to provide guidance and information on various home- schooling programs and allowances. Remember, there is no homeschooling allowance when your family is posted to the United States. Here are a few resources: • Peterson’s: www.petersons.com/(see their Independent Study Guide) • Eduhound.com/(K-12 education information, including links to homeschooling sites) • Home Education Magazine : http://homeedmag.com/ • ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education: www.ericec.org • WorldWideLearn: www.worldwidelearn.com/online-degrees/ (li nks to numerous online courses and diploma pro- grams that can be used by high school students) If you have questions about homeschooling programs, contact FLO at FLOAskEducation@state.gov or (202) 647- 1076. Or visit the FLOWeb site at : www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo.