| Creating a Cooperative Learning Center: An Idea-Book for Homeschooling Families by Katharine Houk ISBN 0-9636096-3-7, trade paperback, 189 pages, $16.95 plus $2.50 shipping in USA (in NY State include tax from your locale). Longview Publishing, 29 Kinderhook Street, Chatham, NY 12037-1215, USA; 518.392.6900. (US funds - check, MO, VISA/MC/Discover). Info: [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction: You Can Do It! PART ONE: The Learning Center Story Chapter 1: Home Education - The Learning Center's Foundation My Children's Story Starting a Home Education Support Group Chapter 2: Beginnings - How the Center Was Started Flashback An Invitation An Imaginary Visit In the Beginning Initial Survey Purposes and Philosophy Deciding on a Name Press Release Incorporation Alicia's One Step at a Time The Doors Open! Chapter 3: The Nitty Gritty - Organization and Operation Structure and Bylaws Planning the Program A Teacher's Perspective The Strength - and Challenge - of Diversity Registration and Opening Day Agreements and Contracts People and Decision-making 'S' is for Socialization Learning Centers, Schools, and State Home Education Requirements Display Day Money Matters: Financing a Center Computers and the Internet Chapter 4: Reflections - The Learning Center and Beyond Home Education Matures Learning Care Challenges for Parents Conclusion: A Bright Future PART TWO: Processes and Paperwork Appendix A: Organizational Documents Press Release Certificate of Incorporation Bylaws Appendix B: Day-to-Day Questionnaires Interest Surveys Workshop/Field Trip Proposal Sheets Officers and Jobs How TALC Works Parent Assistant Clean-Up Appendix C: Smorgasbord - TALC's Offerings A Listing of Workshops and Field Trips Appendix D: Things to Consider Facilities, Advertising, Funding, Insurance Appendix E: Sample Registration Form Appendix F: Other Learning Alternatives The Story Center Lifelong Learning Through the Arts Resources National Organizations Publications Index *********** |