Kelly Cox

Kelly Cox, along with her husband Mark, homeschool their three teenagers in rural Indiana. They have been homeschooling for 11 years. Kelly has a B.A. in Communication from Luther College, in Iowa. Her background includes: teaching Outdoor Education in Texas for Houston I.S.D., working in camping ministry in Iowa, leading as a Wilderness Backpacking Guide in Colorado, and working in Full time youth ministry in Indiana. Her current role as wife, mother, and homeschool teacher is her favorite. She enjoys equipping and encouraging others on their homeschool adventure, and serving with her husband as part of the IAHE team.

Breakout Session:

          Intro to Homeschooling in Indiana

OUTLINE-

Homeschool 101

Brief Introduction of Speakers

What is the IAHE (Indiana Association of Home Educators etc.)

General Homeschool Info

5 Homeschool Myths

• It’s all the same (Not all “at home learning” is homeschooling)
• Indiana has no regulations (Indiana has Homeschooling Laws)
• It’s expensive (average cost and ways to save)
• Homeschoolers are isolated (ways to be social and connect)
• There are no threats to homeschooling (Current Challenges to freedom)

Personal Examples

• Typical Homeschool Day
• Homeschooling multiple ages at the same time
• Options for the school year

How IAHE can help you

• Find curriculum and resources
• Connect with area groups
• Special Learner Support
• Single Parent Homeschooling
• Support for Co-op and Group Leaders

Most Common Homeschool Questions we get

Question and Answer Session