Homeschooled Daughter Needs High-School Diploma

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Homeschooling Expert Advice from Isabel Shaw

Question: My 16-year-old daughter has difficulty going to school. Her anxiety problems started about a year and a half ago, and we've been to many doctors, both medical and psychiatric. I'd be grateful if you can let me know of any programs that she might be able to use to get her high-school diploma. We are a military family, and I need a homeschool program that we can move around with.

Answer: There are many high-school degree programs available to homeschooled teens. Clonlara School has an excellent reputation and issues a high-school diploma. Oak Meadow School is another good choice. Cafi Cohen's book, Homeschooling: The Teen Years has a wealth of information on alternative education choices for your daughter.

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Isabel Shaw is a freelance writer and homeschooling mom of 15 years. She and her husband Ray homeschool their two daughters, Jessica and Amanda. Besides being a contributor to FamilyEducation.com, Shaw has written for Home Education Magazine, The Link, Homeschooling Horizons Magazine, The Homeschool Gazette, and other publications.

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