Homeschool Meetups
In-person meetup for homeschooling families. Parents/Guardians will have a chance to ask questions of our Educational Consultants while the children participate in activities.
Join this in-person meetup hosted by Montclair Library and Librarian, Enola Romano. This is a great opportunity to gather and socialize with other homeschooling families. Ask questions and view library resources on homeschooling, while your children have a great time playing and engaging in activities. Feel free to brings games.
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the Month
11 AM - 1 PM
2024
Nov. 5th
Dec 3rd
2025
Jan. 7th
Feb. 4th
Mar. 4th
Apr. 1st
May 6th
Join this in-person meetup hosted by Maplewood Library and Librarian, Jane Folger. You'll have an opportunity to see and socialize with other homeschooling families. Ask Karen and Annélisa questions while your children have a great time playing and engaging in activities. Feel free to brings games.
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month
11 AM - 1 PM
2024- Hilton Branch
Nov. 12th
Dec. 10th
2025- Main Library
Jan.10th
Feb. 11th
Mar. 11th
Apr. 8th
May 13th
June 10th
Join Homeschool Informational Services for our in-person parent's meeting. You'll have an opportunity to gather and socialize with other homeschooling parents. Hear about homeschooling options and ask Karen and Annélisa questions about homeschooling.
Meets the 2nd Monday of the Month
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dates
11/11
12/9
Volunteer Opportunities
Teen Volunteering
Homeschool Informational Services has reached out to Grace Food Pantry, located in Summit, about volunteer opportunities for Teens and Adults.
Teens ages 13 and up may volunteer Thursday evenings from 5:00-7:30pm
Virtual Sessions
Our virtual homeschool sessions cater to Parents/Guardians seeking homeschool assistance. These sessions provide an overview of the topic at hand and address pre-submitted questions during the session. For personalized queries about your homeschooling journey, book a one-on-one session of the same courses. Additionally, you can arrange a consultation with our Homeschool Educational Consultants.
College Prep For High Schoolers
A virtual session with Ms. Mayeesa, a former homeschool student who served as a Higher Education professional.
She'll give an overview about the preparation process and answer questions. Topics covered: choosing the right college, the college admissions process for traditionally schooled and homeschooled students, and selecting a major.
This session is for a parent and child.
11/12/24
7:30 - 8:45 pm
minimum of 6 sets of participants
Homeschool to College Transition
A virtual session with Ms. Mayeesa, a former homeschool student who served as a Higher Education professional. This session will help to ease anxiety as well as help prepare the parent and child for the transition from homeschooling to attending a college or university.
This session is for a parent and child.
11/19/24
7:30 - 8:45 pm
minimum of 6 sets of participants
The Homeschooling Parent
A virtual session about being a homeschool parent. The joys and challenges. How to prepare. What to expect. Where to get support and resources
1/8/25
7:30 - 8:45 pm
minimum of 6 participants
Homeschooling: How To Do It
A virtual session about how to start your homeschooling journey.
This is a brief overview of what you need to do and how to get started.
11/13
1/15/25
7:30 - 8:45 pm
minimum of 6 participants
Homeschool Curriculum: How To Choose It
A virtual session about how to choose homeschool curriculum. This is a brief overview of what you need to do and how to get started.
11/12
1/22/25
7:30 - 8:45 pm
minimum of 6 participants
Homeschooling Through the Elementary Years
A virtual session about how to homeschool your child through the elementary years. This is a brief overview of what you need to do and how to get started.
12/4
2/5/25
7:30 - 8:45 pm
minimum of 6 participants
Homeschooling Through Middle School
A virtual session about how to homeschool your child through middle school. This is an overview of what you need to do and how to get started.
12/11
2/12/25
7:30 - 8:45 pm
minimum of 6 participants
Homeschooling Through High School
A virtual session about how to homeschool your child through High School. this is a brief overview of what you need to do and how to get started.
12/18
2/19/25
7:30 - 8:45 pm
minimum of 6 participants
Create Your Home Library For Babies and Preschoolers
A virtual session with Ms. Annélisa to help curate books for your home library for the baby or preschooler. Receive tips on what books will help with your child's developmental growth. Learn why you should start reading to your child as early as possible and the benefits of reading everyday.
You will receive between $30-$40 worth of books to start your home library.
11/15
7:30 - 8:45 pm
minimum of 6 participants
Create Your Home Library for Beginning and Elementary School Readers
A virtual session with Ms. Annélisa to help curate books for your home library for the beginning and elementary school reader. Receive tips on what books will help launch your child's reading journey and continue to strengthen their skills. Learn the benefits of reading aloud.
You will receive between $30-$40 worth of books for your home library.
11/22
7:30 - 8:45 pm
minimum of 6 participants
Create Your Home Library for Young Adult Readers
A virtual session with Ms. Annélisa to help curate books for your home library for the Young Adult reader. Discuss why youth loose their enthusiasm for reading and what you can do to get it back. Learn the benefits of reading aloud and why it's still important at this age.
You will receive between $30-$40 worth of books for your home library.
12/6
7:30 - 8:45 pm
minimum of 6 participants
Combating Math Anxiety
A virtual session with Ms. Karen to discuss your fears or the fears of your child as it relates to mathematics. Tips on how to overcome anxiety about math and increase the understanding that math is life.
TBA
7:30 - 8:45 pm
minimum of 6 participants
Homeschool (In Person) Info Sessions
Get your questions about homeschooling answered.
Homeschool Info Session
Have questions about homeschooling?
Join us!
Homeschool sessions for Parents/Guardians only.
This is a Q&A session with our Homeschool Educational Consultants.
11/11 7:00 - 9:00 PM
12/9 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Homeschool Informational Services- We Individualize Lifelong Learning
Homeschool Fencing Classes
Did you see Fencing during the Olympics this summer? USA won GOLD in Individual Women's Foil and Team Women's Foil! It was so exciting! Here's a chance for your child to learn the sport of foil fencing.
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