Dear Katherine,

Concerning your request for assistance in contracting with home school
groups.  I have worked with organizations who have been successful in
contracting with home schoolers using the same contract and procedures used
for private and public schools.  In one instance I found that homeschoolers
were a high percentage of the institution's family membership base because
they perceived the institution as a place for continued learning for their
children.

You can also reach home schoolers and gain insight into their needs through
a number of sources :

Blue Stocking Press 916-612-1123 has a resource book that includes state and
local home school organizations.  This might help you target your state or
region.

Home School Magazine (817-540-6423) will talk with you about publicizing
your programs.

American Homeschool Association ([log in to unmask]) offers an online
newsletter that reaches a large number of home schoolers throughout the U.S.

You might also consider hosting or  coordinating a special workshop or
conference with homeschool parents to discuss how your institution could
assist them with science and technology education.

Carol Bossert
CB Services
Olney, MD

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