(that’s 80 million people) Every day, 80 million people around the world have difficulty ordering a meal, talking on the telephone, or just saying their name. Maybe you’re one of them. Since 1947, the Stuttering Foundation has sought to help those who stutter. We know how difficult the daily life of a person who stut- ters can be. We also know that there are proven, effective ways to help. Let us help you. What’s the big deal? Stuttering affects only 1% of the world population. 4_91x4_85Big_Deal.qxp_PSA 3/17/23 3:03 PM Page 1
of the teacher. Students can also often earn college credits once they reach high school. The classes are based on an academic curriculum and the subjects typically include math, science, literature, history, and foreign languages. Some co-op groups, however, specialize in a certain area or learning philosophy. For example, the Classical Conversations co-op approach is different because the curriculum is more heavily focused on Christian theology and it offers classical subjects like cursive, critical thinking, Latin, and rhetoric. Moreover, the co- op is parent-led, which means that the families are much more involved than in a traditional co-op. Other co-ops that specialize their curriculum include Montessori, Waldorf (nature-oriented), and special education for those with learning challenges and disabilities. There are also enrichment programs that provide supplemental classes to children who homeschool. These co-op programs allow them to socialize, participate in fun, educational activities, and explore areas outside of their homeschool curriculum. According to Rhema, if she had to choose, “I prefer co-op classes. It’s fun because I’ve basically had a college class schedule since 8th grade and it gives me more time to do things outside of school and gives me flexibility to choose the classes I’m interested in, which makes me more engaged.” If you are considering joining a co-op, here’s a list of contacts and websites to reach out to for more information. Resources for New Orleans area: Christian Home Educators Fellowship of Greater New Orleans chefofgnoinfo@gmail.com chefofgno.com Homeschool Louisiana (225) 725-5230 homeschoollouisiana.org NOLA Homeschoolers (504) 383-3676 nolahomeschoolers.com
THE S TUTTERING F OUNDATION A Nonprofit Organization Since 1947—Helping Those Who Stutter ®
800-992-9392 www.StutteringHelp.org
Pelican Institute (504) 500-0506 pelicanpolicy.org S.E.R.V.E. Homeschool Outreach (504) 356-3573 serve-outreach.com
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