2016 Working Homeschool Families Survey: Realities and Needs of the Population

About this survey

Three years ago, "How to Work and Homeschool," made its debut. Since that time, interest and energy around the topic has grown. In order to better understand and serve the working homeschool community, it will be helpful to assess existing needs and interests. To that end, author Pamela Price is conducting a second informal survey of parents. (The first survey, in 2012, provided essential source material for the book's creation.)

All information provided in the survey will be submitted anonymously, however, any remarks made in this survey may be shared, edited, or mentioned online or in print media by the survey collector.

Questions? Contact Pamela Price via the How to Work and Homeschool Facebook page.

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* 1. How many children are you currently homeschooling?

2-4

5 or more

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* 2. What prompted you to decide to homeschool your child/children?

Philosophical/religious reasons

Dissatisfaction with school/education options

To address a specific educational need (ex. gifted/2e, special needs, etc.)

To allow child/children to pursue specific non-academic goals (ex. athletics, performing arts)

To allow greater flexibility in family schedule/routine

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which of the following BEST describes your homeschool style?

Traditional, "school at home" (up to 6 hours of education daily)

Unit studies

Eclectic homeschooling (hybrid)

Specialized approach (Charlotte Mason, Waldorf, Montessori, Jefferson, etc.)

Cyber or public e-schooling

Unschooling

Classical education

Other (please specify)

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* 4. In your opinion, what is the biggest public misconception about working homeschool families?

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* 5. What is your occupation? How long have you worked in the field?

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* 6. Which of the following best describes your work schedule?

Part-Time

Full-Time

Seasonal

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* 7. Which best describes your household?

Two parent/partner, dual income (full-time)

Two parent/partner, dual income (one full-time PLUS one part-time/seasonal)

Two parent/partner, single income

Single parent

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* 8.
What do you find challenging about working while homeschooling? What do you find rewarding about it?

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* 9. Which of the following areas would you find beneficial to your experience as a working homeschool parent? (Please select as many as interest you.)

Information/tips about researching/selecting homeschool methods/curriculum

Tips on how to make the most of your working homeschool lifestyle (including trouble-shooting, planning/scheduling, etc.)

Career coaching/advice for your own professional life (including guidance in transitioning from part- to full-time work)

Advice on how to make the most out of your homeschool budget

Information and resources about technological support for your work/live/learn issues (ex. apps, gadgets)

Organizational tips and strategies (other than tech support)

Stress reduction/wellness/healthy living tips and strategies

Profiles/stories featuring experienced working homeschool parents--and what they've learned on their journeys

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Which of the following methods appeal to you as a way (or ways) for you to learn about and explore the above working homeschooler topics?

Casually via social media feeds (Facebook, Pinterest, blog posts etc.)

In a private, online workshop/workshop series

Through one-on-one coaching via phone or Skype

Via targeted monthly e-newsletter

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* 1. How many children are you currently homeschooling?

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* 2. What prompted you to decide to homeschool your child/children?

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* 3. Which of the following BEST describes your homeschool style?

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* 4. In your opinion, what is the biggest public misconception about working homeschool families?

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* 5. What is your occupation? How long have you worked in the field?

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* 6. Which of the following best describes your work schedule?

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* 7. Which best describes your household?

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* 8. What do you find challenging about working while homeschooling? What do you find rewarding about it?

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* 9. Which of the following areas would you find beneficial to your experience as a working homeschool parent? (Please select as many as interest you.)

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* 10. Which of the following methods appeal to you as a way (or ways) for you to learn about and explore the above working homeschooler topics?

* 8.
What do you find challenging about working while homeschooling? What do you find rewarding about it?