AOHL Mission Statement:
Alameda
Oakland Home Learners is a support group for home-learning families. Our goals
are developing friendships amongst members, organizing activities, sharing
resources, creating liaisons with other home-learning groups and providing
information to those considering or new to home-learning--all within an
environment of tolerance.
Background:
The
Alameda Oakland Home Learners support group was formed in the mid-nineties by a
group of parents committed to teaching their children at home. AOHL
promotes tolerance and respect toward all members, regardless of learning
style; family configuration; and racial, cultural or religious background. We
welcome diversity.
AOHL
encourages all members to contribute their time and talents to the group,
as they see fit. Members are expected to follow the Guidelines listed
below, and to ensure that their children abide by them as well.
GUIDELINES FOR ALL MEMBERS:
Members
must interact with one another respectfully, both in person and in our online
forum.
GUIDELINES FOR AOHL PARK DAYS AND EVENTS:
For
parents:
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Parents must supervise their children at AOHL park days
and activities, or designate another adult who will do so.
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Parents should make certain their children know and understand the Guidelines
for Kids stated below.
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Parents are encouraged to offer assistance to any child to help resolve differences
or promote safety. If a parent intervenes with a child from
another family, please inform that child's parent of the situation.
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For classes and field trips, parents should discuss a planned activity
with their children beforehand and be sure their child wants
to participate in the activity.
Participants are expected to treat speakers and other participants respectfully.
Parents are responsible for removing their children from an activity
if they are disruptive to the group.
For kids:
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Try to get to know other children. Parents can help.
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Be considerate of others and their belongings.
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Be safe.
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If you cannot resolve an issue with another child safely and respectfully, get an
adult to help.
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Include everyone in games and activities (unless an activity has been
pre- designated as age-specific.) If
you need to make an exception to this rule, talk to your parent.
•
Accept guidance from any AOHL adult who offers it. If you disagree with what an
adult has said to you, talk to your parent.
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Please, no weapon play, including sticks and foam weapons.
