Wes Beach

Director, Beach High School, an alternative to traditional high school; speaker; and author of 'Self-Directed Learning: Documentation and Life Stories.'

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@gtchatmod Thanks for setting this up.

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I survived my first Twitter chat! Thanks for participating. #gtchat

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@OnlineG3 A8) Yes, and lots of other possibilities. #gtchat

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@gtchatmod I couldn't agree more.

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@gtchatmod I recommend this book frequently.

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A8) The world has changed so much - especially the work world. Many SDLs become entrepreneurs. #gtchat

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A8) Yes! Many of my students have--in the arts, sports, trades, business, academics. Drive & persistence needed, not schooling. #gtchat

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@EcoScienceGirl My earliest experience with early college was with my son; he started at 10. Now has PHD. #gtchat

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@EcoScienceGirl Early college has worked for many 100s of my students. #gtchat

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A7) Gifted learners appreciate opp to pursue self-paced, high-level, in-depth learning, incl esoteric subjects, unique approaches. #gtchat

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@OnlineG3 Transfer requirements vary from 24 to 60 semester units. Often, high school record is not considered. #gtchat

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A6) One of my current SDL students applied to 30 (!!!) colleges and was accepted by 21. She'll go to MIT. #gtchat

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A6) No. In fact, many universities actively recruit #homeschoolers, particularly SDLs. Self starters are prized by colleges. #gtchat

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A5) #2ekids are less likely to stand out, and CCs often have better accommodations. #gtchat

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A5) CCs also allow younger students a gentler transition to college. They can learn at their pace without leaving home. #gtchat #homeschool

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A5) CCs provide a way to complete required courses needed to transfer to 4yr schools. #gtchat #homeschool

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@OnlineG3 Yes. I work out grades in conversations with students. You get to make decisions about grades. #gtchat

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@OnlineG3 I always include grades on transcripts going to four-year schools. #gtchat

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A4) Portfolios and references can be useful, too. #homeschool #gtchat

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A4) Learning outside traditional ed requires more detailed transcripts - but can be more powerful, convincing, effective #gtchat #homeschool