I'm looking into homeschooling and I'm having trouble finding information. Can someone tell me how to begin?

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I'm looking into homeschooling and I'm having trouble finding information. Can someone tell me how to begin?

Answer 1

http://www.hslda.org/Default.asp?bhcp=1

http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/

http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/

EDIT: Seriously, do not go to your local school board or public school for information. Mine told me I simple could not legally take my child out of school. They either did not know the law or were lying.

Answer 2

I would look at the sites the other people here have posted. But there is really no right way to start Home Schooling that will work for everyone. I've been Home Schooled for 7 years and have come across atleast a hundred ways to home school and get started.

Depending on how you want to Home School it's going to be different so i would look online and in book stores for books and information on it. Home Schooling is definatly not for everyone though, so if it dosnt work, its ok.

Also, there are hundreds of Home School support groups out there, so talking to other homeschoolers is the best way to learn. Home schooling conferences are also great way to meet people and find out more about it.

I hope this helped you.

Answer 3

It depends on the state you're in.  First, you need to find your state's HS regs.

Here are two sites where you can look them up::

National Home Education Network (NHEN)

http://www.nhen.org/leginfo/state_list.a...

Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)

http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp

At NHEN, you'll find links at the page for your state which can be very helpful.

For my state, we need only file an Affidavit on Intent within thirty days of beginning HS.  Others have the same regs, more regs, etc.

Good *luck*!

Answer 4

Look up the laws for your areas and find out what you and your parents have to do.

Then you find a program that works for you and meets local law, if any.

Answer 5

The simplest way to begin is to find some local homeschooling groups.  There are veteran moms there who are happy to answer your questions.  Be aware though that these moms are often overwhelmed with newbies wanting advice so do as much homework as you can before bending someone's ear.

If you are having trouble finding a local group, ask at public libraries in your area.  Librarians almost always know of at least one active homeschooling family that can you find your local groups.

There are usually statewide groups as well.  Our state group runs a toll-free line with free info packets for families new to homeschooling.

The web can be great, but also it can throw too much at you at once.  So I suggest starting in real life, not online, with real people who know what is going on in your area and state.

Answer 6

First let's start with you State. The HSLDA will have some info for you so go there. If you type in 'homeschool laws for _________(<state name), you will get the site.

Florida is pretty lenient....180 days, keep a portfolio (basically the work the child does), do an annual evaluation.

Alabama: you have to join a church or Umbrella School.

Virginia: you can claim Religion and they will leave you alone.

That is just a sample and YES I have done my homework and know what I'm talking about.

You can also go to the Library and check out books on homeschooling. There are Magazines devoted to Homeschooling ( This Old Schoolhouse, Practical Homeschooler, etc) that you can find at your local bookstore. This Old Schoolhouse also has a E-zine with great articles.

There are homeschool groups on the web, there is a website called HomeschoolInc.com where you can get info and help (especially for first timers). You can get supplies from places like Dollar Tree, Walmart, Amazon.com, Mott Media or a Teacher supply store. Bookstores will give you discounts for being a homeschool, and you can get discounts from Museums,Zoo's, some Theme Parks (Disney does Homeschool Days in January) and Dinosaur World offers FREE admission to homeschoolers in April.

Toys R Us has some great science stuff in the Imaginarium section.

Play around with your google bar (put in anything you like) and hit 'Enter' or 'Go' and the world is yours.

Like Science?? Try Krampf.com (weekly science projects straight to your email)  or OBDK.com (virtual Owl pellets) to see what an Owl eats.

Math, Science, History, Language are all a click away.

Tired of people asking your kids what school they go to? Create a name for your homeschool and let them make shirts up with a logo ( our name is Precious Child of Home Academy and I had shirts embroidered with the name and a stack of books with a slate and chalk at my local Mall), make up business cards (there is a computer program for doing that) with your school name and logo and you can even get homeschool ID cards (great for the dicounts) for both Teacher and Student.

When people ask 'What school?' the kids can say _________., and if pushed for more info they can say it's a Private School (they won't be lying).

Here are some websites to check:

www.oldfashionededucation.com

www.obdk.com

www.HomeschoolWorld.com

www.HomeschoolInc.com

www.sciencecastle.com

www.christianparenting.com

www.homeschoolmedia.com

www.homeschool.com

www.4america.com

www.aaastudy.com

www.bookadventure.com

www.booksamaritan.com

www.craftynoodle.com

www.extremescience.com

www.free-ed.net

www.familyfun.com

www.homeschoolstore.com

www.homefieldadvantage.org

www.homesciencetools.com

www.homeschooleducatorID.com

Okay that should get you started.

Good luck

Answer 7

Hi there

http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/

This site has endless information for homeschoolers globally.  It is the most comprehensive homeschooling resource website I have come across, and one which I feature on my own pages as the most accurate and beneficial HS website.

In S Africa you are told you have to register with the Dept of Education in order to Homeschool.  This is not actually the case.  You are NOT obliged to register with them.  I am told that by doing so there's a good chance of you opening yourself up to constant harassment.

Answer 8

http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/

http://www.hslda.org/

http://www.unschooling.com/

Answer 9

First take a loook at

www.hslda.com and look at the laws for your state//province.  There is a lot of information there.  

I wouldn't go to your local school.  They usually know very little and in a lot of cases they are very anti-homeschooling.

Answer 10

go to your local school administrations office and ask for info.