Homeschooling IN New York Are you looking to start homeschooling in New York? Maybe you are in your early research stages and feeling overwhelmed and scared that you will do something wrong. I know that is how I felt when I started looking into homeschooling here in New York. In my head, it was like “make one false move, and…
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Homeschooling In Iowa
Homeschooling In iowa Are you considering homeschooling in Iowa? I’d love to welcome you to a home education adventure in our great state! I’ve been homeschooling in Iowa since the 1980’s – back when Iowa law did not even recognize homeschooling as an educational option. It was an honor to work alongside other dedicated parents to change that, and, in…
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Homeschooling In Alabama
Homeschooling in Alabama With some of the most favorable homeschool laws in the country, Alabama is an awesome place to begin or continue your homeschooling adventure! We have the blessing of mild weather, an abundance of beautiful state parks and landscapes, a unique collection of amazing museums, and a variety of fascinating and fun field trip destinations. Alongside college football…
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Homeschooling In South Dakota
Great Faces, Great Places Homeschooling In South Dakota State Highlights South Dakota is a Great Plains state. Meaning there are hundreds of miles of short grass prairie. It is beautiful, wind-swept and sparse. It is also the home of amazing State and National Parks, Monuments and a fantastic homeschooling community. You probably know us by our state Motto: Great Faces,…
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Homeschooling In Colorado
Homeschooling In Colorado Colorado is a delightful state to homeschool in, the laws are fairly low regulated. It’s also a very homeschool friendly state with a lot of activities for families to do. In order to start homeschooling you will need to send in a letter of intent to your school district. Your student must get a total of 172…
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Homeschooling In Florida
Homeschooling In Florida There are so many reasons to homeschool in the Sunshine State! We have tons of amazing resources, support groups, co-ops and umbrella schools all over the state. Florida is definitely a homeschool-friendly state. There are many different options to choose from when you homeschooling in Florida. Sometimes the options in Florida can be confusing, so I’m here…
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Homeschooling In Washington
Homeschooling in washington So you want to homeschool in Washington State. Good news. It’s fairly easy and straightforward. There are a few laws to adhere to but they are simple and there are lots of tools to help to keep you on track. We started homeschooling our daughter when she was five years old. I did basic research on what…
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Homeschooling In Oregon
Homeschooling in oregon I LOVE Oregon! I was born and raised in the Portland, Oregon area and have stayed here with my husband to raise and homeschool our six children. We so enjoy the Northwest and, Lord willing, will never move away from here! Are you a homeschooling family considering moving to Oregon? Or perhaps just making a visit and want…
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Homeschooling In Connecticut
HOMESCHOOLING IN CONNECTICUT HOME EDUCATION IS THE DEFAULT MODE OF INSTRUCTION Connecticut is blessed because, as one of the original colonies, its homeschooling law dates back to 1650, before public schools. The first line of the governing statute, Section 10-184, provides that the responsibility for education lies with parents, who “shall bring them up in some lawful and honest employment…
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Homeschooling In Virginia
Homeschooling In Virginia Virginia has more than 40,000 homeschoolers and the number is growing every year. Thanks to Home Educators Association of Virginia and other organizations, Virginia homeschooling families have an active presence in the state legislature. Home educating families have three ways to homeschool in the commonwealth: File a Notice of Intent under a Home Instruction Statute (the most…
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