How to Get Connected to Homeschooling in Your State

Get connected to other homeschooling families to get support, find opportunities to join together in both large and small group settings, and to inform yourself about educational and legal issues.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Homeschool Publications
• Telephones
• Internet Access
• Library Cards
• Personal Organizers
• Personal Computers

1. Use local resources. Homeschoolers in your area, public libraries and some churches may have the information you need.
2. Use the Web. Various sites have curricula, teaching aids and online courses as well as links for networking with other homeschoolers.
3. Contact your state organization. Obtain its introductory homeschooling materials to get answers to your questions about homeschooling.
4. Get information from your state organization about local homeschooling support groups and independent study programs.
5. Join the local homeschool support group or independent study program of your choice.
6. Obtain information packets and current newsletters from your area homeschool group. Attend any meetings or newcomer orientations.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure you're aware of the legal requirements for homeschooling in your state.
• Take advantage of state and local publications about homeschooling basics.
• Public school officials are not always the best resources for information about homeschooling.