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HOMESCHOOL
We encourage you to visit the sites listed below if you are currently
homeschooling or are faced with the decision about whether or not to
homeschool. Although there is some content that is common to all these
sites, each has individual characteristics to recommend it. Most sites
have articles and discussions about the choice to homeschool and
suggestions for things like curriculum and record-keeping. There are also
a number of discussion groups that can be accessed in order to share
experiences with other homeschooling families.
- New Virginia Dept. of Education SOL's
- Home Educators Association of Virginia,
"Serving the homeschoolers of Virginia through information,
legislation and resources...;" Virginia Homeschooler Magazine
available online; Legislative updates.
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Virginia Home Education Association,
"VHEA works for you through: Protecting and improving the law
(Government Affairs Committee, annual survey), Listening to you (VHEA only
takes positions when directed by it's members), Helping you find support
and camaraderie (support groups and e-mail lists), Keeping you in the know
(mewsletter, articles online)".
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A to Z Home's Cool,
The A to Z Cool Homeschooling Site. "Warning! Before entering this
sight, be sure small children are safely occupied, you have gone to the
bathroom, and have plenty of snacks on hand."
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Jon's Homeschooling
Resources, "A source of neutral, non-commercial homeschooling
information for almost ten years." With 140 distinct pages, it is
also one of the largest homeschooling sites.
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Adprima, Education
information for new and future teachers in the 21st Century. Page of
Homeschooling links, with special emphasis on Math resources.
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Home, Sweet Homeschool Extremely
friendly-looking, attractive site. FAQ's on homeschooling, and a
discussion of "unschooling," a more relaxed homeschooling style.
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Homeschool Central
"Serving the homeschool community since 1996." Practical Advice
for new homeschoolers (Curriculum, Teaching methods) and "The
Mall," which, as the name suggests, has lots of great resources.
Current feature: Microsoft Office tutorial. A very rich site.
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VaEclectic
Homeschool "A large, active list for in-depth discussion of
issues affecting homeschooling, and for news about media articles and
programs, proposed legislation, research, conferences and other
information of interest to Virginia homeschoolers."
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Homeschool World The official
website of Practical Homeschooling Magazine and Mary Pride's Big
Book of Home Learning
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Homeschooling Today, a
popular publication with homeschooling families, contains news about
homeschooling organizations and legal issues and anything that applies to
"the mission and matrix of homeschooling."
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