Homeschool Resources

Looking for homeschool groups near you, the cheapest places to buy used books, or where to find good online classes? We hope these links will help you get connected, whether you're a new homeschooler or have been at it for a while.

Homeschool Curriculum

This is a listing of the major homeschool curriculums. The majority of them are written from a Christian worldview - if you are looking for something else, you might try Calvert, TOPS, or Pathway Publishing. We sell the science courses for many of these.

• Alpha Omega. Grades K-12. We sell LifePac science curriculum and kits and Switched-on Schoolhouse science curriculum and kits.
• A Beka. We sell science kits with lab materials for each grade.
• Apologia. A science curriculum that's great for homeschools, grades 2-12. We sell curriculum and kits.
• Bob Jones University Press. Grades K-12. We sell science curriculum and kits.
• Calvert. Grades K-8. Accredited homeschooling programs and testing services.
• Christian Light. Grades K-12. We sell science kits with the necessary lab materials.
• Covenant Home. Grades K-12.
• K12. Complete online homeschooling courses.
• KONOS. Grades K-12. Unit studies.
• The JASON Project. Offers "experience-based" curriculum applying real-life research to math and science.
• OdysseyWare. Offers a "Multimedia" electronic curriculum for grades 3-12.
• TOPS. Hands-on science unit studies using simple things.

Homeschool Online Classes

• Escondido Tutorial Service. A variety of online high school classes, plus "Great Books" classes for families doing classical education. See also ETS's links to other tutorials.
• Bob Jones Distance Learning. Enhance your homeschool with special network programs for each grade. This doesn't eliminate you as a teacher, but allows your children to watch lab experiments, take Government and French courses, and much more.
• Writing Assessment Services. Have your children's papers professionally assessed.
• Laurel Springs School. Grades K-12 "distance education" services.
• Northstar Academy Christian online school with US, Canadian, and UK programs.
• The Potter's School Online classes for grades 7-12 from a Christian perspective.

Homeschool Support

• Home School Legal Defense Association. Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, but we recommend that you visit this site to find out exact legislative information for your state.
• Homeschool World. This is Practical Homeschooling Magazine's website, with extensive listings of homeschool organizations in each state, plus special needs, APO/FPO and foreign.
• Homeschool.com Labeled as "Your Virtual Homeschool", this site has a lot of resources.
• NATHHAN. Resources and support for families with special needs kids.
• Colleges That Admit Homeschoolers FAQ. This is a helpful resource if you're looking into college applications - it lists over 1,000 colleges and universities, and includes links to other useful information.
• AHA Homeschool Weblogs Blog. This is constantly-updated listing and review of homeschool blogs.
• Homeschool Basics Blog. Find answers to many common questions about homeschooling at this helpful blog!

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