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A to Z Home's Cool Homeschool Support Groups  
Your guide to the best and most interesting and useful sites and articles about home education on the web. http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regional/Region.htm
African-American Unschooling  
African-American Unschooling is THE Internet resource for African-American Homeschoolers with an Africentric approach to learning all the time. African-American Unschoolers encounter math, science, reading, writing, art and history in the Real World because real living leads to real learning! http://www.afamunschool.com
Alternative Education in India  
To help provide information, resources and support to those considering home educatingand those involved in it  http://www.alternativeeducationindia.net/

 


Aristotle Academy  

This group functions as an online homeschool. It is not accredited and does not even pretend to be all encompassing. It is meant to be fun and informative.

Aristotle Academy is a homeschooling group that believes that every child demonstrates genius in some area of their life and that every child is uniquely gifted. No single curriculum or teaching technique could possibly develop a child to his full, God given potential.

Aristotle Academy incorporates many teaching disciplines in it's philosophy. Whether your style is classical, unschooling, self-directed, unit study, scope and sequence, or eclectic, you should find this group a valuable asset.

Aristotle Academy group owners post a message each day that covers one subject. The message contains links to websites that are covered that day. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aristotle_academy/
http://www.geocities.com/aristotleacademyonline/

Black Alliance for Educational Options  
BAEO will provide information to the public about a broad range of educational options, including: Charter Schools; Privately Financed Scholarships; Public School Contracts with Private Organizations; Home Schooling; Tax-Supported Scholarships for Low-income Families (Vouchers); Supplementary Education Programs; Tax Credits Benefiting Low-income Families; and Innovations in Existing Public Schools.  http://www.baeo.org
Broken Homeschool  
The resource for single homeschooling parents. http://www.brokenhomeschool.com
Canadian Homeschool Resource Page  

This is an informational website on Canadian home based learning (homeschooling*) resources, support, projects and events, as well as the "home school" laws and regulations that apply to each Canadian province and territory.  http://www.flora.org/homeschool-ca/

Caribbean Center of Home Education Resources  
Information and Resources for Home Schooling Families in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Island http://www.tchers.net/
Catholic Homeschool Network of America  
Catholic Homeschool Network of America (CHSNA) was formed in February of 1996. The purpose of CHSNA is to act on behalf of Catholics who, in accord with the teachings of the Church, want to freely exercise their God-given rights as primary educators of their children at home. http://www.geocities.com/heartland/8579/chsna.html
Eastern Cape Homeschooling Association - Africa  
The Association endeavours to obtain the recognition of society and the protection of the law for the obligation and concomitant right of parents to educate and school their children in every respect. http://home.telkomsa.net/breedt/echsa/
Eclectic Telegraph  
Welcome to the Eclectic Telegraph, ideas about homeschooling your kids....

No need to subscribe. Use the RSS feed to keep current. Free and always here for you to read and share. Published on or around the 15th of the month.  http://www.eclectictelegraph.com/

Education in Japan  
Welcome to the Education in Japan website. This website’s mission is to empower parents and educators who are seeking to provide their children with the best possible education - within their means and - while living in Japan. http://www.education-in-japan.info/
Education Otherwise - UK  
Education Otherwise is a membership based organisation that provides support and information for families whose children are being educated outside school, and for those who wish to uphold the freedom of families to take proper responsibility for the education of their children. http://www.education-otherwise.org
Gifted Homeschoolers Forum  
As the number of gifted homeschoolers has grown, so has the need for identifying resources and relevant information, as well as connecting families who share similar situations. Most homeschool organizations do not address giftedness, and school-based gifted programs are generally not geared for aiding the homeschooler. The Gifted Homeschoolers Forum (GHF) was originally founded to support gifted homeschoolers in California, although our resources are available for anyone who needs them. http://giftedhomeschoolers.org/
HE - Special - UK  

This is the web site of the HE-Special-UK mailing list. We are a group of families who Home Educate children with Special Educational Needs. “Home Education” is the UK term for what may be better known as Homeschooling. Our children don't attend school, or in some cases may only attend school part time.  http://www.he-special.org.uk/


Home Based Learning Network - Western Australia  
A Western Australian network for homeschoolers all over the State. We are continually expanding our support services for both Perth homeschoolers and homeschoolers in country areas. http://www.hbln.org/
Home Education Association Inc., Australia  

Home education, or homeschooling, is a legal alternative to school education in all Australian states. As the name suggests, it involves a parent taking direct responsibility for the education of their children at home. The HEA was formed in April 2001 to promote the practice of homeschooling in Australia and to provide members with benefits which would be difficult to obtain by individuals or smaller groups.http://hea.asn.au/

Home Education in Northern Ireland  
The purpose of this website is to be informative, interesting and helpful to all families in Northern Ireland who are home-educating or who have an interest in doing so. http://www.hedni.org/
Home Education Magazine's Homeschool Support Groups  
Home Education Magazine listing of homeschool support groups throughout the US.  http://www.homeedmag.com/wlcm_groups.html
Home Education Network - Ireland  
The Home Education Network is the largest and oldest support network for Home Educators in Ireland.  http://www.henireland.org/
Home Education Network of Canberra and the Southern Tablelands - Australia  
The Home Education Network of Canberra and the Southern Tablelands (Inc) is a network of home educating families from Canberra, Queanbeyan, Bungendore and surrounding areas. We have members (registered and not) from all walks of life with varying beliefs who are home educating their children in a variety of ways. http://www.hencast.org.au
Home Education Network of Geneva, Switzerland  
The Home Education Network of Geneva (HENG) is a nonprofit organization providing free educational information, as pertaining to home education, to  prospective home educators, and participants of the Network.  http://heng.nyonweb.ch/
HomeSchool Dads  
Just what it says!  http://www.homeschooldads.com/
Homeschool Empowerment Webring  
Webring members are committed to empowering home educators to make educated decisions in their own lives by sharing information and resources freely and equally. Member groups are outspoken, highly interested in homeschool activism and willing and able to participate in media outreach. http://homeedpower.blogspot.com/
Homeschool Ireland  
This site aims to provide parents in Ireland with the information and resources they need to help them make learning easy, effective and enjoyable in the home.  http://www.homeschool-ireland.com/
Homeschool Journal Dot Net  

We are offering a free homeschooling journal for any homeschooling parent or child to document whatever they like about their experiences. No catches, no strings attached.  Have a question? Read the FAQ. http://homeschooljournal.net/

Homeschool Leader Brainstorm  

This is a place where all leaders of support groups across North America can gather to brainstorm. Share ideas for field trips, co-ops, local resources, how to effectively lead groups, etc. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homeschool_Leader_Brainstorm/

Homeschool Share  

Homeschool Share (HSS) is a on-line cooperative effort of several homeschooling moms to provide free but quality literature-based unit studies and resources. http://www.homeschoolshare.com/

Homeschool Support on the Internet  
The sites listed on these pages are all area specific. On them, you can find out about support groups, curriculum fairs, the climate in the state, etc  http://www.geocities.com/Athens/8259/local.html#INT
Homeschoolers' Eclectic Network  

A fully inclusive forum for in-depth discussion of issues affecting homeschooling, and for news about media representation, programs, proposed legislation, research, homeschool methods, public perceptions of homeschooling, legislative issues, dealing with the school division, grassroots activism, conferences, field trips, science resources, support, and other information of interest to homeschoolers. Spamming, advertising, flaming, proselytizing, and selling of any kind are not allowed. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HS-Eclectic-Net


Homeschooling Families in Italy  
Homeschooling Families in Italy! This message board is for homeschooling families only; please. It takes creative, loving, hardworking parents to homeschool here in Italy and this Message Board is here to give 100% support and unconditional love to our fellow members. http://homeschoolingitaly.multiply.com/
Homeschooling Freethinkers  

Homeschooling Freethinkers supports the international non-religious homeschool community, which includes secular humanist, atheist, agnostic, freethinking, rationalist, and skeptic homeschoolers.  http://www.hsfreethinkers.com/

 


Homeschooling in Italy  
This group is for people who need, or wish to share, information regarding the legalities and practicalities of Home Education and Homeschooling in Italy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Home_Education_Homeschooling_Italy/
Homeschooling Special Needs Children - directory of listings  
Homeschooling special needs children -- directory.http://www.homeschoolcentral.com/special.htm
Isreal Home Education Association  
The Israel Home Education Association provides support, activities and resources for homeschoolers and unschoolers in Israel, and promotes awareness of Home Education in Israel through this web site, information nights, and interviews in the media.  http://www.israelhomeschool.org/
Jewish Home Educators Network  
J.H.E.N. is a quarterly newsletter filled with thought-provoking articles, letters from readers that provide open dialogue on a wide range of interesting topics, mouth-watering recipes, creative holiday and craft ideas, stimulating book reviews, a Jewish calendar chock-full of information and original ideas, help columns with practical how-to advice on homeschooling.  http://www.snj.com/jhen/
Jon's Homeschool Resources Support Groups  

One of the oldest homeschool sites on the web, with over 140 distinct pages and over 1¾ meg of HTML text, this is one of the largest homeschooling sites on the Web. This site's size and neutrality is why it remains one of the most popular homeschooling sites on the Web, with a high Google rank, over fifteen hundred incoming links and five or six hundred visitors every day.  http://www.midnightbeach.com/hs/listlist.html

Learning Abled Kids  
Learning Abled Kids is a resource and support site designed to provide families with information, curriculum resources, and tools to help you teach your bright child with learning issues at home. You'll find information about reading disabilities, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), ADD, ADHD, homeschool curriculum recommendations, tools for teaching and learning, and a whole lot more. http://www.learningabledkids.com/
Learning Freely Network - Worldwide  
a worldwide network of Natural Learners, Unschoolers, and other, autonomously learning, Home based Education, parents and group http://www.learningfreely.net/
LIFE Directory of National Homeschool Groups  
The groups listed are notable for including comprehensive, updated legal information at their sites. Most also provide comprehensive networking and support
http://www.learningis4everyone.org/component/option,com_bookmarks/Itemid,36/mode,0/catid,78/navstart,0/search,*/

National Black Home Educators  
The National Black Home Educators, a premier networking organization founded by the Burges Family, was created to serve the community by providing assistance with information about getting started homeschool, networking/connecting veteran families with new families, recommending resources such as books, music, films, speaking information, curriculum, etc. NBHE’s mission endeavors to empower parents to educate their children for excellence. http://www.nbhe.net/
National Challenged Homeschoolers Associated Network (NATHHAN)  

Christian Families Homeschooling Special Needs Children - Equipping parents to raise their children with special needs or disabilities confidently.  http://www.nathhan.com/

National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools  
The National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools is a nonprofit educational organization. Since 1978, the Coalition has supported the work of students, parents, teachers and others in the field of alternative education, while informing the general public about its benefits and successes. The NCACS represents: 
  • Home educating parents and students
  • Independent (private) alternative schools and programs
  • Government (public) alternative schools and programs
  • Alternative colleges and universities
  • Experiential and adventure-oriented programs
  • Learning centers and traveling schools
  • Individuals and life long learners
  • Cultural centers and intentional communities

Publishers and researchers focused on alternative education topics

The Center engages in a variety of initiatives to prepare public and private school personnel to establish and sustain foundations. Most, but not all, of the activities are conducted electronically using a specially designed website. http://www.ncacs.org/
National Council of Home Educators in New Zealand  
The National Council of Home Educators, New Zealand is an incorporated society set up to encourage, promote, inform and advance the cause of home education in New Zealand at a national level. http://www.nchenz.org.nz/
National Directory of Fully Inclusive Homeschool Support Groups  
Groups listed have identified themselves as completely inclusive, welcoming everyone of all races, ethnicities, religions, family compositions, sexual orientations, learning methodologies, lifestyles, abilities and disabilities, and asking only that rules of civility, kindness and compassion be honored by all, for all.http://www.uuhomeschool.org/groups.php3
National Home Education Network Support Groups database  
The information in the Support Group Database is provided and updated by the individual support group contacts. NHEN enables the support group contacts to update their information at any time and thereby has the potential to offer the most accurate and up-to-date information available. NHEN does not independently validate the information and cannot accept responsibility for its accuracy. http://www.nhen.org/support/groups/browse.asp
National LDS Homeschool Association  
The LDS-NHA board is comprised of Latter-day Saint homeschool leaders from across the nation http://lds-nha.org/
Native American Homeschool Association  
Today, there is support and LEGAL assistance available for those who want to home school. The benefits of home schooling are too numerous to list here. In your membership package, you will receive a newsletter put out on Indian time every once in a while if at all, a membership card, a list of resources, and as we grow, a list of home school support groups in your area. You will also receive the addresses of groups offering alternative curriculums which meet state education requirements but still allow flexibility in adding your own areas of study. The Native American Home School Association is also working on its OWN curriculum guidelines. The idea is that as many concerns of education should be addressed as possible. http://www.expage.com/page/nahomeschool2
Pestalozzi Trust - Homeschool Defense, Africa  
The Pestalozzi Trust enjoys wide recognistion for the work that it does. This also comes from far beyond ranks of homeschoolers ranks alone. http://pestalozzi.org/
Radio Free School  

Tantrum space for un-schoolers at radio free school, the weekly radio show by for and about people who eschew factory learning. Open season on all things we might bump up against. http://radiofreeschool.blogspot.com/

Schoolhouse Home Education Association - Scotland  
A source of information for parents/carers and young people who are starting out on the home-education path, as well as those who are contemplating the idea or who just want to know more. We hope it will also provide reassurance to all families, that home education is alive and kicking in Scotland, and that independent information and support is freely available from Schoolhouse. http://www.schoolhouse.org.uk/
Scoula Paterna - Homeschooling in Italy (Italian site)  
Scuola paterna, scuola familiare, scuola di casa, homeschooling sono  termini poco diffusi, perché infatti sono poche le famiglie che conoscono e si avvalgono della possibilità di fare scuola in casa.http://www.utilecomune.com/scuola_paterna.htm
Secular Homeschool.com  
We hope that this will be your home base for discovering articles about secular homeschooling, sharing blog posts about your experiences, finding like-minded friends, and discussing what is on your mind. Secularhomeschool.com aims to be your one-stop shop for all things homeschool! We will be highlighting information about wonderful secular homeschool resources, and keeping you up to date with what is going on in the world of secular homeschooling. http://www.secularhomeschool.com/




South Australian Home Education  
Information and resources for South Australian families interested in educating their children at home.  http://sahome-ed.beverleypaine.com/
Tasmanian Home Education Advisory Council  
The role of the Council is to provide policy advice and information to the Minister in relation to home education  http://www.theac.org.au/
The Military Homeschooler  

Serving American military homeschoolers around the world
http://home.kc.rr.com/milhmschlhq/homeschooling_General_Legal_and_Political.htm

Unschooling in Japan  

Welcome to Unschooling in Japan, a site specifically for unschooling families in Japan. Networking and support for all home-based learners will still be found at Homeschooling in Japan, and resource listings will be found at Education in Japan so be sure to check these areas as well. http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~ja8i-brtl/unschooling_index.htm


Work and Homeschool  
We are a support group for working parents (or student parents) who have chosen to homeschool our children or are considering homeschooling, as well as for homeschooling parents who are thinking of returning to work. Whether you are working/attending school or thinking of doing so, whether inside or outside your home, and whether you are homeschooling or thinking of doing so, this list is for you. Please join us as we discuss the unique challenges and concerns of trying to fit homeschooling into our lives when we must work or attend school ourselves.  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WORKandHOMESCHOOL/
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