Whether you teach your child at home all year round, or just supplement with traditional schooling, you'll find support from the following resources :).
Finding the Right Homeschooling Resources for Your Child : This page highlights educational materials for parents who teach their children at home. Many of the journals, newsletters, books, and electronic sources listed here are available through libraries, public schools, government agencies, nonprofit institutions, and online services.
Resources not included below include a special annual issue of Growing Without Schooling ($6; 617- 864-9235) listing contact information for state associations, support organizations, and experienced homeschoolers; a list of state support organizations from the Home School Legal Defense Fund (free; 540-338-5600); the Homeschool Associates' bookmobile (East Coast only; 1-800-882- 2828); and the Educational Resources Information Center (1-800-LET-ERIC).
If you are new to homeschooling, other homeschoolers are an invaluable source of information. If you do not know any in your area, your state department of education will likely have the names and addresses of homeschooling contacts in your state.
Magazines and Newsletters*
The following list represents some of the many periodicals now available to homeschooling families. Check your local library or bookstore for additional titles.
The Drinking Gourd: Multicultural Home Education Magazine P.O. Box 2557 Redmond, WA 98073 206-836-0336, Email U.S.: $15/year for 6 issues Multicultural magazine specializing in math and science information; includes catalog of software.
The Forum National Homeschool Association P.O. Box 157290 Cincinnati, OH 45214-7290 513-772-9580 U.S.: $15/year for 4 issues Newsletter for homeschoolers catering to anyone with an interest in alternative education.
Growing Without Schooling (back issues only) Holt Associates, Inc. 2380 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 104 Cambridge, MA 02140 617-864-9235, Email U.S.: $25/year for 6 issues Outside the U.S.: $40/year Journal representing a variety of religious beliefs; includes contributions by homeschooling parents and students, book and resource reviews, readers' feedback, pen-pal listings, and information directories.
Home Education Magazine P.O. Box 1083 Tonasket, WA 98855 509-486-1351, Email U.S.: $40/year for 4 issues Peer-reviewed academic journal on homeschoolers' achievements, specializations, and demographics; discusses philosophical, historical, legal, and policy issues.
Moore Report International The Moore Foundation P.O. Box 1 Camas, WA 98607 206-835-2736 U.S.: $12/year for 6 issues Canada: $25/year for 6 issues Newspaper with a Christian perspective; special interest in informal learning for younger children and national and international homeschooling news.
NATHHAN News National Challenged Homeschoolers Associated Network 5383 Alpine Road SE Olalla, WA 98359 206-857-4257 U.S.: $15/year for 4 issues Newsletter offering helpful information on homeschooling children with special needs.
New Attitude P.O. Box 2250 Gresham, OR 97030 1-800-225-5259 U.S.: $15/year for 4 issues ($2 for a sample) Outside the U.S.: $20/year Magazine with a Christian perspective, published by homeschooled teens for their peers; discusses topical issues such as college preparation, peer pressure, and dating.
Options in Learning The Alliance for Parental Involvement in Education (AllPIE) P.O. Box 59 East Chatham, NY 12060 518-392-6900, Email U.S.: $20/year for 4 issues Newsletter exploring a wide spectrum of public, private, and home education options.
Practical Homeschooling Home Life P.O. Box 1250 Fountain, MO 63026 1-800-346-6322, Email U.S.: $19.95 for 6 issues; $35 for 12 issues (6 issues/year) Canada: Add $10/year Magazine with a Christian perspective; focuses on high-tech homeschooling, college opportunities, cutting-edge ideas, product reviews, and teaching methods.
Electronic Homeschooling Resources
Parents AskERIC: An Internet-based service helping parents and parent support programs. E-mail your questions on children's growth, development, and education to askeric@ericir.syr.edu .
Listservs: Internet-based discussion groups that enable participants to interact electronically.
CommNet: Members discuss general homeschooling issues; run by the publishers of Home Education Magazine. Send e-mail to Hegener@aol.com and ask to be placed on the CommNet mailing list.
Home-ed-politics@mainstream.com : Members discuss legal issues and U.S. law regarding homeschooling. Send e-mail to home-ed-politics-request@mainstream.com . Include "home-ed-politics (first name) (last name)" in your message.
*Please contact magazine &amp; newsletter sources to confirm current subscription rates. MyParenTime.com does not endorse any of the above publications.
Compiled by Patricia M. Lines, Senior Research Analyst, National Institute on Educational Governance, Finance, Policymaking, and Management, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education, and Barbara Reuben-Powell and Michael Heeg, Information Specialists, ACCESS ERIC, under Contract No. RR92024001. Reprinted with permission from the U.S. Department of Education .