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Homeschooling: Resources for Learning Outside the Classroom

The Homeschooling Web Guide can aid you in every stage of your homeschool research and implementation. Whether you're curious about the different kinds of home-based schooling or interested in trying it as the primary education in your household, the homeschooling resources here can get you started. Use the Homeschooling Web Guide to research the legal aspects, look for homeschool teaching and test-prep resources, and find online homeschool communities or news.

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What Is Homeschooling?

Homeschooling is when parents or guardians take responsibility for educating their children outside any school system. The Internet is a great resource for understanding what homeschooling is and how it is practiced around the United States.

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When using a search engine, narrow your search for homeschool-related information by using more specific terms like "homeschool history" or "homeschool frequently asked questions." If you're not finding enough results, try synonyms such as "home education."

Top Sites for Understanding What Homeschooling Is

For a general overview of homeschooling ...

Home School Incorporated answers some basic questions about homeschooling in its Q & A. Note that this site also sells curriculum, books and other homeschooling supplies so reviews or recommendations of these materials may be biased.

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You Can Homeschool offers an introduction to homeschooling and its history along with "Did you know?" facts. Use the links on the left to answer more of your questions.

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Home Education Magazine helps the beginner gain a better understanding of exactly what homeschooling entails. Use the FAQ link to answer your most basic questions and then read articles by people who are personally involved in homeschooling.

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American Homeschool Association has a lot of useful links and resources leading to additional information about different kinds of homeschooling, the history of homeschooling and even some materials for parents interested in implementing homeschool for their children.

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For information on the different types of homeschooling ...

Home School Learning Network describes the major homeschooling methods. Following each description is a list of additional resources with links to more information.

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For common homeschool terminology explained ...

Families.com has an extensive homeschool glossary of terms you might encounter when researching homeschool. Be careful not to confuse the ads throughout the page for actual content.

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