Pollard Memorial Library
Homeschooling
Do you educate your children in your home? Are you considering doing so? Check out the following resources for information and assistance.
Books at the Library
- Barfield, Rhonda. Real life homeschooling: the stories of 21 families who make it work - 371.042 BAR
- Carauna, Vicki. The ABC's of homeschooling - 371.042 CAR
- Farenga, Patrick. The beginner's guide to homeschooling - 371.042 FAR
- Gold, Lauramaery. Homeschooling step-by-step: 100+ simple solutions to homeschooling's toughest problems - 371.042 GOL
- Griffith, Mary. The homeschooling handbook: from preschool to high school: a parent's guide - 649.68 GRI
- Linsenbach, Sherri. The everything homeschooling book : take charge of your child's education - 371.042 LIN
- Mason, Renee. Homeschooling all the way through high school - 371.042 MAS
- Perry, John. The complete guide to homeschooling - 371.042 PER
- Scheps, Susan G. The librarian's guide to homeschooling resources - Ref 021.24 SCH
Homeschooling Websites
Massachusetts Home Learning Association -
Comprehensive site including Massachusetts Laws regarding homeschooling, and links to other useful sites.
A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling Web Site -
Large site with lots of information for those who already homeschool their
children and for those who are considering homeschooling.
Family Resource Center -
Membership organization providing support for homeschooling families, the
website is most useful for members, but will give those considering joining
an introduction to the benefits of joining.
Home Education Magazine -
Online version of the subscription magazine, download and print a free guide
to homeschooling from this site or subscribe to their free email newsletter.
Home School World -
Official site of Practical Homeschooling Magazine, offers free email
newsletter, links to local homeschooling organizations and homeschooling
news.
MassHope Online -
Web site of the Massachusetts Homeschool Organization of Parent Educators,
this site is part of a Christian ministry dedicated to encouraging
homeschooling families in Massachusetts.
National Home Education Network -
National network whose goal is to "encourage and facilitate the vital
grassroots work of state and local homeschooling groups and individuals".
The Pathfinder Center -
Dedicated to supporting unschooling teens and their families. Located in
Western Massachusetts, families join and receive start up and ongoing
support in the form of enrichment classes, curriculum review, and more.
By the PML Web Committee
Last updated May 27, 2003.
http://www.pollardml.org/homeschooling.html
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