| Homeschooling is becoming a common alternative | | | | provide a list of support groups in your area. |
| to traditional classroom teaching. Today, more | | | | These support groups are usually run by |
| parents and guardians are opting to teaching their | | | | volunteers who also homeschool their children. You |
| children at home, with an estimated 750,000 to | | | | can find a support group in your area to get the |
| 1,000,000 students learning in a home | | | | encouragement and information you need from |
| environment. Many parents believe that | | | | experienced homeschooling families. |
| homeschooling provides their children with a | | | | In addition to state and local support groups, |
| custom or more complete education than public or | | | | private groups can be particularly helpful. Their |
| private schools. It is easy to get started - you | | | | services range from providing books, materials |
| just have to do your homework. | | | | and other resources to consultation, testing and |
| Legality -- Can I Teach my Child from Home? | | | | distance education programs. These groups are |
| It is legal to homeschool your child in the U.S. and | | | | designed to serve homeschooling families and not |
| many other countries. Each state has different | | | | only sell the supplies and services you need, but |
| laws regarding homeschooling, which can range | | | | provide helpful information and referrals. |
| from simple guidelines to more formal legal | | | | Additional Resources |
| requirements. Look for a local, state or regional | | | | There are many resources available to the new |
| home education organization to provide basic | | | | homeschooler. Get the information you need to |
| information on the laws that pertain to your state. | | | | get started on the right foot. Read books on |
| Finding the Support You Need | | | | homeschooling. Browse web pages and links and |
| Some home education departments will also | | | | read different articles that are available to you. |