Accredited home school programs which include all forms of external help with homeschooling. Some are called umbrella schools, other programs call themselves Independent Study Programs, Distance Learning Programs, Virtual or Cyber Schools, Charter Schools, Learning Centers, and who knows what they'll come up with next.
Considering the Home School Program Route
About Charter Schools
The Center for Education Reform provides a monthly e-zine for following the charter school movement.
Alternative Education Resource Organization
AERO is considered by many to be the primary hub of communications and support for educational alternatives around the world.
Homeschoolers, Is Our Good Name For Sale?
Public schools and business people are increasingly trying to convince homeschoolers to enroll in their programs and use their services. At first glance, the offers may seem attractive. By Larry and Susan Kaseman.
How Will Virtual Schools Effect Homeschooling?
It is worth our while as homeschoolers to pay attention to the virtual school movement as it unfolds. If it takes off, it will change American education in ways that will influence everyone, including homeschoolers. Larry and Susan Kaseman, HEM Nov/Dec00.
National Charter School Resource Center
Organization website. Includes information on how to start a charter school, or search for a charter school in your area.
So you’ve decided to homeschool!
Karen Gibson comes from a state where a cover school is necessary, so this may not apply to you. But her recommendations to go slow purchasing curriculum is wise advice.
Why I Will Not Sign the “We Stand for Homeschooling Statement and Resolution”
So why not sign this “We Stand for Homeschooling” statement? If I see government- or corporate-sponsored programs as close to worthless, what’s the problem? by Mary Griffith






