Welcome to the journey! If you've made the decision to homeschool your children, or are considering the option, here are a few things to get you
started.
1. Check into your state's requirements.
Click on the link below to find out if your state requires you to register your homeschool. The laws vary from state to state with some less stringent than others. http://www.hslda.org/laws/
2. Plan to attend a homeschool conference if possible.
Many states offer conferences or conventions once a year. These are typically held once a year, early to late spring. In my state, parents of
preschoolers can attend the conference at no charge. This is a great way to receive inspiration and information. If you happen to live in NC, the link is:
http://www.nche.com/conference
Great Homeschool Conventions (https://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com/) offers regional conferences throughout the United States; their website lists location and dates.
If all else fails, you can attend a "virtual" homeschool conference here: http://contentedathome.com/2012/04/free-virtual-homeschool-convention/
3. Start reading
Thanks to today's ever advancing technology, there's enough information out there to overwhelm the most serious, seasoned scout. So I'm going to give you my three personal favorite resources to start with. Then you may "google" away to your heart's content, or until your eyes become blood shot and your brain feels numb.
started.
1. Check into your state's requirements.
Click on the link below to find out if your state requires you to register your homeschool. The laws vary from state to state with some less stringent than others. http://www.hslda.org/laws/
2. Plan to attend a homeschool conference if possible.
Many states offer conferences or conventions once a year. These are typically held once a year, early to late spring. In my state, parents of
preschoolers can attend the conference at no charge. This is a great way to receive inspiration and information. If you happen to live in NC, the link is:
http://www.nche.com/conference
Great Homeschool Conventions (https://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com/) offers regional conferences throughout the United States; their website lists location and dates.
If all else fails, you can attend a "virtual" homeschool conference here: http://contentedathome.com/2012/04/free-virtual-homeschool-convention/
3. Start reading
Thanks to today's ever advancing technology, there's enough information out there to overwhelm the most serious, seasoned scout. So I'm going to give you my three personal favorite resources to start with. Then you may "google" away to your heart's content, or until your eyes become blood shot and your brain feels numb.
- "So You're Thinking About Homeschooling" by Lisa Whelchel. This was the first book I ever read about homeschooling and found myself thinking,
"if they can do, so can I!"
- Visit http://hedua.com/#hsch. This website is packed full of helpful information and articles, as well as a link to their blog.
- "Homeschooling with a Meek & Quiet Spirit" by Teri Maxwell.
Every homeschool mom should read this short, encouraging book! http://www.titus2.com/homeschooling-with-a-meek-and-quiet-spirit.html
