| Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp |
| Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp. All rights reserved. |
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| The Homeschool Diner's Guide to Homeschooling Basics Finding Support State and Provincial Homeschool Organizations by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006 These organizations were once the main source of homeschool information and support, and are the most reliable place to find out about your state or provincial homeschool regulations. Their websites usually have a summary of the homeschooling requirements and also provide a link to the actual regulations for your state or province, which you really need to read for yourself, because you are the person responsible for meeting those requirements. To find out more about how to meet homeschool requirements, take a look at Know your State or Provincial Homeschool Regulations and your School District Policies! State and provincial homeschool organizations all charge membership dues. Most send out a helpful periodic newsletter and many host annual homeschool conferences. Some of the organizations have a listing of local support groups on their websites, and most keep a membership listing that they will make available to you, if you join. Some homeschool organizations are more active than others, and will host activities and speakers throughout the year. To find your particular homeschool organization, do a Google search for the word "homeschool" and your state or province name to find their websites. In each US state there are often both a Christian homeschool organization and a general homeschool organization (not aligned with a particular religion). If you live in a remote area, or you are unable to find a local support group that meets your needs, you will probably find membership in the state or provincial organization very helpful. Next stop -- Finding a Local (in real life) Support Group |