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First Year of Homeschooling Your Child: our Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
First Year of Homeschooling Your Child:
Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
by Linda Dobson
Many of today's families are opting to teach their children at home. The first hurdle these families face is getting started.
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The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas: 500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12
The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas:
500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12
by Linda Dobson
Kid-tested and parent-approved techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, manners, and more for your homeschooling needs.
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The Unschooling Handbook: How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom
The Unschooling Handbook:
How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom
by Mary Griffith
Unschooling is a homeschooling method based on the belief that kids learn best when allowed to pursue their natural curiosities and interests.
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Homeschooling The Early Years: Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 3- to 8-Year-Old Child
Homeschooling The Early Years:
Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 3- to 8-Year-Old Child
by Linda Dobson

Virtual Academies

Several states run public schools online. They cling to state standards. Do not confuse this with homeschooling. You are under public school laws when you enroll in a virtual public school. These are not recommended, but are linked here to serve as a reference.

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The homeschooling community constantly debates on whether or not it is wise to participate in public school-sponsored programs.

Virtual High School Meanderings
This blog focuses upon issues pertaining to distance education within the K-12 system, specifically the use of virtual high schools. By Michael Barbour, Assistant Professor in the Instructional Technology program at Wayne State University.

Virtual School Companies

Class.com
Offers complete online high school courses, course services, and curricular materials for purchase.

K12
Founded by William Bennett, self-proclaimed morality czar and funded by Michael Milken, "Junk Bond King." Be sure you really want these guys to profit before you sign up.

Mercury Online Academy
A tuition-free public online school for students in Kindergarten through 11th Grade. Mercury Online Academy offers teacher-directed online instruction at home or at one of our high tech learning centers. 2010-2011 opened in Southern California, Arizona and Georgia.

State-run Virtual Schools Available for Families

Alaska - Fairbanks B.E.S.T. Program
We offer students, K-12, the ability to create a home school learning program that works B.E.S.T. for them.

Arkansas Virtual High School
AVHS is a pilot project funded by the Arkansas Department of Education. Its purpose is to provide an online alternative learning environment for the students of Arkansas' public schools.

California Virtual Academies
K12.com. Family oversight by experienced, California-credentialed teachers, who are available online, by phone, and during face-to-face meetings.

Florida Connections Academy.com/
A rapidly growing form of free public school that students in grades K-12 attend outside the walls of a traditional classroom.

Florida Virtual Program
A consortium of Ką˛-managed virtual district programs that use the Ką˛ curriculum) and K12 give Florida kids in grades K-12 the chance to learn in the ways that are right for them.

Florida Virtual School (grades 6-12)
The Florida Legislature initially funded FLVS as a grant-based pilot project in 1997, pioneering Floridaˇs first Internet-based, public high school. The school has grown phenomenally, allowing students to learn at any time, any place, any path, and any pace.

Michigan Virtual High School
Class.com. MVHS can make your job simpler by providing easy access to high-quality online courses taught by certified teachers. Through MVHS, your student will be part of a virtual classroom, interacting with other high school students.

Minnesota Virtual High School
Minnesota Transitions Charter School. We offer a full or part-time option for students, grades 7-12, who are looking for an alternative to the traditional environment, for whatever reason.

Nevada - Clark County School District Virtual High School (Las Vegas)
We offer our students a quality education through our online, interactive course format consisting of Blackboard, our learning management system, and Centra, our syncronous communication system. Courses are primarily based on eText and supplemental online learning materials.

Ohio Virtual Academy
K12.com. A publicly funded, tuition-free community school. Licensed teachers work with parents and students using a blend of traditional and technology-based teaching strategies and support.

Ontario (Canada) Virtual high School
Desire2Learn Learning Management system. The largest online private high school in Canada and its 57 online courses are now available to all students in all countries. Students do not have to live in Ontario to attend VHS.

Oregon Virtual Academy
K12.com. ORVA families receive a complete curriculum, lesson planning programs, books and instructional materials, the use of a computer system, and the guidance of a state-licensed teacher.

Quaker Digital Academy
Our district offers a FREE public education for students K-12 throughout the State of Ohio. Our curriculum is aligned with state standards, but parents are encouraged to add religious-based programs if they so desire.

South Carolina Virtual Charter School
K12.com. Partners parents and students with a highly qualified, South Carolina-licensed teacher to guide and track their progress and achievement through the curriculum. There are frequent face-to-face meetings and events as well.

Texas Virtual Academy@Southwest
K12.com. For students across Eastern Texas, including the greater Austin, Waco, Houston, Corpus Christi, and Dallas/Fort Worth areas in grades 3-8.

Washington Virtual Academy
K12.com. Uses the K12 curriculum to offer Washington students in grades K-12 a learning experience.

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Time4Learning
Time4Learning
Online interactive homeschool curriculum.
 
Bridgeway Academy
Bridgeway Academy
Pre-K-12. Easy setup.
 
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Time4Writing 8-week online writing courses for 2nd-12th grade taught by certified teachers.
Time4Writing
8-week online writing help for 2nd-12th grade. Meet their certified teachers..
 
Global Village School
Global Village School
K-12 diploma program, teacher support. Peace, justice, diversity.
 
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100 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing The Right Curriculum And Approach For Your Child's Learning Style
100 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum:
Choosing The Right Curriculum And Approach For Your Child's Learning Style
by Cathy Duffy
Cathy will give you her top choices from every subject area, approaching everything through a Christian worldview perspective.
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100 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing The Right Curriculum And Approach For Your Child's Learning Style
100 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum:
Choosing The Right Curriculum And Approach For Your Child's Learning Style
by Cathy Duffy
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