These 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.
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.
Homeschooling Through A Private ISP
One of the methods to legally homeschool in the state of California
is to enroll in a private independent study program (ISP). These
programs are referred to by a variety of terms including umbrella
school or cover program. By Lenore Colacion Hayes.
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 Watch Blog
That's right, we have telemarketers invading our homes and now virtual school recruiters are invading our churches on Sunday.
National Charter School Watch List
This list is created to be a means of informing, documenting
and evaluating available information concerning the impact of
virtual/charter schools on the homeschooling community.
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.
Review
of Secondary Netcourses and Virtual Schools
Summarized by type of net school: independent study model, collaborative
learning model, and the net "lecture hall" model. By
Bonnie Elbaum in The Concord Consortium.
US Charter Schools
Organization website. Includes information on how to start a
charter school, or search for a charter school in your area.
We Stand For Homeschooling
The very nature, language and essence of homeschooling are being
challenged and even co-opted by a vast array of emerging educational
programs which may be based in the home, but are funded by government
tax dollars, bringing inevitable government controls.
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
Specific state charters only. My focus is on those umbrella
schools that cater to the homeschool, K-12, market for more-or-less
traditional subject matter. A listing here does not imply that
I support a cover school.
Alabama Homeschooling
- Church Cover Schools
Listings and links for such eduation alternatives for homeschoolers
in Alabama.
Alaska Umbrella
Schools
Frequently called "Homeschool Programs" or "Study
Programs," or "Learning Centers," these government
controlled programs have just about wiped out grass roots support
groups in Alaska.
Califoria
Cover Schools, ISPs and Charters
Listings and links for such eduation alternatives for
homeschoolers in California.
Colorado Umbrella
Schools
Private schools that offer the advantages of home education under
a legal cover with added support.
Florida Umbrella
Schools
Florida homeschoolers can get help with their paperwork and curriculum
from these services.
Maryland
Umbrella Schools
Ministries and nonpublic schools that are registered with the
Maryland State Department of Education to supervise home instruction.
Washington Homeschooling
- Learning Centers
Public school services for homeschooled students.
