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Drivers Ed Teens, earn your driving certificate from the comfort of your own computer. Drivers Ed - Arizona - Safe Driving Arizona Homeschooling Associations Events Field Trips Legal Information Online Resources Support Groups Support Group Lists A to Z Home's Cool Home Articles Beginning to Homeschool Chat Room Community Networking Concerns Curriculum Shopping Distance Learning Programs DVD Rentals Early Years Events Explorations 4 Kids Field Trips Gifted Kids Holiday Directory Homeschooling Jokes Laws & Legalities Lessons & Ideas Methods, Styles Regional Information Religion & Cultural Special Needs Support Group Resources Teens & College-Bound Thoughts & Hard Facts Unschooling Explorations 4 Kids Computer Literacy Drivers Ed Fine Arts General Interest Health & Fitness Language Arts Languages Math Science Experiments * Astronomy * Biology * Chemistry * Earth Science * Physics Social Studies Teens, earn your driving certificate from the comfort of your own computer. Drivers Ed - In Arizona - Safe Driving   A to Z DVD Library DVD rental and purchase store Babysitting Class Online BabysittingClass.com would like to ask parents to take a few seconds to do the following safety check before leaving a sitter alone with your child. Laurel Springs School Where interests, talents and learning styles are honored.   Arbor Academy Private School Parental choice with ongoing support, personalized for your child's academic success.   WriteShop - An Incremental Writing Program Everything you need to teach, edit, and evaluate writing. A homeschool composition curriculum ideal for 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th graders.   Home Education Magazine Every issue of this award-winning magazine features outstanding articles on a variety of subjects, interesting and informative columns by experienced homeschoolers, and reviews of the best new homeschooling resources. An excellent source of support and encouragement for homeschooling! Subscription Form.

Arizona Homeschool Support Groups Apache County ~ Cochise County ~ Phoenix - Scottsdale Area ~ Tempe Area ~ Tucson Area ~ Yuma ~ Other Areas ~ Support Group Lists Apache County Apache County Home Educators We aim to offer fun, educational, and constructive homeschooling activities for families and children of all ages. We are non-denominational and welcome homeschooling families utilizing many different methods & theories. Cochise County Christian Home Educators of Cochise County CHECC is a group of parents who love their children enough to educate them at home, and want to share ideas and collaborate on events with other home school families. Statement of Faith. Ecumenical Fellowship of Christian Home Educators Support for Christian home educators of all denominations in Cochise County. Our program is member-driven, with a very informal structure oriented for social interaction and shared learning experiences for our children. High Desert Homeschoolers We're an all inclusive group which supports all familes regardless of their homeschooling approach or religious outlook. Phoenix - Scottsdale Area Active Arizona Homeschoolers Arizona's newest non-profit homeschool group in the West/Southwest/Central  Phoenix area. We are a family oriented group dedicated to the learning and development of our children. Buckeye Valley Home Educators A homeschool support group in Buckeye, Arizona and other West Valley cities around Phoenix, Arizona including Arlington, Goodyear, Palo Verde, Tolleson, Tonopah and Wintersburg. Eastside Explorers We are a co-op supporting home schooling in the Northeast Valley of The Sun (i.e., northeast region of Phoenix, AZ metro area). Membership is open to all and brings opportunities for networking. Greater Phoenix Homeschoolers GPHS offers support for Homeschooling Families in the Greater Phoenix Arizona Area. Open to all. Growing In Friendship Together A group that was developed to bring tween and teen homeschool girls, ages 12 and up, together for friendship and fun. G.I.F.T. supports girls living in Arizona, residing in the Phoenix area and its surrounding cities. Teens' Yahoo Group. Happy Homeschoolers of Scottsdale and NE Phoenix Whether you are new to homeschooling or just in need of a change, come join us. We are a handful of moms that appreciate attachment parenting and parenting with a gentle, nurturing consciousness. Homeschool Family Theater Scottsdale.We are an inclusive Theater Company for Homeschool Families. Entire families are encouraged to participate (but not required). Indigo Home Learners An Arizona homeschool support group serving Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria and surrounding cities. We are united by the desire to provide a positive and open-minded homeschooling community for our children. Learning Expedition We are an eclectic group of secular homeschoolers who meet for friendship and support in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. Most members live in NE Phoenix and in Scottsdale, but all are welcome. Phoenix Unschoolers Group encompasses the entire Phoenix Metropolitan area. Families believe in child-led learning, and don't use a curriculum. Rainbow Explorers A Christian homeschool support group serving African-American families in the Greater Phoenix area. Resources for Health Roots & Shoots Our Phoenix area Roots & Shoots group began in February 2003, with about 5 families, and children all under the age of 7. Summit View Homeschool Cooperative Encouragement and support to homeschool families residing in the Phoenix East Valley area. Members live in: Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Apache Junction, Ahwatukee, and Gold Canyon. Valley Home Educators VHE is a cooperative homeschool group in Phoenix, Arizona. We are inclusive, respecting the needs of all our members: we are neither solely secular nor solely Christian, and we support classical to unschoolers, preschoolers to teens, with activities for all. West Side Home Educators Supporting homeschooling families in Peoria, Glendale, North Phoenix, Surprise and other West Valley communities. We are a mostly Christian group, however we are not affiliated with a particular denomination. West Valley Homeschool Cooperative This group serves the West Valley cities of Phoenix, Glendale, Avondale, Litchfield, Tonopah and other westside communities. Tempe Area East Valley Christian Home Educators A home school support group for Tempe, Arizona and surrounding community. (Formerly Bethany Home Educators.) Veritas Homeschoolers A homeschool support group with members in Ahwatukee Foothills, Tempe, and Chandler. While the leadership is Christian, membership is open to all. Scheduled activities include small group park days, field trips, large group parent or family activities, E-group, softball, and an active youth group. Tucson Area Christian Home Educators of Tucson - NW We hope that you will find the information that you are looking for on our website.  If, however, you did not have your questions answered, please contact us and we will try to respond promptly. SOuthern ARizona Unschoolers SOARing Unschoolers (SOuthern ARizona Unschoolers) is a group for unschoolers in the Tucson area and throughout Southern Arizona, with the goal of creating a community of like-minded families in the region for support, discussions, and get-togethers. Yahoo Group Sonoran Desert Homeschoolers An open, not-for-profit home education network, providing social and creative outlets for homeschooling families. Our motto is "hozho," a Navajo word meaning "harmony" or "walking in beauty or friendship." Tucson. Yuma Holy Family Homeschoolers An organization comprised of families in Yuma, AZ answering the call to teach our children at home. We are faithful to the Magisterium of the Church and accept Catholic doctrines as the fullness of Truth, whether written in Scripture or handed down in Tradition. Precious Heart Homeschool Group Our focus is to provide an atmosphere which embraces whole-hearted learning while encouraging each other. We are not affiliated with any church or religion. All families are welcome to our support group in Yuma. Other Areas Arizona Christian Homeschoolers We are a Christian based homeschool support group who serves our homeschooling families in the NW valley. Colorado River Homeschoolers An open and inclusive homeschool group, open to all homeschoolers, regardless of style of homeschooling, religion, or anything else. Located in the Bullhead City/Fort Mohave AZ, Laughlin NV, and Needles CA area. Desert Hills Christian Schoolers Members come from New River, Desert Hills, Cave Creek, Black Canyon City, Anthem, Tramonto, and surrounding areas. Established in 1986, it is one of the oldest homeschool support groups in Arizona. Fountain Hills Christian Home Educators F.H.C.H.E. is a local support group for Fountain Hills, Arizona homeschool families. Though we are a Christian-based organization, families need not be Christian to join or participate in group activities. Graham County Arizona Homeschool Group We are a Christian Homeschool Group. We welcome all methods of homeschooling and homeschool families that live in Graham County, Arizona and the nearby surrounding areas. We hold park days, provide support, organize field trips, and hold various events. Mi C.A.S.A. Homeschoolers A Christian homeschool support group serving the Casa Grande Valley and surrounding Pinal County communities in Arizona. Palo Verde Homeschoolers A free online community for Arizona parents with inquisitive and imaginative children. We share local event information, organize outings, and discuss gifted/spirited-child issues. Summit View Homeschool Cooperative Beautifully designed site! It's all about enjoying learning, networking with other parents, and giving our kids unique experiences that a larger group affords. Yahoo Group. Valley Secular Homeschool Group We are a homeschool support group for the Central Arizona Area. We are open to all families regardless of culture, race or lifestyle. Support Group Lists Arizona Support Groups List from Home Education Magazine. To be listed, email Arizona Support Groups Click here to find a support group in your local area from Homeschooling in Arizona. Please e-mail your group's current contact information to . Jon's Homeschool Resource Page - Arizona List from Jon Shemitz. Contact email is on his page.

Online Interactive Curriculum Time4Learning is a new approach to education that takes advantage of today's technology. It's a convenient, homeschool online curriculum that combines education with interactive fun for children, preschool to eighth grade.     Recommended books to help you explore homeschooling   Homeschool Your Child for Free More Than 1,200 Smart, Effective, and Practical Resources for Home Education on the Internet and Beyond by LauraMaery Gold and Joan M. Zielinski The best sites for everything from reading-readiness activities for preschoolers to science projects for teens.   First Year of Homeschooling Your Child Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start by Linda Dobson With the constant concern about the safety and quality of our nation's schools, many of today's families are opting to teach their children at home. The first hurdle these families face is getting started.   Homeschooling: The Early Years: Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 3- to 8- Year-Old Child by Linda Dobson The formative years are the most critical to a child's education. They lay the foundation for developing learning skills that last a lifetime.   The Unschooling Handbook : How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom by Mary Griffith Unschooling, a homeschooling method based on the belief that kids learn best when allowed to pursue their natural curiosities and interests, is practiced by 10 to 15 percent of the estimated 1.5 million homeschoolers in the United States.   Creative Home Schooling for Gifted Children: A Resource Guide by Lisa Rivero Lisa addresses areas not usually covered in homeschooling books such as asynchronous development (uneven development), perfectionism, and learning for self-actualization.   Learning All the Time by John Holt In clear, direct language, Learning All the Time describes the crucial difference between learning (making sense of the world) and education (being forced to digest and regurgitate what someone else dictates). Without vitriol, John Holt exposes how our children are harmed more than helped by institutional schools. The Teenage Liberation Handbook How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education by Llewellyn, Grace Written primarily for teens who need to convince their parents they can teach themselves. 1998 Paperback   Best Selling Homeschooling Books   Circle of Friends Penpal Club Since 1997, our award winning Club has set the standard for epal safety. Our web-based system is self-contained, with bad word and personal information filters, REPORT ME links to customer service, Live Help and parental controls that fine tune each member's messaging experience.