Connecticut Homeschooling
Welcome to A to Z Home's Cool Connecticut Homeschooling page.
Connecticut parents are given the responsibility of instructing
or causing their children to be instructed (by sending them off
to a government or private school) in a variety of basic subjects.
Now the fun begins! How, when and where this instruction takes
place is for each family to decide for themselves. The most common
problem homeschoolers in Connecticut seem to face comes from
misinformed districts trying to force parents into following
voluntary guidelines developed by the state department of education.
Follow the links below to find local homeschoolers to network
with and to get a clear understanding of the laws and guidelines
in place in Connecticut today. You have to know your rights in
order to stand up for them.
Associations
Connecticut
Homeschool Network
An independent, online-based homeschool community, that is dedicated
to sharing information, knowledge and resources that support
homeschool families. CHN offers networking tools including a
free e-newsletter for Connecticut homeschoolers.
The Education
Association of Christian Homeschoolers of Connecticut
TEACH's purpose is to further the interests of Christian home
education of children by their parents.
Events
Titanic Exhibition Homeschool Day
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 from 9-4. Homeschoolers and their families will have the opportunity to see the Exhibit at a $5.00 discount per ticket. XL Center, One Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT. If you call, the $5 processing fee will be waived.
See also: Past
Events in Connecticut
Field Trips
Connecticut Field
Trips
Educational places to visit in Connecticut.
Legal
Information
Connecticut Education Code For
Homeschooling
AN A TO Z RESOURCE
Not intended as legal advice. For your information only.
Attorneys
for Homeschoolers
List of lawyers willing and able to help resolve homeschooling
legal issues in Connecticut.
Law
& Policy
CHN answers your most pressing legal concerns on this long page
of detailed information about homeschooling legally in CT.
Legal Information
about CT Homeschooling
In Connecticut there are two main things homeschoolers need to
understand; the law, and the Guidelines. The two sometimes cause
confusion for people. The Guidelines (C-4 or C-14) are part of
the Suggested Procedure on Home Instruction in CT. The law, is
Ct General Statute 10-184 that mandates parents having the care
and instruction of their children unless they choose another
venue for it.
Portfolio
Reviews
The purpose of this review is to merely determine that you have
been doing the schooling promised in the Notice of Intent.
Guidelines: Should you file or not?
Notice
of Intent: Filing Is Voluntary
by Luz Shosie, in collaboration with CT's C.U.R.E. The State
Board of Education agreed to a policy on home instruction that
was and remains "suggested." The Notice of Intent form
(NOI) is voluntary. You may choose to file, it's up to you; some
do and some don't. If you file an NOI, you have agreed to the
terms set forth in it.
News
Consent of the Governed
Governor's Office Calls A Meeting Regarding DCF Abuses Of Homeschool Families In CT. June 11, 2007. NHELD Blog by Attorney Deborah Stevenson and Research Director Judy Aron.
Some Good
News For CT Parents Who Want To Homeschool Their Kids
CT State Representative Arthur O'Neill has recently introduced
a proposed bill which strengthens parental rights in CT. The
bill HB5883 - AN ACT CONCERNING WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL, makes
sure that schools cannot continue the recent practice of keeping
children on their enrollment lists after they have received a
letter of withdrawal from parents/guardians. Judy Aron, January
23, 2007
Online
CHN Forums
Ongoing, moderated message boards and topic chats are scheduled
for CT homeschoolers to share information, support, suggestions,
and perhaps find answers to questions.
CHN Forums
Ongoing, moderated message boards and topic chats are scheduled
for CT homeschoolers to share information, support, suggestions,
and perhaps find answers to questions.
Connecticut Pagan Homeschoolers
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping Pagan homeschooling
families connect. At times we like to get together in order to
meet and allow our children to interact with those whose families
are of like mind.
CT Homeschool Support Group Leader Nexus
This group exists to give homeschool support group leaders in
Connecticut a "place" to exchange information, discuss
support group-specific issues, and share ideas about activities
and events.
CT Homeschoolers' Community Cupboard
For swapping or selling tangible and intangible offerings. Feel free to share/ask for talents & skills as well (ie...piano lessons traded for home improvements).
CT Homeschoolers Inclusive
Our goal is to work cooperatively with all CT homeschool groups and associations both large and small including CHN, Teach, NHELD, Unschoolers and more for the benefit of all CT homeschool families. While the majority of our connections will be made on-line, group members are welcome to schedule gatherings at different locations around the state to accommodate our membership; have car will travel.
Groton CHEA
This site is to share information about what is happening in
the CHEA Area 24/ Groton, CT homeschool group. Membership is
open to anyone homeschooling in Connecticut, but information
and events will be listed for New London County.
Pondering Homeschooling
This group is for parents who would like to ask questions about
homeschooling in Connecticut and hear about support group and
park date meetings.
Resources
Henry Carter Hull
Library
In Clinton, CT. Lots of resources for homeschoolers. Reviews
of new books.
Homeschooling
in Connecticut
Lots of resources.
Study
Circle Resource Center
A study circle is a small, diverse group, usually 8 to 12 participants;
meets regularly over a period of weeks or months to address a
critical public issue in a democratic and collaborative way.
Support
Groups
Between Counties
A support group for parents who are homeschooling their children
in the Fairfield and New Haven County area. We offer playgroups,
support meetings, an email list, and a newsletter.
Central CT Christian Homeschoolers
Milford, Stratford, Orange, West Haven and surrounding
areas. We are mainly looking for families with children in elementary
school so we can grow together in our homeschooling endeavors.
Christian CT Relaxed Homeschoolers
CCC Homeschoolers happily welcomes you to join our non-denominational online Yahoo community. The majority of our activities take place in the East Hampton/Portland area.
Christian Homeschooling
Adults Leading Kids
Milford, Stratford, Orange, West Haven and surrounding
areas. We are mainly looking for families with children in elementary
school so we can grow together in our homeschooling endeavors.
Connecticut Cooperative
of Home Educators East of the River
This group is a collaborative of homeschool families who are
doing community outreach, sharing events, helping new homeschoolers
get started, and more.
CT-Cheer
An East of the River unschooling support group.
Greater
New Haven Homeschoolers
We are a diverse group of families who believe that there is
no one right way to homeschool - every family is going to choose
the path that works best for them. We offer area homeschoolers
a variety of activities.
Great Ways to Home Educate
We are an inclusive group serving 140 families in New Haven,
Hartford, Litchfield and Fairfield Counties. We offer access
to national spelling, geography, and math competitions. We sponsor
baseball, football, and softball as well as a used curriculum
fair, information night, annual picnic, and amusement park day.
Contact: Maureen Marcucci, President, or Roxanne LeRoy, New Homeschooler Contact,
.
Home
Education In the Lower Naugatuck Valley
Homeschooling support for families in Ansonia, Beacon Falls,
Derby, Naugatuck, Oxford, Shelton, and Seymour.
Home
Educators of Litchfield County
We are an eclectic group of homeschoolers who get together weekly
for various activities.
Home
Educators of the Northwest Hills
Share your questions and insights with over one hundred other
homeschooling families in Northwest Connecticut.
LEAF Home Learners
Network
An inclusive, participant-directed network that welcomes all
homeschool families in south-central Massachusetts, northern
Rhode Island and northeastern Connecticut. Members share
resources and talents, field trips and events, learning enrichment
opportunities, and overall fellowship with others.
Litchfield County Christian
Homeschool Association
Serving homeschooling families in northwestern Connecticut
our purpose is to support and encourage one another as we educate
our children and train them to love and serve the risen Lord,
Jesus Christ.
Northwest Corner
Homeschoolers' Newsletter
We are based in North Canaan. This is our site for
group member news, any articles that are of importance, group
activity news.
Nutmeg Scholars
An inclusive group in South Windsor, CT. Our group is
made up of a wonderful mix of individuals with diverse backgrounds,
educational philosophies, religious beliefs and, consequently,
a broad range of home educating approaches and opinions.
River
Valley Homeschooling
We are a CHN affiliated group of families who have made the dedicated
decision to homeschool our young children. Our primary functions
are locally held in areas as New Haven, Cheshire, Derby, Shelton,
Seymour, Ansonia and others nearby the Housatonic River
and lower Naugatuck Valley areas.
Sleeping
Giant Homeschoolers
This support group has a basic, biblically-based Christian philosophy,
but welcomes all who are interested in homeschooling. Yahoo
Group.
Unschoolers
Unlimited
We come together to play and socialize, to support and encourage
each other, to share ideas and information, and to reassure ourselves
that we are not alone in believing that children and adults can
be responsible for our own learning.
Valley
Central Homeschoolers
A group of unique families, who wish to come together for ideas
and inspiration. This group is available to those who live and
homeschool in the state of Connecticut,or those planning on this.
We are a Connecticut Homeschool Network affiliated group.
Support
Group Lists
CHN
Support Groups
Some of these groups are inclusive, some are exclusive. If you
have a homeschool support group, and want to be included on this
page, or if you are interested in starting a group, email CT Homeschool Network.
Connecticut
Support Groups
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