Maine Homeschooling
Welcome to Home Education in Maine
Not so many years ago information for new homeschoolers was scanty,
the home education marketplace was virtually nonexistent, and
support was where you found it. Now, there is a river of organizations,
resources, products, information, and opinion. The newcomer to
home education, and even the veteran, can feel a bit paralyzed.
Our support group gets lots of telephone calls at this time of
year from bewildered parents who ask, "What is all this
stuff?" -- Earl Stevens.
Associations
Homeschoolers of Maine
HOME is a Christian association. Sponsors state-wide events.
Maine Home Education Association
Only nonprofit, non-sectarian, statewide home educator's association
in Maine. We are a membership supported association managed by
member volunteers. Contact email:
Events
HOME's 20th Annual Convention
March 18 - 20, 2010. Samoset Resort, Falmouth. Top notch, Christian speakers, much local talent, an extensive exhibit hall, uplifting music and awesome fellowship -- all rolled into one weekend.
Events Calendar
Homeschoolers of Maine. HOME's events listed here. HOME holds a good number of Getting Started workshops for new Christian homeschoolers.
See also: Past
Events in Maine
Field Trips
Maine Field Trips
Educational places to visit in Maine.
Legal Information
Maine Education Code For Homeschooling
AN A TO Z RESOURCE
Not intended as legal advice. Laws for your information only.
May 7, 2003. LD 160 passes. The person responsible for ensuring
a child's attendance shall provide a written notice of intent
to provide home instruction to the commissioner within 14 calendar
days of the beginning of home instruction.
Maine Department of Education Home Instruction Information
Copies of the Application for Equivalent Instruction through
Home Instruction is several formats, plus instructions on
how to fill it out. Assessment options. Access Law. Course equivalency
and records requirements.
Portfolio Review
Many who are new to homeschooling are concerned about the annual assessment required by the state. HOME has provided a convenient annual assessment which fulfills the state's requirements.
Online
HomeSchool-ME
This is a list provided for all homeschooling families in the state of Maine to get to know one another.
Homeschooling In Maine
Homeschooling and support go hand and hand. Without the support
of at least one other person, homeschoolers often find that they
are questioning themselves and the way that they have decided
to school their children.
Maine Christian Homeschool
This is a group for Christian homeschooling families from Maine (although Christian homeschoolers from other states are MORE than welcome!!) to support each other and get encouragement as we teach our children according to God's word.
Maine Homeschooling
This is a list for people who live in Maine have decided to homeschool
thier children.
Maine Homeschooling List
An inclusive, state-wide list that is lightly moderated. Pat Willette, List Administrator.
Maine Homeschooling Swap
A place for Maine homeschoolers to buy and sell used curriculum,
books, educational materials, computers, software, livestock
and equipment, and items related to homeschooling. Canines, felines,
birds, and exotic animal listings are also welcome. Services
and products offered by hsers are also welcome to be posted.
Maine Learning is Fun and Exciting
LiFE! Let's Increase Fun with Education! Learners' Interests and Fun Events! Learning is Fun and Exciting! All types of events around Maine listed by home schooling families.
Unschooling Maine
This group is open to anyone who unschools in Maine/NH or is
moving to Maine/NH and plans to unschool. The goal is for unschoolers
to talk and or meet other unschoolers in a welcome accepting
environment.
Publications
Down East Books & Gifts
We have 25 or more children's titles, some of which are true
stories about whales, seals, etc. We also publish fiction that
would be of interest to teens (especially Kenneth Roberts's historical
fiction--e.g., Northwest Passage.). We also have some
Maine art books, nature guides, and books about Maine history.
Tilbury House Maine Books
Older students of Maine history and lore will enjoy these books
from a Gardiner publisher.
Resources
North Atlantic Regional Schools
Commercial service that will help you define your "unhomeschool"
work into a transcript colleges may accept. 25 Adams Avenue,
Lewiston, Maine 04240, 207-753-1522.
Waterboro Library - Homeschooling Resources
Resources are ranked within each topic; the first resource listed
is the most useful and the last one is the least useful, in my
opinion, based on depth and breadth of content, quality of links,
ease of use, organisational structure, and general appearance.
Support
Groups
Bangor HS Network
No description available. List active since 2004.
Central Maine Self-Learners
An inclusive homeschool group for families in central Maine who live within an approximate 30 mile radius of Augusta. CMSL serves as a network for homeschooling families to engage in events, field trips and activities with other homeschooling families in our area.
Discovery Center for Arts and Sciences
A homeschooling community center and support group in midcoast
Maine. created for homeschooling families to gather together,
expand their minds and hearts through independent creative explorations,
enjoy classes on diverse topics, and unwind in a healing, supportive
environment.
Homestart
This group is for members of Homestart, a Christian home school support group in western Maine.
Learning All the Time
A diverse group of Southern Maine homeschooling parents. We request that our members be local, in the Southern Maine area.
MidCoast Maine Homeschoolers
This is a homeschool and educational site only, and is not limited: include or exclude anyone based on religious denomination or reasons for homeschooling. We respect everyone who has their childrens best interest at heart.
Outschoolers
A Home Schooling Network based in Lyman and Westbrook for Home
Schooling families residing in Maine and along the New Hampshire
border.
Penobscot County Homeschoolers
If you are an open-minded, simple-living, "earthy" homeschooling/ unschooling family that is interested in creating a nurturing community of like-minded people for your child(ren) and you live in Penobscot County, Maine (or at least nearby)... Please join us.
Seacoast Unschooling Network
We are a support group for unschooling and relaxed homeschooling families in the seacoast area of southern Maine and New Hampshire.
Waterboro Homeschooling Organization
WHO is an all-inclusive support group created to offer support
and encouragement to families engaged in the home education of
their children.
Waterville Area Homeschoolers
A group for homeschooling families from the Waterville Maine area.
Western Maine Homeschool Support Network
A network of very diverse homeschooling families who get together when the mood strikes, for fun and/or learning.
Support
Group Lists
Maine Email Lists, Support Groups, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
Compiled by Leaping From the Box.
Maine
Support Groups
List from Home Education Magazine. To be listed, email HEM-Info@homeedmag.com
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