South Carolina Homeschooling
Accountability
Associations Operating Under 59-65-47
Academic Advantage Association
Our association was started in order to help homeschoolers fulfill
state requirements with the least amount of intrusion into their
home, and as inexpensively as possible. We believe parents are
the ones who know what works with their child best and
we will be there only to support them.
At Home In The Low Country Homeschool Association
An association that is available to our members at any time. We are here to assist you with your homeschool needs.
BJU Press Academy of Home Education
AHE is recognized by the South Carolina Department of Education as an approved homeschool association in compliance with SC homeschool statutes.
Carolina Homeschooler
A statewide network which supports, informs, and
encourages South Carolina's Third Option homeschoolers.
Christian Homeschooler's Association of South Eastern South Carolina
We have lots of great resources for South Carolina homeschoolers
and we hope you'll stop by for a visit really soon. There are
over 130 free forms for homeschoolers to use, designed by us
at our site, and information on high school transcripts, diplomas,
SC Colleges, SAT, PSAT, and the ACT testing.
Foothills Accountability Association
All curriculums and methods of homeschooling are encouraged and welcome as long as schooling is performed in a reasonable and diligent fashion.
Grace Home School Association
Marion - Grace is a legal, alternate source of approval for home
schooling parents. Established in 1990 as an organization to
coordinate and establish academic standards and to provide support
services for home schools and private schools.
Greenwood Christian School Home Educators Association
GCSHEA has curriculum review committees that review all applications and Attendance and Academic Schedule/Evaluation forms submitted for membership.
Homeward Education Association
Sumter - Provides families with a legal option in home schooling.
Maintains the minimum required records by law and more.
Insights On Education
The decision to home school often comes after the start of school. If you have made such a decision, please know that IOE has year-round enrollment.
New Beginnings Home School Association
Summerville - No fee, free association. Honors the diversity
of homeschoolers. Supports and promotes the entire spectrum of
home schooling.
New System School
This is not a home school satellite situation, but a private religious school with a faculty and non-institutional campus arrangement.
Palmetto Homeschool Association
Lancaster - Non-profit organization whose purpose is to act as
a liaison between homeschooling families, their school districts,
and the State Department of Education.
Palmetto Independent Educators
Aiken - PIE provides the security of a proper legal covering
while giving the freedom to choose and implement an educational
program that best fits your children's needs.
Parent's Association for Christian Education in South Carolina
PACESC is a "Third Option" reporting agency in accordance
with South Carolina Law Section 59-65-47. Our goal is to
provide a legal alternative for parents to home school at an
affordable price.
Piedmont Home Educators' Association
Here you can find information about home schooling options, local support groups, how to start home schooling, and an application for registering with PHEA.
School's Out Support Accountability Association
A secular, minimally-invasive option three association, with NO ties to H$LDA. Our members consider themselves unschoolers or relaxed homeschoolers in South Carolina.
The Upstate Association of Homeschools
Spartanburg - TUAH provides a number of services to help fulfill
support group membership in the Spartanburg, SC, area. Links.
Vine and Branches Home Educators
VBHE is a Christian organization, though we welcome and encourage families of all faiths to join. As a service to Horry and Georgetown Counties, VBHE offers 3rd option legal accountability required by the South Carolina Law 59-65-47.
Accountability
Association Operating Under 59-65-45
South Carolina Association
of Independent Home Schools
Irmo - SCAIHS is a non-profit, voluntary association of independent
home schools which accredits home schooling programs.
Accountability
Association Lists
CHASE SC Home School Association SC Homeschool Associations
A current up to date listing of 59-65-47 associations in SC.
Contact information at the top of their page. Rates the associations.
Directory of Accountability Associations
An accountability association is an organization operated by
homeschoolers that provides a means of legal compliance for its
members under SC homeschool statutes 59-65-45 and 59-65-47. Each
organization has its own policies and membership fees. Provided
by SCHEA.
Associations
South Carolina Home Educators Association
SCHEA is a statewide support organization of parents who have
chosen to home educate their children in South Carolina.
Events
SCHEA Homeschool Expo On the Grand Strand
Saturday March 8, 2008. Garden City Baptist Church, Murrells Inlet. Featuring Joe Wirtz of Home4School Gear.
Getting Started Home Schooling Workshop
Many dates in 2008. Presented monthly by SCAIHS at their office, 930 Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce. Free, but preregister by calling (803) 454-0427. Email address on site.
See also: Past
Events in South Carolina
Field Trips
South Carolina Field Trips
Educational places to visit in South Carolina.
Legal Information
South Carolina Education Code For Homeschooling
AN A TO Z RESOURCE
Not intended as legal advice. Laws for your information only.
59-65-47 Third Option Law & Explanations
Carolina Homeschooler explains the various sections of this law
and how to comply with it. Be sure to also read their FAQs.
Free Forms For Home Schools
CHASE SC has forms to help you comply with South Carolina laws
no matter what style or method of homeschooling you use.
Online
Carolina Homeschooler Discussion Forums
Interested in meeting other homeschoolers in South Carolina?
Want to talk about your homeschooling journey with others who'll
understand?
Carolina Homeschooler Mail Lists
We offer a variety of email mailing lists to serve the needs
of our members and those interested in homeschooling in South
Carolina.
Charlotte Mason in South Carolina
CMinSC is an email list for families and educators in South Carolina
interested in learning about the Charlotte Mason philosophy of
education. Moderated by Tammy Glaser.
CHASE-SC-Information
This email loop has specifically been set up to handle questions
from those homeschoolers that would like to know more about the
application process, membership in our third option association,
and over all general questions about CHASE SC in order to decide
if you would like to join our association.
SCarolinahomeschool
This is a mailing list for people who home schooling or are thinking
of homeschooling in South Carolina. Kids and Parents alike!
SC Homeschooling Discussion Group
For SC homeschoolers, those thinking about homeschooling in this
state, or newcomers to SC who want to know more about the way
we do homeschooling around here.
South Carolina County Home School Times
CHASE SC and NBHSA jointly announce this homeschool resource.
An inclusive and tolerant place for homeschoolers of each county
to meet, discuss issues, share ideas, information, and to get
to know other homeschoolers in their own backyard (county).
South Carolina HS Times
CHASE SC and NBHSA jointly announce this wonderful homeschool
resource! An inclusive and tolerant place for all homeschoolers
across South Carolina to meet, discuss issues, share ideas, information,
and to get to know the other issues going on across the state.
South Carolina Secular Homeschooling
An inclusive South Carolina homeschooling group for sharing secular materials and ideas. All religions are welcome as long as members can be tolerant of other's viewpoints. This is not an atheist or anti-religious group, we simply acknowledge that homeschooling parents from all walks of life can coexist and assist each other in the homeschool process.
Resources
Carolina Homeschooler
Lots of information about homeschooling in SC. Legal requirements
and FAQ areas. We also have message boards and other resources
for to talk to other homeschoolers in SC.
Homeschool Resources Directory Updates
The purpose of this loop is to disseminate information throughout
the school year that was past the print date for the Homeschool
Resources Directory.
Support Groups
Aiken Area Home Educators Association
Events and field trips, news, and personal experiences.
Berkeley HS Times
An inclusive and tolerant place for homeschoolers of Berkeley County to meet, discuss issues, share ideas, information, and to get to know other homeschoolers of SC right in your own backyard (county).
Charleston HS Times
An inclusive and tolerant place for homeschoolers of Charleston County to meet, discuss issues, share ideas, information, and to get to know other homeschoolers of SC right in your own backyard (county).
Christian Home Educators of Laurens County
CHELC is a group of professing Christians who home educate their
children. Our purpose for existing is to encourage each other
in the God-given responsibilities and privileges of educating
our children.
Crusaders Homeschool Group
From Fort Mill, SC. We serve the southern part of Charlotte,
Pineville, and Waxhaw NC; Fort Mill, Indian Land, and Rock Hill,
SC.
Dorchester HS Times
An inclusive and tolerant place for homeschoolers of Dorchester County to meet, discuss issues, share ideas, information, and to get to know other homeschoolers of SC right in your own backyard (county).
First Baptist Church, Spartanburg, Homeschool Assosiation
We are always looking for New People to Fellowship with.
Freedom Independent Home School Family Support Group
We are a free Independent Christian Home School support group
where families support each other. We are open to all homeschooling
families in the West Columbia, Lexington, Gaston, Gilbert, Swansea,
Pelion, Irmo and other Midland areas near Columbia,
SC.
Herald5
A support group for home schooling families in the St. Andrews/Irmo/Chapin area; however, residence in Lexington/Richland District 5 is not required for membership. Yahoo Group.
Home Educators Linking Parents at Home
HELP is a Christ-centered e-loop group for home educators. Many of us are in Greenwood, SC, and the surrounding area, but anyone interested in joining is welcome.
Homeschoolers United for Growth and Support
Join HUGS for educational field trips, group activities and family
socials for our children. We provide an atmosphere for exchange
of teaching techniques and curriculum information. Contact Sherri
Seeley in Myrtle Beach at .
Learning Through Books and Play
If you are a preschool or elementary aged homeschooling family in the Greenville, SC area then I would like you to join us for park days, family days, and field trips.
Legacy Christian Home Schools
Charleston, SC area. We are committed to building strong
Christian character and academic excellence in our children and
to encourage dads to take the lead in the education of their
children.
Lexington County Homeschoolers
A place for homeschooling families to talk about homeschooling and family, post get-togethers and field trips, and get support. The calendar is open for anyone to post homeschool activities! We look forward to meeting other homeschoolers in the area and hope we can make the most of this group!
Lowcountry Christian Home Educators Association
LCHEA is a non-profit Christian support group established for
home educating parents in the Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester
Counties of South Carolina.
McCormick HS Times
An inclusive and tolerant place for homeschoolers of McCormick County to meet, discuss issues, share ideas, information, and to get to know other homeschoolers of SC right in your own backyard (county).
Network of Inclusive Coastal Home Educators
N.I.C.H.E. is a Myrtle Beach to Pawley's Island Home Schooling
Support Group. A diverse group tolerant of all members' differences.
Northeast Area Columbia Inclusive Home School
Join us for Co-op groups, field trips, MNOs, park days and much more! We are looking for Homeschoolers in NE Columbia and the surrounding area for support and fellowship. If you have an interest, share it with us!
Paths Homeschool Group
Our goal is to provide support for homeschooling families in Hampton County and surrounding areas. There is no membership fee to join; the only fees that will be charged are those for different field trips that your family would like to attend.
Resources, Encouragement, and Activities for Columbia area Homeschoolers
REACH is open to all homeschoolers in Columbia and surrounding
areas of South Carolina.
Rock Hill Area Homeschoolers
RHAH is an inclusive homeschool support group based in Rock Hill, S.C. Our sole intent is to support homeschooling families. We offer fun & educational activities for families with children of all ages. RHAH members are of different backgrounds, religions, and cultures.
Spartanburg Homeschoolers
A support group for homeschoolers in the Spartanburg area. We
are open to any homeschooling family regardless of ethnicity,
faith, lifestyle or home-educating style.
Tapestry of Grace Upstate
A Christian group that is designed to support homeschooling families who are using, or are thinking about using, TOG in the Greenville/Spartanburg area of South Carolina.
Together In Education and Support
T.I.E.S. is a free homeschool support group located in the Dorchester/Colleton
County area of South Carolina. We operate in a co-op format,
so that we can strive to let every member contribute as much
or as little as they choose.
Tri-County Educational Association of Community Homeschoolers
A Charleston, South Carolina Homeschool Support Group.
TEACH is open to any tri-county homeschooler, regardless of religious
or political beliefs, race or creed, or special educational needs.
Upstate Catholic Homeschoolers
This is a group of Catholic homeschoolers in Spartanburg /
Greenville, South Carolina. We meet on a monthly basis and
have many extracurricular activities for children ages 4 - 17.
Contact Lynn Connelly at .
Upstate Homeschoolers Unlimited
An inclusive homeschool group. We meet for educational activities,
socialization, and support. Yahoo
Group.
Support Group Lists
SC Homeschool Support Groups
We believe that homeschooling bands, co-ops, book clubs, teen
clubs, and other hsing groups are a form of support for homeschoolers.
That is why we choose to include them in the support group list.
Please email to have your group included.
South Carolina Homeschool Network Support Groups
Membership in a support group does not constitute compliance
with SC homeschool laws. Many families will join more that one
support group. To update list, email SCHN.
South Carolina Support Groups
List from Home Education Magazine. To be listed, email .
Support Group Directory
Huge listing of support groups. Site also provides free webpages
for local support groups. From SCHEA. E-mail: .
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