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Northern Virginia Homeschool Support Groups Counties - Major Cities Alexandria - Alexandria Arlington Caroline - Fredericksburg Fairfax - Herndon-Reston Fauquier King George Loudoun - Ashburn, Sterling Prince William - Manassas, Woodbridge Regional Groups Support Group Lists Alexandria County Guiding Our Children Home Alliance Alexandria area group which is inclusive and strives to provide support for home schoolers of all ages and learning styles. Saint Ann Homeschool Support Group We are a Catholic homeschool support group with member families across northern VA, sponsored by Queen of Apostles Church in Alexandria. Arlington County Arlington HS Families This Group is used by Arlington HS'ing families for planning our regular meetings and field trips. Arlington, VA Home Schoolers This group is for all interested in any and all information regarding homeschooling in Arlington, Virginia. Honorary Arlingtonians welcome. Caroline County Christian Homeschoolers of Caroline We need support without having to drive to Fredericksburg or Richmond every week. Fredericksburg Area Homeschoolers Association We are a secular, close-knit, like-minded group of homeschoolers living around Fredericksburg, Virginia who meet at least once a week for projects, activities, field trips, and park days. Teaching Our Own Legacy TOOL is a non-profit, Christian-based home school group in Fredricksburg. Fairfax County Centreville Homeschool Enrichment Support Services Our mission is to support homeschooling parents of junior & senior high students by providing classes to develop life skills and prepare students for college-level studies. Fairfax County, VA Homeschoolers For homeschoolers in Fairfax County and northern VA to share their ideas, concerns, events, used curricula, achievements, support, encouragement and resources. Homeschoolers of Herndon-Reston This is a meeting place for homeschoolers of all ages, educational philosophies, religions, creeds, and ethnicities in the Herndon/Reston area of Virginia. Holy Family Homeschool Group of Northern Virginia Dedicated to supporting Catholic homeschooling families in the Northern Virginia area. We host a variety of activities throughout the year. Riverbend Garden A Waldorf-inspired homeschooling co-op in Fairfax County, Virginia. We meet weekly in members' homes and at local parks. Fauquier County Fauquier Home Educators An email list for homeschooling families in and around Fauquier County Virginia. FHE provides activity information and support for homeschoolers. Love At Home NOVA Northern Virginia LDS Home Educators is a group of Latter-day Saint Home Educators located in the Northern Virginia suburban areas including but not limited to Loudoun/Fairfax/Prince William/Fauquier Counties in Virginia and Frederick County in Maryland. Unity Homeschool We currently have 12 member families with 32 children ranging in age from newborns to16 years old. Our base is in Central Fauquier Co., although we have members in surrounding areas as well. King George County Homeschooling In King George For homeschoolers living in King George, Virginia to connect and share local happenings. Loudoun County Ashburn-Sterling Homeschoolers An inclusive, relaxed homeschooling support group for those living and hsing in or near Ashburn or Sterling. EcoVillage of Loudoun County, VA Scroll down about half way to information about how this family-oriented "intentional" community supports homeschooling in its area. They support 5 homeschool groups and 4 email lists when I last looked at the site. GRACE Home Educators A ministry to homeschoolers who desire fellowship with other homeschoolers with a similar religious belief. The co-op meets weekly at Christian Fellowship Church in Ashburn. The Home-Ed Center A Home-School Community Center with facilities and programs devoted to homeschoolers and their educational and extracurricular needs. LIFE_homeschool An eclectic group of homeschoolers, who belong to LIFE- Learning In a Family Environment- homechool group, geographically based in Western Loudoun County, VA and the surrounding area. Love At Home NOVA Northern Virginia LDS Home Educators is a group of Latter-day Saint Home Educators located in the Northern Virginia suburban areas including but not limited to Loudoun/Fairfax, Prince William, and Fauquier Counties in Virginia, and Frederick County in Maryland. Right at Home A Christian support group in Western Loudoun County (Virginia) since 1990. Prince William County Home Organization of Parent Educators Homeschool support group for Manassas, Manassas Park Fairfax County, Fauquier County and Prince William County. Homeschool Theatre Troupe Woodbridge, VA. HTT is committed to an enriching theatre experience for homeschool students. We produce two productions annually. Love At Home NOVA Northern Virginia LDS Home Educators is a group of Latter-day Saint Home Educators located in the Northern Virginia suburban areas including but not limited to Loudoun/Fairfax/Prince William/Fauquier Counties in Virginia and Frederick County in Maryland. Prince William County Homeschool Network We are an inclusive homeschool information and support list for homeschoolers and those seeking information about homeschooling. We are a secular (not religiously affiliated) list valuing diversity and tolerance. We Home Educate and Train WHEAT is a Christian homeschool support group of Woodbridge, Virginia, serving the communities of Lake Ridge, Dale City, Westridge, Montclair, Occoquan, Lorton, Dumfries, Quantico and Manassas in Eastern Prince William and Southeastern Fairfax Counties. Regional Groups Bolling Area Home Educators Support and encouragement of all home educators regardless of the reasons for home educating, philosophy of instruction, or methods used. This is done through support group meetings, the home educators' newsletter, and a variety of activities. DELMARVA Homeschoolers Home schoolers from the region known as DELMARVA, (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia), can network via email announcements of family and home school events in their area. Heathen Homeschoolers A support group for Northern Virginia homeschoolers who identify with the heathen label. Members required to have a sense of humor. Home Educators Affirmation Resources & Training HEART serves the Tri-Cities (Petersburg, Hopewell, & Colonial Heights) as well as Dinwiddie, Prince George, and Chesterfield Counties. We are an open and welcoming group offering support to any home educator that needs it. No requirements, statements, or fees to join. We are sponsored by Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, Virginia. For more information contact: John H. Stawarz II at . Northern Virginia Homeschool Network We are an inclusive, committed group with a common goal in independently educating our children that transcends any differences we may have in race, religion, background, or philosophy. Activities are created and organized for children who are 9 to 16 years old, operating at "grade" levels 4 through 11. NOVA TAG This is an online support group for Northern Virginia (NOVA) parents who home school their talented and gifted (TAG) children. Nova Unschoolers An inclusive list for homeschoolers in the northern Virginia area to chat, find support and meet others, and those who are looking for information about homeschooling. NVA Muslim homeschoolers Muslim Homeschooling supportgroup for Northern VA and the DC metro area. Responsibility of Educating All Children at Home REACH is a very active group. We serve areas from Fredericksburg, Orange, Culpeper, Madison, King George, Fauquier, Warrenton, Woodbridge, Stafford, Dumfries, Manassas and beyond. Support Group Lists Northern Virginia Homeschool Organizations Please promptly advise VaHomeschoolers at  of any new homeschool group, or of any error or omission, or with any recommendation to make this service better. Email links on this page are protected from spammers' harvesting by putting the addresses in JavaScript. To find out how to easily do this on your site, visit Joe Maller's site.

Drivers Education for Credit Keystone National High School. Teens can now learn how to become safe responsible drivers... while earning Certification and Insurance discounts.   The DriversEd.com course is the only course approved for use by home-school students. That is, if you are homeschooled, you may learn the classroom and/or behind-the-wheel portions of your drivers education at home. Once you have completed our course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that you may then take to the DMV when you apply for a drivers license. Only students who are homeschooled may receive an official Certificate of Completion when finished with the course.   Recommended books to help you explore homeschooling   Home Learning Year by Year How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School by Rebecca Rupp A structured plan to ensure that your children will learn what they need to know when they need to know it, from preschool through high school.   The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas: 500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12 by Linda Dobson As a homeschooling parent, you're always looking for new and creative ways to teach your child the basics. Look no longer! Inside this innovative helper, you'll find kid-tested and parent-approved techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, manners, and more that you can easily adapt to your family's homeschooling needs.   Homeschooling : The Teen Years Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 13- To 18-Year Old by Cafi Cohen This book reveals the adventure and rewards as well as the special challenges of working with this age group.   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.   The Complete Home Learning Source Book : The Essential Resource Guide for Homeschoolers, Parents, and Educators Covering Every Subject from Arithmetic to Zoology by Rebecca Rupp This ambitious reference guide lives up to its name. Practically three inches thick--and we're not talking large print here--it's packed with titles, ordering information, and Web site addresses.   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 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   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.   Best Selling Homeschooling Books