Finding the Right Homeschooling Resources for Your Child
This brochure and Homeschooling , a companion piece (posted on
this web site), highlight educational materials for parents who teach their
children at home. Many of the journals, newsletters, books, and electronic
sources listed here are available through libraries, public schools,
government agencies, nonprofit institutions, and online services.
Resources not included below include a special annual issue of Growing
Without Schooling ($6; 617- 864-3100) listing contact information for
state associations, support organizations, and experienced homeschoolers; a
list of state support organizations from the Home School Legal Defense Fund
(free; 540-330-5600); the Homeschool Associates' bookmobile (East Coast
only; 1-800-882- 2828); and the Educational Resources Information Center
(1-800-LET-ERIC).
If you are new to homeschooling, other homeschoolers are an invaluable
source of information. If you do not know any in your area, your state
department of education will likely have the names and addresses of
homeschooling contacts in your state.
Magazines and Newsletters
The following list represents some of the many periodicals now available
to homeschooling families. Check your local library or bookstore for
additional titles.
The Drinking Gourd: Multicultural Home Education Magazine
P.O. Box 2557
Redmond, WA 98073
206-836-0336
E-mail: TDrinkingGrd@aol.com
U.S.: $15/year for 6 issues
Multicultural magazine specializing in math and science information;
includes catalog of software.
The Forum
National Homeschool Association
P.O. Box 157290,
Cincinnati, OH 45214-7290
513-772-9580
U.S.: $15/year for 4 issues
Newsletter for homeschoolers catering to anyone with an interest in
alternative education.
Growing Without Schooling
Holt Associates, Inc.
2269 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
617-864-3100
U.S.: $25/year for 6 issues
Outside the U.S.: $40/year
Journal representing a variety of religious beliefs; includes
contributions by homeschooling parents and students, book and resource
reviews, readers' feedback, pen-pal listings, and information directories.
Home Education Magazine
P.O. Box 1083
Tonasket, WA 98855
509-486-1351
E-mail: HomeEdMag@aol.com
U.S.: $12/6 months for 3 issues;
$24/12 months for 6 issues
Magazine representing a variety of religious and philosophical beliefs
and educational approaches; emphasizes child-led learning and features
articles and helpful notes.
Homeschooling Today
P.O. Box 1425
Melrose, FL 32666-9988
904-462-7201
U.S.: $20/year ($16 prepaid) for 6 issues
Canada: $27/year ($24 prepaid) for 6 issues
Magazine with a Christian perspective; favors the unit approach and
offers curriculum guides, lesson plans, and reproducible pages.
The Home School Court Report
Home School Legal Defense Association
P.O. Box 159
Paeonian Springs, VA 22129
703-338-5600
U.S.: $15/year for 6 issues
Magazine examining the legal aspects of home-schooling; provides
information packets and curriculum guides for teachers and parents.
Home School Researcher
National Home Research Institute
c/o Western Baptist College
5000 Deer Park Drive SE
Salem, OR 97301-9392
503-375-7019
E-mail: bray@wbc.edu
U.S.: $40/year for 4 issues
Peer-reviewed academic journal on homeschoolers' achievements,
specializations, and demographics; discusses philosophical, historical,
legal, and policy issues.
Moore Report International
The Moore Foundation
P.O. Box 1, Camas, WA 98607
206-835-2736
U.S.: $12/year for 6 issues
Canada: $25/year for 6 issues
Newspaper with a Christian perspective; special interest in informal
learning for younger children and national and international homeschooling
news.
NATHHAN News
National Challenged Homeschoolers Associated Network
5383 Alpine Road SE
Olalla, WA 98359
206-857-4257
U.S.: $15/year for 4 issues
Newsletter offering helpful information on homeschooling children with
special needs.
New Attitude
P.O. Box 2250
Gresham, OR 97030
1-800-225-5259
U.S.: $15/year for 4 issues ($2 for a sample)
Outside the U.S.: $20/year
Magazine with a Christian perspective, published by homeschooled teens
for their peers; discusses topical issues such as college preparation, peer
pressure, and dating.
Options in Learning
The Alliance for Parental Involvement in Education (AllPIE)
P.O. Box 59
East Chatham, NY 12060
518-392-6900
E-mail: allpiesr@aol.com
U.S.: $20/year for 4 issues
Newsletter exploring a wide spectrum of public, private, and home
education options.
Practical Homeschooling
Home Life
P.O. Box 1250
Fountain, MO 63026
1-800-346-6322
E-mail: marypride@aol.com
U.S.: $15 for 4 issues; $24 for 8 issues
Canada: Add $10
Magazine with a Christian perspective; focuses on high-tech homeschooling,
college opportunities, cutting-edge ideas, product reviews, and teaching
methods.
Electronic Sources
Parents AskERIC: An Internet-based service helping parents and parent
support programs. E-mail your questions on children's growth, development,
and education to askeric@ericir.syr.edu
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