Whether you’ve decided to homeschool or you’re considering the option, here are some links to homeschooling resources that can help you get started.

Homeschooling Conferences

If you are considering this big commitment, we highly recommend you attend a homeschool conference or expo before taking the plunge.

Local Homeschooling Support Groups

Local homeschooling groups and co-opts provide educational, recreational, and/or social opportunities. With about 3% of children in America currently being homeschooled, chances are you know several families who homeschool. Ask them which groups they belong to. Here are four homeschooling co-ops in our area.

LIGHT Christian Support Group

Based in Columbus, GA; email: [email protected].

Freedom Home Schoolers

This group was created in 2005 to support homeschooling families in the Phenix City, AL / Columbus, GA area regardless of religious affiliation. Email: [email protected].

Homeschooling Resources

Homeschool Curriculums

Here are just a few of the most popular homeschool curriculums. For additional suggestions, visit www.homeschoolsupercenter.com or www.christianbook.com.

Alpha Omega

Offers multiple curriculums, including Switched-On Schoolhouse, LifePac, Monarch, Horizons and The Weaver Curriculum.

ABeka Book

ABeka Book is one of the oldest Christian-based homeschool curriculums around for grades K-12. Features comprehensive, easy-to-use lesson plans. Meets or exceeds recommended Common Core content standards.

Apologia

Publishes creation-based science curriculum for grades K–12, Bible worldview curriculum for six to fourteen-year-olds, Apologetics for high school students, language arts curriculum, Constitutional Literacy for high school students, and practical resources for homeschooling families including the Ultimate Planners for moms, teens, and students.

BJU Press

Another one of the oldest Christian-based curriculums around. For students in K-12.

Logos Press

Logos Press is a division of Canon Press. They publish curriculum material compiled by the staff and teachers of Logos Online School, the pioneer in Classical and Christian schools. Curriculums for grades 2-12.

Memoria Press

Home of the Classical Core Curriculum. Also offers guides for teaching students with special needs.

My Father’s World

Christian homeschool curriculum that combines the best of Charlotte Mason’s ideas, classical education, and unit studies with a biblical worldview

Simply Charlotte Mason

Explore our recommended living books lists and resources for each school subject and grade level. Our curriculum is designed to help you homeschool the Charlotte Mason way for grades K-12.

Sonlight

Complete Christian homeschool curriculum for preschool through high school,

Time for Learning

Time4Learning is an online learning system for homeschool, after school, and summer use. The curriculum is made up of thousands of learning activities, lessons, and assessments which provide a standards-based education program for grades K-12.

Online Homeschooling (Distance Learning)

Computer-based learning may not be for everyone, but if it’s your method of choice, check out the following options for online, distance learning. Some programs are self-paced. Others offer virtual, teacher-led classrooms.

K12 Education

The nation’s leading provider of online curriculum and support services for grades K–12. Families use the K12 curriculum and learning programs through online public schools, online private schools, blended or “hybrid” schools, and independently through direct course purchase. Classes follow state requirements for standards and assessments.

Alabama Virtual Academy @ Eufaula Public Schools ~ Alabama Virtual Academy @ Eufaula City Schools offers Alabama students in grades K-12 a personalized education tailored to their specific needs through individualized learning plans developed and supported by state-certified teachers. Tuition-free.
Georgia Cyber Academy ~ Georgia Cyber Academy offers Georgia students in grades K-12 a personalized education tailored to their specific needs through individualized learning plans that are developed and supported by state-certified teachers. Tuition free.
K¹² International Academy ~ A fully accredited, U.S. diploma-granting, private online school for grades K – 12. For students around the world seeking an excellent, well-rounded education, this school provides outstanding curriculum and a high level of support.
The Keystone School ~ Offers flexible education programs for high school and middle school students that help each student achieve their unique dreams and goals. Whether your student wants to study full-time or just needs individual classes, we offer more than 170 courses from credit recovery to world languages and AP. Students can enroll at any time.

A Beka Academy

An accredited distance learning program for Kindergarten through grade 12. Textbooks from A Beka Book are used with video instruction for a college preparatory education. A Beka Academy offers a variety of educational options to include: Independent Study, Traditional Programs and individual courses. Students may use DVD’s for instruction, Video Streaming and live hook-ups for learning. Over 50,000 students are enrolled every year.

Apologia Online Academy

Offers college-prep programs in the sciences, Bible, apologetics, and Christian worldview through a virtual classroom experience for students in grades 7-12. Your choice of streaming live classes or recorded sessions.

BJU Press Distance Learning Online

An all-in-one homeschool solution. Daily video lessons are delivered to your child by expert teachers. Lessons, eTextbooks, and assignments can be accessed from our responsive web interface from virtually any device, including iPad, Android, PC, and Mac.

Connections Academy

An accredited, tuition-free, online public school for grades K-12. This education program offers students in online public schools everything they need to reach their potential. In this virtual classroom, students can spend the school year reaching their highest potential through a uniquely individualized learning program. Most Connections Academy–supported schools are accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies. Tuition-free

Pearson Online Academy

An accredited, online private school for students in grades K-12 brought to you by the experts in virtual learning. We empower students worldwide to achieve academic excellence through our affordable, high-quality online education that emphasizes college prep.

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