Connecticut Homeschool Legal Requirements
Connecticut Homeschool Conferences and Conventions
Connecticut homeschooling Classes and Co-ops
Other Connecticut Homeschooling Events and Resources
Connecticut Homeschooling Field Trips
Connecticut Homeschooling Support Groups
Job opportunities for Connecticut homeschool students
Educational resources about Connecticut
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Connecticut Homeschool Legal Requirements
Homeschool Legal Advantage (HLA)
HLA is an outreach of the Christian Law Association. The CLA has faithfully served churches and families since 1969, and has successfully defended over 8,000 educational freedom related cases. Today, the Homeschool Legal Advantage team includes a large group of full-time attorneys and an additional 200+ affiliated attorneys throughout the United States. HLA stands ready to educate and empower Homeschoolers so that they can respond kindly and confidently to local officials when homeschooling questions arise. And, when direct attorney involvement or even legal representation is required to defend your right to homeschool, as a member of Homeschool Legal Advantage, you can rest assured that assistance from one of our experienced attorneys is only a phone call away! For more information, please visit http://www.HomeschoolLegalAdvantage.com
Connecticut Education Laws
From TEACH
No legal information found for Connecticut.
Connecticut and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions
No current conference or convention information found for Connecticut.
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Other Connecticut homeschooling events and resources
Connecticut Homeschooling
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Connecticut
Statewide
Homeschool hiking/biking annual event
May 23, 2010 - May 29, 2010
The homeschool hiking/biking annual event began in May 2005 as a way to gain recognition for homeschooling as well as getting some exercise, group involvement, and introducing homeschoolers and their families to hiking and biking in the great outdoors!! It is an annual event now and will be held each year the last full week in May all across the United States. We are asking for individuals and groups involved in homeschooling to set up events in their areas. If you would like to set up a group event in your area, please send your name, email address, phone, city and state to me at: homeschoolhikebike@hotmail.com
Connecticut Homeschooling Co-ops
Guilford
Connecticut Experiential Learning Center
The Connecticut Experiential Learning Center, a program for children ages nine through fourteen (4th-8th grades), offers an innovative interdisciplinary curriculum designed to engage the adolescent learner. A complete range of academic subjects is offered, including history, literature, creative and expository writing, hands-on science, math, Spanish, outdoor education, music, culinary arts, and field studies. In addition to the full-time middle school program, there are part-time programs designed to enrich current home schooling.
Connecticut Homeschooling Classes
Meriden
Summit Music Studios
Summit Music Studio offers instruction in guitar, music theory, songwriting, and instrumental composition. Students learn in a fun stress free environment from a conservatory trained composer/musician.
All levels of student from beginner to advanced are welcome. Please contact
Tom Izzo today for lesson availabilities: tizzo5@yahoo.com
Shelton
Footelights Theater Company presents
Workshops and classes focused on learning Shakespeare which lead to a full stage production of a Shakespeare play at the end of the session.
Most recent homeschooling field trip listings for Connecticut
Woodbury
Civil War Reenactment & Living History Event
Battles both days, Living History programs, Demonstrations,Civilian town of Unity Check website for event held in July.
Westport
Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center
The mission of Earthplace is to educate the community about nature and the environment. Founded in 1958 and accredited by The American Association of Museums, Earthplace maintains a 62 acre wildlife sanctuary with trails, contains an interactive natural history museum, houses live wildlife for public viewing and hosts many public nature programs and events. Other activities include a state-licensed preschool and summer camp, a wildlife rehabilitation program, and the Harbor Watch/River Watch water quality testing program.
East Windsor
East Windsor Historical Society
The purpose of the East Windsor Historical Society is to discover, procure, and preserve whatever may relate to the civil, ecclesiastical and natural history of the Town of East Windsor in particular and the State of Connecticut in general.
Hamden
Eli Whitney Museum
The Eli Whitney Museum is an experimental learning workshop for students, teachers, and families. We collect interpret and teach experiments that are the roots of design and invention.
Enfield
Enfield Historical Society
The Enfield Historical Society, Inc. operates three museums. All are open to the public free of charge. The Old Town Hall Museum was built as a church in 1774, and continues to serve our community after over two centuries, as both a museum and headquarters for our organization. The Martha A. Parsons House Museum was built in 1782 and houses two centuries of Parsons family possessions. The Wallop School Museum was built in 1800 and remained in service until 1949. We hope that you will visit each of them and see the thousands of artifacts on display. No matter what your interest, you will likely find something that makes you very happy you stopped in!
Newington
Newington Historical Society,
Operates two Museums: The Kellogg-Eddy House and The Kelsey House.
Essex
Essex Historical Society
Museums: The Pratt House and Hills Academy.
Fairfield
Fairfield Museum and History Center
The Fairfield Museum presents an exciting new museum, library, community meeting and educational resource for southwestern Connecticut. We are a dynamic cultural resource and public forum where the community comes together to address the issues that will define its future in an environment informed by its past. There is something at the Fairfield Museum for everyone to enjoy. Come see what all the excitement is about.
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Connecticut Homeschool Support Groups
TEACH CT
The purpose of TEACH is to further the interests of home education of children by their parents. To accomplish this, TEACH shall provide service and information to homeschooling families and support groups in Connecticut. All sponsored activities and publications will be consistently Christian and dedicated to the honor and glory of God in keeping with the Biblical commands of Deuteronomy 6:4-10, Proverbs 22:6, and Ephesians 6:4.
Shoreline Homeschoolers
An inclusive organization that supports member families living along the Connecticut shoreline. The organization respects diversity and individual choice in educational philosophy and welcomes all families as members, regardless of their reasons for homeschooling. We are a supportive community where members come together to form friendships, organize activities and events for the children, share interests and concerns, and have fun! Membership includes -- support group meetings and social gatherings; subscription to a great email list used by members for sharing information; annual events for the children; membership cards for educator discounts; group tickets for area events; and much, much more...
Litchfield County Christian Homeschool Association
L.C.C.H.A. - Serving homeschooling families in northwestern Connecticut our purpose is to support and encourage one another as we educate our children and train them to love and serve the risen Lord, Jesus Christ.
Between Counties
a support group for parents who are homeschooling their children in the Fairfield and New Haven County area. We offer playgroups, support meetings, an email list, and a newsletter
Home Educators of the Northwest Hills
Infomation and homeschooling support in Northwest Connecticut
Shoreline Christian Home Educators Fellowship (SCHEF)
This support group provides a network of fellowship, with practical and prayer support, and Christian encouragement for home schooling parents and students.
Sleeping Giant Homeschoolers
Our families come together to offer friendship and support in methods, curriculum, activities, discipline, to share ideas, moral support, and other things related to homeschooling. We enjoy monthly meetings and a wide range of activities for our children.
C.H.A.L.K.
A faith based Bible believing homeschool group. Our Mom's meeting takes place the 3rd Tuesday of each month. We also plan for one play date and at least one field trip per month.
CT C.H.E.E.R.
This rapidly growing group consists of all types of homeschool families, primarily who live east of the CT River (but not limited to that). We offer support, information, many events, field trips, classes, workshops, park days, member benefits, discounts, and MUCH more. This is a very active group, with no membership fee.
Connecticut Classical Christian Homeschool
Classical Conversations Communities exist to complement your home-centered education and connect you with like-minded families. Each community is facilitated by a trained parent-director, and classes are led by trained parent-tutors who model the classical tools of learning. Tutors have the privilege of encouraging students toward becoming lifelong learners while also encouraging parents in the classical teaching of their children.
Classical Conversations values your time and commitment to quality classical Christian education for your family. We honor your desire to train your children in the way they should go.
Valley Central Homeschool group
A large and diverse group of families, who wish to come together for ideas and inspiration. This group is available to those who live and homeschool in the state of Connecticut.We are a Connecticut Homeschool Network affiliated group.
Eastern CT Christian Homeschool Organization
CT-CHEER Yahoo Group
CT Cooperative of Home Educators East of the River
Groton
Groton CHEA
This site is to share information about what is happening in the CHEA Area 24/ Groton, CT homeschool group. Membership is open to anyone homeschooling in Connecticut, but information and events will be listed for New London County.
New Haven County/Middlesex County
Connecticut Experiential Learning Center
The Connecticut Experiential Learning Center is led by a dynamic teaching team, with over thirty years combined experience working in independent school settings, private tutoring and raising children.
We offer a full curriculum to prepare students for high school and beyond, including grammar, writing, hands-on science, history, literature, math, Spanish, outdoor education, and culinary arts.
Students may enroll for the full program that includes regular classes as well as field experiences, or select part-time offerings as an ideal opportunity for home-schooled enrichment.
Contact Melinda Alcosser and Maria Mortali at mandm@experientiallearningcenter.com
or 203-458-3361 for more details
Statewide
CT Homeschoolers
Connect and support CT homeschoolers regardless of geographic location, method of instruction or religious affiliation. The Yahoo Message Group is the hub of our activity, allowing homeschoolers across the state to connect to share ideas, methods, events and support. Our goal is to work cooperatively with all CT homeschool groups and associations both large and small including CHN, Teach, NHELD, Unschoolers and more for the benefit of all CT homeschool families. While the majority of our connections will be made on-line, group members are welcome to schedule gatherings at different locations around the state to accommodate our membership; have car will travel.
Job opportunites forCT homeschool students
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