Connecticut Local Homeschooling Resources

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Connecticut Homeschooling Resource Pages

Connecticut Homeschooling
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Connecticut

Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum - Connecticut
Discussions and Resources for Connecticut Homeschoolers

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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 State Law
From CT Homeschool Network

Connecticut Education Laws
From TEACH

Connecticut Law - About School Law
Contains information and links to CT Department of Education Regulations, Connecticut General Statutes and Office of Legislative Research Reports as they relate to education and homeschooling.

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Connecticut and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions

New England Catholic Homeschool Conference 2010
June 5, 2010
Our new facility is the Saint Stanislaus School and The Basilica of St Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr on Front St in Chicopee, MA.
Chicopee

Bloomfield
TEACH 2010 Convention
June 11, 2010 - June 12, 2010
First Cathedral 1151 Blue Hills Avenue Bloomfield, CT! Speakers include: Davis and Rachael Carman Carol Barnier

Bloomfield
TEACH of Connecticut - 2010 Homeschool Convention and Curriculum Fair
June 11, 2010 - June 12, 2010
First Cathedral, 1151 Blue Hills Avenue in Bloomfield, CT! Speakers include: Davis and Rachael Carman, Carol Barnier

2010 Sacred HEART Homeschooling Convention
June 19, 2010
Welcome to the website for the Sacred H.E.A.R.T. Convention (Homeschooler's Educational Alliance of Roman Catholics in the Tristate area -NJ, NY, CT). St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Orange, New Jersey
Orange

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Other Connecticut Homeschooling Events

New Haven
The Big Blue Marble Young People's Concert
April 6, 2010
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra has been presenting concerts for young people for 77 years beginning in 1931. This year’s concerts feature music inspired by the Ocean. The Big Blue Marble-From the haunting, eerie songs of the humpback whale to the majesty and power of a 50 piece orchestra portraying a violent storm at sea, Big Blue Marble is a study of the sea, its inhabitants, and related local traditions, featuring one of the most unusual soloists you’ll ever hear; an unknown family of humpback whales. This exhilarating 55-minute concert is designed for students in grades 2-8 and is supported by a curriculum guide with references to the CSDE framework. Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Woolsey Hall, New Haven. Cost: $6 Students. Parents/Chaperones/Teachers are Free! For tickets call 203-865-0831 ext.10

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Connecticut Homeschooling Classes

Hartford/Litchfield
Maple Sugaring classes
February 17, 2010 - April 30, 2010
Sweet Wind Farm is offering homeschool classes on maple sugaring during the 2010 maple syrup season at their sugarhouse in East Hartland, CT. Learn all about this age old New England tradition, while including bits of history, math, & science. Sessions include a narrated slide show, story time, a hands-on interactive class, a tour of the sugarhouse and trees outside, and taste sampling. Paid participants also receive take home materials and a maple sugar candy sample. Homeschool groups may organize a field trip together by reserving a date and time with Susan by calling (860) 653-2038 or email at: sweetwindfarm@sbcglobal.net Maple sugaring season is typically from mid-February through the beginning of April. Class fee is $5.00 per student ages 5 and up, younger siblings and parents are free.Class is multi-age appropriate. There is a $40 minimum to run a class, so please ask friends to get together with you. Class usually lasts around 1 1/2 hours, please dress appropriately for the outdoor portion of the tour.You can visit their website at www.sweetwindfarm.net for more information. The farm will also be hosting its 4th annual Maple Festival on Saturday, March 13 from 10 till 4. The fun filled family event is a great reason to get out and enjoy this time of year, All are welcome.

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.

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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.

 

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Job and Volunteer Opportunities for Connecticut Homeschool Students

No job opportunites have been submitted for CT.

 

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