Georgia Local Homeschooling Resources

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Georgia Homeschooling Resource Pages

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

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

Homeschool Excursions
Offering homeschool field trips in Georgia

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Georgia 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

From GHEA
Georgia Homeschool Laws

Code Section 20-2-690.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Any person who is a parent or guardian or has control or charge of any child subject to compulsory attendance and who becomes a resident of this state shall, within 60 days of having become a resident, enroll said child in a public or private school or place the child in an approved home study program.

Amendment to Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17; to revise provisions relating to adult literacy for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Georgia and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions

College Park
Georgia Home Educators Alliance - GHEA 24th Annual Conference & Curriculum Fair
April 30, 2010 - May 1, 2010
Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse. College Park, Georgia Featuring: Mark Hamby, Nathan Clark George (In Concert), Shelley Noonan, Zan & Joe Tyler, Raymond Causey, Ruth Martin, Jamie Peavy, Greg & Connie Brezina

Roswell
Southeast Homeschool Expo
July 30, 2010 - July 31, 2010
Thinking About Homeschooling? Millions of parents homeschool and get together to share ideas, networks, classes and other homeschool events. Whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned veteran, Home Educators Encouragement Alliance is here to answer your homeschool questions.

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Other Georgia Homeschooling Events

Brooks
2010 GHEA Used Book Sale
April 29, 2010 - May 1, 2010
Convention Center

Bridgeport
Russell Cave National Monument - Native American Festival
May 1, 2010 - May 2, 2010
For more than 10,000 years, Russell Cave was home to prehistoric peoples. Russell Cave provides clues to the daily lifeways of early North American inhabitants dating from 6500 B.C. to 1650 A.D. The cave shelter archaeological site contains the most complete record of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast. A National Park site dedicated to teaching people about the lifeways of the pre-historic Indians who lived in the cave shelter. The Russell Cave Native American Festival is an annual event held every Spring. The festival features educational demonstrations of the authentic lifeways of the Southeastern Native American Peoples. Experience firsthand the dances, artwork and ingenuity of the Native People.

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Georgia Homeschooling Classes

Adairsville
Education Play Station
We offer homeschool groups as well as classes such as dance, music, art, tumbling, taekwondo, acrosports and more! We are a Christian facility and we offer speech and occupational therapy!

Alpharetta
Alpharetta Yoga & Meditation Arts
Yoga classes for children, taught by a certified YogaKids instructor! Group classes available for ages 3-7, and ages 8-14. Adult classes available, as well.

Alpharetta
Alpharetta Family Karate
Martial arts classes, ages 4+.

Alpharetta and Woodstock
Violin Lessons
Suzuki Violin private and group lessons. Woodstock and Alpharetta locations: Woodstock Community Church in downtown Woodstock, North Fulton Violins in downtown Alpharetta.

Alpharetta, Duluth, Suwanee areas
In home piano lessons
I am a local piano teacher that travels to homes in Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Suwanee, and Duluth areas. I've been teaching students of all levels and ages for 12 years. I have an Education degree and am now taking on new students!

Alpharetta, Georgia
Off Broadway Dance Theatre
Homeschooler Theatre and Dance Classes

Alpharetta, Lawrenceville, Suwanee
Susan Chambers Dance Company Performing Arts Classes
Home Schoolers: Come and be a part of an Award-Winning Performing Arts School! Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Voice, Acting and a Young Children's Program with Combination Classes and Creative Movement Classes

Altanta
Zoo Altanta HomeSchool Academy
HomeSchool Classes

Atlanta
Shenanigans Improv Theatre for Autistic Spectrum Students
Shenanigans is a fast-paced new improvisational acting program for high-functioning middle and high schoolers on the autistic spectrum who want to have fun and make new friends while practicing key social skills. No acting experience required. We welcome high-functioning tweens and teens on the autistic spectrum, including Aspergers, PDD-NOS, and ADHD. Class are now forming in several locations in the Atlanta metro area. For more information, contact Sandy Bruce at (770) 354-5770, or email shenanigans.info@gmail.com.

Atlanta, Fulton
Sewing Classes for Kids
I offer private and group sewing and craft lessons for children. I have the machines and will travel.

Atlanta/Alpharetta
Christian Youth Theater - Atlanta
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is an after-school theater arts training program for students ages 4 - 18. CYT is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization funded primarily through its tuition, ticket sales and outside contributions. Every session (fall, winter and spring) CYT offers theater arts classes for children as an after-school activity. Each local program conducts three ten-week sessions throughout the school year, teaching drama, voice, dance and a broad spectrum of specialty theatrical workshops at weekly two-hour classes. Enrolled students have the opportunity to work behind the scenes, or audition and perform on stage in a Broadway-style musical performed for the community.

Canton
Azure Equine Farms
Azure Equine Farms is a family oriented horse farm offering Western Riding and Equitation class in a safe and positive enviroment. We offer private, semi-private, and "Mommy and Me" lessons. Please call 404-281-6795 or email Lynda@AzureEquine.com or visit our website at www.AzureEquine.com

Canton/Cherokee county
The Little Picassos Club
Private and group, on-site art enrichment programs for children pre-k through 6th grade.

Carrollton, Bremen, Newnan, Anniston, Ashland/Lineville
Joy Unspeakable Homeschool Band
Full-scale band program for homeschoolers from age 3 through graduation.

Cumming
North Georgia Youth Chorale
The North Georgia Youth Chorale offers choral opportunities for home school students in grades 4-12. The chorale will sing various styles of music from various musical periods. Different musical ensembles include mens ensemble, treble choir and mixed choir.

Dacula/Gwinnett
Homeschool Martial Arts Classes
Martial Arts Classes specifically for homeschool networks. Great for everyone ages 4 and older. Build confidence, self-esteem, coordination, balance, and meet some great people in the process

Douglas and surrounding areas.
Homeschool Haven
A non-denominational, Christian homeschool group that offers weekly classes for students from 10 years old through high school. Our students will have the opportunity to serve on a student council and prom committee. We will have a yearbook and a newspaper staff. Homemade lunches will be served, social events and field trips planned. We partner with Living Stones, a Christian ministry, for those students interested in community service projects. Our Directors are made up of degreed professionals and seasoned homeschoolers. Homeschool Haven is open to all homeschoolers, regardless of religious preference, race, gender, color, or national or ethnic origin. We do not require a statement of faith. 678-598-5723

Douglasville
Youth Finanical Education
Educating the youth on finances

Duluth
Piano Lessons
Private piano lessons. POC: LisaADeen@hotmail.com

Duluth
Ocee Arts Center Drawing & Beyond for Homeschoolers
Art class for homeschooled middle & high school ages at the Ocee Arts Center in Duluth, GA.

Gwinnett
WizKidz Science and Technology Centers
Our new science and technology center located in Gwinnett County, Georgia offers home school groups exciting and hands on field trips and classes designed to enhance their current science and technology curriculum. With classes in Robotics, Forensic Science, Paleontology, Aviation, Astronomy and more, we are sure your students will enjoy an educational visit to our center. Weekday and Saturday Field Trip and Classes available. For more information please contact rdorsey@wizkidztech.org

Gwinnett County
The A Team @ Adrenalne Climbing
Fulfill your PE requirements with indoor rock climbing.

Henry County McDonough
Andy Palpant
Piano lessons. Email:andypalpant@bellsouth.net

Henry, Newton, & Rockdale counties
Troutner Piano Studio
A unique piano lesson program that makes learning fun and ensures a solid musical foundation. Private lessons are combined with weekly theory computer lab sessions, fun monthly classes, and more! Melody Troutner has a master\'s degree in piano performance and nearly 15 years of experience teaching piano.

Jasper, Ellijay, Canton, Calhoun and Chatsworth Area
Living Stones Learning Center - Math and Creation Based Lab Science Programs
NEW Homeschool Solutions for 7 - 11th Graders! Math and Creation Based Lab Science Programs for parents seeking a structured lab based academic environment. General Science, Advanced Mathematics (7th grade), Physical Science, Pre- Algebra, Biology, Algebra I, Chemistry, Algebra II and Trigonometry. Bi-weekly.

Johns Creek / Alpharetta / Duluth
Piano Lessons for Kids
Piano lessons for kids of all ages. Beginning to Intermediate instruction. Special discounts available for homeschoolers. Visit the website at www.JohnsCreekPianoLessons.com and click on \"Rates.\" Call us at (770) 797-9800

Lilburn/Norcross
Reading to Learn
Reading to Learn/Academic Tutoring offers individual or small group K-12, tutoring in Reading, Writing, Math, Science and other subjects. Foreign Languages include Spanish, French, and Japanese.

Marietta (East Cobb)
Fiddlestix String Studio
Karen Papetti uses a traditional teaching method mixed with Suzuki violin teachings. Violin lessons are taught in her East Cobb, Marietta, Georgia studio beginners through intermediate levels. Home Schools welcome. The philosophy at Fiddlestix String Studio is to have fun while making beautiful music together!

Marietta, Powder Springs, Austell, Kennesaw
Private Violin Lessons with Nina Bledsoe
Hour long violin lessons taught in your home by experienced violinist. Learn to play classica, bluegrass, and/or church music. No previous musical experience required.

Powder Springs
Heart to Heart Instruction
Literacy and Writing Workshops

Roswell/Alpharetta/ Atlanta
Henley's Haven Workshops for Kids
3D Computer Animation for Kids

Rowell
Private Piano Lessons with Elizabeth
Affordable beginner's classical piano lessons in Roswell for ages 5 and up. Flexible scheduling. No contracts. Bastien and Alfred methods taught, including music theory, history, and technique. Classical Training with some Contemporary Music. Learn at your Own Pace (weekly, biweekly, etc. Half-hour lessons are $15 and hour lessons are $25. Call (770-676-6437) or e-mail (liz2298@hotmail.com) Elizabeth for your first lesson free.

Savannah
Savannah Studios
Visual and performing art classes in downtown Savannah studios. Email: schroederkelly@comcast.net

Snellville
Computer Animation for Kids
Ever wondered how animations like Shrek and Spiderman are made? or Finding Nemo and Kung Fu Panda? Why not take a 3D animation class! These workshops classes are for kids who want to learn something new and creative or for kids who want to consider 3d animation as a possible field of study for college and career focus later in life. Early registration is November 6, 2008 to get access to our Free Classes Drawing 101 and Open Lab held 8 times a week. That\'s 8 FREE CLASSES/per week at no charge with early registration. You choose which free class to attend!

Statham
Lazy B Farm
Our Mission at the Lazy B farm is to be the hands on classroom that will bring greater success to those who desire to learn the joys of homesteading. We offer classes and events throughout the year as well as a homesteading series and Apprentice programs.

Suwanee
Brush and Brew
Hi all Homeschool moms and kids! I have an awesome opportunity for you all! Its called "Brush and Brew", which is a painting class at Peace, love, and pottery. The artist Maureen McIntosh walks you through any painting you pick and makes it possible for everyone to create a beautiful masterpiece to take home! Coffee, hot chocolate, or your fav beverage is also available. This is such a perfect mother-daughter or mother-son project and so much fun as a field trip of as a group, we offer any special times that you might need! Thanks email me at mcintjw@hotmail.com or call 678 482 4978

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Georgia Homeschooling Co-ops

Chatham County:Savannah
Savannah Unlimited Homeschool Network (SUHN)
Formerly known as the Savannah Secular Homeschool group (yahoo group), the Savannah Unlimited Homeschool Network (SUHN) is an inclusive secular Co-Op serving those in Chatham County, Georgia and the surrounding area. Co-Op classes are once a month. The group also offers, field trips and social activities for children and parents as well as extra-curricular clubs. This group meets for classes at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Troup Square in downtown Savannah every third Friday of the month with field trips and activites between monthly classes.

Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, and Paulding Counties
Summit C.A.R.E.S. CO-OP
Christians Assembled Respecting Encouraging Students. We are a once a week Christian Co-Op that offers affordable, enhancement classes for children K4 and up. We do offer playtime for children 3 and under with joining older siblings. Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

Warner Robins
HSCGA
Co-op classes for K-12 are held in Warner Robins. We meet for 8 weeks. Classes are 1:15 and three time slots are offered as well as lunches and recess. Drop-offs are welcome to attend. We meet in the fall and spring each year. Email lka71590@yahoo.com for more info.

 

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Job and Volunteer Opportunities for Georgia Homeschool Students

Woodstock
Mother's Helper Needed!
Mother's Helper Needed! We are an easygoing Christian family with 3 kids ages 3 years, 1.5 years and 12 weeks. We are looking for a mother's helper (I will be home at all times) to help us out every Wed and Fri from 1pm-4pm. I'd love someone age 11 or older. Duties will include reading to and playing with my 3 year old (he is mildly autistic) while the other two nap plus a few light chores. We will be paying $6 an hour. I can pick up and drop off if you live very close. We are on w wylie bridge rd right off of 92. Mom and dad are more than welcome to meet us! :) Email me with interest. Thanks!
mailto:heyheda@hotmail.com

Stockbridge
Laurel Park Activities Dept
Nursing Home- providing opportunities for families and groups to volunteer, assist with activities, and visit residents
mailto:npbrown@hmc-ga.org

 

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