Kentucky Homeschool Legal Requirements
Kentucky Homeschool Conferences and Conventions
Kentucky homeschooling Classes and Co-ops
Other Kentucky Homeschooling Events and Resources
Kentucky Homeschooling Field Trips
Kentucky Homeschooling Support Groups
Job opportunities for Kentucky homeschool students
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Kentucky 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
Kentucky Department of Education
Home Schooling in Kentucky
No legal information found for Kentucky.
Kentucky and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions
2010 MidWest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati
April 8, 2010 - April 10, 2010
The HOMESCHOOL EVENT of the YEAR! Outstanding Speaker Roster includes Dr. Susan Wise Bauer, Jessie Wise, Doug Phillips, Cathy Duffy, Andrew Pudewa, Catherine Levinson, Douglas & Nancy Wilson, Jim Weiss, Amanda Bennett, Attorney David Gibbs and more! 220+ Seminar & Workshop sessions including a WORLDVIEW Teen Track led by John Stonestreet & Dr. Jeff Myers. HUGE Exhibit Hall with 200+ Exhibitors. Optional Childrens Program. Extremely affordable! Homeschoolers attend from 20+ states! For more information, please visit http://www.CincinnatiHomeschoolConvention.com
Cincinnati
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Other Kentucky homeschooling events and resources
River City Field Trips
A field trip group for all homeschoolers
Louisville
Kentucky Homeschooling Information
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Kentucky
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
Kentucky Homeschooling Co-ops
Murray and surrounding West Kentucky
LakeArea Homeschool Co-op
Our co-op is very informal and laid back. We meet on Friday mornings from 9a.m.-Noon. We offer something for everyone! If you would like to contact us e-mail rebecca_99_01@yahoo.com and just put co-op questions in the subject line.
Kentucky Homeschooling Classes
Mullins Log Cabin: Wild Herbal Identification Classes
Mullins Log Cabin in Grant County, KY is offering workshops in identification of wild plants that can be used for food, medicine, & crafts. A brief discussion about living off the land in pioneer days will be offered to students and adults, ages 10 & older. A small fee of $2.00 is charged to groups of 10 or more. Reservations must be made in advance for morning classes Wed., Thurs. or Fri. 9 - 11 You may reach Judy by email or by cell phone 859-322-3082
Classical Studies Institute of Louisville Classes for homeschoolers
Classes in composition, junior great books, Latin, and others are now forming.
Bedford
Sewing Class
August 10, 2009 - July 26, 2010
Beginner sewing classes for ages 9 and up. These classes are designed to teach basic sewing skills and include the following: Tote Bag, Pillow, Ornament for Christmas, and Pajamas. Class size is limited to 5 students . Parents are welcome to stay and help your budding Taylor or Seamstress. $3 per class in my Bedford, KY home. Please contact Irene for private lessons or off site classes. Phone: 502-663-0024 or email: tiny_blessing@yahoo.com
Louisville
Louisville Bridge Association
Free Bridge Lessons for children
Louisville
Woodworking Classes
Woodworking Classes. Email:woodcraft509@insightbb.com
Louisville
Exploring Writing Camps and Workshops
"Exploring Writing" camps and workshops are short-term, fun classes dedicated to helping elementary and lower middle school-aged students increase their love for words. Because we can all learn from each other, young writers of virtually any ability or experience level are welcome. We offer face-to-face camps (for those of you in the So. IN/KY area) and online workshops throughout the year. Please visit our website to learn more and check out the current schedule of opportunities. Thank you!
Most recent homeschooling field trip listings for Kentucky
McLean County
Battle of Sacramento
Nathan Bedford Forrest's First Battle, largest cavalry in Kentucky. Will include: Parade, Cemetery Dedication, Tea, Cavalry Races, Living History/School Days, Memorial Services, Battlefield Ball. Don't miss this unique experience. Visit our website or call (270) 781-6858 for more information. Check website for details of event held in May.
Bedford
Ghost Roads Homecoming Civil War Reenactment - Preston Plantation
Camp opens Saturday at 10 am and closes Sunday at 5 pm. Battles & Skirmishes both days, Infantry and Artillery Firing Demonstrations, living history scenarios, Camp Life, Civil War Music & Cooking displays, Saturday evening night fire tour. Civil War Period impressions only, Military & Civilian. No fee. Free admission & parking. Check website for event held in June.
West Liberty
The Battle of West Liberty
The event will feature Civil War re-enactors, a battle both Saturday and Sunday the event is coinciding with the West Liberty Sorghum Festival which brings in over 30,000 visitors . We will also feature period music, a Grand Ball, a ladies tea and more. Check website for event held in September.
Middle Creek
Battle of Middle Creek
Join us as we reenact the Battle of Middle Creek. This reenactment takes place on the actually battlefield that saw action during the Civil War, we reenact on ground made hallowed by the blood of our ancestors, we fight in their honor! Exciting activities each day, an exciting tactical battle on Saturday an a historic reenactment of the battle on Sunday. Check website for event held in September.
London
Battle of Camp Wildcat
148th Anniversary of the Battle of Camp Wildcat, London, Kentucky, sponsored by the Laurel Home Guard. The three-day event begins with a school day Friday. As many reenactors as possible are encouraged to come early and help share living history with the 800-1,400 children who usually attend. We would also like demonstrations of period crafts, impersonations, and enough people for a small skirmish for the students. Dinner and hayride provided for helping with School Day. Saturday and Sunday feature a full battle reenactment each day. Other events include historical speakers on Saturday and Sunday, memorial service, demonstrations, civilian social, period church service, dance, and more. Dinner served to reenactors Saturday night. October - check website for details!
Bardstown
Old Bardstown Village
The fourth-largest Civil War Museum in the United States. In 1999 we added the only museum dedicated to the women of the Civil War, featuring exhibits of period clothing, paintings, and personal artifacts. Unlike the other museums, this one focuses mainly on the War of the Western States. The story of the western theater is told plainly in geographical and chronological segments. Visitors move through a series of exhibits featuring myriad artifacts from both the Union and the Confederacy.
LA Grange
Oldham County Historical Society
The Oldham County Historical Society has launched a Veterans History Project. Acting in partnership with the Library of Congress and like-minded organizations throughout the nation, the Oldham County Historical Society is undertaking a Veterans History Project, with the initial emphasis on the experiences of local veterans and their families during the Second World War. The interviews will be indexed at the Library of Congress, but housed at the Oldham County Historical Society.
Bardstown
Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History and the Bardstown Historical Museum
Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History displays a 50 year collection of rare artifacts and documents concerning the American whiskey industry dating from pre-Colonial days to post-Prohibition years. The museum includes exhibits on President Washington, Abraham Lincoln, authentic moonshine stills, antique bottles and jugs, medicinal whiskey bottles, unique advertising art, novelty whiskey containers, and much more. [photos]
The Bardstown Historical Museum contains items relating to 200 years of area history. You will find indian relics, Lincoln documents, pioneer papers, John Fitch land grant, a replica of his first steamboat, Stephen Foster memorabilla, a new Trappist monks' exhibit, gifts of Louis Phillippe and Charles X of France, Civil War artifacts and guerrilla Jesse James hat and wine bottle, St. Joe Preparatory School momentos and much more
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Kentucky Homeschool Support Groups
CHEK - Christian Home Educators of Kentucky
A statewide home schooling educational and informational organization established to assist families who choose to educate their children according to the dictates of their conscience and their fundamental rights as parents. Cheek's goal is to better equip home schoolers with the necessary skills, tools, and information to successfully fulfill their convictions and the God-mandated responsibility to train and educate their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
KHEA - Kentucky Home Education Association
A non-sectarian organization open to all conscientious supporters of home education – without regard to race, color, creed or religion. We are the oldest, statewide homeschooling organization. Our stated purpose is to recognize, encourage, and protect the inalienable, God-given right of parents to educate their children at home; to monitor legislation as it relates to home education; to disseminate information concerning pertinent home education issues; to provide spokespersons for home education in Kentucky; and to inform the general public and policy makers of the credibility and value of home education.
Central Kentucky Home School Association (CKHSA)
To support and encourage Central Kentucky homeschoolers and to provide a network for passing along important legislative information.
Christian Home-Educators of the Bluegrass
Members only support group
Pennyrile Area Christian Home Educators of Kentucky:
PACHEK is devoted to supporting area families who are exercising their God-given right and responsibility to educate their children. We strive to provide encouragement and fellowship to homeschoolers, as well as enriching activities and field trips. Each month during the school year, we have a meeting, a group activity, Mom's Night Out, and play time for the children. This year's plans include bowling, camping, Spring Banquet, and much more!
Teaching Homes In Northern Kentucky
T.H.I.N.K. is a consortium of families from the northern-most counties of Kentucky who base the education of our children in our homes. THINK is a way we try support one another as we attempt to raise our children in a manner that glorifies God.
Millennial Academy Home School Division
All children can learn and be successful! The Millennial Academy is a new division of The Collaborative for Teaching and Learning a non-profit organization developed to improve education founded on the premise that all children are capable of success. Through new teaching methods that stimulate learning through the arts and a variety of teaching strategies that are non-prescriptive but based on each individual child, children learn to enjoy learning. We can provide the right support for you and your children to ensure your goals are met and exceeded. The collaborative has worked in KY for the last 12 years and has developed an all-star staff of the best of the best in educators. Come by and let show you how your child is smart.
North Oldham Association of Homeschoolers
(NOAH)
Christian
Lexington KY Homeschool Support
An inclusive group offering support to anyone regardless of religion, race, or homeschooling method. We are a secular (not religiously affiliated) group valuing diversity, creativity and open mindedness. Our members choose a wide range of approaches to homeschooling including classical, eclectic, Waldorf and unschooling but are united by our common love of our children. This list is a place for parents to share items of local interest including field trips, classes and social opportunities. Any member can feel free to sponsor a homeschool activity and open it up to the group as they would like. New members are welcome.
LouisvilleHS
A secular list for all Home Educators. This list will be used to notify users of field trips available in the Louisville area and also as a forum for discussion concerning homeschooling. It is open to Louisville area homeschoolers, or those considering homeschooling.
East-Central Ky LIFE (Learning in a Family Environment)
We are a Christian group that does field trips, holiday parties, park days and more.
Kentucky 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.
Campton, KY
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Fort Knox, Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Vine Grove, Brandenburg
Hardin County Inclusive Homeschoolers
We are an INCLUSIVE homeschool support group in the Fort Knox, Kentucky area. Everyone is welcomed with open arms.
HIH is a "non-directed" organization. There are no appointed leaders. This group depends on the active involvement of its members. Any member, including brand new members, is encouraged to set up park days, play dates, field trips, informational classes, crafts or holiday/seasonal events.
Hardin County
FAITH
FAITH Homeschool is a Christian group located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Lexington
Lexington Homeschool Workshop
All-Inclusive Support For Homeschoolers
Lexington
Lexington Christian Homeschool Support Group
The purpose of the Lexington Christian Homeschool Support Group is to bring
encouragement and support to homeschooling families in the Lexington, Ky. area, as well as to provide information to those interested in homeschooling or just beginning
their homeschool journey.
Louisville
Free Range Homeschoolers
This secular group is open to all individuals interested in homeschooling. The organizers are located near Louisville, Kentucky, so many group activities will be focused on that area (but are not limited to just Jefferson County). The premise of this group is community, compassion and support. No one is excluded because of schooling style, belief system, family style or age.
Louisville
River City Homeschool Field Trip Group
Field trip group for all homeschoolers in the Louisville region
Madison County
Eastern Kentucky University Summer Camp for Autistic children
IN conjunction with EKU professors in Madison County we are creating a fun came for children who are homeschooled and who are either diagnosed or considering a diagnosis of autism a play to go during the summer for continued therapy without the feel of a clinical setting. POC traci_carpenter10@eku.edu
Martin, Lawrence, Knott
H.O.P.E
We are a inclusive homeschool support group in Martin, Lawrence, and surrounding counties, in Eastern Kentucky. H.O.P.E. is a "non-directed" organization. There are no appointed leaders. Everyone helps out and makes decisions. We offer friendship, support, information, field trips, play dates, 4H, and much more. Membership is free, come join us!
Murray
Western KY Cooperative Homeschoolers
Homeschool Support group welcoming families from all walks of life.
Paducah
Parents As Teachers in Christian Homes
P.A.T.C.H is a cooperative organization whose success requires that each member contribute time and energy to planning and implementing our activities. If our homeschool programs interest you and you want to join our active community, please contact us, new members are always warmly welcomed
Statewide
Christian Home Education Network
A Fellowship of Homeschooling Families in Central, Southern, and Eastern Kentucky
Job opportunites forKY homeschool students
No job opportunites have been submitted for KY.
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