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Home School Resources 

Already enrolled?  Visit the Parents section for more K-12 ResourceS!

NOTE:    FULL WEB URLS ARE INCLUDED SO YOU CAN SEE WHAT SITE YOU'RE HEADING TO!  

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General

The Homeschooler Post - Are you considering homeschooling?  Already teaching your own?  Unschooling? These popular topics cover it all! http://www.homeschoolerpost.com

Social Media Safety - Safe, Smart, Social: Teaching students how to shine online.  Free Webinars for parents of tweens and teens. https://safesmartsocial.com

Online Homeschooling Guide - A homeschoolers guide to online learning.  ​http://www.onlineschools.org/homeschooling-guide/

Homeschooling Philosophies/Approaches - Short descriptions of different types of homeschooling, and resources for further research. Note: An ad-based website for homeschool curriculum and resources.  http://www.homeschool.com/Approaches  

Homeschool to College Guide - 
Tips for preparing your student for college.
https://www.edsmart.org/homeschool-to-college/ 


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Math/Science

Building Big - For big and little builders.  An interactive web site to explore large structures - domes, skyscrapers, bridges, dams, and tunnels - and what it takes to build them.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/index.html

Khan Academy - Fantastic free online math/science tutorials.  Basic arithmetic through calculus. http://www.khanacademy.org/


Ask Dr. Math - Free math question and answer service with selected answers to common questions.  Arithmetic through trigonometry. http://www.mathforum.org/dr.math/

A-Plus Math - ​Developed to help students improve basic math skills interactively. Free math games, puzzles, flashcards.  http://www.aplusmath.com

Purple Math - Need help with Algebra? You've found the right place! Free tutorials. http://www.purplemath.com 

Neuroscience for kids - Fun variety of free projects to study the brain and nervous system. 
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html 


Science at Nasa - Free earth science, astronomy, and physical science information in an easy to use format for children and adults. science.nasa.gov/earth-science
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Virtual Tours - ​Over a hundred virtual tour links, including museums, factories, science tours, and regional areas of interest.  Experience sites through text, photos, videos and/or live webcams.   http://www.ldshomeschoolinginca.org/vft.html

Wide Open School - Pre-K-Grade 5 -  Newly curated collection of resources for distance learning for teachers and families. 100+ resources for videos, websites, articles, games, puzzles, and projects on science topics A-Z!   Grades 6-12 page here.  Powered by Common Sense Media.

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Languages/Literature/Geography

BBC - Foreign language video tutorials and newspapers.  Read the news in a foreign language. www.bbc.co.uk/languages/ 

Duolingo - Free foreign language courses available online and in app form. Short lessons designed in mini-game format. Earn points and level up as you learn a new language. www.duolingo.com/

Owl & Mouse
- Free interactive map puzzles. U.S. and World.  www.yourchildlearns.com/map-puzzles.htm 

Lizard Point 
- Customizable Geography, Art, and Music quizzes. and Math Practice worksheets.  Mostly free.  Use these to supplement learning or as a base-level for further exploration. www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/index.html

Homeschool Spanish Academy -
Spanish classes for all ages, any day of the week with live instruction by certified and experienced Spanish language teachers. Subscription with payment plans available. https://www.spanish.academy/how-it-works/

The Good and the Beautiful Curriculum - 
Easy to use, affordable, integrated curriculum for language arts, history, science, and math.  Online assessments for academic levels. Also FREE language arts and science downloadable curriculum. https://www.thegoodandthebeautiful.com
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Wide Open School - Newly curated collection of hundreds of resources for distance learning on a range of topics from A-Z!


The following resources may involve membership fees, subscriptions, or charges for products and services.

Curriculum and Products
A 2 Z Home's Cool 
- A comprehensive resource center for homeschoolers. http://a2zhomeschooling.com

Homeschooling Almanac - 
Print/digital magazine with homeschooling products reviews, articles, and links to curriculum resources, online learning and more.  http://homeschoolingalmanac.com

The Old Schoolhouse Digital Magazine
 -  Homeschool articles, product reviews, and curriculum resources.  
http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine-digital.com/thehomeschoolmagazine/2015x3/#pg1   
https://www.theoldschoolhouse.com      

The Good and the Beautiful Curriculum -
Easy to use, affordable, integrated curriculum for language arts, history, science, and math.  Online assessments for academic levels.  https://www.thegoodandthebeautiful.com
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Online Courses

Acellus K-12 Homeschool Courses - Low cost video based courses. Teacher or parent supported.  www.acellus.com

BYU Independent Study High School Program -
Accredited, UC approved.  Fee based individual high school courses or four year program. Teacher supported or student led.   https://is.byu.edu

​James Madison High School Online - Complete four year program, or optional enrollment in individual courses. https://www.jmhs.com

Silicon Valley High School Online - Fee based courses. Build an individualized program.  https://svhs.co 
(Please note this link is a .co ending NOT .com.  Using .com will take you to a different page. You can also just type in Silicon Valley High School Online in the search bar.)
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Testing

ACT Assessment and College Entrance Exam - http://www.act.org/

ACT Prep Guide - From Best Colleges  http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/act-prep/

College Board - PSAT, SAT I, and SAT II.  Info, sample tests, college search capability. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html



Homeschool Testing Services - Nationally accredited standardized testing services in your community or online.  SAT 10 and CPT4.  http://www.homeschooltestingservices.com

Seton Testing Services - Easy to use testing services for homeschoolers. Seton Testing Services provides affordable, standardized testing.  www.setontesting.com


Homeschool Organizations

NBHE - National Black 
Home Educators - "Member supported homeschooling organization with a vision to transform education and families through homeschooling." https://www.nbhe.net 

The HomeSchool Association of California (HSC)
Welcomes anyone with an interest in homeschooling. State organization with full section of links for helping children with special needs. 
http://www.hsc.org/ 

Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)  
To find state-specific information, visit the site and click on your state.   Links to Christian based homeschooling sites, articles on homeschooling and much more pertaining to serious home education. http://www.hslda.org/

California Homeschool Network 
A statewide grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the fundamental right of parents to educate their children.
http://www.californiahomeschool.net/ 

Christian Home Educators Association of California (CHEA)
State organization for Christian based educators. 
http://www.cheaofca.org/ 

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California Homeschool Support Groups

Find local homeschoolers with this listing of parent-led groups in California.  Meet up for park days, field trips, classes and other activities.  home-school.com
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