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Be sure to submit a Notice of Intent to homeschool to a “participating agency" [recommended: local public school superintendent or principal of a non-public school who is willing to act in that capacity] within five days of starting your program and annually before the beginning of school in your district. The major home education organizations have more guidelines and information (including a list of participating non-public schools) to help you get started. NOTE: The information provided is a guideline. It is important for all parents to understand the statutes, procedures, policies, and/or guidelines in their home state and do what is necessary to comply with them. Find out the law in your state. Home Education Resources and Support Groups Families have been educating their children at home for years. You don't need to start from scratch! Start with our Home Education Resources where you'll find links to curriculum, materials, teaching methods, answers to common questions about home education, step-by-step suggestions and creative options, and links to national organizations. Our goal is to share some of the best and most popular materials and resources. You are not alone! There are many home education support groups in your area who have suggestions for teaching individual subjects, outlines of teaching methods, special needs links, activities, events, and much, much more. We also have links below to the major home education organizations in New Hampshire. You can find more support groups at their website.
Private Schools Use the National Center for Education Statistics to find a private school in your area - just enter your city! This useful database has many ways to search, provides stats such as grade levels of schools, student population, contact info for schools. Laws and Standards For the best understanding on the law and how to read it, we recommend National Home Education Legal Defense (NHELD). Once you read their site, you'll know why they are your vanguards of true legal freedom. Here is an excerpt from NHELD:
Parents educate their children for a variety of reasons in a variety of ways. However, there is one thing that is crucial for all parents, the need to be free so that they are able to educate in the manner in which they choose in the best interest of their children. Together, we can and must retain this freedom; without freedom, there is only one choice: government schooling. That is not acceptable.
We also have links to the laws regarding education (from the CHENH website) and educational standards (from Developing Educational Standards). If you feel that your group is not properly represented below - or if you know of a group that should be listed in one of our categories - or if you find a broken link - please let us know. Thank you! ORGANIZATIONS You may want to start with the main home education organization in your state. Christian Home Educators of New Hampshire (CHENH) P.O. Box 961, Manchester, NH 03105 Phone: (603) 463-9938
New Hampshire Homeschooling Coalition P.O. Box 2224, Concord, NH 03302 Phone: (603) 437-3547 Email: webmaster@nhhomeschooling.org
Return to Top LOCAL SUPPORT Catholic Home Schoolers Uniting Religion, Community and Home (CHURCH) Contact: Mary Lubatti, (207) 339-8897 Email: catholicschoolers@yahoo.com We unite home schoolers who seek support and activities for their families on the path toward Christ. Area: Rochester Catholics United for Home Education Contact: George D'Orazio Phone: (603) 623-3377 Email: embattled.one@verizon.net CUHE was founded in 1989 as a statewide Catholic home education support group. Membership is available to Catholic families who teach their children at home or are interested in home education. Meetings and activities are held throughout the year at various locations around the state. These have included field trips, picnics, hikes, sledding parties, camping, major feast day celebrations and retreats. Contact: Dayna Martin, (603) 367-4657 Email: jd3martin@adelphia.net We are a non-religious homeschooling support group founded by the needs of Unschoolers to provide ample time and opportunity for children to be together, to play, to develop strong interpersonal relationships and solid friendships. Area: Madison
Email: KeeneHomeschool-owner@yahoogroups.com The Keene Area Homeschool Network is an inclusive homeschooling group. This means we are open to all homeschoolers and those interested in learning more about homeschooling. Members of the group will be planning local events such as park days and field trips. Area: Keene, Marlborough
Monadnock Homeschool Network Contact: Jessica Sewell, (603) 924-7280 Email: jess@tallpinedesign.com Loose affiliation of families who have home-based learning in common. Area: Peterborough and surrounding area
New Hampshire Homeschooling Resources (NHHR) This site is dedicated to homeschooling, homeschoolers, and other parents, students, or caregivers interested in improving the quality of their education.
Email: info@northcountryhomeschoolers.com We regularly schedule play groups, field trips, potluck meals, picnics, game nights, and more. All members are welcome to come to any event they are able to attend. All ages are welcome. There is no membership fee. Area: North Country
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