Homeschool With Tracey

It always helps to talk to others that have experience in homeschooling.  I feel very blessed to have met many people online, at homeschooling forums that have a wealth of knowledge under their belt.

When I first got started in homeschooling back in 2001, I didn’t even have a computer yet!  Can you imagine?!  So, I asked folks at my church.  Well, there were about 3 homeschooling families at the time, and only one woman was experienced enough to really give me any helpful information.  So, she handed me a ton of homeschooling catalogs.  Whoa!  I poured though them for weeks; picking and choosing.  It was fun, but I wouldn’t want someone to have to go through that.

I mean, yes, it should take you quite a while to decide what to use.  You don’t really want to rush in.  However, the internet is really your best searching source.

Now, here are some sites with homeschooling forums that I really feel can help homeschoolers with decisions:

The Well-Trained Mind Forums

The Homeschool Library

Since I have been homeschooling since 2001, I have come across a great many sites with wonderful information on homeschooling.  When I first started out in 2001, I didn’t know hardly anything about homeschooling.  So, I did a Google search and started reading!  There wasn’t too much information back then, but there was enough. 

The following are some websites that really helped me out in learning what homeschooling really consisted of: 

National Home Education Network – I think this was the first site I ever went to.  I remember being very satisfied with its information.

About.com:  Homeschooling – Good old About.com.  I just love their information.

A to Z’s Homes Cool – Great site!  Absolutely TONS of information here.

Thinking about homeschooling?

Ok, first things first.  Are you thinking about homeschooling?  Would you like some more information on what is involved, what your state’s rules and regulations are, how much time it will take per day, and what it will cost your family?  I can help!

Ok, first I will tell you about the Home School Legal Defense Association.  Almost every homeschooler I know has started out by getting information from the Home School Legal Defense Association (http://www.hslda.org).  This site can tell you everything you need to know about homeschooling in general, rules in your state, and what is going on around the country as far as homeschooling laws.

The cost to join HSLDA (joining helps to keep homeschooling legal in the U.S., and also helps protect YOU and your family) is $125.00 per year.  They have a payment plan that you can use, as well.  Also, some home school curriculums offer a discount on HSLDA membership after you purchase their curriculum.