New Hampshire Homeschooling
The number of homeschooling families in the United States is growing every year. Many parents in New Hampshire have chosen this path as well. If you have questions about homeschooling in New Hampshire, need a support group, or simply want more information and ideas, you've come to the right place. We've compiled the best of the resources available on the Internet to give you a primary source of New Hampshire homeschooling information.
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193-A:6 Records; Evaluation.
I. The parent shall maintain a portfolio of records and materials relative to the home education program. The portfolio shall consist of a log which designates by title the reading materials used, and also samples of writings, worksheets, workbooks, or creative materials used or developed by the child. Such portfolio shall be preserved by the parent for 2 years from the date of the ending of the instruction.
II. The parent shall provide for an annual educational evaluation in which is docu...
New Hampshire Home School Laws from HSLDA
The Home School Legal Defense Association provides a brief summary of the homeschooling laws in New Hampshire. Includes a link to a legal analysis of laws relating to homeschooling in New Hampshire.
Lamprey National Wild & Scenic River
The Lamprey River is remarkable for its relatively unspoiled beauty and the abundance of wildlife that flourish in the midst of the fast growing greater Portsmouth region of Southeastern New Hampshire. In an era of highly managed river resources, the Lamprey stands out for its relatively; natural flood and drought regimes, to which the River's fish and wildlife inhabitants have adapted. Broad, forested floodplains provide excellent habitat for a variety of wildlife and plant species. Agricultura...
New Hampshire Homeschool
This is a mailing list for people who home school or are thinking of homeschooling in New Hampshire, kids and parents alike. Here you can exchange ideas, support each other, and share resources and information.
193-A:3 Rulemaking.
The state board of education shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to administering the home education program.
Legislative Update
A look at current and pending legislation relating to home education in New Hampshire. Provided by the Christian Home Educators of New Hampshire (CHENH).
How to Comply with Vermont's Homeschool Law
Vermont law specifically refers to homeschooling in 16 V.S.A. § 11(a)(21) and 16 V.S.A. § 166b. To homeschool under this statute, you’ll need to follow these guidelines. Necessary steps include sending in a written enrollment notice, submitting a narrative describing the content to be provided in each subject area, obtaining acknowledgement of compliance, teaching the required subjects and assessing your child annually.
New Hampshire Education Politics
A look at the history of politics as related to education in New Hampshire. Includes Supreme Court decisions, the Rasputin letters, analysis of legislative proposals, and other issues.
193-A:10 Home Education Advisory Council.
I. There is established the home education advisory council comprising 12 members. Members of the council shall be appointed by the commissioner of education from persons named as follows:
(a) Six members nominated by home educator associations organized within New Hampshire.
(b) Two members nominated by the department of education.
(c) One member nominated by the New Hampshire School Administrators Association.
(d) One member nominated by the New Hampshire Sc...
193-A:9 Liability Limited.
The resident school district, the board of such district, and any employees of the resident school district associated with a child who is receiving home education in accordance with this chapter, are not liable in damages in a civil action for any injury, death or loss to person or property allegedly sustained by that child, his parent, or any other person as a result of the child's receipt of home education, including but not limited to, any liability allegedly based on the failure of the chil...
Home Education Advisory Committee (HEAC)
The Home Education Advisory Council (HEAC) meets monthly to discuss homeschooling issues. Advising the NH Board of Education, the HEAC has members who are homeschoolers as well as representatives from the Department of Education, public school administrators, school board members, and a representative of private schools.
193-A:4 Home Education; Defined; Curriculum Required.
I. Instruction shall be deemed home education if it consists of planned and supervised instructional and related educational activities, including a curriculum and instruction in science, mathematics, language, government, history, health, reading, writing, spelling, the history of the constitutions of New Hampshire and the United States, and an exposure to and appreciation of art and music. Home education shall be provided by a parent for his own child, unless the provider is as otherwise agr...
New Hampshire Historical Society Lesson Plans
These classroom lessons are designed by New Hampshire teachers for New Hampshire teachers. They are adapted from lessons created at summer institutes held annually at the Society. The institutes assist teachers in the implementation of the New Hampshire history curriculum for grades K-12. Written by historian and educator Judith Moyer, the curriculum was published by the New Hampshire Historical Society in two volumes, book 1 for grades K-6 and book 2 for grades 7-12.
Homeschool Libratory
Homeschoolers value the educational opportunities that libraries provide. Parents often build upon concepts introduced at the library when they get home. And truly, if ever there was a good marriage of programming and circulation, this is it. This case study of a homeschool "libratory" program at the Red Hook Public Library in New York offers a unique look at ways to connect with homeschooling families.
Lamprey River Homeschool Cooperative
The Lamprey River Homeschool Cooperative meets weekly in Newmarket during the traditional school year for academic classes, enrichment opportunities, and social time. This is a secular group that is open to all who want to actively contribute to the coop through teaching, organizing, or in general helping.
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Not Back to School Camp - Vermont
September 17-26, 2021
Farm & Wilderness, Plymouth, VT
Not Back to School Camp
Not Back to School Camp is a non-denominational, non-religious homeschool camp. The camp offers workshops, spontaneous events, and special evening gatherings, bringing together campers who are excited about life and willing to be themselves and to reach out and connect with the others.
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A Little Way of Homeschooling
This book is a compilation of the experiences of 13 different homeschoolers and how they incorporated an unschooling style of teaching in their homes. This book addresses the question of whether a Catholic can happily and successfully unschool. This ...
Free to Learn: Introducing Steiner Waldorf Earkt Childhood Education
Free to Learn is a unique guide to the principles and methods of Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood education. The author draws on kindergarten experience from around the world, with stories, helpful insights, lively observations and pictures. This insp...
Spell to Write & Read
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KONOS
KONOS offers unit studies for homeschoolers, with a focus on character building and the study of history.
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This book is written by a former DMV classroom instructor. He shares the 50 most common questions and answers to the New York DMV written test. A great guide to help your teen pass the DMV test on their first try.
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