Alabama Local Homeschooling Resources

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Alabama Homeschooling Resource Pages

Alabama Homeschooling
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Alabama.

Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum - Alabama
Discussions and Resources for Alabama Homeschooler

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Alabama Homeschool Legal Requirements

Homeschooling is regulated at the state level and changes may be made to the relevant statutes at any time. Always consult the actual state code for the most up to date and accurate legal information with regard to homeschooling. The links provided below contain information that may or may not be current.

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

CHEF of Alabama
Alabama Home School Laws

Alabama State Legislature Education Codes
Complete listing of Alabama Educational Code

Alabama State Legislature Education Codes - Ages of children required to attend school; church school students exempt from operation of this section.
Every child between the ages of seven and 16 years shall be required to attend a public school, private school, church school, or be instructed by a competent private tutor for the entire length of the school term in every scholastic year except that every child attending a church school as defined in Section 16-28-1 is exempt from the requirements of this section, provided such child complies with enrollment and reporting procedure specified in Section 16-28-7. Admission to public school shall be on an individual basis on the application of the parents, legal custodian or guardian of the child to the local board of education at the beginning of each school year, under such rules and regulations as the board may prescribe.

Alabama State Legislature Education code - Church schools may waive exemptions
Notwithstanding entitlement to the exemptions provided church schools under Sections 16-28-1, 16-1-11, 16-28-3, 16-28-7, 16-28-8, 16-28-15, 16-28-23 and 16-40-1 any church school as defined in Section 16-28-1(2) shall certify to the local public school superintendent on forms supplied by the superintendent to the requesting church school that the exemptions specified herein are waived.

Alabama State Law On Education & Church Schools
From Everest Academy AKA Alabama Homeschooling

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Alabama State Homeschool Organizations

CHEF of Alabama
Founded in 1988 to serve all home educators in Alabama by providing information, services, and resources from a Christian perspective to anyone who needs help in the area of home schooling.

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Alabama and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions

Memphis
MidSouth Homeschool Convention in Memphis
March 3, 2011 - March 5, 2011
HUGE Exhibit Hall! Hundreds of information-packed workshops! FEATURED SPEAKERS include: Dr. Susan Wise Bauer, Ken Ham, John Rosemond, Amanda Bennett, Dr. Jay Wile, Diana Waring, Doug Phillips, Julie Bogart, Jim Weiss, Linda Hobar, Attorney David Gibbs III, Tim & Barb Cash, Michael Clay Thompson, Carol Barnier, Ed Zaccaro, Cheryl Lowe, Martin Cothran, Andrew Kern, Dr. Carol Reynolds, Dr. Christopher Perrin and more! Worldview Teen Track with John Stonestreet. Tim Hawkins – LIVE! Memphis Cook Convention Center

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Other Alabama Homeschooling Events

No other events have been submitted.

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Alabama Homeschooling Co-ops

Mobile
Northside Academy
Northside Academy was formed as a ministry of Northside Bible Church, to enable parents to take responsibility for their children’s academic, emotional and moral growth through teaching at home. We believe in the family and in its ability as an institution to instruct children in the most positive and loving environment possible. Northside Academy and co-op is designed to offer support through record keeping, information, meetings, field trips and other events. We offer: Testing, Field Trips, Graduation, Diplomas, Transcripts, Co-op Classes for K-12th grade, Family Events, Special Speakers, Arts Fair, Science Fair, Theater Department & Productions. Let us minister to your family and help you in your homeschooling adventure!

Pelham
Birmingham Homeschooling K-3 co-op
This group is designed to allow homeschool children K5-3rd grade level, an opportunity to interact with each other in a classroom environment. We are located in Birmingham Al and invite anyone in the surrounding areas to join us. Our goal is to introduce the children to a different subject/theme each month and let them learn while also being creative through music, crafts and other social and educational outlets. Older and younger siblings are invited to attend. We have separate rooms for younger ones and the older children can help with lesson plans and crafts.

 

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Alabama Homeschool Arts

Birmingham
Heather Batey Voice and Piano Studio
Private voice and piano lessons - certified, professional and caring teacher.

Carrollton, Bremen, Newnan, Anniston, Ashland/Lineville
Joy Unspeakable Homeschool Band
Full-scale band program for homeschoolers from age 3 through graduation.

Homewood
Piano Teaching Services
My name is Kelly Yoakum. I teach beginner piano students (preschool through adult) using the Faber curriculum. 30 Minute Weekly Lessons, Annual Recital, and opportunities for special performances (Homewood Parade, Christmas Events, etc.) I teach at my home in Homewood, Alabama or in your home.

Huntsville
Kevin T. Long - MusicalArtistry.com
Music Classes-Piano. All types of learners are served from families with children as young as age five to adults who wish to unlock their musical aspirations.

Troy
Troy-Pike Summer Strings Camp
Beginning Strings Camp for ages 6-adult. Email:vzingara@troy.edu

Vestavia
Art Classes
Children and teen art classes using pencil, charcoal, acrylic and watercolor

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Academic Enrichment for Alabama Homeschoolers

Auburn
War Eagle BEST
BEST (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) is a non-profit volunteer based program organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in sports like, science and engineering-based robotics competition. Auburn University.

Birmingham
Blazer BEST - University of Alabama Birmingham
Boosting Engineering Science and Technology program at University of Alabama Birmingham. BEST is a non-profit volunteer based program organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in sports like, science and engineering-based robotics competition. Blazer best is a local hub based on the campus of UAB. Whether a student, educator, parents or mentor, we hope you find this site useful.

Birmingham/Pelham Area
Hope Christian School
Benefits of Enrolling with Hope:The maintenance and processing of Academic Records, A Review Library of Curriculum, Approved Curriculum Provider List, Annual Convention with Vendor Hall & Book Sale, Workshops/ training seminars (i.e. High School & Scholarship), Annual standardized testing offered: PLAN, PSAT,EXPLORE (grades 7-9), ASVAB, Graduation Ceremonies/Diplomas, The provision of transcripts for scholarships and college application.

Decatur
Tennessee Valley BEST
BEST (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) is a non-profit volunteer based program organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in sports like, science and engineering-based robotics competition. Auburn University & Calhoun Community College.

Hanceville
North Alabama BEST
BEST (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) is a non-profit volunteer based program organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in sports like, science and engineering-based robotics competition. Wallace State Community College.

Huntsville, AL
Gwendoline Bocher
French classes

Lineville
SIFAT-CARES Programs
SIFAT offers interactive field trips or CARES Programs to public, private, Christian and home school students, as well as youth groups and scout troops. Our curriculum provides students of all ages an opportunity to participate in hands-on activities with an international perspective. Where else can students (and chaperones) sample cultures from Asia, Africa and Latin America? Make bricks from clay and straw? Explore sources of alternative energy--and much more? CARES field trips are cross-culturally oriented, take place within SIFAT's Global Village and are available throughout the year.

Mobile
Jubilee BEST
BEST (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) is a non-profit volunteer based program organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in sports like, science and engineering-based robotics competition.

Statewide
Color Me Mine Enterprises - School Programs
Color Me Mine offers fun, education based classes for K-6 grades. We'll bring the classes to you or you can bring your group to our studio. Color Me Mine studios offer a safe, fun, and creative environment that's perfect whether working independently or in a group. We are happy to cater to a variety of ages in a single session. You set the schedule and you select the classes that fit your need.

Statewide
Alabama 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. Greg Stockton, Developing Areas State Manager

Statewide
Alabama Hope Academy
AHA is one of the oldest cover schools in Al. We cover the entire state, We welcome all, only state requirements. We provide support to homeschoolers. See our social network at http://www.ahakids.org/ or the website at the above link.

Statewide
Everest Academy
We are an Alabama wide group offering freedom and support to all Alabama homeschoolers. We offer many classes, groups, and field trips open to all homeschoolers regardless of church school affiliation.

Statewide
Plus Plus Tutoring
Plus Plus Tutoring offers private personal K-12 one-on-one in-home tutoring services. Plus Plus Tutoring offers subject tutoring, exam and test preparation, homework help, organization skills, study skills and college planning services.

Tuscaloosa
Math Tutoring available
Math tutoring for 3rd graders through college students.Individual or group tutoring available.I have experience tutoring home schooled students.

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Sports Opportunities for Alabama Homeschoolers

Birmingham
Brasfield Gymnastics & Cheer, LLC
Gymnastics & cheerleading instruction. Competitive classes for gymnastics & cheerleading.

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Job and Volunteer Opportunities for Alabama Homeschool Students

Birmingham/Homewood
Job Opportunity: Dog Walker
I’m a single mom in Homewood but I work way down in the Inverness area. I am looking for a student who can come and walk my wonderful puppy once or twice during the day. Brody is a 9-month old Australian Shepherd—very smart but lonely at home all day. Email Lynnmarie Cook at lpcook@southernco.com
mailto:lpcook@southernco.com

 

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