California Local Homeschooling Resources
Other California Homeschool Pages:
General California Homeschooling Information & Legal Requirements
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California Homeschooling Organizations & Support Groups
Homeschool Conferences, Conventions & Other Homeschooling Events
Co-ops & Academic Enrichment (Academic classes, testing, tutoring, etc.)
Please note that TheHomeSchoolMom lists local resources, including but not limited to classes, events, legal information, and support resources, to help homeschoolers find local support and resources. Although we believe that the information provided is reliable, we cannot guarantee their accuracy or suitability for any purpose. We disclaim any responsibility for the content found on these websites and the quality of the products and services provided by the organizations that maintain the websites. You are responsible for verifying their suitability for your family.
California Homeschooling Resource Pages
California Homeschooling Information
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in California
Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum - California
Discussions and Resources for California Homeschoolers
California Homeschool Laws
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.
The "Show Me" Letter - Many an uninformed (or informed but overzealous) school administration official has asked local homeschoolers for more documentation than the state homeschool law requires. In The "Show Me" Letter, Shay Seaborne relates her experience with an overzealous official and how knowing the law and being polite but firm is often all it takes to educate local officials. A "must read" for new homeschoolers!
HomeSchool Association of California
The Legality of Homeschooling: Complying with California Law
Establishing Your Private School
From California Homeschool Network
Legal Information
From Christian Home Educators Association of California.
Legal Help
From California Homeschool Network
Private School Affidavit
In California, families can legally homeschool their children by establishing a private school in their home and complying with the private school requirements of the California Education Code. The online form required annually of private schools; links to related statutes, to the Private School Directory, and to Frequently Asked Questions about private schools.
Selected California Education Codes
In California, families can legally homeschool their children by establishing a private school in their home and complying with the private school requirements of the California Education Code. Selected sections of the California Education Code pertaining to private elementary and high schools.
Private Schools Frequently Asked Questions
In California, families can legally homeschool their children by establishing a private school in their home and complying with the private school requirements of the California Education Code. Frequently asked questions and requirements regarding private schools in California.
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