Louisiana Local Homeschooling Resources

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Louisiana Homeschooling Resource Pages

Louisiana Homeschooling Information
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Louisiana

Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum - Louisiana
Discussions and Resources for Louisiana Homeschoolers

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Louisiana 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

Legislative Information
From Christian Home Educators Fellowship (CHEF) of Louisiana

Louisiana State Department of Education

SBESE-Approved Home Study Program
From the Louisiana Department of Education

Registered Nonpublic Schools
From the Louisiana Department of Education

RS 17:§236. Definition of a school
From the Louisiana State Legislature

RS 17-§221. School attendance; compulsory ages; duty of parents; excessive absences; consent to withdraw
From the Louisiana State Legislature

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Louisiana State Homeschool Organizations

The Christian Home Educators Fellowship (CHEF) of Louisiana
A Christian organization comprised of Christian home education support groups from around the state. The unique relationship CHEF of Louisiana has with local support groups offers each home educating family the comprehensive, unified and affordable support it needs at local and state levels.

Westbank Homeschool Organization, INC
WHO Inc. is a support group that exists for the purpose of providing service and support to home educators. We support the freedom of all homeschool families. We believe that every family has a legal and constitutional right to home educate in the State of Louisiana. WHO Inc. has Christian values, but is non-denominational. We encourage our members to be involved in a Christian Church. You can trust us with many years of experience. Honesty and integrity are paramount.

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Louisiana and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions

Lake Charles
SWLA CHEF 16th Annual Homeschool Conference
July 30, 2010 - July 31, 2010
First Baptist Church Moss Bluff Lake Charles, Louisiana 70611 The conference will feature keynote speaker, workshops, resource fair, used book sale, teen/children conference, on-site meals, door prizes, and wonderful free resource bags.

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 Louisiana Homeschooling Events

No other events have been submitted.

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Louisiana Homeschooling Co-ops

No co-op information found for Louisiana.

 

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Louisiana Homeschool Arts

Houston
TAFFIE Homeschool Theater Group Discounts Houston Theater
Homeschool theater discounts are available through BAA Houston and TUTS. The majority of performances take place at Hobby Center in downtown Houston. Houston has the 2nd largest theater district in the country (only NYC is bigger). As a result, Houston has a good selection of shows available each season. The Greater Houston area has a very large homeschool population, it's also common to have homeschoolers from College Station, Austin, San Antonio and even Louisiana attend some of the productions.

Lafayette
Christian Youth Theater - Lafayette
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is an after-school theater arts training program for students ages 4 - 18. CYT is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization funded primarily through its tuition, ticket sales and outside contributions. Every session (fall, winter and spring) CYT offers theater arts classes for children as an after-school activity. Each local program conducts three ten-week sessions throughout the school year, teaching drama, voice, dance and a broad spectrum of specialty theatrical workshops at weekly two-hour classes. Enrolled students have the opportunity to work behind the scenes, or audition and perform on stage in a Broadway-style musical performed for the community.

Shreveport/Bossier
MAD Mondays Co-op
M.A.D. Mondays (MAD) is a parent run and supported co-op for homeschooled students. MAD’s goal is to provide home school students with an education in the fields of music, art and drama in addition to providing a social outlet for the students.

Slidell
Tammany Twirlers Square Dance Club
Square dance lessons beginning with a Dance Party with live music to interest students and their parents in a healthy activity with friendly wholesome people.

St. Amant, Gonzales, French Settlement, etc.
Homeschool Art Lessons
I teach art & painting lessons in my home studio. I also offer childrens & adults painting parties.

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Academic Enrichment for Louisiana Homeschoolers

Baton Rouge
Spanish lessons
Spanish lessons for kids (and even adults). I am a native Spanish speaker (Argentina) with a Masters Science degree and teach high school in Baton Rouge. I am organizing several later afternoon Spanish lessons for kids.

Lafayette
exchange students
International students are coming to the area to attend local high schools this fall. These students come from a variety of backgrounds and have many different interests. We have successfully placed student with homeschool families many times and it has been beneficial for everyone. The opportunity to learn about another culture, another language and another part of the world is enriching for your children as well as out students. There is no typical family! Single parents, alternative families, large and small families can all enjoy the benefits of welcoming one of our students. Host families provide their own bed to sleep in, 3 meals a day and treats them like on of their own. They all speak English, have their own spending money and health insurance and are really good students. Can you help us in spreading the word and join us in building bridges between countries to make this a better world not only for us but for our children of the future. If you or someone you know is interested please contact me toll free at 1-866-360-0598 or email me at shelli@pieusa.org Thank you in advance Shelli Arguello-Regional Manager

Lake Charles
High School Math Classes
I am a certified Secondary Math Teacher. I am offering High School Math courses for Home Schooled students. Courses offered are Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced Math, and ACT Prep.

Livingston Parish
Homeschool P.E. Classes
10 Weeks of classes for school aged children. Taught in our fully equipped, air conditioned facility. Instructor has a degree in physical education. A free trial class is available. Starts on November 2, 2009, from 1-2pm. Group will continue to meet every Monday from 1-2pm for class for ten weeks. A new term will immediately follow and is available for returning students. Meeting room, parent viewing area, and concession is available.

Mandeville
Back to Basics in Phonics and Creative Writing Workshops
4 three hour sessions will be taught. Cost is $100. I teach you how to teach your child to read and write creatively with The Writing Road to Reading Program.

New Orleans
Drexel Prep
Drexel Prep Homeschool offers a classical education program Monday - Friday, 9am - 12pm.

New Orleans, Slidell
The Alpha Learning Place
The Alpha Learning Place is focused on providing high-quality Tutoring in Math, Reading, and Language.

Statewide
Louisiana 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.

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Sports Opportunities for Louisiana Homeschoolers

Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Fencing Club
Club offers instruction in fencing

Baton Rouge
Tiger Elite-Baton Rouge
We are an all-star cheerleading program for ages 3-18. We offer a variety of activities that are related to cheerleading, tumbling, motor skill development, and general exercise. We emphasis positive attitudes and provide a moral example while teaching our students in class. Commitment levels range from 1 hour long session a week to 4 hours of practice on a traveling competition team. All ages and skill levels are welcome to join any of our teams or classes. We also provide classes for kids with special needs. For more information feel free to call Missy at 225-610-0814.

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Job and Volunteer Opportunities for Louisiana Homeschool Students

Lafayette
exchange students
International students are coming to the area to attend local high schools this fall. These students come from a variety of backgrounds and have many different interests. We have successfully placed student with homeschool families many times and it has been beneficial for everyone. The opportunity to learn about another culture, another language and another part of the world is enriching for your children as well as out students. There is no typical family! Single parents, alternative families, large and small families can all enjoy the benefits of welcoming one of our students. Host families provide their own bed to sleep in, 3 meals a day and treats them like on of their own. They all speak English, have their own spending money and health insurance and are really good students. Can you help us in spreading the word and join us in building bridges between countries to make this a better world not only for us but for our children of the future. If you or someone you know is interested please contact me toll free at 1-866-360-0598 or email me at shelli@pieusa.org Thank you in advance Shelli Arguello-Regional Manager
http://www.pieusa.org

Baton Rouge
Raising Cane's
We are looking for great crewmember to work daytime shifts w/ flexible hours.
http://www.raisingcanes.com

 

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