Pennsylvania Homeschool Legal Requirements
Pennsylvania Homeschool Conferences and Conventions
Pennsylvania homeschooling Classes and Co-ops
Other Pennsylvania Homeschooling Events and Resources
Pennsylvania Homeschooling Field Trips
Pennsylvania Homeschooling Support Groups
Job opportunities for Pennsylvania homeschool students
Educational resources about Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Homeschool Legal Requirements
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
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Conferences & conventions in the region
2010 MidWest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati
April 8, 2010 - April 10, 2010
The HOMESCHOOL EVENT of the YEAR! Outstanding Speaker Roster includes Dr. Susan Wise Bauer, Jessie Wise, Doug Phillips, Cathy Duffy, Andrew Pudewa, Catherine Levinson, Douglas & Nancy Wilson, Jim Weiss, Amanda Bennett, Attorney David Gibbs and more! 220+ Seminar & Workshop sessions including a WORLDVIEW Teen Track led by John Stonestreet & Dr. Jeff Myers. HUGE Exhibit Hall with 200+ Exhibitors. Optional Childrens Program. Extremely affordable! Homeschoolers attend from 20+ states! For more information, please visit http://www.CincinnatiHomeschoolConvention.com
Cincinnati
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Other Pennsylvania homeschooling events and resources
Kidz Blast
Kidz Blast is a play structure for kids to be kids in, with a nice sitting area for parents, and a 2 and under toddler/baby area fully padded for crawlers/walkers...It is fun, low priced entertainment, that allows mom/dad to hang out & chat and watch their kids have a blast!
York, PA
Stages of Imagination
Stages of Imagination, a professional children’s theater, celebrates 20 years of performing for field trips and assemblies in Greater Philadelphia, So. Jersey and Delaware. The character education themed, original plays are for kids 3-11. Educational material accompanies the theater event: Teachers get a Study Guide; Guidance Counselors, a developmental lesson plan; and parents, TAKE TIME TO TALK© with suggestions for engaging a young child in value discussions. Performances are offered for school field trips.
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Homeschooling
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Pennsylvania
Statewide
Stages of Imagination
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
This fall Stages of Imagination presents "Wooden Heart", a light-hearted, original musical play about emotions, friendship, growing and learning for children 3 -11 years old. With song, dance and humor, “Wooden Heart” engages young children and demonstrates that losses, small and large, are part of life and sharing feelings with those we love can help us overcome. This is a unique play that touches the hearts of children and adults with its characters, songs and motions. Performances are offered for school field trips.
Philadelphia
Homeschool hiking/biking annual event
May 23, 2010 - May 29, 2010
The homeschool hiking/biking annual event began in May 2005 as a way to gain recognition for homeschooling as well as getting some exercise, group involvement, and introducing homeschoolers and their families to hiking and biking in the great outdoors!! It is an annual event now and will be held each year the last full week in May all across the United States. We are asking for individuals and groups involved in homeschooling to set up events in their areas. If you would like to set up a group event in your area, please send your name, email address, phone, city and state to me at: homeschoolhikebike@hotmail.com
Co-ops
Mason-Dixon Homeschoolers Association
Serves homeschool families in Franklin County Pennsylvania, Washington County Maryland, and surrounding areas. We offer co-op classes, support groups, field trips and much more.
Homeschool Academic Teaching Support
HATS is an educational organization in partnership with Hempfield Homeschool Support Group and the Central Lancaster County Homeschool Choir and Orchestra. HATS meets 30 weeks throughout the school year providing classes for the high school level homeschooled student.
Port Jervis
LEAP Homeschool Group
We are a homeschool Co-Op in the tri-state area of NY, NJ and PA. We have 2 sets of classes meeting every other Friday. We have classes for K through High School. Please see our website for more information.
Classes
Homeschool Academic Teaching Support
HATS is an educational organization in partnership with Hempfield Homeschool Support Group and the Central Lancaster County Homeschool Choir and Orchestra. HATS meets 30 weeks throughout the school year providing classes for the high school level homeschooled student.
Piano Instruction
Piano Instruction offered by certified teacher with over 20 years experience in elementary school teaching and private piano instruction.
Day and evening lessons times available.
Convenient location near center of Doylestown.
Quietly Makin Noise Drum Studio: Drum Circle
I facilitate Drum Circles, teach private drum lessons on snare and trapset and work with special needs children and adults. Please e-mail or call me for more info.... I have taught at Cumberland Valley School of Music and Franklin Learning Center both in Chambersburg, PA.
Camp Hill, Lemoyne
Always Time For Dancing
Dance lessons for all ages and skill levels
Cranberry
Theater, Dance and Music Classes
Encore Performing Arts offers classes in theater, dance and music to students ages 3-adult in a family-friendly, non-competitive atmosphere. Chose from drama (acting and musical theater), ballet, jazz, tap, voice, or piano lessons.
Cranberry
Jumpin Castle
Jumpin Castle has various gross motor activities for children up to 11 years old. We have a basketball court, rock wall, moon bounce, air hockey table, and a climbing structure with a "waterfall" slide and a dragon slide.
We are committed to providing a safe, fun, monitored play center. Our staff is professionally trained in first aid and has background clearance checks. Please remember your socks and be ready for some fun!
Doylestown
Storytelling in Art
How can artwork tell a story? How can you create a story using a work of art? Examine works of art in the Museum that tell stories. Create an artwork that illustrates your own unique short story in this studio workshop.
Doylestown
Little Rockers
Music Classes
Gilbertsville
Yoga Time For Kids
Child light Yoga for Kids program for homeschoolers ages 5 to 12. Program specifically patterned for children, includes songs, stories, games and group activities as well as Yoga pose instruction, breathing and relaxation techniques. Take home activities are often included. Classes currently are held at Kwon’s Karate and Fitness center in Gilbertsville. My classes, lasting 45 minutes can also be implemented for homeschool groups once a week on your premises. Parents are encouraged to participate FREE. We have a lot of fun and get healthy as well!
Renee Sherkness, Educator/Certified Child light Yoga for Kids Instructor
610 473 1599/ cell: 267 261 0369
Email: sherkne@aol.com
Lancaster
Voice Lessons
An excellent music teacher is offering voice lessons to homeschoolers.
Langhorne
Music Lessons
I offer Piano, Violin, Viola, Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone lessons from my studio in Langhorne. I currently have great openings for homeschoolers in the mornings and afternoons! Contact Julie Pacheco (215) 932-8277 or JuliePach@gmail.com
New Freedom
Rejoice! Dance, Art, Music, Gymnastics
We offer a program called Rejoice! which offers classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Dance, Art, Music and Gymnastics for homeschool families.
Philadelphia
Kimberly Rowe, Harp Lessons
Classical harp lessons in Philadelphia Art Museum area
Philadelphia
Voice lessons by homeschool graduate
I am a trained singer, voice teacher, and home school graduate looking to grow my voice studio. I offer private voice lessons in the West Chester area. I am extending a discounted rate through December 2009 to families who homeschool.
For more info, visit: http://www.findingmysingingvoice.com/lessons_hs
Philadelphia Main Line area
Piano lessons
Piano Lessons for all ages - in my studio or in your home. Flexible scheduling and reasonable rates. References upon request. Call Sallie 484-431-0498. Philadelphia Main Line area.
Phoenixville
Music Lessons
Individual or small group music instruction in my home or yours! Email to: mjjsab@comcast.net
Pittsburgh
InnerBeat Drum School
Private Drum Lessons
West Chester area
Language Arts Tutoring Services
English Language Arts and Spanish Language Tutoring/teaching for Homeschool students
Westmoreland County
The Westland Academy For The Arts
Daytime group or private classes available to accommodate homeschooling humanities credits needs.
Most recent homeschooling field trip listings for Pennsylvania
Schwenksville
Civil War Reunion
Historic Pennypacker Mills, home of Pennsylvania’s twenty-fifth Governor and Civil War soldier, proudly presents this enactment and living history weekend. Over 140 members of this prestigious Pennsylvania family served in the Civil War as well as the Governor’s cousin, Galusha Pennypacker, known as the Boy General. See daily battles, fascinating speakers, and musical performances, visit the Civilian Street where demonstrations of everyday life are offered, walk through military encampments, meet the Chaplain, witness artillery demonstrations and unit inspections and enjoy Lantern Tours in the evening on Saturday. On Sunday morning, the public is invited to attend church services. This is a FREE event for the general public. Check website for details of event held in May.
Whitehall
Lehigh Valley Civil War Days
Battles & skirmishes, infantry & artillery firing demonstrations, living history, period music & cooking displays, Saturday evening. candlelight tour. Free admission for Spectators. Check website for details of event held in June.
Gettysburg
Annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment
Annual Gettysburg Reenactment. Battles each day. Massive pyrotechnics for all battles. Usual amenities supplied. Separate Confederate and Federal camps, Civilian camp for dependents of military. Extensive living history village and Activities Tents with presentations all day. Added this year Fife & Drum instructions for youths. Check website for event held in July.
Weatherly
Eckley Miners’ Village Civil War Encampment
Artillery, cavalry, & infantry units will be conducting drilling, firing, and military camp life demonstrations along with a tactical skirmish between federal and confederate forces. Entertainment will include period music & dancing Saturday evening as well as a town ball game of north verses south. Sunday will include a period interdenominational church service in the camp, with a lemonade social and period music following the service. Other activities include sewing workshop, period demonstrators, & lots of good food. There will be a number of sutlers on site who will be selling reproduction military and civilian clothing and personal items from the era, as well as period journeymen who will demonstrate their nineteenth century skills such as chair caning, paper making, old time medicine, quilting, cooking, & more… Check website for event held in August.
Making TRACKS - Trails in Pennsylvania
Making TRACKS provides downloadable nature guides and species lists for each trail, as well as resources for schools to make their own educational nature trails on school grounds or in nearby communities.
Fort Loudon
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
This park is nestled in the gap of Tuscarora Mountain. Dedicated in honor of the 15th president of the United States, this narrow, peaceful hollow is the site of James Buchanan's birthplace. A stone pyramid monument surrounded by majestic conifers stands on the site of the original cabin where he was born. Buck Run is a native brook trout stream.
Imler
Blue Knob State Park
Blue Knob State Park offers year-round wilderness adventures on 6,128 acres of woodland. The park is in the northwestern tip of Bedford County, west of I-99. Altoona, Johnstown and Bedford are within 25 miles of this scenic park. The elevation of the park can cause air temperatures to be several degrees cooler than the surrounding cities. The annual snowfall averages about 12 feet. One of the unique features of the park is the solitude it provides the visitor. There are many opportunities to enjoy the quiet and refreshing serenity of the mountains and streams.
Blain
Big Spring State Park
Tucked in the side of Conococheague Mountain, Big Spring State Park is a quaint picnic and hiking area. A short loop trail leads to a partially completed railroad tunnel with historic interpretation at the trailhead. The park also provides access to the Iron Horse Trail for day and overnight hiking. The park takes its name from nearby Big Spring, whose waters form the scenic Shermans Creek.
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Pennsylvania Homeschool Support Groups
CHALC- Support Groups
Support groups are organizations which may provide parent support meetings, family programs, field trips, kids clubs, and/or social activities- CHALC suggests that you join a support group that will enhance your homeschooling experience.
Westminster Home Education Exchange
W.H.E.E. is a Christain based homeschool group for Lancaster county.
CHAP Support Groups
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Social Home Educators of York
SHEY is an alternative support group in York County, PA for homeschooling families. The primary focus of this group will be for activities, field trips, support, friendship and fun. All homeschool styles, methods, traditional home educators, virtual charter school families, religious or non-religious members are welcome however religion will not be a focus of this group. Tolerance and respect for other people's opinions, choices and beliefs is required here.
Parent Educators of Adams County
PEAC is a secular support group for homeschoolers in Adams County and the surrounding counties and are open to all homeschoolers. Many members regard themselves as Christians, but we do not require members to have particular religous beliefs. PEAC shares info about homeschooling, schedule activities & field trips for the group each month, eg. an astronomy co-op with a field trip to a planetarium. We also encourage individuals to schedule activities geared to personal interests for group members such as writing and inventor clubs, choral or pre-school play groups.
Family Instructors of the South Hills
FISH provides information, inspiration, and support for Christian home school families in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. FISH meets once a month on the third Monday at 7:15 p.m. in Mt. Lebanon, PA.
McKeesport Area Homeschoolers Organization
The McKeesport Area Homeschoolers are a Christ-centered group providing: encouragement, support, enrichment activities, social contacts for chldren and parents, clubs, field trips, meetings, monthly newsletter, and membership directory. We are an inclusive group and invite all to participate.
North Hills Christian Homeschoolers
An organization of Christians in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who are personally committed to the home education of their children.
People Always Learning Something
A discussion list for the members of the PALS homeschooling group
PHEN
Support Groups
Lighthouse Learning Christian Co-op
We are a group dedicated to our children. We want our gatherings to engage our children and offer them a safe atmosphere to meet with other home schooling students. Meets in Sinking Springs.
Awaken Their Genius
ATG Learning Academy is for parents of children with reading and language differences, math weakness,as in dyslexia. Parent's with children with aspergers syndrome. Parents or Children with ADD, CHADD Group meeting held on sight. This support group will help each other with workshops and positive personal support not only to parents but also to the children.
Quackertown Homeschoolers
HSBG Club is an informal, inclusive group of friends based in the Upper Bucks area. We have no regular meetings, our website and weekly e-mails keep members informed of activites.
Butler PA Homeschool
A group for homeschoolers/unschoolers of Butler County Pennsylvania!! Please join in and discuss our kids, programs, ideas and suggestions..Welcome!!
Cranberry Christian Homeschoolers
CCH is a Christian homeschool support group centered in Cranberry Twp., PA
Blue Mountain Christian Homeschool Group
This group is for Northampton, Lehigh, and Carbon County families. Lots of activities for the kids.
Chester County Homeschoolers
An online support group for those homeschooling in Chester County PA. A place to share information, concerns, activities, etc... Many types of posts including religous and sometimes political content.
Home School of Chester County PA
Secular, completely inclusive, unmoderated, free flow of information and dialog for current and potential home schoolers and families in Chester County and surrounding areas of Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia.
T.O.R.C.H. of Chester County, PA
TORCH, Traditions Of Roman Catholic Homes is an international association of lay faithful established to promote homeschooling among Catholic families and to support those families who are engaged in providing their children's primary education at home.
Delco-homeschool
This group is for homeschoolers in Delaware County (and those considering homeschooling) to post information about upcoming events, opportunities, and concerns in our area. The group is open to all homeschoolers, regardless of educational philosophy/method, age of children, or religious beliefs.
Erie County Homeschool Hotline
This is an open group for homeschool parents who live in Erie County, Pennsylvania, or it's surrounding area. The purpose of this list is to connect parents of all homeschooling beliefs for the purpose of exchanging valuable homeschooling information including: field trips, introducing new homeschoolers to the area, connecting like-minded homeschoolers, announcing local programs, offering homeschooling items for sale, and asking homeschooling questions.
Endless Learning Home Education Network
EL-HEN-Helping Homeschoolers in Northeastern Pennsylvania. We offer information, support and encouragement through one-to-one contact with experienced home educators. We represent a variety of educational styles and believe strongly in practicing mutual respect.
To contact us, come to one of our monthly gatherings at Lackawanna State Park on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the playground (the 4th left off the main park road) from 11 am - 2 pm. Or e-mail Maryanne (msshanley@lycos.com) or Kathy (duncanhawk@excite.com).
Harmony Home Educators
HHEs to advance the Kingdom of Jesus Christ by promoting private Christian home education as an outstanding educational opportunity; providing information, training and support to the homeschool community; and protecting the God-given right of parents to direct the education and training of their children, to the glory of God.
Homeschooling the Early Years Support
HEYS is a network of families dedicated to home education, who desire to work together cooperatively. Members volunteer their time to provide resources, activities, field trips, and support for the purpose of enriching our children's education as well as sustaining each other. Our membership consists of families with different faiths, cultural backgrounds, and educational views. We are tolerant of differences and respect each member's individuality.
Hazleton Area Homeschoolers
The purpose of HAH is to nurture a Christian home education support system based upon the Bible and to provide encouragement and support to Christian families who file under the PA Act 169 of 1988 Home Education Law. This group functions and progresses with the purpose of providing homeschooling families with support, interaction, information and education, expression of individual talents and abilities, and friendships.
Christian Home Schoolers of Greenville, Pa.
This group serves as a support to area home schooling families and shall provide educational,
social and spiritual opportunities for families in an environment that glorifies and honors the
Lord Jesus Christ.
Shenango Valley Homeschoolers
We are a new group consisting of homeschool parents who may or may not be working but still want to provide a wholesome and God-fearing education for their children.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Resource Center
The L.P.H. Resource Center classes are intended for Catholic homeschoolers, but are open to everyone, whether homeschooled or not.
Water Tower Homeschoolers
A secular group with respect for our diversity. All homeschoolers are welcome. An opportunity is provided for school-aged, home-educated children to develop relationships with others like themselves in an unstructured, peaceful free-play environment. Homeschooling parents support, network, exchange resources and information with one another.
Northumberland County Homeschoolers
Our mission is to work together as a team to educate our children in a Godly manner. Homeschooling can be as fun as you make it! We are all in this together and share the same cause of teaching our children values, ethics, and to learn and grow together as one. Everyones ideas are always welcomed.
Central Philadelphia Homeschoolers
Families committed to growing along unique and individual paths, and interested in sharing that experience with other families.
Latrobe Area Homeschoolers
LAHS-To provide information to Latrobe Area Homeschoolers regarding field trips, pending information, etc.
York Home School Association, Inc.
YHSA is a Christian support group located in York, Pennsylvania. The mission of YHSA is to encourage excellence and integrity in home schooling. YHSA exists to serve the interests of parents educating their children at home under Act 169, the Pennsylvania Home Education Law of 1988. YHSA is a volunteer run ministry. Through the involvement and effort of all of its member families, YHSA can provide encouragement and resources for families, assist new home schoolers, and provide academic and social interaction with other parents and children with similar concerns and educational goals.
HomeSchool Boys & Girls Club
HSBG Club is an informal, inclusive group of friends based in the Upper Bucks area. We have no regular meetings, our website and weekly e-mails keep members informed of activites.
South Eastern ARea Christian Homeschoolers
SEARCH - The purpose of this organization shall be the advancement of homeschoolers, through Curriculum/Encouragement Fair events, as a means to encourage and equip families in fulfilling the Biblical mandate found in Deuteronomy, Chapter six, verses one through nine.
Pennsylvania 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.
Delaware and Chester County
National Institute for Learning Development
NILD Educational Therapy stimulates areas of weakness in perception and cognition to function effectively through individualized, intensive, interactive stimulation producing independent learners in a one-on-one setting.
Dillsburg
Hillside Christian Educators
Hillside Christian Educators is located about 15 miles from the capital in Harrisburg, PA. Hillside Christian Educators has been in existence for 9 years, offering classes that are academic, college preparatory, interactive, and greatly develop opportunities for writing,inquiry, skill, Biblical integration and friendship. Our students gain skill and confidence in art, foreign language, music, and every branch of math, science and social studies. Our Tutors have thorough knowledge of their subject, are qualified teachers, love teaching their content area, and integrate a Biblical perspective in their lessons. Our students interact with teachers and students on a weekly basis and receive direct instruction from parents at home, as well as supervised follow-up guidance from their tutors throughout each of the thirty weeks of instruction. We are academic, relational, and Christian in persuasion.
Horsham
Brennan Family Classroom
Independent Family Homeschool Support Group & Classroom Facility
Lackawanna County
Hope Homeschool
We are a support Group in the Scranton Area.
Lebanon County
INCH of Lebanon County
Welcome to Inclusive Nontraditional Cooperative Homeschoolers* of Lebanon County, PA! We are an eclectic group who home educate for a variety of reasons. We are made up of diverse backgrounds, religions, and cultures. We all use different methods of learning. What we do share in common is a thirst for knowledge and a passion for learning! We have classes and field trips together, we talk together, we play together. If you feel our group is a good fit, please join us! *Metric friendly!
Lehigh Valley Area
His Kids Christian Homeschoolers
We are a Christian homeschool group providing support, classes, field trips, and social activities as permitted.
North East Pennsylvania
North East Pa Home School Group
Meet other local families taking responsibility for educating their children by using resources in the home and community. Share tips, discuss problems, and pool ideas. We offer field trips,playdates, group learning, and Mom's Night Out at least once per month. This group is open to parents and children PK-12.
Philadelphia
Project Synergy
We are a non-profit arts and community based educational program. We are located within the Hinge Coffee shop in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia. We are able to structure classes for students and families of all ages within your particular curriculum. We also offer volunteer and paid positions for teenagers. All teachers have state clearances.
After School Arts Program
Studio Arts Series
Weekend Workshops
Family Style Classes
York County
Pennsylvania Secular Homeschoolers
Statewide secular support group in Pennsylvania for homeschooling families. The primary focus of this list will be for topics of discussion that are important to home educating families. This would include activities, field trips, support, friendship, home school legislation and other topics which may be of importance to members.
Job opportunites forPA homeschool students
West Chester
The Salvation Army
Looking for homeschoolers to volunteer at The Salvation Army food pantry ministry outreach program in West Chester. Also volunteer opportunities for Christmas bell ringing and Adopt a Family Gift program.
mailto:salvarmy@aol.com
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