Washington Local Homeschooling Resources

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Washington Homeschooling Resource Pages

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

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

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Washington 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

Washington State Home-Based Instruction Law
From Washington Natural Learning Assoc. These are the Washington State Home-based instruction regulations. Every parent that is educating at home should read and understand them.

Washington State Legislature - Chapter 28A.200 RCW Home-based instruction
RCW Sections 28A.200.010: Home-based instruction, Duties of parents, Exemption from high school assessment requirements. 28A.200.020:Home-based instruction, Certain decisions responsibility of parent unless otherwise specified.

Washington Homeschool Law
From Christian Heritage Online

WHO Advocacy

Homeschooling Legislation
From Washington Association of Teaching Christian Homes

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Washington State Homeschool Organizations

Washington Natural Learning Assoc.
WNLA has a goal to build a stronger home-education community to ensure a strong future for our children. With our statewide membership, we work to create better networking to make our lobbying and advocacy more effective. WNLA works to ensure our right to home-educate our children without cumbersome regulation. We work with families to help them with any questions and problems that may occur when home-educating. We strive to protect our home-education law by lobbying efforts and creating a positive image. We work with families to resolves any problems they may have with public school administration and regulation. WNLA will work toward a better law that will help secure education rights in the future. We acknowledge that our fundamental right to home-educate our children is essential to everyone's future.

Washington Association of Teaching Christian Homes
WATCH is a non-profit organization dedicated to the strengthening of homeschooling families. The Board of WATCH desires to inspire, motivate, and equip homeschooling families with a clear vision of God's plan for passing on their faith, heritage, and knowledge to future generations through our annual conference and other events throughout the year.

Washington Homeschool Organization
The Washington Homeschool Organization (WHO) is a statewide, non-profit membership organization. Its mission is to serve the diverse interests of home-based education in Washington State. WHO is nonpartisan, nonsectarian, and nondiscriminating in its views of homeschooling and participation in its activities

Christian Heritage
An organization committed to serving the needs of Christian homeschoolers in Washington State, equipping you to “train up your children in the way they should go,” and inspiring you to pass on a Godly Heritage to future generations.

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Washington and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions

Bothell
16th Annual WATCH Conference & Family Retreat
August 6, 2010 - August 7, 2010
Washington Association of Teaching Christian Homes. "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." 2 Cor 3:17 August 6-7, 2010. Eastside Foursquare Church, 14520 100th Ave NE, Bothell

Spokane
Inland Northwest Homeschool Conference
March 25, 2011 - March 26, 2011
Keynote Speaker: Michael Farris Workshops, Vendor Hall, Support Groups, Teen workshops. Location: Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene, 15515 E. 20th Ave. Spokane Valley, WA 99037

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Other Washington Homeschooling Events

No other events have been submitted.

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Washington Homeschooling Co-ops

Burien
First Class Homeschool Ministries
We exist to encourage, support and build up the local community of homeschool families, reaching out in the name of Christ. Our fun, flexible co-op wants to support you in your homeschooling efforts. If you're burnt-out on co-ops or need to be in a place where you can connect with other homeschool parents while your kids take fun, interactive classes, then FCHM South King is for you.

Clark County
First Class Clark County
First Class is in it's first year of a ministry to homeschooling families here in Clark County! If you have been looking for a one-day, Homeschool Cooperative with a solid Christian foundation, then First Class should be on your list. We hope you'll join us at First Class, make some new friends and get involved!

Coeur d'Alene and Spokane Valley areas
Inland Northwest Christian Homeschoolers
INCH is a non-profit co-op and support group serving homeschoolers in Coeur d'Alene and surrounding areas. INCH is not a drop-off program or a school, but a co-op run solely by volunteer moms. We offer homeschool students from preschool through high school an assortment of academic and enrichment classes and social activities to supplement their homeschooling experience, as well as classes and workshops to encourage and support homeschooling moms.

Mount Vernon
First Class Christian Homeschool Co-op
We are a group of homeschooling families in the Skagit Valley of northwest Washington who have gathered together to support one another. Our major activity is Friday School--an 10-week session each fall and spring. However, we have many other avenues for support and fellowship

Snoqualmie Valley
First Class Sno-Valley Christian Homeschool Co-Op
Kindergarten-high school classes; nursery and early childhood education program; encouragement for parents and new opportunities for students. A Christ-centered community outreach to homeschooling families.

Sumner
ACTS Home School co-op
ACTS is a non-profit ministry of Calvary Community Church run solely by volunteers. ACTS goal is to offer families an assortment of enrichment classes and social activities to supplement their homeschool experience. We have 3 trimesters of enrichment classes consisting of 8 weeks each. Parties, Field trips and Mission projects are scheduled throughout the year as well as once-a-month Mom’s Night Out. There is also a youth group that meets regularly in and out of organized co-op days.

 

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Washington Homeschool Arts

Bothell/Snohomish
Vivace Piano
Vivace Piano provides in studio or in home private piano lessons for students of all ages. Have your home-school student learn the foundation of music through piano performance. Lessons start at 45min and 60min sessions in the early afternoons. Please contact for details.

Kitsap County and surrounding peninsula
Guitar, Bass, and Music Theory Instruction
C.Boyd Woods has provided years of private music instruction in the areas of guitar, bass, and music theory for students of all ages. Instruction is tailored to individual skill levels and interests. Those interested in music enrichment for their homeschooled student may contact C.Boyd via phone or email at (360) 689-6668 or the_guitarologist@yahoo.com.

Pierce County
Mt. Vista Piano
I offer in-home piano instruction to students in Pierce County. Convenient morning hours are available for homeschool students. Beginner-Intermediate. All ages are welcome.

Seattle
Seattle Fine Art Gallery Tours
Educational fine art gallery tours

Seattle
La Familia Gallery
Art Gallery, Music, Literature, Yoga and voice lessons, Enrichment.

Seattle
Seattle Shakespeare Company
This Spring, Seattle Shakespeare Company offers its first-ever home school Shakespeare classes! Whether you’re interested in studying plays, performing in scenes, or learning acting skills for Shakespeare, we have an option for you. Check out our offerings, pass this along to other home school parents and groups, and double-check the enrollment deadlines for our spring selection of workshops! Register soon, because each session has a minimum number of students needed for it to take place, and a maximum enrollment limit! These classes are for ages 8-18, and we will be grouping and pairing students of similar ages and ability during the activities.

Spokane
Christian Youth Theater - Spokane
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.

Tacoma
Leather Art Party Girl
We offer leather art parties. Choose form an array of easy success projects. Children will be educated in a fun and playful way about different types of leather, history and uses. Children will complete a fun and easy success project in a one hour setting. We bring the party to you or come to us.

Vancouver/Portland
Christian Youth Theater - Vancouver/Portland
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. Multiple locations

Walla Walla/Tri-cities
Letitia Dahlin Private Piano Lessons
Private piano lessons taught in your home to students of all ages. Openings available.

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Academic Enrichment for Washington Homeschoolers

Issaquah
Christian Homeschool Cub Scout Pack 201
Pack 201 was started in 1999 to serve the homeschooling community through scouting. We are a family oriented pack rather than a "drop-off pack." Everything we do is to first benefit the family while we seek to grow our boys into Godly men. Besides a once a month pack/den meeting, our activities include monthly hikes, field trips and service projects. Tigers start their scouting experience in 1st grade and continue through Webelos. When boys turn 11 years old or achieve the highest award in Cub Scouts, the Arrow of Light, they move on to Boy Scouts. In addition, any girl sibling, 1st grade or above, is invited to join Keepers of the Faith. Younger siblings participate in "Safari Scouts."

King County
Wilderness Awareness School
Non-profit nature education organization that offers classes for homeschooled youth ages 4-18, 1 or 2 days a week from September to June. We strive to foster young people's understanding and appreciation of nature, community and self. Through creative play and exploration, children work together in small groups gaining nature awareness and knowledge of plants, mammals, tracking, birds and survival.

Okanogan
Peniel Ranch
We are non-profit (non-denominational) Christian ministry. We enjoy supporting and providing an inexpensive place for homeschool groups or families to learn more about God and His exciting creation. We encourage individuals, families, churches and groups of all ages to join us for any scheduled program throughout the year. We host retreats for home-schoolers.

Pierce County
Mt. Vista Homeschool Writing Club
Mt. Vista Homeschool Writing Club is a creative writing club for homeschool students in the Pierce County Area. It is an excellent way to gain a better knowledge of grammar, increase writing abilities, and increase vocabulary while being creative and having fun. Tuesday mornings at 10am-11am at Puyallup Public Library *Please sign up before coming $40/month

Seattle
Tote Bag Teaching Writing Classes
Writing support for homeschoolers and other writers. Literature-based narrative writing class, individualized tutoring and consultations also available.

Seattle
Roxbury Lanes
Free introductory field trips for home schoolers! Contact Ron Davenport GM Ron@roxburylanes.com

Seattle
Magic Lanes
Free introductory field trips for home schoolers! Contact Brenda@magiclanesbowl.com

Snohomish
The Farm at Swan's Trail
We are host to the thousands of school children who come to learn about Washington through our educational Washington State Corn Maze. Offer classes to homeschoolers throughout the open season.

Snohomish county
YMCA - Southeast Branch
Home School P.E.

Snoqualmie Ridge
Amanda Gerber - tutoring
Tutoring K-12 Email:amandagerb@yahoo.com

Spokane
Family Learning Organization
FLO has since established a long history of serving the homeschool community beginning in Spokane, Washington extending nationally through its advocacy and testing services. The organization’s purposes are to advocate for home-based education, to facilitate the encouragement of homeschooling families, to help preserve the freedom of parents to educate their children, and to serve as a means of communication and networking. Through the organization, homeschooling families can network with other more experienced parents.

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
Washington 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.

Statewide
Giant Campus of Washington
Giant Campus of Washington is a public, tuition-free online school that offers for-credit online elective courses to Washington state high school students in technology subjects like game design, 3D modeling and animation. We provide a personalized program of study, designed to meet your academic goals, individual learning styles and busy schedules. We offer a one-of-a-kind academic program that you can experience while still attending your local high school.

Tacoma
Superior Driving School of Tacoma
Superior Driving School (located in Tacoma Stadium Business District near Stadium High School, 23-B Tacoma Avenue North, Tacoma, WA 98403) is offering a driving course to homeschoolers. Call 253-272-0774 for information regarding cost and registration.

Tacoma
Tandy Leather Factory
History of Leather Bookmark making class. Toll Free: 888-222-0510, Manager: Larry Reikena 13819-C Pacific Ave South Tacoma, WA 98444 tacoma@tandyleather.com Ph: 253-548-1100 fax: 253-548-1106

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Sports Opportunities for Washington Homeschoolers

Enumclaw
Midnight Mountain Farm Riding School
Midnight Mountain Farm offers riding instruction for all ages from beginner to advanced in a relaxed professional atmosphere. Students ride Western and English and also learn to care for a horse by feeding, grooming and doing ground work.

Seattle
Yoga classes
Yoga classes to inspire creativity

University Place/Tacoma
University Place Tennis Academy
Daytime tennis lessons for beginners in a group setting.

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Job and Volunteer Opportunities for Washington Homeschool Students

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