Subject Guide for Homeschooling

Oklahoma Laws Related to Homeschooling

An introduction to Oklahoma laws that may be of interest to those considering homeschooling

Local Homeschooling Information

Updated local organizations and services related to homeschooling.

Home Education Magazine's Information Library

http://www.home-ed-magazine.com/

This website provides free online newsletters, discussion boards, a networking list, and magazine selections of articles, interviews, columnists, resources, and reviews.

Home Educators' Resource Organization's FAQ

http://www.oklahomahomeschooling.org/faq.htm

This organization presents information on local and state educational resources available to Oklahoma home educators and helps families connect through their web site, gatherings, and discussion groups.

Homeschool World

http://www.home-school.com/

Practical Homeschooling Magazine promotes homeschooling with articles, organization and event lists, and experts for the homeshooling family.

Homeschool Zone

http://www.homeschoolzone.com/main.htm

This interactive website links to a worldwide community of “homeschoolers, afterschoolers and educators.”

American Library Association (ALA)

http://www.ala.org/alsc/parents.links.html#home

This national organization offers links to online organizations, support resources, and educational materials.

National Home Education Research Institution (NHERI)

http://www.nheri.org/

Performs data gathering research and serves as an information clearinghouse on the subject of home schooling. Works to define and promote understanding of the goals of the home education movement.

Oklahoma State Department of Education

http://sde.state.ok.us/pro/homesch.html

Lesson plans, graduation requirements, and subject area resources are provided to help homeschooling families.

National Home Education Network List for Libraries

http://www.nhen.org/librarian/default.asp?id=198

A list of what homeschoolers would like their libraries to have.

PASSport (Oklahoma curriculum standards)

http://www.sde.state.ok.us/home/defaultie.html

The State Dept. of Education posts state curriculum standards at this site which can serve as guidelines for home educators.

Home School Hub

http://HomeSchoolHub.org

Lesson plans, tips and advice, national home schooling information are all here.

The Beginner's Guide to Homeschooling

Patrick Farenga

371.042 F223b 2000

This practical, concise overview describes what homeschooling is like, who does it, how it works, and what is needed to get started.

The Everything Homeschooling Book: Take Charge of Your Child's Education

Sherri Linsenbach

371.042 L653e 2003

This is the perfect handbook to help parents take control of their child's education, providing clear instructions on where to begin. Written by the founder of HomeschoolFun.com, this thorough book addresses important issues such as socialization and child development--both major concerns for homeschooling parents.

Homeschool Legal Defense Association

http://www.hslda.org/Default.asp?bhcp=1

Homeschooling 101Part 1: Getting Started

VID 371.04;H7531

Linda Stahnke and Holly Villa introduce advantages, problems, and legal requirements for homeschooling in the state of Colorado.

Homeschooling the High School Student

VID 371.042 H753

This video recording includes information on “what it takes to graduate, giving credits and diplomas, career guidance, life skills, and socialization versus apprenticeships.”

Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)

http://www.hslda.org/

P.O. Box 3000, Purcellville, VA 20134-9000
(540) 338-5600

Provides legal assistance to home school families who are challenged by their state government or their local school board. Publishes a bimonthly newsletter, Home School Court Report covering home school law and national legislative developments.

Christian Home Educators Fellowship of Oklahoma (CHEF)

http://www.chefok.org/

chefofok@aol.com

This organization supports families who actively educate their children in many different ways and is based out of the Tulsa area.

Oklahoma Homeschool Organizations

http://www.home-school.com/groups/

This website provides links to a variety of home schooling organizations throughout the states.

Cornerstone for Home Educators in the Tulsa Area

http://members.tripod.com/~cornerstonesupport

Marsha Sharp
PO Box 701431, Tulsa, OK 74170
250-4953

A support group for homeschooling families in the Tulsa area. Provides support and information without discrimination in regard to a person's race or creed. Encourages parental choice in methods in education.

Green Country Home Educators Resource Organization (HERO)

http://opac.tulsalibrary.org:82 /search/t?SEARCH=Green+Country+Home+Educators+Resource+Organization+

Denise Climer

322-3229
Gcheromail@yahoo.com

Purpose is to offer support for local area home school families; plan and execute field trips and activities for educational and social interaction purposes; keep members informed of legislation/legal issues pertaining to the rights to school at home.

Home Educators' Resource Organization of Oklahoma

http://www.oklahomahomeschooling.org

Sandi Myers
302 North Coolidge, Enid, OK 73703
1-800-222-6000, press 5, Box #580405918
sdmyers@worldshare.net

Not-for-profit network of homeschooling families and support groups, provides information to Oklahoma home educators and helps families find each other. HERO and affiliates have no membership restrictions, nor official political, philosophical, or religious position.

Where can I find homeschooling information?

http://www.tulsalibrary.org/govdocs/faq.php#homeschooling

This entry from the TCCL Government Documents Librarian provides links to a number of useful government sites.

Family Fun

http://opac.tulsalibrary.org/record=b1260078

Available at Glenpool, Martin, Owasso, Pratt, and Schusterman libraries for checkout. Available at Central for in library use only.

Home Education Magazine

http://opac.tulsalibrary.org/search/t?SEARCH=home+education+magazine

Available at Martin library for checkout. Available at Central library for in library use only.

Homeschooling Today

http://opac.tulsalibrary.org/search/t?SEARCH=homeschooling+today

Available at Bixby, Broken Arrow, Glenpool, Martin, and South Broken Arrow libraries for chekcout. Available at Central library for in library use only.