New Hampshire Homeschooling
The number of homeschooling families in the United States is growing every year. Many parents in New Hampshire have chosen this path as well. If you have questions about homeschooling in New Hampshire, need a support group, or simply want more information and ideas, you've come to the right place. We've compiled the best of the resources available on the Internet to give you a primary source of New Hampshire homeschooling information.
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193-A:2 Program Established.
There is established the home education program to be administered by the department of education.
American Independence Museum
Established in 1991, the American Independence Museum is a private, not-for-profit institution whose mission is provide a place for the study, research, education and interpretation of the American Revolution and of the role that New Hampshire, Exeter, and the Gilman family played in the founding of the new republic. Located at One Governors Lane in downtown Exeter, the museum comprises the 18th century Ladd-Gilman House, Folsom Tavern, and over an acre of landscaped property in downtown Exeter....
HomeSchooling Friends
HomeSchooling Friends is a New Hampshire based non-sectarian, home schooling support group. They offer opportunities for mutual support, information exchange, contacts and companionship to anyone interested in home schooling.
193-A:4 Home Education; Defined; Curriculum Required.
I. Instruction shall be deemed home education if it consists of planned and supervised instructional and related educational activities, including a curriculum and instruction in science, mathematics, language, government, history, health, reading, writing, spelling, the history of the constitutions of New Hampshire and the United States, and an exposure to and appreciation of art and music. Home education shall be provided by a parent for his own child, unless the provider is as otherwise agr...
New Hampshire Home School Laws from HSLDA
The Home School Legal Defense Association provides a brief summary of the homeschooling laws in New Hampshire. Includes a link to a legal analysis of laws relating to homeschooling in New Hampshire.
Education Law
An analysis of the laws pertaining to home education in the state of New Hampshire, provided by the New Hampshire Bar Association.
Home Education Advisory Committee (HEAC)
The Home Education Advisory Council (HEAC) meets monthly to discuss homeschooling issues. Advising the NH Board of Education, the HEAC has members who are homeschoolers as well as representatives from the Department of Education, public school administrators, school board members, and a representative of private schools.
193-A:8 Order; Appeals.
I. Subsequent to a hearing conducted in accordance with RSA 193-A:7, I or II, the hearing officer shall enter an order within 10 working days which shall order either the continuance or termination of the home education program under scrutiny. Such order shall take effect immediately. A copy shall be given to the appropriate superintendent of schools, who shall, if necessary, take appropriate action to ensure that compulsory attendance requirements are met.
II. Following such order, the p...
How to Comply with Vermont's Homeschool Law
Vermont law specifically refers to homeschooling in 16 V.S.A. § 11(a)(21) and 16 V.S.A. § 166b. To homeschool under this statute, you’ll need to follow these guidelines. Necessary steps include sending in a written enrollment notice, submitting a narrative describing the content to be provided in each subject area, obtaining acknowledgement of compliance, teaching the required subjects and assessing your child annually.
New Hampshire Alliance for Intellectual Freedom for Homeschoolers (NHAFIF)
The New Hampshire Alliance for Intellectual Freedom for Homeschoolers is a group who wants to openly discuss and learn about their options about the home education laws and about their rights while learning about what others are doing to
create political and legal changes to protect the freedom to home educate one's children.
New Hampshire Homeschool
This is a mailing list for people who home school or are thinking of homeschooling in New Hampshire, kids and parents alike. Here you can exchange ideas, support each other, and share resources and information.
New Hampshire Historical Society Lesson Plans
These classroom lessons are designed by New Hampshire teachers for New Hampshire teachers. They are adapted from lessons created at summer institutes held annually at the Society. The institutes assist teachers in the implementation of the New Hampshire history curriculum for grades K-12. Written by historian and educator Judith Moyer, the curriculum was published by the New Hampshire Historical Society in two volumes, book 1 for grades K-6 and book 2 for grades 7-12.
New Hampshire Education Politics
A look at the history of politics as related to education in New Hampshire. Includes Supreme Court decisions, the Rasputin letters, analysis of legislative proposals, and other issues.
New Hampshire History Curriculum, Book I Grades K-6
This curriculum covers people in New Hampshire history, the natural environment, politics, technology, ethnic and cultural groups, and more. Includes sample lesson plans and activities.
193-A:1 Definitions.
In this chapter:
I. "Child" means a child or children at least 6 years of age and under 16 years of age who is a resident of New Hampshire.
II. "Nonpublic school" means a nonpublic school approved pursuant to rules adopted by the state board of education and administered by the department of education and which has agreed to administer the relevant provisions of this chapter.
III. "Parent" means a parent, guardian, or person having legal custody of a child.
IV. "Resident ...
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MCP PLAID Phonics
MCP PLAID Phonics from Modern Curriculum Press incorporates best practices for teaching essential phonemic awareness and phonics skills with lots of flexibility. Find information on these products here.
Pass Your New York DMV Test Guaranteed! 50 Real Test Questions! New York DMV Practice Test Questions
This book is written by a former DMV classroom instructor. He shares the 50 most common questions and answers to the New York DMV written test. A great guide to help your teen pass the DMV test on their first try.
Cognitive Styles and Learning Strategies: Understanding Style Differences in Learning and Behaviour
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But What About Socialization? Answering the Perpetual Home Schooling Question: A Review of the Literature
This book by Dr. Susan A. McDowell uses research, statistics, and the experiences of homeschooling families to answer questions and counter myths about homeschooling and socialization. Read through a discussion of the multiple meanings of socia...
Morning by Morning : How We Home-Schooled Our African-American Sons to the Ivy League
Home schooling has long been regarded as a last resort, particularly by African-American families. But in this inspirational and practical memoir, Paula Penn-Nabrit shares her intimate experiences of home-schooling her three sons, Charles, Damon, and...
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