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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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. 
193-A:5 Notification and Other Procedural Requirements.
A parent may provide home education to a child or children at home, subject to the following requirements: I. Any parent commencing a home education program for a child, for a child who withdraws from a public school, or for a child who moves into a school district shall notify the commissioner of education, resident district superintendent, or principal of a nonpublic school of such within 30 days. Subject to the provisions of RSA 193-A:7, I, the commissioner of education shall acknowledg...
193-A:2 Program Established.
There is established the home education program to be administered by the department of education.
New Hampshire Department of Education
The New Hampshire Department of Education offers a wide variety of programs and services in support of New Hampshire's students, teachers, educators, administrators, families, and community members. This website is designed to meet the needs of staff, educators, other state agencies, community members, and other visitors.
Education Law
An analysis of the laws pertaining to home education in the state of New Hampshire, provided by the New Hampshire Bar Association.
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....
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.
Monadnock Homeschoolers
The Monadnock Homeschoolers group is dedicated to supporting families exceed the behind-the-scene responsibilities of homeschooling. Activities will include regular meetings that focus on parental support and guidance, curriculum planning, adult social nights, date night/childcare swapping, field trips, community learning opportunities, and whatever else helps meet the needs of the members.
Vermont Home School Laws from HSLDA
The Home School Legal Defense Association provides a brief summary of the homeschooling laws in Vermont. Includes a link to a legal analysis of laws relating to homeschooling in Vermont.
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.
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 ...
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.
Lamprey River Homeschool Cooperative
The Lamprey River Homeschool Cooperative meets weekly in Newmarket during the traditional school year for academic classes, enrichment opportunities, and social time. This is a secular group that is open to all who want to actively contribute to the coop through teaching, organizing, or in general helping.
Legislative Update
A look at current and pending legislation relating to home education in New Hampshire. Provided by the Christian Home Educators of New Hampshire (CHENH).
New Hampshire State Library
20 Park Street Concord, NH 03301 Phone: 603-71-2392 The present state library building, built in 1895 of native granite, is one of the complex of buildings comprising the center of state government in Concord. This comprehensive library is intended to meet the informational needs of all New Hampshire residents and to sere as a resource center on New Hampshire.
Upcoming Events
Not Back to School Camp - Vermont
September 17-26, 2021
Farm & Wilderness, Plymouth, VT
Not Back to School Camp is a non-denominational, non-religious homeschool camp. The camp offers workshops, spontaneous events, and special evening gatherings, bringing together campers who are excited about life and willing to be themselves and to reach out and connect with the others. 
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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...
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.
The Case for Classical Christian Education
Douglas Wilson looks at the state of America's school system and offers a remedy for those who are committed to their children's best interests in education. Wilson details the history of the classical education movement and discusses what is needed ...
TruthQuest History
The TruthQuest History series consists of ten volumes that serve as guides for parent wishing to use real books in their approach to history education. They are full of book recommendations, along with information on the topics of study. There are al...
The National Parks of America
For tourists, family campers, and serious lovers of the outdoors, here is a big, beautiful, color-illustrated book that describes more than 50 national parks, sites, and seashores that stretch from Cape Hatteras on the Atlantic coast to the Grand Can...