HELPFUL EDUCATION LINKS
General
Math/Science
The Humanities
Curriculum/Products
Online Courses
Testing
Homeschool Organizations
General
- THE HOMESCHOOLER POST: Are you considering homeschooling? Already teaching your own? Unschooling? These popular topics cover it all!
- SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY: Safe, Smart, Social: Teaching students how to shine online. Free Webinars for parents of tweens and teens.
- ONLINE HOMESCHOOLING GUIDE: A homeschoolers guide to online learning.
- HOMESCHOOLING PHILOSOPHIES / APPROACHES: Short descriptions of different types of homeschooling, and resources for further research. Note: An ad-based website for homeschool curriculum and resources.
- HOMESCHOOL TO COLLEGE GUIDE: Tips for preparing your student for college.
Math/Science
- BUILDING BIG: For big and little builders. An interactive web site to explore large structures – domes, skyscrapers, bridges, dams, and tunnels – and what it takes to build them.
- KHAN ACADEMY: Fantastic free online math/science tutorials. Basic arithmetic through calculus.
- ASK DR. MATH: Free math question and answer service with selected answers to common questions. Arithmetic through trigonometry.
- A-PLUS MATH: Developed to help students improve basic math skills interactively. Free math games, puzzles, flashcards.
- PURPLE MATH: Need help with Algebra? You’ve found the right place! Free tutorials.
- NEUROSCIENCE FOR KIDS: Fun variety of free projects to study the brain and nervous system.
- SCIENCE AT NASA: Free earth science, astronomy, and physical science information in an easy to use format for children and adults.
- VIRTUAL TOURS: Over a hundred virtual tour links, including museums, factories, science tours, and regional areas of interest. Experience sites through text, photos, videos and/or live webcams.
The Humanities
- BBC: Foreign language video tutorials and newspapers. Read the news in a foreign language.
- DUOLINGO: Free foreign language courses available online and in app form. Short lessons designed in mini-game format. Earn points and level up as you learn a new language.
- Owl & Mouse: Free interactive map puzzles. U.S. and World.
- Lizard Point: Customizable Geography, Art, and Music quizzes. and Math Practice worksheets. Mostly free. Use these to supplement learning or as a base-level for further exploration.
Curriculum/Products
THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES MAY INVOLVE MEMBERSHIP FEES, SUBSCRIPTIONS, OR CHARGES FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
- A 2 Z HOME’S COOL: A comprehensive resource center for homeschoolers.
- HOMESCHOOLING ALMANAC: Print/digital magazine with homeschooling products reviews, articles, and links to curriculum resources, online learning and more.
- THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE DIGITAL MAGAZINE: Homeschool articles, product reviews, and curriculum resources.
Online Courses
THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES MAY INVOLVE MEMBERSHIP FEES, SUBSCRIPTIONS, OR CHARGES FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
- ACELLUS K-12 HOMESCHOOL COURSES: Low cost video based courses. Teacher or parent supported.
- BYU INDEPENDENT STUDY HIGHSCHOOL PROGRAM: Accredited, UC approved. Fee based individual high school courses or four year program. Teacher supported or student led.
- JAMES MADISON HIGHSCHOOL ONLINE: Complete four year program, or optional enrollment in individual courses.
- SILICON VALLEY HIGHSCHOOL ONLINE: Fee based courses. Build an individualized program.
Testing
THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES MAY INVOLVE MEMBERSHIP FEES, SUBSCRIPTIONS, OR CHARGES FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
- ACT ASSESSMENT AND COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM:
- ACT PREP GUIDE: From Best Colleges
- COLLEGE BOARD: PSAT, SAT I, and SAT II. Info, sample tests, college search capability.
- HOMESCHOOL TESTING SERVICES: Nationally accredited standardized testing services in your community or online. SAT 10 and CPT4.
- SETON TESTING SERVICES: Easy to use testing services for homeschoolers. Seton Testing Services provides affordable, standardized testing.
Homeschool Organizations
THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES MAY INVOLVE MEMBERSHIP FEES, SUBSCRIPTIONS, OR CHARGES FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
- The HomeSchool Association of California (HSC)
Welcomes anyone with an interest in homeschooling. State organization with full section of links for helping children with special needs.
- Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
To find state-specific information, visit the site and click on your state. Links to Christian based homeschooling sites, articles on homeschooling and much more pertaining to serious home education.
- California Homeschool Network
A statewide grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the fundamental right of parents to educate their children.
- Christian Home Educators Association of California (CHEA)
State organization for Christian based educators.
- California Homeschool Support Groups
Find local homeschoolers with this listing of parent-led groups in California. Meet up for park days, field trips, classes and other activities.