Many
parents of children with disabilities choose to homeschool their
children. The informative websites below are geared for parents
and others who are interested in homeschooling.
[Editor's
note: this page does not include educational resources for children,
which is beyond the scope of this website. For good Internet
resources for children, check sites like The Internet Public
Library Youth Division's Teachers
& Parents' Corner, or your own public library's homepage.]
HSLDA is
an advocacy group that supports the constitutional right of parents
and others legally responsible for their children to direct their
education. Its website is filled with information and resources
from a religious perspective.
This commercial
site (the home of Practical Homeschooling magazine) includes
many articles, an excellent state directory of homeschooling
organizations, an "expert" section featuring homeschooling
parents who have been there, events, and an online forum.
Jon Schemitz's
personal website is packed with information and links to resources
about homeschooling. Included are FAQs, essays, discussion and
support groups, websites, vendors, offline resources, and other
"stuff." We recommend using the table
of contents for easiest navigation.
This organization
assists state and local homeschooling groups and individuals.
Look here for good information about homeschooling support groups,
new homeschoolers, military homeschoolers, high school and beyond,
legislation, events, and news.
NHERI produces
statistics, research, and technical reports on home education,
and serves as a clearinghouse of research for home educators,
researchers, and policy makers.