Connecticut Homeschooling
Want to learn about homeschooling in Connecticut? You've come to the right place! We've gathered together some of the best resources, information sources, support groups, curriculum ideas, and practical hints that will help you make your decision to homeschool and to be successful at it. Here are answers to your questions:
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Connecticut Statute, Chapter 168, Section 10-184, 10-184a, 10-184b
The following are Connecticut Statues relating to home education:
Section 10-184 (School Attendance and Employment of Children--Duties of Parents. School attendance age requirements.);
Section 10-184a (Refusal of certain parents to consent to use of special education programs or services.);
Section 10-184b (Waiver provisions not applicable to equivalent instruction authority of parents.)
Sleeping Giant Homeschoolers
This support group is centered in Hamden and is a Christian-based organization. Offers monthly meetings, children's activities, newsletter, and more.
CT Homeschool Network (CHN)
CT Homeschool Network (CHN) is Connecticut’s largest statewide support & information homeschool organization that serves to inclusively inform, empower, and build community among home educators in the state of Connecticut. This statewide group offers support and information to homeschooling families. You'll find activities, a newsletter, and discounts at various stores and events.
Ralph D. Sherman, Attorney at Law
130 West Main Street
New Britain, CT 06052
860-229-0213
This small law firm in New Britain, CT, offers advice and representation for homeschooling families.
CHNLeaders - The Support Group Leaders of CHN (CT Homeschool Network, Inc.)
This group is for the use of CHN (CT Homeschool Network, Inc.) leaders. It is intended to be used to post any questions concerning membership, the CHN convention, the leader's luncheon, legislative updates, etc. It is intended to help leaders network better and to provide a means of personal" contact with fellow CHN homeschool support groups throughout the state of Connecticut.
New England Jewish Homeschoolers
This list is for Jewish homeschoolers in the New England area, including CT, NH, VT, ME, RI, MA. Members include Orthodox Jews, Conservative Jews, Reform Jews, Reconstructionist Jews, and secular Jews.
Unschoolers Unlimited
This is an informal network of people who are focusing on child-led education. Offers family gathers, sharing of ideas and information, newsletter, and more.
Compulsory School Age in Vermont
The laws in Vermont state that you must enroll your child in school from the day he or she turns 6 years old until he or she turns 16. This HSLDA article details the Vermont state compulsory school age regulations.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Established in 1842, the Wadsworth Atheneum is America's oldest public art museum. The Wadsworth presents more than 15 special shows each year, Many are inspired by masterworks in the museum's holdings, while others are solo shows by emerging artists. The museum's collections span more than 5,000 years, from ancient Egyptian to contemporary art. Located in Hartford.
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.
Stonington Vineyards
Stonington Vineyards is open to the public seven days a week. A visit can be fun and educational for the whole family. You may picnic in the vineyards, you bring the food and picnic blanket and they'll supply the wine chilled. Stroll in the vineyards and see the seasonal changes in the grape growing process. This vineyard is a real hands-on experience of a working farm winery.
Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale University
Located in New Haven, the Peabody Museum of Natural History features exhibits of Egyptian mummies, saber-toothed cats, dinosaurs, dioramas, special exhibits, and more.
Notice of Intent: Filing Is Voluntary
The State Department of Education's C-14 Guidelines give two different messages -- in the Introduction and elsewhere it reads, "Suggested Procedure" and in section 3 it reads, "parents must file..." To add to the confusion, school officials often give misleading or false information when parents ask about homeschooling. Because the wording of the Guidelines is inconsistent and poorly written, school officials and parents may be unsure of their responsibilities and their rights.
How to Withdraw Your Child from School in Vermont
If you want to start homeschooling during the school year and your child is currently enrolled in a public or private school, HSLDA recommends that you formally withdraw your child from that school. If you are going to start homeschooling after the school year is over, and your child is considered enrolled for the following year, we recommend that you withdraw your child before the next school year begins, so that the school does not mark your child as absent or truant.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport is Connecticut's only zoo. Situated on 52 lush acres of Beardsley Park in North Bridgeport, on the Trumbull-Stratford line, the Zoo features More than 300 animals representing approximately 125 primarily North and South American species. Zoo highlights include several endangered species, a South American rainforest exhibit, walk-through prairie dog exhibit, New England farmyard, a Victorian greenhouse, and a carousel Museum.
Upcoming Events
Not Back to School Camp - Vermont
September 17-26, 2021
Farm & Wilderness, Plymouth, VT
Not Back to School Camp
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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The Founding Fathers in their wisdom decided that children were an unnatural strain on parents. So they provided jails called schools, equipped with tortures called an education.
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