So, you’ve decided to investigate home schooling for your
family. Maybe you’ve already made that commitment but would like to know where
to go for more information, or who has the best prices on curriculum and
activity sets. Below we’ve listed several websites where helpful info can be
found, and also links to some of our favorite suppliers.
What are the Homeschooling laws in Indiana?
The compulsory school attendance law requires all children
to attend a school taught in the English language. Children must attend school
for the number of days the public school is in session in the district where
you live. Home schools are not bound by any requirements with regard to
curriculum or the content of educational programs. Children must start school
by their 7th birthday. Indiana Code IC 20-8.l-3-17
According to Indiana Code IC 20-8.1-3-23 to 24b Parents must
keep attendance records. The law also states that if you are contacted by the
State Superintendent, you must furnish your school’s enrollment of children by
grade level. Most families do not feel the need to report information until
asked.
The Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
540-338-5600
HSLDA is a non-profit advocacy organization established to
defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education
of their children and to protect family freedoms. As a member of HSLDA, they
will represent you in court at no charge should you experience any legal
difficulties.
Who can I contact for Indiana specific support?
Indiana Association of Home Educators
317-467-6244
The IAHE is a non-profit organization founded in 1983 for
the purpose of serving the Lord Jesus Christ through supporting and encouraging
families interested in home education. They publish their free bi-monthly
magazine, The IAHE Informer. The magazine has wonderful articles to encourage
and equip you as teacher and parent. It also has information on state wide
events, including the annual Convention. Call for a free subscription.
540-338-8899
Providing much-needed support to homeschooling families in
their time of need.
Indiana Homeschooler (IHEN)
IHEN is a networking e-mail list for all homeschoolers in
the state of Indiana. It is intended to help link parents who homeschool or are
thinking of homeschooling, and provide information about support groups,
activities, legal issues, and homeschooling news in general.
Some of Our Favorite Curriculum Suppliers
800-705-8809
606-522-4348
Rod & Staff are a Mennonite Publishing company producing
their own Christian, hardback textbooks at a very reasonable price. Their
curriculum would be considered advanced, and their English program is
recommended in The Well Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer.
888-524-4724
Quality, Bible based, science curriculum for the home and
Christian School. Wonderful college-prep level science texts for 7th grade
through 12th grade. They also now offer elementary science texts based on the
Charlotte Mason method of teaching that are just as wonderful as their upper
level texts. Their products can be found in the Rainbow Resource catalog.
The Old Schoolhouse is not only one of the best
homeschooling magazines on the market, but they also have a great
"bookstore" where they carry many innovative products that have been
written/produced by homeschoolers for homeschoolers-so we know they work!
