Thinking of Homeschooling?
Education is not the filling of a pail,
but the lighting of a fire
– W. B. Yeats
Getting started with homeschooling…
Often as families contemplating or starting out on our homeschooling journeys we are filled with questions and anxieties. Fortunately others have gone before … and have survived to tell their stories. Below are some resources that will inform and empower you.
Homeschool Australia
A one-stop all you need to know about homeschooling web-site. Be sure to trawl through all the sections. There are articles on getting started and on different homeschooling styles, FAQs are answered, and general info on everything related to homeschooling is readily available.
Home Education Association
Another great resource for those wanting more info and starting out. Check out the resource guide and support groups network.. Look out also for homeschooling courses running locally.
Sydney Home Education Network
A network supporting and facilitating communication between home educators in the Greater Sydney region. The SHEN yahoo email group is a great way to keep informed about what is going on in the greater home education community and a place of resource and information sharing.
Board of Studies – Home Ed Info Pack
The info pack on Home Education from the Board of Studies detailing the steps required for registration.