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Arkansas Homeschool Resources

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Welcome to the most comprehensive directory of Arkansas homeschool resources! Whether you're new to homeschooling or a seasoned educator, this page connects you with organizations, co-ops, support groups, virtual schools, curriculum providers, field trip destinations, and enrichment opportunities across the Natural State. Arkansas is a low-regulation homeschool state with universal Education Freedom Account (EFA) eligibility—making it easier than ever to provide your children with exceptional education tailored to their needs.

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Statewide Organizations

The Education Alliance (Arkansas Homeschool Alliance)

Location: 414 S. Pulaski Street Suite 9, Little Rock, AR 72201-2930
Contact: Lisa Crook
Phone: (501) 978-5503
Sponsored by the Arkansas Family Council, The Education Alliance is the largest statewide support group offering resources, information on Arkansas homeschool laws, workshops, and community events. Services include legal updates on homeschooling, assistance with curriculum selection, and hosting annual conventions and events like Homeschool Day at the Capitol.

Christian Home Educators Summit of Arkansas (CHESArk)

Location: Conway (Annual summit typically held in June)
Organization that supports Christian homeschooling families throughout the state. Offers workshops, conferences, and networking opportunities for parents and students. Families can connect with like-minded individuals, access valuable educational materials, and participate in events that enhance their homeschooling experience.

HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association) - Arkansas

Legal advocacy organization providing information on Arkansas homeschool laws and legal support for member families.

Regional Organizations

North Arkansas Christian Homeschool Organization (NACHO)

Location: Batesville and surrounding areas
Contact: Ammie Allen
Phone: (870) 613-1582
Regional organization serving the Batesville area and North Arkansas region with support for Christian homeschooling families.

Northeast Arkansas Christian Home Educators (NEACHE)

Location: Jonesboro
Contact: Terry Tripp
Phone: (870) 476-4173
Website: www.neache.com
Regional organization serving Northeast Arkansas with Christian homeschool support and activities.

Northwest Arkansas Christian Home Educators Association (NWACHEA)

Location: Fayetteville & Rogers
Website: www.nwachea.org
Chapters:
Fayetteville: nwachea.org/fayetteville-nwachea
Rogers: www.nwacheaofrogers.org
West Fork: Contact Kelly Williams, kellywilliams777@yahoo.com
Large regional organization serving Northwest Arkansas with multiple chapters providing Christian homeschool support, activities, and resources.

Southeast Arkansas Christian Home School (SEARCH) Group

Contact: Sarah Farrer
Regional group serving Southeast Arkansas including Cleveland County and surrounding areas.

Local Support Groups by County

Arkansas homeschool families benefit from strong local support networks across all 75 counties. Below are county-by-county contacts for homeschool support groups.

Arkansas County

Grand Prairie Christian Homeschool Association

Contact: Faye and David Rodgers, DeWitt
Phone: (870) 830-3924

Baxter County

Homestyle Christian Educators

Contact: Mandy Sutton

Benton County

Christian Home Educators of Siloam Springs (CHESS)

Contact: Kanda Batchlor, Siloam Springs

Eclectic Teaching Consortium of Northwest Arkansas (ETCNWA)

Contact: Angela Lathrom, Lowell
Website: www.etcnwa.org
Support system for Christian home educators implementing non-traditional teaching methods.

Faulkner County

Christian Home Educators Fellowship of Conway (CHEF)

Contact: Lisa Murdock, Vilonia

Faulkner County Homeschoolers

Contact: Valerie Land, Conway
Phone: (501) 269-5605

Pulaski County

Home Educators of Greater Little Rock (Home Ed)

Contact: Heather Larsen, Little Rock
Phone: (501) 396-9634
Largest local homeschool group in Little Rock offering support, information, and connection opportunities.

Sebastian County

Haven Home School Group

Contact: Lorra Taylor, Greenwood/Fort Smith area
Phone: (479) 259-1619
Inclusive organization with wide variety of ideologies, welcoming regardless of race, age, gender identity, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or family composition.

Note: This is a representative sample of county support groups. For a complete directory of all 40+ county groups across Arkansas with full contact information, please visit The Education Alliance at arkansashomeschool.org or download the Arkansas Department of Education's official homeschool support group directory.

Co-ops & Enrichment Programs

Choice Education Network, Inc.

Location: Springdale / Northwest Arkansas (meets at Christ Church NWA)
Nonprofit supporting alternative education paths with strong emphasis on homeschoolers. Offers weekly co-op days featuring core academics, electives, and social opportunities from nursery through high school. Families pay per-semester registration fee and build schedules from catalog of classes including art, STEM, humanities, public speaking, theater, American Sign Language, STEAM challenges, LEGO robotics, and more. Also operates the NWA Homeschool Choir, a community performing group for singers ages 4–17.

Empower Learning Hub – NWA

Location: Northwest Arkansas (Bentonville region)
Facebook: Search "Empower Learning Hub – NWA"
Homeschool-focused learning hub providing small-group, co-op style classes for grades 1–12. Classes organized into multi-age hubs for elementary and middle grades with more flexible course selection for high schoolers. Semester-based enrollment with options in core academics and electives, designed for families wanting in-person instruction several days per week while maintaining homeschool status. Collaborates with local education providers like Academic Advantage.

Batesville Homeschool Co-op

Location: Batesville, AR
Dedicated to providing nurturing and enriching educational experience. Offers wide variety of classes including Choir (vocal techniques, music theory, performance), Taekwondo (fitness, discipline, respect), and Art classes. EFA approved vendor.

Grace Academy Northwest Arkansas

Location: Northwest Arkansas
Supports homeschooling families by offering enrichment classes for elementary and challenging academics and elective classes for junior high. Programs include two-day-a-week enrichment for grades 1–4 with History, Science, PE, and Art. Grades 5–6 include grades and semester report cards. Add-on classes include Spanish, Online English, Online Math ($80/month each), and Private Music ($70/month).

Central Arkansas Homeschool Academy (CAHA)

One-day a week, drop-off homeschooling program providing enrichment and credit education for homeschool students grades K-12. Partners with home educating parents by providing students with educational and social enrichment. Courses taught by paid experienced teachers. Non-profit organization keeping tuition as low as possible.

Russellville Education Association of Christian Homeschoolers (REACH)

Location: Russellville
Provides educational and social opportunities to homeschoolers in Pope, Johnson, and Yell counties including field trips, park days, monthly meetings, teen events, clubs, intensive classes, high school classes, and extensive library.

Virtual Schools & Charter Schools

Virtual Arkansas

Vast catalog includes 160+ professionally designed courses that homeschool students can take directly through content + teacher service. Options include:
  • Option 1 - Content + Teacher (Most Popular): Virtual Arkansas provides content and certified teacher. 160+ courses available.
  • Option 2 - Content Partnership: Virtual Arkansas provides digital content, parent serves as learning coach. 200+ courses available.
  • Option 3 - Learn Anywhere Academy (LAA): Arkansas students may enroll through local public school at no cost.
EFA eligible for qualifying families. Course offerings include AP, CTE, Concurrent, and Computer Science courses.

Fayetteville Virtual Academy (FVA)

Website: fva.fayar.net
Grades: K-12
First district charter conversion online public school in Arkansas (opened 2016). Earned 'A' rating from Arkansas Department of Education in 2018. Certified teachers fully licensed by Arkansas Department of Education. Students choose personalized pathways including Pre AP, AP, and concurrent courses plus 70+ elective offerings. Asynchronous classes allow flexibility. Students may participate in weekly field experiences and access to Fayetteville Public Schools' award-winning arts, academic, and athletic programs. School Choice deadline: May 1st.

iSchool Virtual Academy of Arkansas

Grades: 7-12
Tuition-free, fully online education for grades 7-12. Personalized learning experience with support from Arkansas certified teachers and dedicated mentors. Features include homeschool virtual education (self-paced with teacher support), college & career opportunities (dual credit courses, career pathways), and statewide accessibility.

Microschools

The Schoolhouse (The Cottage School)

Location: Arkansas
Focus on self-paced, mastery-based learning in reading and math with exploration and project-based learning. Families register as homeschoolers but come together for mixed-age learning with Socratic teaching style encouraging questions and critical thinking.

Classical Connections of Northwest Arkansas (CCNWA)

Location: Rogers, AR
Unique part-time microschool blending classical education with STEM to foster love of learning. Blends best of classical education with hands-on STEM learning.

Word of Outreach Christian Academy

Location: Little Rock, AR
Faith-based microschool serving approximately 55 students. Led by Pastor Aaron D. Agnew Sr., emphasizing integration of academic excellence and Christian values. Several students use EFA funding.

Classical Education Programs

Classical Conversations

Locations throughout Arkansas: Batesville, Bentonville, Conway, Fayetteville, Greenbrier, Harrison, Quitman, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Twin Lakes, Benton, Bryant, El Dorado, Jonesboro, Monticello, Rison, Sherwood
For over 25 years, helping Arkansas parents provide children with exceptional classical, Christian education. Communities meet weekly creating opportunities for meaningful discussions, collaborative learning, hands-on science experiments, art projects, and deep friendships. Complete homeschool program from early learners to high school students.

Scholé Academy

Online classical education tutoring for students K-12, College, and Adults. Services include supplemental tutoring, private course instruction, and custom instruction for groups. Instructors foster deep engagement to cultivate learning that lasts.

Curriculum Retailers & Resources

First Homeschool Bookstore (formerly Homeschool Central Bookstore)

Location: Johnson, AR (serving families statewide and online)
Neighborhood-focused homeschool shop offering a wide range of new and used curriculum organized for quick browsing. On-site services include copying, laminating, and binding, plus a classroom area that can host workshops, co-op sessions, and quiet study times. The store and online shop together serve families across Arkansas with curated, budget-conscious materials, carrying forward the legacy of used curriculum expertise.

Heritage Homeschool Supply's

Homeschool-focused business providing quality supplies for learning spaces. Products include durable desks and comfortable seating, hands-on science kits, art supplies, practical learning tools, curriculum & books, school supplies, and hands-on learning materials.

Mims House Books

Location: Little Rock, AR
Little Rock-based publisher of award-winning children's books for ages 5-14, focus on science, writing skills, and bilingual education. Founded by Darcy Pattison who homeschooled her children for 12 years. Approved vendor for Arkansas Education Freedom Account (EFA) program. Collections include Moments in Science (10 books for grades 2-5) and STEM, language arts, and bilingual books.

The Little Blue Schoolhouse

Location: Van Buren, AR
Located at 614 Webster Street just one block off of Main St behind The Vault in historic down town Van Buren. Our store offers a growing selection of new and used school curriculum, games, gifts, crafts and toys. 10-4 Tues-Thurs and 10-2 on Saturday.

Grace & Truth Books

Location: Conway, AR
Grow in faith with us-we are your source for Christian books, Bibles, gifts, and homeschool supplies in Conway, AR. Visit us today!

Tutoring & Private Instruction

Tutor Doctor Fayetteville Arkansas

Location: Fayetteville, AR
Owner: Nick Callaway (retired Air Force officer)
Exceptional private in-home and online tutoring services tailored to diverse needs. Qualified tutors intimately familiar with local curriculum, teaching methods, and learning styles. Personalized approach for students of all ages, levels, and subjects.

Family Focused Tutors

Services: Homework Help (1-3 hours per week, $40/hour), Homeschooling (Full-time teacher, curriculum mapping, lesson plans, $40/hour)
Personalized learning excellence with Christian tutors. Subjects include Pre-Algebra through Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP English, Advanced Spanish, Advanced Writing, American History, Apologetics. Enrolled as EFA vendor in Arkansas and other states.

Studyville

Phone: (225) 408-4553 (Primary), (318) 541-8655 (Alexandria)
Virtual tutoring serving all Arkansas students, complete K-12 curriculum support, LEARNS Act-aligned instruction, college and career readiness preparation, study skills and organizational support. EFA approved.

Testing & Evaluation Services

Important Note: Arkansas law NO LONGER requires home school students to take nationally recognized norm-referenced achievement tests. Testing is voluntary and may be used for academic eligibility for extracurricular activities, grade-level determination when enrolling in public school, or various family reasons.

Arkansas Families First, LLC

Range of testing options for youth needing comprehensive evaluation. Services include psychological screeners, comprehensive testing, and extended evaluations. Types include diagnostic evaluation, learning disorder assessments, ADHD, Autism, and developmental delays.

ACCESS Group, Inc.

In-house psychological examiners for expert developmental and diagnostic evaluation services. Variety of evaluations for children, teenagers, and young adults diagnosing disabilities such as ADHD, specific learning disorders, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, and depression.

University of Arkansas Speech and Hearing Clinic

Location: 606 N Razorback Road, Fayetteville
Contact: (479) 575-4509, spclinic@uark.edu
University clinic providing evaluations and therapy for articulation, language, and literacy delays. Includes Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) and SLP trained in structured dyslexia interventions (e.g., Take Flight, SEE), particularly relevant for homeschoolers with reading difficulties.

Creative Counseling Center of NWA

Location: NWA
Counseling practice that explicitly welcomes homeschool families, offering child and adolescent counseling including play therapy, sandtray, CBT, EMDR, and trauma-focused approaches for emotional and behavioral needs.

Field Trip Destinations & Educational Venues

Museums

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Location: Bentonville, AR
Series of pavilions around spring-fed ponds. Free admission. Year-round programming for all ages including lectures, performances, classes. Five miles of sculpture and walking trails. Restaurant and museum store on-site.

Scott Family Amazeum

Location: Bentonville, AR
Phone: (479) 268-4542
Website: amazeum.org
"Unfield Trip" approach with hands-on experience driven by strong learning agenda. Museum as curricular platform connecting back to classroom.

Museum of Discovery

Location: Little Rock, AR
Ranked among best science museums in country. STEM heaven perfect for ages 3-13 with interactive exhibits and homeschool workshops available.

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA)

Location: Little Rock, AR
Free docent-led and self-guided museum tours for K-12 students. Tours teach students how to interpret and discuss art in fun and engaging way. Each tour covers 3-4 artworks, lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour. Aligns with Arkansas Visual Art Standards.

Mid-America Science Museum

Location: Hot Springs, AR
Phone: (501) 767-3461 ext. 3666
Homeschool Learning Pod Experience. Bring homeschool group to explore interactive exhibits, workshops, dissections, Tesla Theater Shows, Digital Dome Shows. 21 wooded acres with Oaklawn Foundation DinoTrek (Arkansas's first and only permanent outdoor dinosaur exhibit). Minimum two-week advanced registration required.

State Parks & Outdoor Education

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Location: Near Little Rock
Climb trails, explore rivers, attend homeschool-friendly programs. Perfect for geography, biology, or enjoying nature.

Petit Jean State Park

Location: Arkansas
Explore beautiful waterfalls, Turtle Rocks, Rock House Cave with Native American rock art. Perfect for geology and Arkansas history.

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area

Location: Northwest Arkansas
School programs based on 2nd-12th grade Science Standards and AR Social Studies Curriculum Framework. Park interpreters provide valuable educational experience. Programs approximately 3.25 hours with 4 45-minute stations.

Libraries & Public Resources

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library

Homeschool resources including 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Website has Homeschool Resources tab with links to helpful sites. Early Learning Kits for pre-k, kindergarten, first grade divided by themes containing books, lesson plans, activities, templates, educational games/puzzles available for checkout.

Saline County Library

Homeschool Collection provides greater accessibility to educational resources. Provides list of homeschool resources including Arkansas State Library K-8 Student Resources (online encyclopedias, primary source materials, reference collection databases).

Northwest Arkansas Public Libraries: Many NWA libraries offer homeschool-friendly storytimes, STEM clubs, teen events, and special programs. Some highlighted in regional guides include: Bella Vista Public Library, Bentonville Public Library, Elkins Public Library, Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library, Fayetteville Public Library, Gentry Public Library, Gravette Public Library, Pea Ridge Community Library, Rogers Public Library, Siloam Springs Public Library, Springdale Public Library.

Sports & Extracurricular Activities

Arkansas "Tim Tebow Law" (Act 1469 of 2013): Allows home schoolers to try out for extracurricular activities at local public school. Law requires schools to let homeschooled students try out or sign up for extracurricular activities if students demonstrate academic eligibility.

NWA Hornets

Location: Northwest Arkansas & Tri-State area
Christian Homeschool organization for homeschool athletes interested in playing competitive sports. Non-profit volunteer organization. Sports offered: Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball. State tournament participation (February Frenzy State Tournament in Conway).

NWA Sports, PE & Activity Programs

Athletes in Action – Homeschool Sports

Location: Fayetteville
Christian sports ministry connected with Razorback coaches and athletes, offering sports opportunities where the priority is character and worship alongside competition. Homeschool families can join teams that emphasize hustle, respect, and encouragement, with strong discipleship component.

Roadrunners Homeschooling Sports (EducateNWA Program)

Location: NWA (various venues)
Intro-level homeschool sports program where students learn a new sport each month, meeting about three times per month. Costs kept low and families opt in monthly rather than committing for full season. Designed to expose kids to variety of sports.

Roller City Homeschool Skate

Location: Roller City, Springdale
Homeschool-only skate the 3rd Friday of each month (Sept–May), 1–3 p.m., with very affordable per-skater pricing and free admission for ages 4 and under.

Boulders & Brews Climbing & Coffee

Location: Fayetteville
Indoor climbing gym offering homeschool discounts on Tuesday and Friday mornings, plus additional discounted times on Saturdays.

CLIMB Bentonville

Location: Bentonville
Structured climbing times specifically marketed to homeschoolers, including recurring homeschool discount period (e.g., second Friday each month during designated hours).

Fayetteville Martial Arts – Homeschool Taekwon-Do

Location: Fayetteville
Taekwon-Do classes scheduled during the day for homeschoolers ages roughly 6–14, offered in semester blocks (fall and spring). Emphasizes discipline, focus, and physical fitness.

X-Factor Home School P.E.

Location: Fayetteville
Weekly PE program designed specifically for homeschoolers, teaching warm-ups, fitness, teamwork, and basic health/nutrition in partnership with local organizations. Meets on weekday mornings during spring and fall terms.

Additional NWA Options: Barracudas Daytime Swim Team (Bentonville Community Center), Flip Side Ninja Park, Genesis Gymnastics, Goldfish Swim School, iNFiNiTi Athletics, NWA Wado Kai Traditional Karate

Arkansas Education Freedom Accounts (EFA)

Universal Eligibility: Every K-12 student in Arkansas is eligible for funds through the Education Freedom Account program, part of Governor Sanders' LEARNS Act.

Program Overview

Contact: EFA Office (501) 683-1876, ade.efa@ade.arkansas.gov

Award Amounts (2025-2026 School Year)

  • Non-succeed students: $6,864 total annually
  • Succeed students: $7,627 total annually
  • Funds distributed quarterly

How Funds Work

  • Distribution: Through ClassWallet digital wallet
  • Use: Private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, educational materials
  • Requirement: Must be enrolled in private school OR filed Notice of Intent to Homeschool

Qualifying Expenses

  • Private school tuition and fees
  • Curriculum and supplemental materials
  • Tutoring services
  • Technology (excluding TVs and video games)
  • Testing fees
  • Uniforms, supplies and equipment
  • Textbooks
  • Fees for college credit and admission exams
  • Transportation
  • Extracurricular Activities (up to 25% of funding): Physical education, field trips, team sports

Online Communities & Blogs

Facebook Groups

  • Arkansas Homeschoolers - General state group
  • Arkansas Homeschool Support - Statewide support group
  • Homeschool in Arkansas - Connection and advice group
  • NWA Homeschool Hub - Northwest Arkansas regional group
  • NWA Christian Homeschoolers - Christian group for field trips and play days
  • Homeschooling Littles in NWA - For families with 3–7-year-olds
  • Homeschooling for College Credit in Arkansas - CLEP, dual enrollment, college credit options
  • Ozark Homeschool Community - Field trips, park days, dances, events

Blogs & Websites

Arkansas Homeschool Freedom

Main blog for important updates for Education Freedom Accounts and general Arkansas homeschool events and news. Separate blog feeds for homeschooling children with learning differences, homeschooling difficult teens, and reviews.

Homeschooling In Arkansas

Comprehensive resource covering support groups, co-ops, umbrella/cover schools, resource centers, social media connections. Information on local and state groups, national groups, testing resources.

EducateNWA

Curates homeschool opportunities for NWA including sports, PE programs, faith-based and general Facebook groups, library systems, discounts, and service opportunities. Runs programs like Roadrunners Homeschooling Sports and Stoa "Flame of Truth" speech & debate club.

Conventions & Events

2026 Arkansas Homeschool Conventions and Events

Christian Home Educators Summit of Arkansas (CHESArk)

Date: Typically June (TBA for 2026)
Location: Conway, Arkansas

February Frenzy State Basketball Tournament

Date: Typically February
Location: Conway, Arkansas
Arkansas Homeschool Conference capstone tournament for homeschool basketball teams including NWA Hornets and others.

Homeschool Day at the Capitol

Sponsor: The Education Alliance
Date: Announced annually
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas

Music, Arts & Enrichment Classes

Doxa Arts Academy

Homeschool enrichment program perfect for homeschoolers looking to participate in the arts. Weekly classes available in Dance, Acro, Art, Band, Music (private lessons for Piano, Voice, Guitar, Violin, Ukulele, Wind Instruments, Mandolin, Drums, Banjo, Percussion), Co-op day program, Junior Actors Class, Homeschool Pottery Series. Opportunities for children ages 4 years through high school.

Film School 4 Teens

Contact: Elise Evans, admin@fs4t.com, (623) 221-0913
Online classes for Photography, Intro to Filmmaking, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Screenwriting, Acting for The Screen, LIFE SKILLS 101, and more. On ClassWallet Marketplace for EFA purchases.

Marci L Creates

Contact: Marci Livingston, marcilivingston1@gmail.com, (318) 737-1707
Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas
In-person art classes including watercolor painting for beginners and advanced beginners, Art Through Time (discussion of art from beginning of time to present with art lessons related to famous artists).

Outdoor Education & Nature Programs

Arkansas State Parks

52 State Parks across Arkansas offering educational opportunities. Many parks offer homeschool-friendly programs and field trip opportunities. Notable parks include Mount Magazine State Park (highest point in Arkansas), Petit Jean State Park (Arkansas's first state park), Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Hot Springs National Park, Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area.

Arkansas Outdoor Education Pilot Program

Partnership: Arkansas Department of Education and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Contact: Nathan Windel, State Outdoor Education Specialist
Phone: (501) 324-9660
Program helps equip students for career in outdoor recreation. Combines Governor's priorities of education, workforce development, and outdoor recreation. Activities include biking, fishing, habitat exploration, nature journaling, water safety. Aligned to Arkansas academic standards.

National Forests

  • Ouachita National Forest: Oldest and largest National Forest in southern US. 1.8 million acres across Arkansas and Oklahoma. Multiple developed recreation areas, vistas, shooting ranges, historical sites, wilderness areas.
  • St. Francis National Forest: Located along Crowley's Ridge

Dual Enrollment & Advanced Courses

Southern Arkansas University – Concurrent Enrollment

Location: Magnolia, AR (program serves students statewide)
Contact: John D. Gore, M.Ed., M.A. – Coordinator of Concurrent Education
Phone: (870) 904-1219
Allows eligible high school juniors and seniors (including homeschoolers) to earn college credit while completing high school requirements, with dedicated contact support for enrollment and advising.

Additional Options: Virtual Arkansas offers AP, concurrent, and dual credit courses. Community colleges across Arkansas often allow homeschool students to dual enroll. University of Arkansas system institutions have varying homeschool admission policies.

Service Opportunities

JustServe – Volunteer Opportunities

Website: JustServe.org
Facebook: JustServeNWA
Platform for finding local service projects by ZIP code or interest—useful for homeschoolers seeking volunteer hours, service learning, or family projects.

Arkansas Homeschool Resources

Information compiled February 2026 from Arkansas Department of Education, homeschool organizations, and community resources.

Information is subject to change. Please verify contact information and requirements directly with organizations.

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