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Texas Homeschooling

Looking for homeschooling information for the great state of Texas? You’ve come to the right place! Texas parents know that it’s one of the best states in which to homeschool. The laws are favorable, you’ll find lots of local support, and there is a never ending supply of things to do in this wonderful state. Learn more about the laws regulating home education, find other homeschoolers near you, and get help choosing the right curriculum for your kids.

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When the Media Call, YOU Can Answer
With the accelerating media interest in homeschooling, chances are increasing that you will receive a request to speak with a reporter for a magazine or newspaper article, a television or radio program. What will you do? You could say "no," and leave it up to someone else. That would be the simple and easy response. Or, you could say "yes," and find yourself at the start of a new and educational experience.
What is an Umbrella School?

An umbrella school is an entity, typically considered a private school, which serves to oversee homeschooling families and help them meet the requirements of their state’s homeschooling laws. Sometimes the umbrella school is an actual physical private school with which homeschooling families can partner. In other cases, an umbrella school is more of an organization established to help homeschoolers comply with the law.

Socialization: A Great Reason Not to Go to School
This "Learn in Freedom" article provides research supporting the positive socialization homeschooled children receive. Discusses research supporting the conclusion that homeschooled children have higher levels of self-esteem and communication skills, and fewer behavioral problems, than other children.
Camp El Har S.A.L.T. Programs
S.A.L.T. at Camp El Har is a home school co-op that meets at Camp El Har on Mondays and Tuesdays from September 13th - May 3rd. They offer a rich program of academics and outdoor education classes for children age 3 to 12th grade. Your child may take 1 class or classes all day both days. Camp El Har is located in Dallas, Texas.
Home School Laws from HSLDA
Find the laws pertaining to home education for all 50 states and U.S. territories.
HSLDA: Our History
Although HSLDA has changed over the past 30 years—in terms of the size of our membership and staff and our physical location—our original vision and purpose remain unchanged. HSLDA exists expressly for the purpose of advocating family and freedom.
Eclectic Homeschooling
Michele Hastings discusses how her homeschooling adventure has changed, moving towards a more eclectic style.
Chores
A homeschooling mom shares some simple ways to encourage children to help around the house based on the principle that one should never do for one's children what they could do for themselves. This leads to a more smoothly running household and the children's sense of pride in their own work.
Easy Preschool Activities for busy Moms and Teachers
We all have busy lives, yet we want the most productive preschool activities for our children with as little fuss as possible. Here you'll find activities to stimulate gross motor skills, preschool songs, activities to develop visual perception, numeracy, and mathematical concepts, language building activities, and children's bible lessons and faith building activities.
One Thinging High School: Noah

This essay shares the experiences of Noah, who was homeschooled through high school in both traditional and non-traditional ways, gaining control of his own education as he went along. 

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