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Home School Legal Defense Association
The Home School Legal Defense Association 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. Through annual memberships, HSLDA is tens of thousands of families united in service together, providing a strong voice when and where needed.
The group code for LEAH is: 292155
NYS LEAH
NYS LEAH is a state-wide, non-denominational Christian support group for families choosing to educate their children at home.
Scholastic Book Fair Info
Scholastic Book Fairs are going on now! Save up to 80% on great, educational gifts for the family.
Homeschool Share
Free lapbooking info, how-to's and downloadable lap books.
Homeschool Report---Brian Ray, Phd & HSLDA
This is a study of standardized test scores and demographics of over 11,00 homeschooling families. This study was commissioned by HSLDA.
Tolle Lege Press
This company sells Bibles, homemaking, Christian living and history resources.
The Educational Freedom Coalition
This is a database of curriculum publishers and where they stand on Common Core. This is intended to help parents choose materials based on their personal beliefs regardi.g Common Core.
Fundraising for LEAH
Price Chopper Tools for Schools
Register your card using school code 27957 (Rome LEAH)
Curriculum Publishers
A Beka
traditional textbook, DVD programs, transcript and diploma program for curriculum users at an additional fee
Bob Jones University Press
traditional textbook, DVD program, external hard drive program, transcript service & diploma program for curriculum users at an additional cost
Alpha Omega Publications
Lifepacs: workbook based curriculum, can buy individual courses or complete grade kits
Switched on Schoolhouse: PC based program for complete grades
Minimal teaching required
Apologia Educational Ministries
creation science for multiple grades
Christian Liberty Academy School System (CLASS)
non-profit organization; full K-12 enrollment services including test/paper grading, CAT testing, report cards, transcripts & diplomas; variety of publishers to choose from (including their own); reasonably priced
Christian Light Education
workbook-based Light Units; Mennonite; full service K-12 enrollment for an additional fee
Konos
character based unit studies; ideal for teaching students over multiple grades
Rosetta Stone
pc-based foreign language studies; used by the State Dept & Fortune 500 companies; excellent program (Amy's opinion)
Sonlight Curriculum
literature based education
Heart of Wisdom
bases all teaching on God's word and God's world; a unique approach to home education incorporating several teaching styles; ideal for multi-level teaching
Seton Home Study
traditional, Catholic education
Catholic Heritage Curricula
Catholic texts for all grade levels, resources, free printable worksheets
Core Knowledge Series
Download free lesson plans that correspond to the books, "What Your----Grader Needs to Know", by E D Hirsch. The books are available through the Mid-York Library System.
Homeschool Science Academy
Your student can take online, interactive courses in forensics, forensic pathology, anatamy & physiology, biology and pre-biology. All classes are taught by a Christian college professor, whose own children are homeschooled. All courses are taught from a Christian worldview. Day, weekend and week-long intensive camps are also available.
State History from a Christian Perspective
All 50 states available! Very reasonably priced. Courses from age 3-grade 12.
Old-Fashioned Education (Free!)
This free curriculum is similar to both Sonlight & The Robinson Curriculum. It primarily uses living books that are available free online. You can download 40- week lesson plans for each grade k-12 & follow links directly to the recommended books.
Ambleside (Free!)
Free Charlotte Mason education. Download weekly lesson plans by grade (k-12), using the recommended "living books" booklist.
American Heritage Education Foundation
Free American history lesson plans
Homeschool Resource Companies
Rainbow Resource Center
If they don't have it, no one does! Their 1000+ page catalog is a must-have for every homeschool!
http://shop.knowledgeadventure.com/Departments/JumpStart-Series.aspx
Purchase fun, educational software for your pre-k through elementary student. This site also offers a FREE learning style evaluation for your child.
Science Supplies
This company carries virtually everything you need to do science labs. For some curriculum publishers, they sell complete kits to teach science labs.
GPA Calculator--FREE
Calculate your high school student's GPA for free!
Transcripts
Create a fast, inexpensive and simple transcript for your high school student. HSLDA members get discounted pricing. (I have personally used this and it was fantastic!! -Amy)
Testing Suppliers
Christian Liberty Press/CLASS
CAT tests for students entering grades 2-12; $22.00/test; includes language arts and math; fast turn-around time; parent may administer test without restrictions
Bob Jones University Press
Iowa & Stanford tests; parent must have a Bachelors Degree & be pre-approved; also offers tests of learning ability, interest & career assessments and writing evaluations for grades 3-12
Faith Heritage School-Syracuse
administers IOWA test each spring; homeschoolers are welcome; cost is $55.00
Seton Home Study School
offers the CAT-E survey test; parent may administer without restriction; $25.00
Family Learning Organization
CAT, 5th edition, full batterys, including tudy skills, science and social studies; parent may administer without restrictions; $35.00/test
Hewitt Homeschooling Resources
offers the PASS test designed for homeschoolers in grades 3-8 only; untimed; parent may administer without restriction; $36.00/test
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
FREE! This year end assessment is given to students in the state of TX. The Rome, Poland and Utica school districts have accepted this test. From this link, you may download released tests, answer keys and scoring information. Parents may administer & score this test and submit results directly to the school district.
CLEP Help
For questions and answers about CLEP tests, this site is a great resource recommended by Thomas Edison State College.
Homeschooler Tests
This company provides IOWA, career and practice tests.The IOWA test administrator must have a bachelor's degree.
Community Resources
Rome Rescue Mission, Inc
(315) 337-2516
413 E Dominick St, Rome
Meals, food baskets, clothing/furniture give-aways, referral services, tutoring and more
Food Sense Program
A LIST OF LOCATIONS IS AVAILABLE AT THE ABOVE LINK
The Food $en$e program is designed to increase self-sufficiency by helping individuals stretch their food dollars. The Food Bank of CNY is able to purchase food items in large quantities, and this savings is passed on to the program’s customers. The Food Bank organizes this program with 36 sites in a 14 county area.
Monthly Food $en$e packages are created by the Food Bank, a newsletter is generated and distributed to each site coordinator. The coordinators are responsible for taking orders from customers, placing the order to the Food Bank and distributing the packages on a specific date. The monthly newsletter includes information for the coordinators, the current month’s Food $en$e package, the projected package for the following month, and recipes using food items from the unit.
Anyone who needs to stretch their food dollars can participate. The cost of the package is $15.50. Participants place the orders with their local site, pre-pay with cash or EBT card, and pick up their Food $en$e packages at the end of the month. A food package contains 10-12 items, including fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, and staple food items
Angel Food Ministries
This ministry is similar to the Food Sense program, but services different counties and areas. There are no income guidlines or restrictions; it's open to everyone.
WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
A federally funded program which provides nutritious foods, milk & formula to pregnant women, infants and young children. Visit the website for income guidelines and how to apply. The program is administered at churches and government offices around the area.
Fun & Educational Websites
Brain Pop
Free Trial offer; homeschool subscription rate $195. annually; fun videos in a variety of subjects, followed by a computer-graded test
Enchanted Learning
Printable worksheets on a variety of topics; free; for $20.00 annual membership, you can print banner-free versions. Hannah loved this site!
Homework Helper (gr 1-college)
This site links you to other sites, reference pages, etc in order to assist with homework.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Save money & use these virtual math manipulatives!
Kid Spell
This is a free spelling website, including games and printable worksheets.
Factory Tours
Traveling? Find educational factory tours thoughout the US!
Science to Song
Choose a science concept and hear it to catchy tunes.
Free software
Find online games, puzzles, printables and more. Recommended by The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.
Periodic Table to song
Learn all of periodic elements to song. Recommended by The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.
Anne Frank online
Download free lesson plans, timelines & information. View photos of Anne Frank & where she lived. Recommended by The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.
Free Rice (Vocabulary Game)
This is a great way to build vocabulary skills! Each correct answer results in a donation of rice to developing countries.
Bible Institute--free online Bible classes
You can enroll to take free online Bible classes though the Bible Broadcasting Network.
Toy Theater
Fun wesbites and worksheets for grades K-5.
Hippocampus
There are online lessons for many subjects. I have only briefly reviewed this site. I urge parents to review the material themselves before allowing their students to use it.
Storyline online
Through streaming video, favorite children's books are read aloud by members of the Screen Actors Guild. Downloadable activity guides are available for each title. (We listened to Stella Luna, which was very nicely done.)
Tumblebooks
Click on "tumble books" to hear popular children's books being read. The listener can see the illustrations during narration. There are lots of titles from which to choose.
Starfall
Free online phonics intruction.
Time4Learing
Monthly subscription required.
Homeschool Share--Free Resources
Free printable resources, lapbooks and untit studies for your homeschool.
Weather Wiz Kids
Fun, online weather education presented by a meteorologist.
Free Handwriting Worksheets
Free printable handwriting worksheets. Type a name or word, choose a style & print!
Bible Story Printables
Free Bible story & Crafs ideas & printables.
iHome Educator (ipad apps)
educational apps for iPad
Khan Academy
Free online lessons in all subject. Non-profit.
Brain Pop
Watch an animated video on a variety of topics and take the quiz.
Enchanted Learning
Printable worksheets on a large variety of topics. For only $10/year you can have unlimited access to the entire site. Many of the worksheets are printable for free.
School Express
Free printable worksheets, online games, create a worksheet and more
EdHelper.com
Writing prompts, worksheets, bulletin board ideas, printables, make puzzles and much more. Free!
Kids Portal: A Safe Place to Learn & Play
The official US Government page for kids. Learn & play in a safe online environment.
Lesson Plan Central
Free Lesson Plans, Webquests, Worksheets,
Student Links and Clipart
Homemaking and Parenting
Homemaking 911
Free weekly e-newsletter; great homemaking tips.
Cultural Arts/ Museums
Chamber Music Society of Utica
View the '08-'09 season brochure.
Everson Museum of Modern Art- Syracuse
The Everson has a huge collection of pottery through the ages. There is also a wonderful kid section on the lower level where kids can create pottery, other art works and dress in period costumes. They also offer regular art classes for students.
CAUTION: Some collections and pieces are graphic and innappropriate for children. (We learned this by mistake.)
Kirkland Arts Center
Offering concerts, dance and art classes throughout the year.
Munson Williams Proctor Institute-Museum of Art
Offering guided or self tours of their permanent and visiting collections.
Munson Williams Proctor Institute-Performing Arts
Offering film series, family concerts & performances, classical concerts and much more...
Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Kids
Offering educational concerts, meeting NYS educational standards, for grades 5-12. Tickets are $4.00 per person if ordered by Oct 3.
Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
View the '08-'09 concert series brochure online. High school students can purchase $5.00 tickets to most performances with student ID.
Museum of Science & Technology- Syacuse
NEWLY RENOVATED Hands on science museum; planetarium; IMAX theater, special educational events; rock climbing wall
Fort Stanwix National Monument
Reconstructed on part of the original site of a Revolutionary War fort. Museum and gift shop on site. Exhibits & reenactments throughout the year. Open year round.
Utica Zoo
Open year round; offering educational classes for homeschoolers
Rosamond Gifford Zoo- Syracuse
Offers substantial group discounts
Hamilton College Performing Arts
The complete list of dance, theater, and music for the '08-'09 school year. Most free events have been added to the calendar.
NOTE: I have not included the free student dance or theater performances as not all performances may be suitable for all audiences.
Capitol Theatre-Rome
View Capitol Theatre events and updates online.
Drive through NY History
Choose from 13 different driving paths through NY and learn NY history on the way!
Homeschooling with Special Needs
Homeschooliong a Struggling Learner
Parents Instructing Challenged Children
This group has merged with NYS LEAH. You may join just PICC, without joining a local LEAH chapter.
Online Classes and Educational Camps
Homeschool Science Academy
Your junior/senior high student can take high school level forensics, A & P and biology classes online, taught by a college professor. Science camps are also available.
Ron Paul Curriculum
Free online curriculum for K-5
Easy Peasy Homeschooling
Free complete online curriculum.
Coursera
Audit classes from the best colleges in the world. Free!
Family Values/Christian Resources
Vision Video
Christian and wholesome family videos.
Charity Gospel Tape Ministry
Anabaptist sermons in cassette, CD and MP3 format. They have many valuable tapes on homeschooling, family business and child training.
Kids In Mind---Movie Reviews
Check out movies to determine if they're appropriate for you family. Very detailed!
Special Needs
National Association for Child Development
Individualized home developmental and neuroeducational program used by families worldwide. Regional centers throughout the US.
ADD/ADHD, dyslexic, LD, autistic, PDD, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, developmentally delayed, normal, gifted, accelerated, homeschool
NATHHAN/CHASK
National Challenged Homeschoolers/Christian Homes and Special Kids