"Home Education"?
The term “distance learning” used to mean college, especially courses available via the Internet. We’ve used it here to encompass various types of educational programs open to homeschoolers. They include correspondence schools, “umbrella” schools, homeschooling guidance programs, and, yes, school programs that are accessed via the Internet. Most require enrollment, but some offer their materials to families who don’t feel the need for teacher support, records-keeping, or other services.
Some programs support unschooling, others provide a complete curriculum package. How much and what type of services your family needs to purchase is entirely up to you.
We recommend that you investigate several types of programs, and make notes on what you want, what you need, and what you just can’t deal with. Are deadlines imposed on students? How much flexibility is there in “grade level“? Exactly what does your payment include? Use those notes to help you choose a program that’s a good fit for your family.
Never settle for something that isn’t right for you! That wastes your money and time, and saps your energy. Keep looking. If you can’t find what you need, consider a do-it-yourself program.
NJ homeschoolers do not change their status upon enrolling in a private school’s home education program. We are still protected by NJ’s educational freedoms.
The programs listed below are comprehensive programs - they offer a "complete" curriculum, covering major subjects and offering various "electives".
NJHA does not endorse any of these programs. We offer this information as a service. Please investigate any program before sending them your hard-earned cash!
Read Mary McCarthy's guide to checking out pre-packaged curricula.This Curriculum Will Teach the Kids, Wash the Dishes AND Do the Laundry!
A to Z Home’s Cool Articles on how to choose curricula.
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Distance Schools on About.com. Articles and information, most aimed at college, but much pertinent information.
Calvert K-8. One of the the oldest correspondence schools in the US. Complete curriculum (including teaching guides), materials and supplies (even rulers!), computer-based enrichment courses, records-keeping, assessment.
American School One of the oldest correspondence schools in the US. High school diploma programs, general and college prep. Texts and independent study guides.
Oak Meadow K-12. Complete curriculum available with option for enrollment and teacher support. High school diploma program. Online option for grades 9-12. IEP option for kids with special needs.
Clonlara Home-Based Education K-12. Comprehensive program with records keeping, contact teacher. Homeschoolers receive guidance to choose and obtain materials. High school diploma program. Online option for grades 9-12
Moore Homeschooling K-12 Based on the Moore’s late-start academic program, Christian philosophy. Parents are taught how to provide a “low-stress, low-cost” education. Recommended materials can be purchased at their website.
Kinza Academy K-6. Comprehensive "standard" or "deluxe" classical curriculum, with supplemental Islamic Studies and Arabic language program (also available separately.)
Laurel Springs School K-12. Choice of text-based, online, project-based, or syllabus-based curricula. High school diploma program.
Hewitt Homeschooling Resources K-12. Non-denominational Christian philosophy. For lower grades, provides unit study lesson plans, assessment tests. Teacher support starts in grade 7. Enrollment for only the high school diploma program. Recommended materials can be purchased at their website.
Keystone National High School High school diploma program. Text-based or Internet-based.
Seton Home Study School K-12. Catholic philosophy. provides lesson plans, materials, testing, teacher counseling. Some online classes. High school diploma program. Single courses available. Special Services for students with learning problems.
Alpha-Omega Academy K-12. Fundamentalist Protestant philosophy. Print or CD-Rom courses. High school diploma program. Offers a choice of curricula.
The Institute for Study of the Liberal Arts and SciencesTwo high school diploma programs: Regina Coeli Online Academy, for Roman Catholic students, and Scholars' Online Academy , non-sectarian Christian. Text and online, with live online participation.
Nebraska Independent High School High school diploma programs, general and college prep. Print or online courses. College courses available through University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
A.C.E. Lighthouse Christian Academy K-12. Fundamentalist Protestant philosophy. High school diploma. Accelerated Christian Education curricular texts, video, and Software available at website.
Christa McAuliffe Academy K-12. Online self-paced tutorials, teacher support, high school diploma. No materials purchase necessary. AP classes available.
Northstar Academy 7-12. Christian philosophy. Online and mail-based program, teacher support. High school diploma. AP classes available.
Griggs University and International Academy K-12. Seventh Day Adventist philosophy. Options include enrollment with records-keeping and teacher support, or curriculum-only for K-8. High school diploma. Online high school option. (formerly called "Home Study International")
Hadley School for the Blind Age 14 and up. Adult Continuing Education classes, High school diploma program. Blindness-specific courses, including the areas of Independent Living, Braille, and Recreation (also available for families coping with blindness.)
Comments and suggestions welcomed!
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NJ Homeschool Association
P.O.Box 1386
Medford, NJ 08055
njha@geocities.com
Or call (609)346-2060
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