Some families join online homeschools or virtual homeschools. These are generally more along the school-at-home method. These programs are established as private or public schools and they have some element of control and authority of the learning process of your child.
There are many home educating options available and each family must consider what is right for their children. There are different types of homeschools - different philosophies, beliefs or practices. Maybe one of these options will meet the needs of your family.
About.com Distance Learning Guide, Kristin Hirst, has lots of information to offer on the subject.
Arbor Academy is a Private Independent Study Program offering simple homeschooling solutions for students, grades 1-12. Arbor Academy offers assistance in the development of a tailored curriculum for each child from a vast variety of sources.
An accredited school servicing students in grades K-12, and offering eighth grade and high school diplomas to its graduating students.
Chrysalis offers an independent study program for students of all ages.
An accredited, comprehensive program for early-, middle-, and upper-elementary, and secondary students.
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is a school--a middle school/high school for English literate students worldwide.
An online junior and senior high school offering a quality Christian education to homeschooled students around the world.
HSI is a Seventh Day Adventist distance education provider. At the K-12 level, it offers homeschoolers a Christ-centered curriculum and the benefits of national accreditation.
A Washington State approved K-12 private school that issues official high school diplomas and transcripts.
Accredited classes through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Offers courses for homeschoolers who need high school or college-level courses.
The Internet Academy provides learning opportunities that include: online core courses (K-12), WA State certificated teachers, flexible learning schedules, technical assistance, online gradebook and progress reporting.
An accredited High School that provides students with the means to earn high school credits or a diploma from home. Also offers Drivers Education.
Kolbe Academy Home School is an orthodox Catholic and classical home school program for grades K-12.
International K-12 school offering independent study and distance learning.
K-12 Academy using the Moore Formula. Counseling available for English or Spanish speaking homeschoolers.
Recognized by the State Department of Education as a private school with authority to provide educational services and to grant diplomas.
Innovative distance learning opportunities for students in Preschool-12th grade, Waldorf-style curriculum.
Homeschool services and customizable curriculum for grades Preschool through 8th. Also offers a high school program and specialized program for the deaf.
Christian homeschool center offering online school for grades 4-12 using the Switched-On-Schoolhouse curriculum.
Extended Studies, a fully accredited program, offers elementary, middle school, high school, college, and CEU credit courses.
Trent is an internet homeschool service.
Part of the University of Missouri Center for Distance and Independent Study. Offers a 4-year diploma program.
In the Guided Correspondence Study program, high school students may take courses numbered below 100.
Provides many options for students with a complete curriculum of over 130 high school courses from which to choose.
Offers a variety of credited high school courses.
A college preparatory school for academically advanced homeschoolers.
Accredited 7-12th grade internet school, offering a fully accredited high school diploma.
