Arkansas Local Homeschooling Resources

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Arkansas Homeschooling Resource Pages

Arkansas Homeschooling

Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum - Arkansas
Discussions and Resources for Arkansas Homeschoolers

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Arkansas Homeschool Legal Requirements

Homeschooling is regulated at the state level and changes may be made to the relevant statutes at any time. Always consult the actual state code for the most up to date and accurate legal information with regard to homeschooling. The links provided below contain information that may or may not be current.

Homeschool Legal Advantage (HLA)
HLA is an outreach of the Christian Law Association. The CLA has faithfully served churches and families since 1969, and has successfully defended over 8,000 educational freedom related cases. Today, the Homeschool Legal Advantage team includes a large group of full-time attorneys and an additional 200+ affiliated attorneys throughout the United States. HLA stands ready to educate and empower Homeschoolers so that they can respond kindly and confidently to local officials when homeschooling questions arise. And, when direct attorney involvement or even legal representation is required to defend your right to homeschool, as a member of Homeschool Legal Advantage, you can rest assured that assistance from one of our experienced attorneys is only a phone call away! For more information, please visit http://www.HomeschoolLegalAdvantage.com

Arkansas State Rules and Regulations
From The Education Alliance.

Arkansas Department Of Education - Home Schools
The Home School Office was established in October 1999 to promote collaboration between home school parents, public schools and the Arkansas Department of Education. The primary responsibility of the Home School Office is to provide information and technical assistance on laws and regulations governing home schools to all interested persons. Additionally, it is the responsibility of the Home School Office to modify, update and disseminate the Notice of Intent to Home School and Waiver forms to all school districts before the current school year begins. Parents/guardians are required to file current year pre-printed forms with their local school district superintendent’s office on an annual basis according to state law. Links to pre-printed forms.

Arkansas Department Of Education - Home School Law
Arkansas Code Annotated - § 6-15-501 through § 6-15-508.

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Arkansas State Homeschool Organizations

The Education Alliance
Promoting, protecting and strengthening education in Arkansas. The Education Alliance is a division of Family Council. Based in Little Rock, Family Council was established in 1989 in association with Focus on the Family and Dr. James Dobson. We believe parents have a God-given responsibility to ensure that their children are educated. Therefore, parents must be free to choose the type of education they believe is best for their child. Free Information Packet available.

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Arkansas and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions

Memphis
MidSouth Homeschool Convention in Memphis
March 3, 2011 - March 5, 2011
HUGE Exhibit Hall! Hundreds of information-packed workshops! FEATURED SPEAKERS include: Dr. Susan Wise Bauer, Ken Ham, John Rosemond, Amanda Bennett, Dr. Jay Wile, Diana Waring, Doug Phillips, Julie Bogart, Jim Weiss, Linda Hobar, Attorney David Gibbs III, Tim & Barb Cash, Michael Clay Thompson, Carol Barnier, Ed Zaccaro, Cheryl Lowe, Martin Cothran, Andrew Kern, Dr. Carol Reynolds, Dr. Christopher Perrin and more! Worldview Teen Track with John Stonestreet. Tim Hawkins – LIVE! Memphis Cook Convention Center

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Other Arkansas Homeschooling Events

No other events have been submitted.

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Arkansas Homeschooling Co-ops

Benton County
Benton County Homeschool in Action
This group formed for homeschool families to co-operatively attend activities in Benton County, Arkansas. This is the place to find fun, friends and field trips. Homeschoolers from Benton County (and surrounding areas) are welcome. This group is restricted, you must contact the list owner and attend a public activity, then you will be added to the email group for activity/field trip information.

Northwest Arkansas
The Treehouse
Homeschool co operative

 

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Arkansas Homeschool Arts

No arts classes have been submitted.

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Academic Enrichment for Arkansas Homeschoolers

Bella Vista
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club meets the 4th Monday of the month. 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Teens pick the books, lead the discussion. Contact group for location in Benton County.

Fort Smith
River Valley BEST
BEST (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) is a non-profit volunteer based program organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in sports like, science and engineering-based robotics competition. University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Ft. Smith
Frontier Trails BEST
BEST (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) is a non-profit volunteer based program organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in sports like, science and engineering-based robotics competition. University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Harrison
Northark BEST
BEST (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) is a non-profit volunteer based program organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in sports like, science and engineering-based robotics competition. North Arkansas College

Jonesboro
Crowley's Ridge BEST
BEST (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) is a non-profit volunteer based program organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in sports like, science and engineering-based robotics competition. Arkansas State University

Little Rock
Little Rock BEST - University of Arkansas
BEST (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) is a non-profit volunteer based program organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in sports like, science and engineering-based robotics competition. University of Arkansas Little Rock

Statewide
Arkansas Classical Christian Community
Classical Conversations Communities exist to complement your home-centered education and connect you with like-minded families. Each community is facilitated by a trained parent-director, and classes are led by trained parent-tutors who model the classical tools of learning. Tutors have the privilege of encouraging students toward becoming lifelong learners while also encouraging parents in the classical teaching of their children. Classical Conversations values your time and commitment to quality classical Christian education for your family. We honor your desire to train your children in the way they should go. Becky Logan, Arkansas State Manager

Statewide
Plus Plus Tutoring
Plus Plus Tutoring offers private personal K-12 one-on-one in-home tutoring services. Plus Plus Tutoring offers subject tutoring, exam and test preparation, homework help, organization skills, study skills and college planning services.

West Memphis
Mid-South BEST
BEST (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) is a non-profit volunteer based program organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in sports like, science and engineering-based robotics competition. Mid-South Community College

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Sports Opportunities for Arkansas Homeschoolers

Garland County
Garland County Homeschool Athletic Team
Garland County Cougars are committed to providing competitive sports for athletes educated at home. At this time our focus is on girls age 16 and under to compete in basketball at the local, state and national levels. This team not only desires to develop the fundamentals of basketball, but also foster lifetime Christian character goals.

Pulaski County
Pulaski County Home Education Athletic Association (PCHEA)
Come see what the Flames are up to. The Pulaski County Home Education Athletic Association was started by parents interested in providing a program that would emphasize character development and provide healthy athletic competition for homeschoolers.

Springdale and surrounding areas
Ozark Christian Home Educator's Association
OCHEA Knights Basketball. We are a christian homeschool athletic organization offering competitive basketball teams for ages 11-18 in the Northwest Arkansas area!

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Job and Volunteer Opportunities for Arkansas Homeschool Students

No job opportunites have been submitted for AR.

 

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