Pennsylvania Local Homeschooling Resources

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Pennsylvania Homeschooling Resource Pages

Pennsylvania Homeschooling
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Pennsylvania

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

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Pennsylvania 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

Pennsylvania Code § 11.31a. Students not enrolled in public schools due to participation in a home education program.
Students of compulsory school age participating in a home education program are subject to sections 1327(d) and 1327.1 of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P. S. § § 13-1327(d) and 1327.1). School district approval is not required to commence home education programs.

Homeschooling in Pennsylvania Law Summarized
From MDHSA (Mason-Dixon Homeschoolers Association).

PHEN- Pennsylvania home education law
From Pennsylvania Home Education Network

Requirements of the Home Education Law in PA
From Catholic Homeschoolers of Pennsylvania

Read the Law
From Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania State Homeschool Organizations

Coalition of Homeschoolers Across Lancaster Count
CHALC serves over 800 homeschooling families throughout Lancaster County and its surrounding areas. In addition to publishing a monthly newsletter, the Scrawls, we offer support for homeschoolers in many ways -- providing assistance and resources new homeschoolers, creating a working network to disseminate information of interest to the homeschooling community, and building relationships between home educators. We hope CHALC, as a united fellowship of families, will also help in making a positive impact in the community where we live.

The Christian Homeschool Assocaition of Pennsylvania
CHAPCHAP is a nonprofit corporation founded to encourage and support families interested in home education. CHAP assists parents in understanding and fulfilling the law's requirements and is affiliated with two national organizations: Home School Legal Defense Association and The National Center for Home Education. CHAP provides leadership and direction on issues facing Christian homeschoolers on a national and state wide basis. News and up dates are included in the CHAP Newsletter.

Pennsylvania Home Education Network
PHEN is an incorporated, nonprofit, tax exempt, statewide organization of home educating families. PHEN exists to promote freedom and simplicity in home education, to serve all families who educate their children at home regardless of race, religion, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, or educational philosophy, and to inform the general public about home education. Membership is open to all Pennsylvania residents who agree with the organization's inclusive philosophy. The Network is directed by a council of members who volunteer and who make decisions by consensus.

Catholic Homeschoolers of Pennsylvania
This network serves hundreds of Catholic families in Pennsylvania who are faithful to the Magisterium of the Church & Pope Benedict XVI and who find home education to be their response to the Church's teaching to be the primary educators of their children.

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Pennsylvania and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions

Cincinnati
MidWest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati
March 31, 2011 - April 2, 2011
HUGE Exhibit Hall! Hundreds of information-packed workshops! FEATURED SPEAKERS include: Dr. Susan Wise Bauer, Ken Ham, Amanda Bennett, Tedd Tripp, Dr. Jay Wile, Jeanne Fulbright, Doug Phillips, Julie Bogart, Jim Weiss, Diana Waring, Attorney David Gibbs III, Tim & Barb Cash, Michael Clay Thompson, Carol Barnier, Ed Zaccaro, Cheryl Lowe, Martin Cothran, Dr. Carol Reynolds, Dr. Jonathan Pennington, Dr. Larry Schweikart, Dr. Christopher Perrin and more! Worldview Teen Track with John Stonestreet & Sean McDowell. Comedian Tim Hawkins – LIVE! Duke Energy Convention Center

Philadelphia
NorthEast Homeschool Convention
June 23, 2011 - June 25, 2011
HUGE Exhibit Hall! Hundreds of information-packed workshops! FEATURED SPEAKERS include: Dr. Susan Wise Bauer, Ken Ham, Amanda Bennett, Tedd Tripp, 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 & Sean McDowell. Valley Forge Convention Center – King of Prussia, PA

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Other Pennsylvania Homeschooling Events

No other events have been submitted.

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Pennsylvania Homeschooling Co-ops

Port Jervis
LEAP Homeschool Group
We are a homeschool Co-Op in the tri-state area of NY, NJ and PA. We have 2 sets of classes meeting every other Friday. We have classes for K through High School. Please see our website for more information.

Sinking Springs
Lighthouse Learning Christian Co-op
We are a group dedicated to our children. We want our gatherings to engage our children and offer them a safe atmosphere to meet with other home schooling students. Meets in Sinking Springs.

 

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Pennsylvania Homeschool Arts

Camp Hill, Lemoyne
Always Time For Dancing
Dance lessons for all ages and skill levels

Cranberry
Theater, Dance and Music Classes
Encore Performing Arts offers classes in theater, dance and music to students ages 3-adult in a family-friendly, non-competitive atmosphere. Chose from drama (acting and musical theater), ballet, jazz, tap, voice, or piano lessons.

Cranberry Township
Private Voice Lessons
Private voice lessons for ages 11 and older. Lessons incorporate vocal and breathing techniques, music theory, and performance coaching. Rates are $25 for a half hour and $40 for a full hour. Please contact Rachel Kisic for more information: (908) 328-3251 or kisicmezzo@gmail.com.

Cumberland/Franklin County: Shippensburg
Quietly Making Noise Drum Studio: Drum Circle
I facilitate Drum Circles, teach private drum lessons on snare and trapset and work with special needs children and adults. Please e-mail or call me for more info.

Doylestown
Storytelling in Art
How can artwork tell a story? How can you create a story using a work of art? Examine works of art in the Museum that tell stories. Create an artwork that illustrates your own unique short story in this studio workshop.

Doylestown
Piano Instruction
Piano Instruction offered by certified teacher with over 20 years experience in elementary school teaching and private piano instruction. Day and evening lessons times available. Convenient location near center of Doylestown.

Doylestown
Little Rockers
Music Classes

Greentown
Lightning Learning
We have a special program for Homeschool students. One on one 45 min Guitar,Bass & drum lessons ages 5 and up. Time slots available 9:00am-2:30pm Monday thru Friday. To set up a lesson or for more information please call Lance at 570-493-0299

Lancaster
Voice Lessons
An excellent music teacher is offering voice lessons to homeschoolers.

Lancaster
Central Lancaster County Homeschool Music
CLCHM exists to provide music instruction and performance opportunities, with a goal of excellence, in order to honor God, and be a blessing to the community. Music classes and theatrical productions for students of all ages, including Jr. Choir, Concert Choir, Touring Choir, Advanced Chamber Ensemble, Beginning Strings and orchestra. We also produce 1 or more musicals each year. Spring Concert will be April 30, 2010 at Grace Baptist Church, 1899 Marietta Ave., Lancaster PA

Langhorne
Music Lessons
I offer Piano, Violin, Viola, Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone lessons from my studio in Langhorne. I currently have great openings for homeschoolers in the mornings and afternoons! Contact Julie Pacheco (215) 932-8277 or JuliePach@gmail.com

New Freedom
Rejoice! Dance, Art, Music, Gymnastics
We offer a program called Rejoice! which offers classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Dance, Art, Music and Gymnastics for homeschool families.

Philadelphia
Kimberly Rowe, Harp Lessons
Classical harp lessons in Philadelphia Art Museum area

Philadelphia
Stages of Imagination
Live Theater for Children 3 through 11!

Philadelphia
Voice lessons by homeschool graduate
I am a trained singer, voice teacher, and home school graduate looking to grow my voice studio. I offer private voice lessons in the West Chester area. I am extending a discounted rate through December 2009 to families who homeschool. For more info, visit: http://www.findingmysingingvoice.com/lessons_hs

Philadelphia
Meridee Winters School Of Music
Since 1990, Meridee Winters School of Music has been inspiring hundreds of Main Line families with creative, convenient, leading edge in-home music lessons. Meridee’s self-published method and well-trained teaching teams offer one of the most exciting and educational curriculums in the country. All members of our office staff are music teachers available to help parents and students with questions or concerns at any time.

Philadelphia Main Line area
Piano lessons
Piano Lessons for all ages - in my studio or in your home. Flexible scheduling and reasonable rates. References upon request. Call Sallie 484-431-0498. Philadelphia Main Line area.

Phoenixville
Music Lessons
Individual or small group music instruction in my home or yours! Email to: mjjsab@comcast.net

Pittsburgh
InnerBeat Drum School
Private Drum Lessons

Westmoreland County
The Westland Academy For The Arts
Daytime group or private classes available to accommodate homeschooling humanities credits needs.

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Academic Enrichment for Pennsylvania Homeschoolers

New Driver Car Control Clinic
Four hour behind-the-wheel driving clinic designed for the 15-16 year old beginning driver which teaches car handling and wreck avoidance. Check for clinics in your state or use the online service.

Bucks
Holden Home School Consulting
Successfully Educate Your Children at Home! Theresa and Sanford Holden offer Testing, Evaluation, Curriculum Design, and Tutoring services to Pennsylvania and New Jersey residents who are currently homeschooling or are thinking about homeschooling.

Cumberland Valley
English/Literature Tutor
Chambersburg area resident currently accepting new students for tutoring in English or Literature. I have a BA in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from Wilson College and am very interested in helping children/young adults learn how to better express themselves through the written word. Please contact me at rjredding620@gmail.com for rates and available time slots. Thank you. - Rebecca Redding

Delaware and Chester County
National Institute for Learning Development
NILD Educational Therapy stimulates areas of weakness in perception and cognition to function effectively through individualized, intensive, interactive stimulation producing independent learners in a one-on-one setting.

Lancaster County
Homeschool Academic Teaching Support
HATS is an educational organization in partnership with Hempfield Homeschool Support Group and the Central Lancaster County Homeschool Choir and Orchestra. HATS meets 30 weeks throughout the school year providing classes for the high school level homeschooled student.

Philadelphia
Project Synergy
We are a non-profit arts and community based educational program. We are located within the Hinge Coffee shop in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia. We are able to structure classes for students and families of all ages within your particular curriculum. We also offer volunteer and paid positions for teenagers. All teachers have state clearances. After School Arts Program Studio Arts Series Weekend Workshops Family Style Classes

Philadelphia
Philadelphia 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. School District of Philadelphia

Pottstown and Malvern
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Resource Center
The L.P.H. Resource Center classes are intended for Catholic homeschoolers, but are open to everyone, whether homeschooled or not.

Statewide
Color Me Mine Enterprises - School Programs
Color Me Mine offers fun, education based classes for K-6 grades. Color me Mine brings classes to you or you can bring your group to the studio. Color Me Mine studios offer a safe, fun, and creative environment that's perfect whether working independently or in a group. Cater to a variety of ages in a single session. Parents set the schedule and select the classes.

Statewide
Pennsylvania Classical Christian Homeschool
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.

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.

Upper Bucks County: Quakertown
HomeSchool Boys & Girls Club
HSBG Club is an informal, inclusive group of friends based in the Upper Bucks area. We have no regular meetings, our website and weekly e-mails keep members informed of activites.

West Chester area
Language Arts Tutoring Services
English Language Arts and Spanish Language Tutoring/teaching for Homeschool students

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Sports Opportunities for Pennsylvania Homeschoolers

Doylestown
Tamara Personal Yoga
Is health, wellness, nutrition and fitness an important part of the education plan? I offer small group yoga classes in your home or at the studio. Yoga classes are suitable for all ages. We will explore postures, breath, meditation and relaxation in a fun, playful and safe environment. Yoga enhances strength, balance and flexibly and well as improving self-esteem and confidence; great tools for your child! I have 15 years experience teaching kids of all ages.

Gilbertsville
Yoga Time For Kids
Child light Yoga for Kids program for homeschoolers ages 5 to 12. Program specifically patterned for children, includes songs, stories, games and group activities as well as Yoga pose instruction, breathing and relaxation techniques. Take home activities are often included. Classes currently are held at Kwon’s Karate and Fitness center in Gilbertsville. My classes, lasting 45 minutes can also be implemented for homeschool groups once a week on your premises. Parents are encouraged to participate FREE. We have a lot of fun and get healthy as well! Renee Sherkness, Educator/Certified Child light Yoga for Kids Instructor 610 473 1599/ cell: 267 261 0369 Email: sherkne@aol.com

New Freedom
Rejoice! Dance, Art, Music, Gymnastics
We offer a program called Rejoice! which offers classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Dance, Art, Music and Gymnastics for homeschool families.

Statewide
Maryland Homeschool hiking Club
This site is for amy homeschoolers/unschoolers and their families in the state of Maryland and any areas close to Maryland. We participate in short hikes, long hikes, and sometimes overnights! Jump in and join us for a hike or just talk about anything hiking or homeschool related! You are also encouraged to set up a hike and invite the group!

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Job and Volunteer Opportunities for Pennsylvania Homeschool Students

West Chester
The Salvation Army
Looking for homeschoolers to volunteer at The Salvation Army food pantry ministry outreach program in West Chester. Also volunteer opportunities for Christmas bell ringing and Adopt a Family Gift program.
mailto:salvarmy@aol.com

 

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