Overview
Basic information about beginning to homeschool and what to expect.
The Homeschool Mom: NYS
This website has a list of quick links of everything from NY homeschooling laws, to support groups, to events.
Homeschool New York: LEAH
This page of links has some good general information about getting started.
Kids Out and About: Surprise! You’re Homeschooling! Here are some tips
This article has some good overall information and a short list of resources at the end.
New York State Education Department: Home Instruction Overview
General information, Q&A, and more about homeschooling in New York State.
Curriculum
Unsure of where to start when it comes to curriculum? The following links are good places to do some research and decide what is best for your family.
EngageNY
This site is developed and maintained by the New York State Education Department [NYSED] to support the implementation of key aspects of the New York State Board of Regents Reform Agenda. This is the official web site for current materials and resources related to the Regents Reform Agenda.
Additionally, the FAQ page gives good information about the curriculum on this website and its use.
New York State Education Department Office of Curriculum and Instruction
Information and links about standards and curriculum resources, regulations and guidance resources, and special programs and initiatives.
The Homeschool Mom: How to Choose the Best Homeschool Curriculum
A helpful article about picking the right curriculum for your child.
Sanity Saving Sites
View and download a list of resources to help support your homeschooling (or hybrid and remote learning) family created by Tonia Burton from the Central Library of Rochester.
Local Groups/Co-ops
Follow the link to learn more about each group. They all offer something a little different, so you may need to do some reading to find one that is right for you and your family.
- Charity Homeschool
- Children’s STEM Garden, LLC, PreK Sessions & Kinder/1st Groups
- Classical Conversations
- Homeschoolers of Greater Rochester NY
- Gifted Homeschool Alliance of Rochester – contact Shannon Tani at spacegrrrl2012@gmail.com
- Gloria Deo Classical Homeschool Cooperative
- Grace Collaborative Educational Foundation
- Greater Rochester LEAH
- Home School Academy
- Homeschool Hive – contact Margaret Barona at atomicsour@gmail.com
- Homeschool New York: LEAH
- Lilac Children’s Garden
- Pittsford Community Church Loving Education at Home (PCC LEAH)
- Rochester Area Homeschoolers Association (RAHA)
- Rochester Secular Homeschool Network and Rochester Homeschool Network
- St. Thomas Aquinas Homeschoolers of Rochester
View and download a comprehensive List of Local Rochester-Area Homeschool Support Groups, Co-ops, and Programs Listing created by Linda Fantauzzo by clicking the button below:
Local Libraries
Many local libraries have online resource lists for children and parents to take advantage of. These links are just one part of each library’s website – don’t forget to see what else each library has to offer, such as free programs or materials you can borrow.
- Brockport Seymour Library
- Central Library of Rochester:
- Chili Public Library
- Fairport Public
- Gates Public Library
School District Requirements
Local school districts may have special rules and procedures you need to follow in order to homeschool. The following links will provide you with information about what each school district requires, as well as some additional information, forms, etc. If you don’t see your school district on this list, you may need to contact them via telephone.
Need help with paperwork? View and download a Generic Homeschool Yearly Paperwork template, created by Jennifer Cesare from the Central Library of Rochester, by clicking the button below:
Books & Kits
Owned by Gates Public Library
The following books are owned by at least one library in MCLS. Clicking on the title will bring you to the online catalog.
The Brave Learner
By Julie Bogart
Homeschooling : The Teen Years
By Cafi Cohen
The Homeschooling Book of Answers
By Linda Dobson
100 Top Picks for Homeschooling Curriculum
By Cathy Duffy
The Well-Adjusted Child
By Rachel Gathercole
Homeschooling Step-by-Step
By LauraMaery Gold
The Homeschooling Handbook
By Mary Griffith
Guide to Portfolios and Transcripts
By Loretta Heuer
Homeschooling for Dummies
By Jennifer Kaufeld
A Parents Guide to Homeschooling
By Tamra B. Orr
The Complete Guide to Homeschooling
By John R. Perry
Mary Pride's Complete Guide to Getting Started in Homeschooling
By Mary Pride
Home Learning Year by Year
By Rebecca Rupp
Owned by Other Libraries in MCLS
Owned by Other Libraries in MCLS
The following books are owned by at least one library in MCLS. Clicking on the title will bring you to the online catalog.
Homeschooling 101: A Guide to Getting Started
By Erica Arndt
Real-Life Homeschooling: The Stories of 21 Families Who Teach Their Children at Home
By Rhonda Barfield
The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling
By Debra Bell
How to Get Your Child Off the Refrigerator and on to Learning: Homeschooling Highly Distractible, ADHD, or Just Plain Fidgety Kids
By Carol Bernier
The HomeScholar Guide to College Admission and Scholarships: Homeschool Secrets to Getting Ready, Getting In and Getting Paid
By Lee Binz
Setting the Records Straight: How to Craft Homeschool Transcripts and Course Descriptions for College Admission and Scholarships
By Lee Binz
Homeschooling: Take a Deep Breath-You Can Do This!
By Terrie Lynn Bittner
Basic Skills for Homeschooling: Reading, Writing, and Math for the Middle School Years
By Lee Wherry Brainerd
Homeschooling Your Gifted Child: Language Arts for the Middle School Years
By Lee Wherry Brainerd
College-Prep Homeschooling: Your Complete Guide to Homeschooling Through High School
By David P. Byers
And What About College?: How Homeschooling Leads to Admissions to the Best Colleges & Universities
By Cafi Cohen
Homeschoolers' College Admissions Handbook: Preparing 12- to 18-Year-Olds for Success in the College of Their Choice
By Cafi Cohen
Homeschooling: A Research-Based How-To Manual
By Andrea D. Clements
Homeschooling for College Credit
By Jennifer Cook-DeRosa
Easy Homeschooling Curriculum
By Lorraine Curry
Easy Homeschooling Techniques
By Lorraine Curry
So – Why Do You Homeschool?
By Mimi Davis
Homeschooling High School: Planning Ahead for College Admission
By Jeanne Gowen Dennis
The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child: Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
By Linda Dobson
The Homeschooling Book of Answers: The 101 Most Important Questions Answered by Homeschooling's Most Respected Voices
By Linda Dobson
Homeschooling: The Early Years: Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 3- to 8- Year-Old Child
By Linda Dobson
The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas: 500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12
By Linda Dobson
What the Rest of Us Can Learn from Homeschooling: How A+ Parents Can Give Their Traditionally Schooled Kids the Academic Edge
By Linda Dobson
101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
By Cathy Duffy
102 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
By Cathy Duffy
The Beginner’s Guide to Homeschooling
By Patrick Farenga
Help for the Harried Homeschooler: A Practical Guide to Balancing Your Child's Education with the Rest of Your Life
By Christine M. Field
Homeschooling the Challenging Child
By Christine M. Field
Homeschool Your Child for Free
By LauraMaery Gold
Family Matters: Why Homeschooling Makes Sense
By David Guterson
Choosing Home: Deciding to Homeschool with Asperger's Syndrome
By Martha Kennedy Hartnett
The Homeschooler’s Book of Lists
By Sonya A. Haskins
Homeschooling for the Rest of Us: How Your One-Of-A-Kind Family Can Make Homeschooling and Real Life Work
By Sonya A. Haskins
Homeschooling the Child with ADD (or Other Special Needs): Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the Child with Learning Differences
By Lenore C. Hayes
Homeschooling: The Middle Years: Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 8- to 12-Year-Old Child
By Shari Henry
Teach Your Own: The John Holt Book Of Homeschooling
By John Caldwell Holt
Creating a Cooperative Learning Center: An Idea-Book for Homeschooling Families
By Katharine Houk
The Unofficial Guide to Homeschooling
By Kathy Ishizuka
When Home-Schooling Gets Tough
By Diana Johnson
Plan to Be Flexible: Designing a Homeschool Year and Daily Schedule That Works for Your Family
By Alicia Kazsuk
Home Field Advantage: A Guide to Choosing Teaching Methods for Your Homeschooling Champions
By Skyla King-Christison
Homeschooling for Success: How Parents Can Create a Superior Education for Their Child
By Rebecca Kochenderfer
Fundamentals of Home-Schooling
By Ann Lahrson-Fisher
The Homegrown Preschooler: Teaching Your Kids in the Places They Live
By Kathy H. Lee
The Homeschooling Book of Lists
By Michael Leppert
Essential Homeschooling Everything You Need To Educate Your Child At Home
By Sherri Linsenbach
The Everything Homeschooling Book: All you need to create the best curriculum and learning environment for your child
By Sherri Linsenbach
The Homeschooling Handbook: How to Make Homeschooling Simple, Affordable, Fun, and Effective
By Lorilee Lippincott
Home Sweet Homeschool: A Survivor's Guide to Giving Your Kids a Quality Education
By Sue Maakestad
Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peace
By Sarah Mackenzie
Pagan Homeschooling: A guide to Adding Spirituality to Your Child’s Education
By Kristin Madden
The Homeschooling Debate: All the Pros and Cons to Make a Sound Decision About the Future of Your Child
By Michael Marcovici
Music For Homeschoolers: A Guide To Music Instruction For The Homeschooled Child
By Joanne May
Legendary Learning: The Famous Homeschoolers' Guide to Self-Directed Excellence
By Jamie McMillin
A Banner Handbook for Homeschoolers
By Elinor Miller
Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Homeschooling
By Brad Miser
The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook
By Raymond S. Moore
Homeschooling on a Shoestring
By Melissa L. Morgan
Home Schooling
By Cindy Mur
Homeschooling: Why and How
By Gail Nagasako
Asking Questions Finding Answers: A Parent's Journey Through Homeschooling
By Tamra Orr
Homeschooling FAQs: 101 Questions Every Homeschooling Parent Should Ask
By Tamra Orr
The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas: 55 Moms Share Their Expertise on 103 Topics
By Tamra Orr
The Big Book of Homeschooling
By Debi Pearl
Homeschooling the Child with Asperger Syndrome: Real Help for Parents Anywhere and On Any Budget
By Lise Pyles
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Homeschooling
By Marsha Ransom
The Home School Source Book
By Jean Reed
The Homeschooling Option: How to Decide When It's Right for Your Family
By Lisa Rivero
The Complete Home Learning Source Book: The Essential Resource Guide for Homeschoolers, Parents, and Educators Covering Every Subject from Arithmetic to Zoology
By Rebecca Rupp
Home Learning Year by Year: How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School
By Rebecca Rupp
The McGraw-Hill Homeschooling Companion
By Laura Saba
Homeschooling the Child with Autism: Answers to the Top Questions Parents and Professionals Ask
By Patricia Schetter
Homeschooling Methods: Seasoned Advice on Learning Styles
By Paul and Gena Suarez
Deschooling Gently: A Step by Step Guide to Fearless Homeschooling
By Tammy Takahashi
From School to Homeschool: Should You Homeschool Your Gifted Child?
By Suki Wessling
The Catholic Homeschool Companion
By Maureen Wittmann and Rachel Mackson
Homeschool Kits
View and download a list of Homeschool Kits available by branch by clicking the button below: