Homeschooling Resources
Categories
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.
The Homeschool Mom: How to Choose the Best Homeschool Curriculum
A helpful article about picking the right curriculum for your child.
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.
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
- Facebook: 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.
- Central Library of Rochester:
- Chili Public Library
- Gates Public Library:
- Greece Public Library:
- Henrietta Public Library
- Irondequoit Public Library
- Parma Public Library
- Pittsford Community Library
- Rush Public Library
- Webster 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.
- Monroe One
- Brighton Central School District
- Churchville-Chili Central School District
- East Irondequoit Central School District
- East Rochester Union Free School District
- Fairport Central School District
- Gates Chili Central School District
- Greece Central School District
- Hilton Central School District
- Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District
- Penfield Central School District
- Pittsford Central School District
- Rochester City School District
- Rush-Henrietta Central School District
- Spencerport Central School District
- Webster Central School District
- West Irondequoit Central School District: Call 585-336-2981 for homeschooling information
- Wheatland-Chili Central School District
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
The following books are owned by at least one library in MCLS. Clicking on the title will bring you to the online catalog.
Owned by Gates Public Library
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The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book |
The Brave Learner |
Homeschooling:The Teen Years |
The Homeschooling Book of Answers |
| by Guy Bailey | by Julie Bogart | by Cafi Cohen | by Linda Dobson |
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100 Top Picks for Homeschooling Curriculum |
The Well-Adjusted Child |
Homeschooling Step-by-Step |
The Homeschooling Handbook |
| by Cathy Duffy | by Rachel Gathercole | by LauraMaery Gold | by Mary Griffith |
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The Homeschooler's Guide to Portfolios and Transcripts |
Homeschooling for Dummies |
A Parents Guide to Homeschooling |
The Complete Guide to Homeschooling |
| by Loretta Heuer | by Jennifer Kaufeld | by Tamra B. Orr | by John R. Perry |
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Mary Pride's Complete Guide to Getting Started in Homeschooling |
Home Learning Year by Year |
| by Mary Pride | by Rebecca Rupp |
Owned by Other Libraries in MCLS
- 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
- The Ultimate Guide for Using Technology in Homeschool by Kevin B. Davis
- 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 compiled 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
- Curious Minds: 40 Hands-on Activities to Inspire a Love of Learning by Ty Kolstedt
- 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 edited 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
- 250 Things Homeschoolers Can Do on the Internet: A Guide to Fun, Facts, and Friends by Tamra Orr
- The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas: 55 Moms Share Their Expertise on 103 Topics edited by Joan Otto
- 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 edited 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
- So You're Thinking About Homeschooling: Fifteen Families Show How You Can Do It! by Lisa Whelchel
- The Catholic Homeschool Companion selected and edited by Maureen Wittmann and Rachel Mackson
View and download a list of Homeschool Kits available by branch by clicking the button below:
