Homeschooling in Virginia

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The Home-School Advantage
This New York Times articles is written by a veteran homeschooler who explains that home-schooling has a significant advantage in combating the pressure schools place on children, including better use of time and high quality academics. 
A Dining Room Education
Rhonda Clark blogs about life homeschooling an only child.
1 Parent HS
This group is for support, advice, friendship and educational helps for single parents who are homeschooling.
Homeschooling the Only Child
This article is meant to encourage those who are homeschooling an only child as they go forward in their homeschool journey.
The Unschooling List FAQ
This was compiled from many of the wise voices of a great internet list called The Unschooling List. A great basic primer on the concept of unschooling.
Woodbridge-Springfield Homeschool Group
Woodbridge/Springfield Homeschool Group is an inclusive list for homeschoolers in the northern Virginia area to chat, find support and meet others, and those who are looking for information about homeschooling. This is an inclusive list and is made up of unschoolers, eclectic, and relaxed homeschoolers. This is a regional offshoot of the NovaUnschoolers Group.
The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Gifted Children

As more families choose to homeschool their children, parents of gifted learners and twice-exceptional children are discovering the benefits of home education. This guide discusses what is giftedness, why you should homeschool your gifted child, how to homeschool your gifted child, and offers support, information, and recommended materials. 

Virginia Department of Education Public School Divisions
List of state school districts, including Superintent's name, address, phone number, and more.
Get Along Home
This blog follows Cindy and her family as she talks about homeschooling, large families, and parenting.
How to Determine Credits

This guide will help you put together your homeschooled high school student's transcript. Explains early credits, full credits, half credits, and special courses such as AP, dual enrollment, honors, and CLEP. 

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