Books
Home Schooling for Excellence by David Colfax j 649.68/Col/P-T

A handbook for home schoolers.
 

Family Matters: why home schooling makes sense by David Guterson j649.68/Gut/P-T

A handbook for home schoolers.
 

Trust the Children: A manual and activity guide for home schooling and alternative learning by Anna Kealoha j649.69/Kea/P-T

A handbook for home schoolers.
 

The Home school Manual: plans, pointers, reasons and resources by Theodore E. Wade et al j649.68/Wad/P-T

This unique book is arranged by tours, geared to individuals with different home schooling issues and needs. It is a handbook, with pros and cons of home schooling, the principles and practices behind home schooling, resources, pages to photocopy, and more.

 

A Guide to Home schooling for Librarians by David Brodstrom j649.68/Bro/Program

An explanation of what home schooling is and what we can do to offer our support as librarians. Includes numerous helpful suggestions from home schoolers and their parents, as well as ideas and examples of what works in other libraries. Extensive bibliography and resources list.

Services

At this time, the Haverhill Public Library does not offer special services to home schooling families. We are more than happy to assist them in any way we can, including teacher baskets, tours, etc. Private tours can be arranged by contacting the Children's Room at 373-1586 ext. 630.

Websites

American Homeschool Association

The American Home School Association (AHA) is a free service organization supporting the continued growth of the home schooling movement by providing communications and networking for home schooling families and anyone interested in home education.

 

Home Educator's Network

An online educational learning and resource center.

 

Homeschool World

Articles about home schooling, links to home schooling magazines, home school organizations arranged by state, home schooling events listed both by date and by location, a home school mall of resources with links to online stores, book reviews, and educational & home school support links.

 

GT World

Resources and support for gifted and talented children

National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children

Information and resources

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Curriculum Links

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
    Statewide standards for education

History Channel

Information and resources for ancient to modern history, including features such as study guides, audio and video clips, and "This day in History".

 

the FAMILY MATH Homepage

FAMILY MATH is a program developed by EQUALS, at the Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley, California.
The goal of FAMILY MATH is to encourage underrepresented groups (especially girls and minority students) to enter careers that use mathematics. FAMILY MATH is, of course, family-based. BR>Besides this explanation, the site explains how to obtain FAMILY MATH materials to use in your community. The materials are available in Spanish. You can also link to related sites on the 'Net and read the FAMILY MATH newsletter.
 

Massachusetts Audubon Society

The goal of the National Audubon Society is to instill in children and adults an appreciation and understanding of the natural world. Visit one of 36 locations for a variety of environmental education workshops.