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Curious about homeschooling? You have many options for homeschooling in California! Below are some resources you will find useful for exploring different options.
Statewide groups with a variety of information on most homeschool-related topics, including how to homeschool in California:
 HomeSchool Association of California (HSC) (888) HSC-4440 or www.hsc.org |  California Homeschool Network (CHN) (800) 327-5339 or www.californiahomeschool.net |
You have four options for homeschooling in California: OPTION 1: Establish a private school for your children by filing a Private School Affidavit with the California Department of Education. Visit HSC or CHN call one of our SCHN contacts, or visit: www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/rq/affidavit.asp OPTION 2: Use a public independent study program or charter school (see the box at right for a list of some of the programs available in Sonoma County) OPTION 3: Use a private school satellite program. OPTION 4: Parents with a teaching credential can act as tutors for their children, or parents may employ a tutor, following certain legal requirements (see the resources above for details). A list of SCHN contacts who are available to discuss your homeschooling questions are listed on our Contact page. | Some Public ISPs and Charter Schools available in Sonoma County (in alphabetical order): California Virtual Academy Compass Charter School Heartwood Charter School Mark West Charter School Orchard View School Pathways Charter School Piner Olivet Home Study Program Pivot Charter School, North Bay Reach Charter School Rincon Valley Home Study Program SunRidge School Waldorf Inspired Home Study Program Stony Point Academy Homeschool Valley Oaks School Scroll down below the letter to see a list of the current independent study programs in Sonoma County: http://www.scoe.org/files/legal_alternatives.pdf |