Further Resources
Local and National Resources
Visit this site will contain contact information so you be able to notify the school that you are choosing to home school your child(ren) this year and what the next steps will be.
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
HSLDA is an organization that helps makes homeschooling possible by caring for member families and protecting and securing the future of homeschooling. For over 35 years, HSLDA has worked to make homeschooling possible for every family that wants to do it. Visit this site for great resources and advice on homeschooling.
Here at the Homeschool Diner you’ll find a full menu of articles, curriculum ideas, links to online resources. You’ll also find helpful suggestions, friendly advice, and a little homeschool humor, on the side. Open 24/7.
Massachusetts Department of Education
This site leads to pages designed to help families explore different school options and individual districts, learn more about supports for English language learners and students with disabilities, become familiar with statewide testing and graduation requirements, and find resources to help students in elementary, middle, high school, and beyond.
COVID-19 and initial return-to-school guidance is also available.
Massachusetts Homeschooling (a2zhomeschooling)
This site includes information on homeschooling in Massachusetts, state homeschooling laws, and educational trip/activity ideas.
Other Educational Sites
American Academy of Pediatrics
Explore the variety of links from this site curated to help families and answer commonly asked questions by parents who now find their children home for full-time or part-time virtual learning.
Whether your child is returning into a classroom or learning remotely (or both), find helpful resources and try new routines for you and your child through articles, worksheets, and links from PBS Kids.
Use TED-Ed to discover ideas that spark the curiosity of learners and create customized lessons for your child. Browse hundreds of TED-Ed Animations and TED Talks, add you own interactive questions and discussion topics, and then easily share lessons and track results.