Georgia Local Homeschooling Resources

---

Georgia Homeschooling Resource Pages

Georgia Homeschooling
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Georgia

Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum - Georgia
Discussions and Resources for Georgia Homeschoolers

Homeschool Excursions
Offering homeschool field trips in Georgia

Back to the top

---

Georgia Homeschool Legal Requirements

Homeschooling is regulated at the state level and changes may be made to the relevant statutes at any time. Always consult the actual state code for the most up to date and accurate legal information with regard to homeschooling. The links provided below contain information that may or may not be current.

Homeschool Legal Advantage (HLA)
HLA is an outreach of the Christian Law Association. The CLA has faithfully served churches and families since 1969, and has successfully defended over 8,000 educational freedom related cases. Today, the Homeschool Legal Advantage team includes a large group of full-time attorneys and an additional 200+ affiliated attorneys throughout the United States. HLA stands ready to educate and empower Homeschoolers so that they can respond kindly and confidently to local officials when homeschooling questions arise. And, when direct attorney involvement or even legal representation is required to defend your right to homeschool, as a member of Homeschool Legal Advantage, you can rest assured that assistance from one of our experienced attorneys is only a phone call away! For more information, please visit http://www.HomeschoolLegalAdvantage.com

From GHEA
Georgia Homeschool Laws

Code Section 20-2-690.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Any person who is a parent or guardian or has control or charge of any child subject to compulsory attendance and who becomes a resident of this state shall, within 60 days of having become a resident, enroll said child in a public or private school or place the child in an approved home study program.

Amendment to Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17; to revise provisions relating to adult literacy for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Back to the top

---

Georgia State Homeschool Organizations

GHEA
Georgia Home Educator Association

Back to the top

---

Georgia and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions

Roswell
Homeschooling For Excellence 101 - Learn How To Homeschool
July 29, 2010 - July 30, 2010

Marietta
Southeast Homeschool Expo
July 30, 2010 - July 31, 2010
Thinking About Homeschooling? Millions of parents homeschool and get together to share ideas, networks, classes and other homeschool events. Whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned veteran, Home Educators Encouragement Alliance is here to answer your homeschool questions. Cobb Galleria Centre, Marietta (Atlanta)

Greenville
SouthEast Homeschool Convention
March 17, 2011 - March 19, 2011
HUGE Exhibit Hall! Hundreds of information-packed workshops! FEATURED SPEAKERS include: Dr. Susan Wise Bauer, Ken Ham, John Rosemond, Amanda Bennett, Dr. Jay Wile, Diana Waring, Doug Phillips, Julie Bogart, Jim Weiss, Linda Hobar, Attorney David Gibbs III, Tim & Barb Cash, Michael Clay Thompson, Carol Barnier, Ed Zaccaro, Cheryl Lowe, Martin Cothran, Andrew Kern, Dr. Carol Reynolds, Dr. Christopher Perrin and more! Worldview Teen Track with John Stonestreet. Tim Hawkins – LIVE! Carolina First Center – Greenville, SC

Back to the top

---

Other Georgia Homeschooling Events

Cleveland
Family Science Camp
July 25, 2010 - July 30, 2010
A Christian Camp for Homeschooling Families. Our Family Science Camp is the perfect get-a-way for the whole family. It's great family time combining hands-on life and physical sciences with good-ole, old-fashioned camp activities; lake swimming (and wading), canoeing, "the blob" (lake trampoline), archery, fishing, camp fires, climbing wall, hiking, gym, ball fields, arts and crafts, etc. The camp fee covers everything; science time, science lab materials, supplemental materials, all camp activities, arts and crafts, lodging, and meals. Everything is covered - there are no additional fees. At least one parent must attend camp with children.

Back to the top

---

Georgia Homeschooling Co-ops

Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, and Paulding Counties
Summit C.A.R.E.S. CO-OP
Christians Assembled Respecting Encouraging Students. We are a once a week Christian Co-Op that offers affordable, enhancement classes for children K4 and up. We do offer playtime for children 3 and under with joining older siblings. Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

Cobb, Paulding, and Douglas Counties
Trinity Home School Depot
Homeschool Support, Resources, Tutorial Classes and Co-ops Serving Cobb, Paulding, and Douglas Counties. The mission of Trinity Home's Cool Depot is as follows: to equip home school families, community, parents, and students with the requisite tutorial classes, support groups, resources and enrichment programs to maximize parental involvement and provide a comprehensive, individualized learning experience which results in each students educational success without regard to their economic circumstances.

Savannah
Savannah Unlimited Homeschool Network (SUHN)
Our Inclusive Homeschool Group offers Club activities, Co-op, Park Days, Field Trips, Family Gatherings and other social activities in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Our goal is to have the Co-op, Club activities and Field Trips provide experiential group learning.

Warner Robins
HSCGA
Co-op classes for K-12 are held in Warner Robins. We meet for 8 weeks. Classes are 1:15 and three time slots are offered as well as lunches and recess. Drop-offs are welcome to attend. We meet in the fall and spring each year. Email lka71590@yahoo.com for more info.

 

Back to the top

---

Georgia Homeschool Arts

Adairsville
Education Play Station
We offer homeschool groups as well as classes such as dance, music, art, tumbling, taekwondo, acrosports and more! We are a Christian facility and we offer speech and occupational therapy!

Alpharetta and Woodstock
Violin Lessons
Suzuki Violin private and group lessons. Woodstock and Alpharetta locations: Woodstock Community Church in downtown Woodstock, North Fulton Violins in downtown Alpharetta.

Alpharetta, Duluth, Suwanee areas
In home piano lessons
I am a local piano teacher that travels to homes in Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Suwanee, and Duluth areas. I've been teaching students of all levels and ages for 12 years. I have an Education degree and am now taking on new students!

Alpharetta, Georgia
Off Broadway Dance Theatre
Homeschooler Theatre and Dance Classes

Alpharetta, Lawrenceville, Suwanee
Susan Chambers Dance Company Performing Arts Classes
Home Schoolers: Come and be a part of an Award-Winning Performing Arts School! Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Voice, Acting and a Young Children's Program with Combination Classes and Creative Movement Classes

Alpharetta/ Roswell
Out of the Box Art Studio
Art education and studio designed with homeschool families (by a homeschool family)art thru the ages, art around the world,art and sci, art and literature classes drawing,painting, POTTERS wheel, clay, all media. Ages 4-18 High school credits, workshops, field trips, special events, private art parties.

Atlanta
Shenanigans Improv Theatre for Autistic Spectrum Students
Shenanigans is a fast-paced new improvisational acting program for high-functioning middle and high schoolers on the autistic spectrum who want to have fun and make new friends while practicing key social skills. No acting experience required. We welcome high-functioning tweens and teens on the autistic spectrum, including Aspergers, PDD-NOS, and ADHD. Class are now forming in several locations in the Atlanta metro area. For more information, contact Sandy Bruce at (770) 354-5770, or email shenanigans.info@gmail.com.

Atlanta
Kids Art Club of Atlanta
The mission of the Kids Art Club is to provide opportunities for art education to homeschooling families in the Atlanta area. We offer low cost art classes, field trips and socialization for school-aged children and their parents.

Atlanta
Acting Out-Drama/Acting classes
A Mobile Drama program that comes to you. Acting Out is an exhilarating DRAMA program designed to maintain a high interest in supervised performing arts activities for our youth in pre-kinder, kindergarten, elementary, middle school and high school. This mobile program has been created to keep the arts as a means of bringing out the passion in performing arts out of our children. Many of the youth today would love to become a part of such program that will be affordable and very useful in helping them develop their skills. Also, it is an amazing program designed to aid in a child’s growth, the ability to learn various acting techniques and blossom into a more confident young adult.

Atlanta, Fulton
Sewing Classes for Kids
I offer private and group sewing and craft lessons for children. I have the machines and will travel.

Atlanta/Alpharetta
Christian Youth Theater - Atlanta
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is an after-school theater arts training program for students ages 4 - 18. CYT is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization funded primarily through its tuition, ticket sales and outside contributions. Every session (fall, winter and spring) CYT offers theater arts classes for children as an after-school activity. Each local program conducts three ten-week sessions throughout the school year, teaching drama, voice, dance and a broad spectrum of specialty theatrical workshops at weekly two-hour classes. Enrolled students have the opportunity to work behind the scenes, or audition and perform on stage in a Broadway-style musical performed for the community.

Canton/Cherokee county
The Little Picassos Club
Private and group, on-site art enrichment programs for children pre-k through 6th grade.

Carrollton, Bremen, Newnan, Anniston, Ashland/Lineville
Joy Unspeakable Homeschool Band
Full-scale band program for homeschoolers from age 3 through graduation.

Cartersville
Education PlayStation
We offer a wide variety of classes for homeschool families. We have weekly homeschool groups including science, history, geography, music, dance, art, P.E., acrosports, and more. We also offer core classes for 1st-5th grade. We also take monthly fieldtrips open to any homeschool families.

Cumming
North Georgia Youth Chorale
The North Georgia Youth Chorale offers choral opportunities for home school students in grades 4-12. The chorale will sing various styles of music from various musical periods. Different musical ensembles include mens ensemble, treble choir and mixed choir.

Duluth
Piano Lessons
Private piano lessons. POC: LisaADeen@hotmail.com

Duluth
Ocee Arts Center Drawing & Beyond for Homeschoolers
Art class for homeschooled middle & high school ages at the Ocee Arts Center in Duluth, GA.

Henry County McDonough
Andy Palpant
Piano lessons. Email:andypalpant@bellsouth.net

Henry, Newton, & Rockdale counties
Troutner Piano Studio
A unique piano lesson program that makes learning fun and ensures a solid musical foundation. Private lessons are combined with weekly theory computer lab sessions, fun monthly classes, and more! Melody Troutner has a master\'s degree in piano performance and nearly 15 years of experience teaching piano.

Johns Creek, Alpharetta and Duluth
Piano Lessons for Kids
Piano lessons for kids of all ages. Beginning to Intermediate instruction. Special discounts available for homeschoolers. Visit the website at www.JohnsCreekPianoLessons.com and click on \"Rates.\" Call us at (770) 797-9800

Marietta
Joyful Noise Homeschool Band, Inc.
Now in its 11th year, JNHSB is a ministry to home educated students and their families, who in turn minister to others through the gift of music. Even with four levels of band, plus orchestra, guitar, chorus, worship team, recorder and various other classes for nearly 200 students, the band is still committed to being affordable for homeschooling families. We meet in Cobb County, but draw students from the greater Atlanta Region.

Marietta (East Cobb)
Fiddlestix String Studio
Karen Papetti uses a traditional teaching method mixed with Suzuki violin teachings. Violin lessons are taught in her East Cobb, Marietta, Georgia studio beginners through intermediate levels. Home Schools welcome. The philosophy at Fiddlestix String Studio is to have fun while making beautiful music together!

Marietta, Powder Springs, Austell, Kennesaw
Private Violin Lessons with Nina Bledsoe
Hour long violin lessons taught in your home by experienced violinist. Learn to play classica, bluegrass, and/or church music. No previous musical experience required.

Pooler
Crossroad Music
The Crossroad Homeschool Band provides band and orchestral instruction on three levels (beginner, intermediate & advanced). We begin with students who don't know how to read music or handle their instrument and help them progress to playing and reading more complex and difficult music. Several music types are explored: Classical, Swing, Modern, Traditional, Hymns, Praise, Marches, Sacred, and much more, depending on the age, skill level and class. The Crossroad Homeschool Band offers opportunities for students to perform, as well as leadership opportunities for older students who assist the directors and teachers. Unlike public school bands which practice together daily, our students are highly motivated and spend a great deal of time at home practicing, as well as performing for various family, community and homeschool functions. Some of our students have earned collegiate level music scholarships as a result of their unending hard work at Crossroad Music. In addition to the band and orchestra programs, The Crossroad Homeschool Band also provides recorder, guitar, music theory, woodwind ensemble, worship band, The “Music studio experience” and a preschool music program called “Crossroad Music Makers”.

Rowell
Private Piano Lessons with Elizabeth
Affordable beginner's classical piano lessons in Roswell for ages 5 and up. Flexible scheduling. No contracts. Bastien and Alfred methods taught, including music theory, history, and technique. Classical Training with some Contemporary Music. Learn at your Own Pace (weekly, biweekly, etc. Half-hour lessons are $15 and hour lessons are $25. Call (770-676-6437) or e-mail (liz2298@hotmail.com) Elizabeth for your first lesson free.

Savannah
Pottery and Sculpture Classes
Savannah potter and sculptor, Tiffany Drabek, offers classes and workshops in pottery and sculpture to homeschooled children throughout the year. This summer pottery camps are available in July and August. Birthday parties available, too. Please call (912)692-0659.

Savannah
Savannah Studios
Visual and performing art classes in downtown Savannah studios. Email: schroederkelly@comcast.net

Savannah
Home School Music
Georgia Music Warehouse offers private lessons and group music classes. Classes are available for ages 5 through 18. Five to eight years olds can participate in general music, recorder and orff classes. Nine through eighteen year olds can take band classes. This is a great way for kids to learn music is a fun environment and interact with other budding musicians.

Statham
Lazy B Farm
Our Mission at the Lazy B farm is to be the hands on classroom that will bring greater success to those who desire to learn the joys of homesteading. We offer classes and events throughout the year as well as a homesteading series and Apprentice programs.

Suwanee
Brush and Brew
Hi all Homeschool moms and kids! I have an awesome opportunity for you all! Its called "Brush and Brew", which is a painting class at Peace, love, and pottery. The artist Maureen McIntosh walks you through any painting you pick and makes it possible for everyone to create a beautiful masterpiece to take home! Coffee, hot chocolate, or your fav beverage is also available. This is such a perfect mother-daughter or mother-son project and so much fun as a field trip of as a group, we offer any special times that you might need! Thanks email me at mcintjw@hotmail.com or call 678 482 4978

Back to the top

---

Academic Enrichment for Georgia Homeschoolers

Alpharetta
Heritage Christian Education
Heritage Christian offers home school enrichment classes for first through twelfth grade and an Institute of Biblical Worldview for adults, including students beginning college. Our mission is to provide students with solid biblical and worldview training. Heritage Christian Education is a ministry of Calvary Chapel Alpharetta, 200 James Road, Alpharetta, GA. 30004.

Alpharetta
Lifelong Educational Opportunities
Homeschool classes for ages 3-17

Alpharetta
Vicissitudes,LLC
Vicissitudes offers education and career development coaching to students in middle school through college. Our goal is simple, to Engage, Equip and Empower students to make more informed decisions regarding education, career and life. We believe that along with building a strong academic resume, in order to reach their full potential, students must discover their natural strengths, develop their stretches and pursue personal interests.  In essence, students must know themselves so that they can navigate life’s and manage their future. 

Altanta
Zoo Altanta HomeSchool Academy
HomeSchool Classes

Atlanta
Real Math In A Minute
High School Math Tutoring. Email to: realmathinaminute@hotmail.com

Cartersville
Education PlayStation
We offer a wide variety of classes for homeschool families. We have weekly homeschool groups including science, history, geography, music, dance, art, P.E., acrosports, and more. We also offer core classes for 1st-5th grade. We also take monthly fieldtrips open to any homeschool families.

Clayton, Fayette, and Henry Counties
Christian Gateway Academy
We offer consultation as well as accredited classes for grades 7-12

Cobb, Paulding, and Douglas Counties
Trinity Home School Depot
Homeschool Support, Resources, Tutorial Classes and Co-ops Serving Cobb, Paulding, and Douglas Counties. The mission of Trinity Home's Cool Depot is as follows: to equip home school families, community, parents, and students with the requisite tutorial classes, support groups, resources and enrichment programs to maximize parental involvement and provide a comprehensive, individualized learning experience which results in each students educational success without regard to their economic circumstances.

Douglas and surrounding areas.
Homeschool Haven
A non-denominational, Christian homeschool group that offers weekly classes for students from 10 years old through high school. Our students will have the opportunity to serve on a student council and prom committee. We will have a yearbook and a newspaper staff. Homemade lunches will be served, social events and field trips planned. We partner with Living Stones, a Christian ministry, for those students interested in community service projects. Our Directors are made up of degreed professionals and seasoned homeschoolers. Homeschool Haven is open to all homeschoolers, regardless of religious preference, race, gender, color, or national or ethnic origin. We do not require a statement of faith. 678-598-5723

Douglasville
Youth Finanical Education
Educating the youth on finances

Gainesville
North Georgia Home School Science Academy
The North Georgia Home School Science Academy provides supplemental science courses for home school students in Hall, White, and other surrounding counties. Tutoring is also provided.

Gwinnett
WizKidz Science and Technology Centers
Our new science and technology center located in Gwinnett County, Georgia offers home school groups exciting and hands on field trips and classes designed to enhance their current science and technology curriculum. With classes in Robotics, Forensic Science, Paleontology, Aviation, Astronomy and more, we are sure your students will enjoy an educational visit to our center. Weekday and Saturday Field Trip and Classes available. For more information please contact rdorsey@wizkidztech.org

Jasper, Ellijay, Canton, Calhoun and Chatsworth Area
Living Stones Learning Center - Math and Creation Based Lab Science Programs
NEW Homeschool Solutions for 7 - 11th Graders! Math and Creation Based Lab Science Programs for parents seeking a structured lab based academic environment. General Science, Advanced Mathematics (7th grade), Physical Science, Pre- Algebra, Biology, Algebra I, Chemistry, Algebra II and Trigonometry. Bi-weekly.

Kennesaw
Home School Technology and Keyboarding classes
Home school Technology classes recommended for Middle School and older students. Computer keyboarding classes recommended for 4th grade and older students.

Kennesaw
Home School Technology and Keyboarding classes
SelectGeek offers Introduction to Technology and Computer Keyboarding classes to homeschool families in the West Cobb area. Please visit website for detailed information.

Lilburn/Norcross
Reading to Learn
Reading to Learn/Academic Tutoring offers individual or small group K-12, tutoring in Reading, Writing, Math, Science and other subjects. Foreign Languages include Spanish, French, and Japanese.

Marietta
Georgia BEST
BEST (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) is a non-profit volunteer based program organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in sports like, science and engineering-based robotics competition. Southern Polytechnic State University

Powder Springs
Heart to Heart Instruction
Literacy and Writing Workshops

Roswell/Alpharetta/ Atlanta
Henley's Haven Workshops for Kids
3D Computer Animation for Kids

Savannah
Classical Conversations
Interested in homeschooling but still looking for some classroom exposure for your child? Then check out Classical Conversations. Classical Conversations is an innovative homeschooling option which provides classes once a week, led by trained tutors, which equip students and parents with the classical tools of learning. Based on a classical model of education, and firmly rooted in Christian values, Classical Conversations provides an opportunity for homeschoolers to meet in community, while supporting parents as their children’s primary teachers. For more information about Savannah Area Classical Conversations group, contact Foundations Director Kristin Bighalke by e-mail at rkadb004-education@yahoo.com or Kathy Eller by email at mrskathy04@yahoo.com.

Snellville
Computer Animation for Kids
Ever wondered how animations like Shrek and Spiderman are made? or Finding Nemo and Kung Fu Panda? Why not take a 3D animation class! These workshops classes are for kids who want to learn something new and creative or for kids who want to consider 3d animation as a possible field of study for college and career focus later in life. Early registration is November 6, 2008 to get access to our Free Classes Drawing 101 and Open Lab held 8 times a week. That\'s 8 FREE CLASSES/per week at no charge with early registration. You choose which free class to attend!

Statewide
Georgia Classical Christian Homeschool
Classical Conversations Communities exist to complement your home-centered education and connect you with like-minded families. Each community is facilitated by a trained parent-director, and classes are led by trained parent-tutors who model the classical tools of learning. Tutors have the privilege of encouraging students toward becoming lifelong learners while also encouraging parents in the classical teaching of their children. Classical Conversations values your time and commitment to quality classical Christian education for your family. We honor your desire to train your children in the way they should go.

Statewide
Plus Plus Tutoring
Plus Plus Tutoring offers private personal K-12 one-on-one in-home tutoring services. Plus Plus Tutoring offers subject tutoring, exam and test preparation, homework help, organization skills, study skills and college planning services.

Woodstock/Roswell
Foreign Language Instruction
Learn Spanish or German. Being a trilingual, homeschooling family, we are able to offer individual lessons or classes to small groups in the Woodstock/Roswell area. We use an integrated approach which will teach your student to speak, read, and write the language. Summer classes available as well as times during the school year. tim_carmen@hotmail.com

Back to the top

---

Sports Opportunities for Georgia Homeschoolers

Alpharetta
Alpharetta Yoga & Meditation Arts
Yoga classes for children, taught by a certified YogaKids instructor! Group classes available for ages 3-7, and ages 8-14. Adult classes available, as well.

Alpharetta
Alpharetta Family Karate
Martial arts classes, ages 4+.

Canton
Azure Equine Farms
Azure Equine Farms is a family oriented horse farm offering Western Riding and Equitation class in a safe and positive enviroment. We offer private, semi-private, and "Mommy and Me" lessons. Please call 404-281-6795 or email Lynda@AzureEquine.com or visit our website at www.AzureEquine.com

Dacula/Gwinnett
Homeschool Martial Arts Classes
Martial Arts Classes specifically for homeschool networks. Great for everyone ages 4 and older. Build confidence, self-esteem, coordination, balance, and meet some great people in the process

Gwinnett County
The A Team @ Adrenalne Climbing
Fulfill your PE requirements with indoor rock climbing.

Stockbridge
Homeschool Skating
Homeschool Field Trip

Back to the top

---

Job and Volunteer Opportunities for Georgia Homeschool Students

Woodstock
Mother's Helper Needed!
Mother's Helper Needed! We are an easygoing Christian family with 3 kids ages 3 years, 1.5 years and 12 weeks. We are looking for a mother's helper (I will be home at all times) to help us out every Wed and Fri from 1pm-4pm. I'd love someone age 11 or older. Duties will include reading to and playing with my 3 year old (he is mildly autistic) while the other two nap plus a few light chores. We will be paying $6 an hour. I can pick up and drop off if you live very close. We are on w wylie bridge rd right off of 92. Mom and dad are more than welcome to meet us! :) Email me with interest. Thanks!
mailto:heyheda@hotmail.com

Stockbridge
Laurel Park Activities Dept
Nursing Home- providing opportunities for families and groups to volunteer, assist with activities, and visit residents
mailto:npbrown@hmc-ga.org

 

Back to the top