Missouri Local Homeschooling Resources

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Missouri Homeschooling Resource Pages

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

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

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Missouri 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 FHE
The Missouri Home Education Law

Missouri school laws - Home Schooling
From the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Home schooling is one of the options available for meeting the state's compulsory attendance law, Section 167.031, RSMo. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does NOT regulate or monitor home schooling in Missouri. Neither the State Board of Education nor the Department have authority to issue regulations or guidelines concerning home schooling.

Home Schooling Information
From the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Revised Statutes of Missouri Related to Home Schooling
From the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

The Compulsory Attendance Law FAQ's
From the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Home Schooling Topics and Resources
From the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Legislative Alerts and Information
From CHEF of Missouri

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Missouri State Homeschool Organizations

Missouri Association of Teaching Christian Homes, Inc. (M.A.T.C.H.)
Organized for the purpose of providing service and support to home educators and support groups within Missouri.

Families for Home Education (FHE)
The purpose of FHE is to protect the inalienable right of parents in Missouri to teach their own children without state regulation and control.

Christian Home Educators Fellowship of Missouri
Faithfully honoring God and supporting the homeschool community.

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Missouri and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions

Memphis
MidSouth Homeschool Convention in Memphis
March 3, 2011 - March 5, 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! Memphis Cook Convention Center

Cincinnati
MidWest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati
March 31, 2011 - April 2, 2011
HUGE Exhibit Hall! Hundreds of information-packed workshops! FEATURED SPEAKERS include: Dr. Susan Wise Bauer, Ken Ham, Amanda Bennett, Tedd Tripp, Dr. Jay Wile, Jeanne Fulbright, Doug Phillips, Julie Bogart, Jim Weiss, Diana Waring, Attorney David Gibbs III, Tim & Barb Cash, Michael Clay Thompson, Carol Barnier, Ed Zaccaro, Cheryl Lowe, Martin Cothran, Dr. Carol Reynolds, Dr. Jonathan Pennington, Dr. Larry Schweikart, Dr. Christopher Perrin and more! Worldview Teen Track with John Stonestreet & Sean McDowell. Comedian Tim Hawkins – LIVE! Duke Energy Convention Center

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Other Missouri Homeschooling Events

Silver Dollar City
2010 Silver Dollar City Parks Homeschool Weekend
October 2, 2010 - October 3, 2010
In coordination with Silver Dollar City to offer special activities and workshops for you and your family! Workshops in clude: Roller Coaster Physics, Scavenger Hunt, The Wonders of Woodcarving, Candy Creations, The Art of Leather, The Potter's Wheel, Basket Weaving, Wagon Trail Dolls, Spelunking in Marvel Cave, and Homestead Pickers. Homeschool families can enjoy discount pricing for The Show Boat or White Water.

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Missouri Homeschooling Co-ops

Branson /Tri -Lakes Area
Life Connections Homeschool Co-op
NEW GROUP! We are a Christian, parent taught cooperative that will meet once a week in Branson. Our scheduled program for the day includes chapel, 3 classes, snack time and lunch fellowship. We will have field trips and community service as well. All Christian families are welcome. (classes-> PE, Music, Arts and Crafts, Bible journal, Home Ec and others/ parents decide classes per grade level) For more inf. Wanda Coley 417-593-9580

Joplin
The HomeSchoolers Network (HSN)
An enrichment co-op for homeschoolers in and around the Joplin, MO offering enrichment classes for Pre-School through the 12th grade on Tuesdays in 12 week semesters; field trips, activities for all ages and much more.

Springfield
Home Schoolers' Academy
A co-operative of Christian parents. We are designed to provide our home-schooled children, K-12, with supplemental classes that honor Biblical standards and principles.

Springfield
S.H.I.N.E. 4 Him Coop
We are a christian based coop that meets on Thursday mornings from 9:30 - 1:15. See our website for more information

 

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Missouri Homeschool Arts

Chesterfield
Chesterfield Arts
Home School Art Classes

Kansas City
Classical Conversations
Our once-a-week, supplemental, academic programs provide a committed Christian community of structure and support, along with great fellowship for the students and parents. Birthed out of a desire to equip every parent in teaching their children, Leigh has developed Parent Practicums, which range from one-day to three-day events with academic camps for students. Our 1-Day Practicums are led by state teams in various cities and states throughout the year. Our 3-Day Practicums are led by CC's trained practicum facilitators in the spring/summer months in select states. If you have been looking for a community of home schoolers who use the Classical Model for education, live by Christian principles, and enjoy learning, come and visit us at one of our programs or practicums.

Kansas City/Overland Park
Christian Youth Theater - Kansas City
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.

Kirkwood
Argonne Gallery
Youth art classes are offered at the gallery. We have classes for children 4 yrs old thru 18 yrs old.

Rolla
andFLEWMovement Studio - Homeschool Program
andFlew! Movement Studio is launching a new Daytime DANCE program for students ages 8 – 16. All experience levels are invited to our new cooperative, community-focused Children’s Program. Pre-registration is required. Each course runs 6 weeks beginning September 8th. Confidential scholarships are available. Contact the studio to register! Visit our website to download the flyer.

Southwest Missouri
Mystic Music: beginning and intermediate woodwind lessons
Professional sax man will help you to round out your student's education with expert woodwind lessons, brass/woodwind repairs here in my Taney co shop or sell completely overhauled horns from my showroom

Springfield/Branson
The New Premier Dance Academy
Specially designed instruction for homeschoolers in: World Famous Russian Style Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom Dance, Tumbling, Folk/Ethnic Character Dance, Clogging, Acrobatic Rock-n-Roll,"My Mom and Me", Art of Ballet class, a unique program for children ages 2-3). mailto:acroruss@aol.com All classes are taught by Vadim and Elena Serykh, award winning husband and wife adagio team formerly performing on the Showboat Branson Belle. World class instruction in the performing arts now available right here in the Ozarks!

St. Louis
DaySpring Centre for Arts and Education
DaySpring School of the Arts in St. Louis, Missouri is a unique and creative environment where students can be well equipped in the disciplines of the performing and fine arts -- classical ballet, tap, jazz, modern dance, musical theater, drama, technical theater, fine art, music lessons and classes--and through creative academic programs for home schoolers.

St. Louis/St. Charles
Studio C Performing Arts Center
Performing arts classes in music, drama, voice, theater and dancing. All Ages.

Wentzville
Daughters of Grace Dance Company
Daughters of Grace Dance Company is a performance arts ministry that strives to share the love of Christ through dance and other art expressions. We hope to see you in class soon! We are a non-profit (501c3) organization seeking to serve local homeschool families through the following classes: Homeschool Ballet & Tap, Homeschool Hip Hop, Homeschool Tumbling, Homeschool Cheerleading, Homeschool Drama, and Homeschool Show Choir. We also offer other enriching classes such as Sewing and Clogging. Our primary focus is on girls ages 2 and up, but we do accept boys into many of our homeschool classes. Our mission is simply to "share the love of Christ through dance" and other arts forms.

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Academic Enrichment for Missouri Homeschoolers

Columbia
Garden Gate School of Mid-Missouri
Gate Organization seeks to enrich the lives of mid-Missouri children, their families, and the community through Waldorf-inspired education. Garden Gate believes in honoring early childhood as a time to imitate and explore through experience; attending to the rhythms, cycles, and patterns of nature in all subjects; and awakening the child’s capacities to work joyfully with others. This education approaches each discipline in the humanities and the sciences artistically, supporting a child’s abilities to learn by engaging the body, heart, and mind. In using both age and individually appropriate experiences and materials, we hope to nurture intellectual flexibility and the constant love of learning.

St. Louis/St. Charles
Leftovers, Etc. Homeschool Enrichment Program
A Home School Enrichment Center designed around the needs of the home school community. The goal is to offer activities throughout the day that will allow every family member to participate in a workshop or class simultaneously. The classes can be educational or purely for your own enjoyment. Workshop complexity is divided into age groups so each child receives the most benefit from their time at the Leftovers Home School Enrichment Center. All classes are 1-1/2 hours in length unless otherwise noted. Based on the complexity of the workshop, homework will be provided.

Statewide
Missouri 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.

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Sports Opportunities for Missouri Homeschoolers

Chesterfield
Olympiad Gymnastics in Chesterfield
Gymnastics classes

Cottleville, St. Peters, O'Fallon and St. Charles
Champion Martial Arts
Welcome to Champion Martial Arts. Whether you're a child or adult, we have a program designed to meet your needs. We offer martial arts classes for children (ages 4-12) which stress character development and positive reinforcement while teaching functional self-defense skills. We offer self-defense classes for adults (13-over) as well which focus on situational self-defense (both standing as well as on the ground); we cover all ranges of defense.

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Job and Volunteer Opportunities for Missouri Homeschool Students

Carthage
Carthage Deli
part time job
http://www.carthagedeli.com/

 

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