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HSLDA
Homeschool Legal Defense Association
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www.hslda.org
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CHNOW
Christian Homeschool Network of Washington
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www.chnow.org
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Provides information to WA State legislature, government agencies and homeschool families on current homeschool laws. Works with WATCH and HSLDA to monitor and shepherd state legislation relating to homeschooling.
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CHRISTIAN HERITAGE EDUCATORS
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www.christianheritageonline.org
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Offers an annual convention with guest speakers, classes, and vendors. It is also hosts an annual high school graduation ceremony and other events for the family.
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REACH
Responsible Education Achieved in the Christian Home
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www.reacheast.org
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An eastside Christian homeschool support group for new and experienced homeschoolers. It meets the 2nd Monday of each month in Bellevue.
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WHO
Washington Homeschool Organization
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www.washhomeschool.org
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An umbrella organization for all homeschoolers in Washington State. They hold an annual convention and curriculum exhibit.
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HOME
Parent Support Group
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www.home-wa.org
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Meetings 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Parents only.
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EWHEA
Eastern Washington Home Education Association
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www.ewhea.org
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A new state homeschool support organization in Eastern Washington.
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WATCH
Washington Association of Teaching Christian Homes
RUNNING START
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www.watchhome.org
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Bellevue Community College
http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/hsprograms/runningstart/
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Cascadia Community College
http://www.cascadia.ctc.edu/EnrollmentServices/RunningStart/default.asp
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OTHER RESOURCES TO NOTE:
Washington State Homeschool Laws
State Homeschool Law resides in the following sections of the Revised Code of Washington:
§28A.225.010 Age of instruction
§28A.225.010(4) Days of instruction
§28A.195.010(1)
§28A.150.220 (1)(b)
§ 28A.225.010 Required Subjects
28A.200.020 Parent chooses curriculum
HSLDA Summary of State Law
HSLDA Analysis of State Law
Attendance Ages
Required Days of Instruction (1)
Required Days of Instruction (2)
Duties of Parents
Responsibilities of Parents
Superintendent of Public Instruction
How many homeschoolers in WA? (PDF)
State Approved Standardized Tests (PDF)
Sample declaration of intent with mandatory content (PDF)
Wikipedia on Homeschooling
Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia written by the people who read it (that would be you!). Something missing? Then add it!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeschool
Wikiverse on Homeschooling
A primer on homeschooling and the factors and issues that surround it.
http://homeschooling.wikiverse.org/