Useful Links
Below are some links we have found helpful for homeschool families. We welcome you to take a look at some of them.
LAWS and INFO ABOUT HOMESCHOOLING
HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association
Main page: http://www.hslda.org
HSLDA Illinois page: http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/IL/
HSLDA analysis of homeschool laws in Illinois: http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp?State=IL
National Alliance of Christian Home Education Leadership: http://www.beginninghomeschooling.com
Home School Central
http://homeschoolcentral.com/index.htm
Illinois State Board of Education:
ISBE on homeschooling in Illinois: http://www.isbe.net/HomeSchool/default.htm
State Organizations (both Christian and secular)
CHEC (Christian Home Educator Coalition): http://www.chec.cc
ICHE (Illinois Christian Home Educators): http://www.iche.org/
Illinois H.O.U.S.E (Home Oriented Unique Schooling Experience) : http://www.illinoishouse.org
COLLEGES
Local Community Colleges
IVCC (Illinois Valley Community College): http://www2.ivcc.edu/index.html
SVCC (Sauk Valley Community College): http://www.svcc.cc.il.us/
General College Links
College Zone: http://www.collegezone.com
Fast Web: http://www.fastweb.com
GENERAL INTEREST
Illinois 4-H: http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu
TeenPact: http://www.teenpact.com
Worldview Academy: http://www.worldview.org
CURRICULUM SITES
CBD: http://www.christianbook.com
Learning Resources: http://www.learningresources.com (for PreK - 6 grade)
GPA SmartStore: https://www.gpasmartstore.com
Rainbow Resource: http://www.rainbowresource.com
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Princeton Public Library
http://www.matsonpubliclibrary.org
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS
Go see an ocean or volcano by clicking on:
http://www.field-trips.org/trips.htm