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REGISTRATION - In the state of Tennessee, there are two options to register for home schooling your children. One is through your local school superintendent's office. Every home school family also has the option to enroll with a church-related school. Tennessee home educators can be very thankful for these organizations which provide us with this legal option. If you are enrolled with one of these schools, please do your utmost to fulfill your responsibilities to them. Do your homework and check the law for yourself at: www.tnhea.org Although not an exhaustive list, the two church-related schools listed below are equally reputable and accept students state-wide. Gateway Christian Schools Family Christian Academy (FCA) Home Life Academy
BCHE is a Christian based home school support group that exists to provide encouragement, support, and fellowship to those who are seeking to teach their children at home. This volunteer organization is supported by an annual $10 Support Group Fee paid by participating families. Email subscription is included in the Support Group Fee. Newsletter - The Chattanooga Southeast Tennessee Home Education Association, is the local chapter of THEA. It has a wonderful newsletter titled ESPRIT which is full of activities and field trips in the Chattanooga area as well as many home schooling tips. It is highly recommended. The cost is $18 if requested September - November; $12 if requested December - March; $6 is requested April - August. Handbook - CSTHEA's handbook, updated annually, includes information on registration, TN, GA and AL law, high school information, tips on teaching, various learning styles, additional church-related schools, and much more. The cost is $6.00. To obtain a handbook or the ESPRIT, mail your request, name, address, and appropriate fee to: ESPRIT Home School Legal Defense Association serves as a legislative watchdog and lobbyist on home schooling issues. They provide all members with legal advice and representation when and if needed, free of charge. Membership fee is $100 annually. Home School Legal Defense Association The Tennessee Home Education Association was formed for the purpose of preserving and defending the rights of parents to direct the education of their children and to provide a state-wide network, encouragement, and assistance to home schooling families. THEA maintains careful scrutiny over the Tennessee legislative and judicial arenas, drafts and proposes home education legislation, coordinates lobbying efforts, and hosts an annual legislative reception (Rally Day) with displays from all over the state. THEA accomplishes these goals by means of a unified, organized network of volunteers and is supported by annual membership dues. To join THEA, send your name, address and $10 to the above ESPRIT address. Cleveland Public Library Resources The CSTHEA Handbook and BCHE Information Sheet are in the vertical file. The following books are in sections 649 or 371. They offer philosophy, tips and how-to information for the home schooling parent. CSTHEA Home School Handbook RECOMMENDED READING The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling by Debra Bell LAST, BUT NOT LEAST . . . Check out the "Curriculum Sources" page for a list of vendors to purchase curriculum and supplies from. |
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