Oregon Homeschooling
How do I begin homeschooling in Oregon? Do I have to submit test scores? How do I connect with other Oregonian homeschoolers? What is the best way to teach math to my teenager? If you are full of questions, you've come to the right place. Inside you'll find all the tools and information you need to successfully home educate in Oregon.
- Is homeschooling the best choice for your family? Learn more about the advantages of homeschooling.
- Ready to begin? Check out our "Beginning to Homeschool" section.
- Read the actual laws regulating home education in Oregon and get summaries of these laws by homeschooling experts.
- Find a support group close to you.
- Browse through our curriculum reviews and lists and find what will work best for you and your child.
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Western Region Unschoolers
The Western Region Unschoolers is a group for unschoolers who live in the Western U.S. covering: Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California. This is a forum to announce and organize conferences, travel, camping, and other places to get together.
Homeschooling Laws for Children with Disabilities
The homeschool statute, ORS 339.035, makes provision for home educating children with disabilities. This portion of the statute is interpreted in OAR 581-021-0029 which deals specifically with children with disabilities. The information at this site is provided by the Oregon Christian Home Education Association Network (OCEANetwork).
Oregon Home School Students Registered by County 1997-1998
Compiled by the Oregon Department of Education.
Private Career School Directories
These directories cover these areas: Private Career Schools, Schools of Cosmetology, Tattoo/Permanent Color Schools, and Veteran Approved Programs Schools.
Sample Tests from the Oregon Department of Education
The Oregon Department of Education provides sample tests to demonstrate the content and types of questions students at grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and CIM might encounter on various Oregon assessment tests administered each year. Assessment subjects include mathematics, reading, science, social science, and extended assessments.
ORSIG--Oregon Homeschoolers
Orsig is an e-mail list where Oregon homeschoolers share their questions, concerns, joys, and passions. This list exists to allow Oregon homeschoolers to discuss homeschooling and topics of interest to homeschoolers. This list may also serve as a vehicle to organize or participate in homeschooling clubs, playgroups, tours, lectures, and other special events.
Oregon Home Education Network (OHEN)
OHEN is an inclusive, statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting all of Oregon's homeschooling families. OHEN supports the right of all homeschoolers to educate their children with as little government intervention as possible.
Northwest Charlotte Mason Group
Discussion for parents and/or educators in the Pacific Northwest (and points beyond) interested in the educational methods and philosophies of Charlotte Mason, a British educator from the late 1800's. Most of the list members are in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia, but there are others from across the USA, Canada and around the globe.
Notification of Intent to Home School
This form is in pdf format. It is provided by the Multnomah Education Service District.
oregonhomeschool
This is a mailing list for people who home school or are thinking of homeschooling in Alabama, kids and parents alike. Here you can exchange ideas, support each other, and share resources and information.
Wildlife Safari
Wildlife Safari, the only drive-thru wild animal park in the Pacific Northwest, is located in Winston. Exotic animals roam freely over 600 acres of grasslands and wooded areas, much as they would in their native habitat, while you the visitor are on safari in your own car. Animals include lions, giraffes, rhinos, and many more.
Oregon Home School Students Registered by County 1998-1999
Compiled by the Oregon Department of Education.
Nez Perce National Historical Park
The 38 sites of Nez Perce National Historical Park are scattered across the states of Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Montana and have been designated to commemorate the stories and history of the Nimiipuu and their interaction with explorers, fur traders, missionaries, soldiers, settlers, gold miners, and farmers who moved through or into the area.
Oregon Home School Test Scores by Percentiles 1998-1999
Compiled by the Oregon Department of Education.
Oregon Administrative Rules: Division 21 — School Governance and Student Conduct
581-021-0026 Examination of Children Instructed by Parent, Legal Guardian or Private Teacher
The following definitions and abbreviations apply to OAR 581-021-0026 unless otherwise specified within the rule:
"Approved Tests" Tests approved for assessment of satisfactory progress by home school students are the two most recent versions of the following tests;
California Achievement Test;
Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills;
Iowa Tests of Basic Skills/Tests of Achiev...
Upcoming Events
Not Back to School Camp - Oregon
August 11-25, 2021
Camp Myrtlewood, Bridge, Oregon
Not Back to School Camp
Not Back to School Camp is a non-denominational, non-religious homeschool camp. The camp offers workshops, spontaneous events, and special evening gatherings, bringing together campers who are excited about life and willing to be themselves and to reach out and connect with the others.
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