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.

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The Oregon Homeschool Law
This pdf file is a summary of the laws regulating home education in Oregon.
Oregon Home School Data Statistics 1999-2000
Compiled by the Oregon Department of Education.
Credit for Proficiency Guidelines for School Districts
This guidelines are provided by the Oregon Department of Education.
Oregon Academic Content Standards
Academic Content Standards identify what Oregon students are expected to know and be able to do in the content areas of English/language arts, mathematics, health, physical education, science, second language, social sciences, and the arts. Provided by the Oregon Department of Education.
Notification of Intent to Home School
This form is in pdf format. It is provided by the Multnomah Education Service District.
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
In 1804, Meriwether Lewis & William Clark began a voyage of discovery with 45 men, a keelboat, two pirogues,and a dog. They departed from Camp Wood located in what was to become Illinois. They traveled over a three-year period through lands that later became 11 states. Most of the trail follows the Missouri & Columbia Rivers. Much has changed in 200 years but trail portions remain intact. At 3700 miles, Lewis & Clark NHT is the second longest of the 23 National Scenic & National Historic Trails....
Oregon Caves National Monument
Oregon Caves National Monument is small in size, 480 acres, but rich in diversity. Above ground, the monument encompasses a remnant old-growth coniferous forest. It harbors a fantastic array of plants, and a Douglas-fir tree with the widest known girth in Oregon. Three hiking trails access this forest. Below ground is an active marble cave created by natural forces over hundreds of thousands of years in one of the world's most diverse geologic realms. The park service provides cave tours for a f...
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.
Oregon Home School Data Statistics 2002-2003
Compiled by the Oregon Department of Edcuation.
Oregon Home School Students Registered by County 1997-1998
Compiled by the Oregon Department of Education.
Educational Service Districts
This pdf file lists the contact information for the Educational Service Districts in Oregon.
Homeschool Freedom Alerts
OCEANetwork diligently monitors legisltive and bureaucratic activity in Salem and also initiates action towards increased homeschool freedom. Here you will find the most recent e-mail alerts OCEANetwork sent out to their e-mail alert list.
Oregon Revised Statutes: Chapter 339 — School Attendance; Admission; Discipline; Safety
339.030 Exemptions from compulsory school attendance; rules. In the following cases, children shall not be required to attend public full-time schools: Children being taught in a private or parochial school in the courses of study usually taught in grades 1 through 12 in the public schools and in attendance for a period equivalent to that required of children attending public schools in the 1994-1995 school year. Children proving to the satisfaction of the district school ...
Eugene Homeschool Co-Op
The Eugene Homeschool Co-op is an intimate group of homeschooling families sharing in the consistent organization of educational opportunities, study groups and activities. The purpose of the Eugene Homeschool Co-op is to connect homeschoolers in the Eugene, Oregon area, who want to be actively contributing to a fun, open-minded, community-based homeschooling cooperative.
Oregon Public High School Graduation Requirements
Provided by the Oregon Department of Education. This document details the Oregon diploma requirements.
Upcoming Events
Not Back to School Camp - Oregon
August 11-25, 2021
Camp Myrtlewood, Bridge, Oregon
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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The whole theory of modern education is radically unsound. Fortunately... education produces no effect whatsoever.

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