Homeschooling
Books | Teaching Resources | Vermont Web Links | Other Web Links | Software Resources
Books
Search our catalog online at http://www.vsac.org/LibrarySearch. Patrons may borrow books either by coming to the Resource Center in downtown Winooski, or by making an interlibrary loan request through their local school or public library.
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Guidelines for Home Study in Vermont (2007) |
Call # 371.4 VDE |
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Home Learning Year by Year: How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool through High School (2000) |
Call # 371.042 Rupp |
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Homeschoolers’ College Admissions Handbook: Preparing 12- to 18-year-olds for Success in the College of Their Choice (2000) |
Call # 378.1 Cohen |
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The Homeschooler’s Guide to Portfolios and Transcripts (2000) |
Call # 331.7 Heuer |
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Homeschooling High School: Planning Ahead for College Admission (2000) |
Call # 371.042 Dennis |
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The Vermont Parents’ Home Companion & Resource Directory (2006) |
Call # 649 PCAA |
Teaching Resources & Curriculum
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100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing the Right Curriculum and Approach for Your Child’s Learning Style (2005) |
Call # 371.04 Duffy |
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Becoming the Best Me: 10 Career and Character Education Essentials: Instructor’s Manual (2004) |
Call # 370.11 Orndorff |
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Camp Fraction: Solving Exciting Word Problems Using Fractions (2005) |
Call # 512 Lang |
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Dream Catchers Activities: Career Development Projects (2004) |
Call # 371.4 Lindsay |
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Great Books for High School Kids: A Teacher’s Guide to Books That Can Change Teens’ Lives (2004) |
Call # 371.4 Ayers |
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How to Teach So Students Remember (2005) |
Call # 371.102 Sprenger |
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Kids Taking Action: Community Service Learning Projects, K-8 (2002) |
Call # 361.370835 Roberts |
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Saving Ourselves: A Modulated Economic Literacy Curriculum (2002) |
Call # 332.024 VELP |
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The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas: 500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12 (2002) |
Call # 371.04 Dobson |
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The Vocabulary Teacher’s Book of Lists (2004) |
Call # 371.4 Fry |
Curriki is a “curriculum Wiki,” a collection of free curriculum developed by teachers, reviewed/modified by teachers, and used by teachers — www.curriki.org
Educator’s Reference Desk contains over 2000 lesson plans submitted by teachers — www.eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons
New Hampshire Homeschooling Resources Web site offers an extensive list of teaching resources and curriculum links — http://nhhr.dimentech.com
Teachers.net hosts an excellent variety of lesson plans submitted by teachers — http://teachers.net/lessons
Thinkfinity, in the April/May 2007 edition of Edutopia magazine (Vol. 3, no. 3), was rated by teachers as the best site to download free lessons — www.thinkfinity.org
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Vermont Web Links
The Vermont Home Study Guidelines site includes a link to the Home Study Guide (PDF), enrollment forms, Vermont laws for home study, an annual newsletter, and more — http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_homestudy.html
Vermont Department of Education’s Official Web site provides information on all aspects of education for students, educators, and families — http://education.vermont.gov/index.htm
Vermont Home Education Network helps homeschoolers connect with other Vermont educators. Contact: PO Box 255, Woodbury, VT 05681.
Vermont Department of Labor provides a job bank, locations of statewide career resource centers, and Vermont labor market information — www.labor.vermont.gov
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Other Web Links
Home Education Magazine’s Web site offers extensive resource lists, articles, and Q&A’s, as well as a free homeschooling guide and information for new homeschoolers — www.homeedmag.com
Homeschool.com lists local support groups in each state where homeschoolers can find resources and support — www.homeschool.com/supportgroups/default.asp
About.com’s homeschooling page offers a variety of links — http://homeschooling.about.com
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Software Resources
VT Guidance Central is a web-based, personalized, self-guided program that provides comprehensive career, college, and education planning tools
You can use VT Guidance Central as a tool to:
- explore career possibilities
- plan the training you need for specific careers
- search for colleges/universities that fit your desired criteria (e.g., location, size, programs/majors, activities, costs)
- learn about financial aid options
- and much more!
Visit the VSAC Resource Center in Winooski to utilize other assessment, career, and education planning software tools.
Updated: December 2008
Compiled by: VSAC Resource Center, 10 East Allen Street, PO Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404
Call: 800-642-3177 toll-free, or Burlington area 802-655-9602 • Fax: 802-654-3765 • E-mail: info@vsac.org
The Vermont Student Assistance Corp. was established by the Vermont General Assembly in 1965 to help Vermonters obtain the information and financial resources they need to pursue their education goals beyond high school.
