Homeschooling
Books | Teaching Resources | Vermont 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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The Homeschooler’s Guide to Portfolios and Transcripts (2000) |
Call # 331.7 Heuer |
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The Vermont Parents’ Home Companion & Resource Directory (2006) |
Call # REF 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 # 371.042 Duffy |
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Becoming the Best Me: 10 Career and Character Education Essentials: Instructor’s Manual (2004) |
Call # CURR 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 # CURR 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 # CURR 371.4 Ayers |
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How to Teach So Students Remember (2005) |
Call # CURR 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 # CURR 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
New Hampshire Homeschooling Resources Web site offers an extensive list of teaching resources and curriculum links — http://nhhr.dimentech.com
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, 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 or www.vt-home-education.net
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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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.
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Compiled by: VSAC Resource Center, Updated: 09/8/11
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.
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