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I saw the angel in the marble and I carved until I set him free.
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Massachusetts Email Lists, Support Groups, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
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- gatewayhomeschoolers (Gateway Homeschoolers) - Gateway Homeschoolers came about when two homeschooling moms (Roberta Maxim & Julee Taylor) with many ideas formed a friendship, had fun learning along with their kids, and decided that it would be a great idea to spread out and share the fun with other families. We are a growing support group for homeschooling families in the area who are looking to connect and have some fun while providing their children with opportunities to learn. We are open to all ages, tots to teens. We do not discriminate in any way. We also extend our welcome to those who may not homeschool but are curious.
We welcome families from: Wareham, Onset, Bourne, Carver, Rochester, Marion, Mattapoisett, and other surrounding communities.
For more information, visit Gateway Homeschoolers on the Web.
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- To Subscribe, visit Gateway Homeschoolers.
- HilltownHomeSchool (Hilltown Homeschool Group of Western, Ma) - A yahoo group for the Hilltown Homeschool Network of Western, Massachusetts. Primarily for Hampshire/Franklin County area residents, but all are welcome.
- To Subscribe, visit Hilltown Homeschool Group.
- HomeschoolConnect (Homeschool Connect - North Central Mass) - ARE you Homeschooling in North Central Mass? DO you have children 8 or older? ARE you driving 30 minutes or MORE to a group with your kids each week because there is NOTHING in your area!? YOU are NOT alone. STOP THE INSANITY!!! I say let's start something right here!
Welcome to Homeschool Connect for North Central Massachusetts!
This group is being created for homeschool families of older kids (let's say 8 and up)in the north central Massachusetts area to find others, connect, share ideas, answer questions, organize and create structure if that's what you're looking for!
We have a lack of groups and support for older kids up here and I'm hoping to change that!
We have a great group forming and growing every day and I know there are more of you out there.
So if you are in the area and homeschooling older children and are looking for others PLEASE join and let us know you're out there!!
It is my intention that this be an ALL inclusive group open to all religions, homeschooling styles, newcomers and veterens alike.
** Solicitations or out of place comments will not be approved.**
Just sitting back and reading isn't gonna cut it guys! Let's Get Posting!!
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- To Subscribe, visit Homeschool Connect.
- Homeschool-Explorers (Homeschool Explorers) - Homeschooling families of western Massachusetts we welcome you to join our group of secular home schooling families! Join us on field trips,and fun days. Give advise on this sight leave advise, make a discussion. Feel free to use the board to learn from one another and support each other.
There are no membership fees to join our group as this is an individually family funded organization. This means that there is no set fee to join but that each individual family is responsible for their own child(ren)'s costs. We welcome all the help we can get with organizing field trips,co ops, family nights, fun time, playdates. Where ever your strengths may be you are welcome to use them here. The ages of our children range from 1 to 14years. Education starts at birth and whether you are already homeschooling FT or PT or just considering it, we are here to help you. If this sounds like something that interests you, please join our ever expanding group! People in our group currently come from the following towns... Westfield, Agawam, Belchertown, Ludlow, Springfield, Athol Florence, Southampton, Feeding Hills...If you are willing to make the drive, we are willing to include you in our group. We look forward to meeting you!
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- To Subscribe, visit Homeschool-Explorers.
- hubhomeschoolers (Hub HomeSchool Network) - We are a Boston-area (mostly JP, Mission Hill/Roxbury, South End, Dorchester, Roslindale etc.) homeschooling group. Our purpose is to share ideas and build relationships. Most families have a child born circa 1998.
Join us for our park days at Lars Anderson park in Brookline, Weds. 11-1, weather permitting (i.e. April-October).
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- To Subscribe, visit Hub Homeschoolers.
- LatetalkerscommunitysupportinMA - Support for Massachusetts homeschooling parents of late talkers .
Generally this is for parents who needed to find alternative support for education and positive social development for their child who is a late talker or former late talker. Often parents need to educate outside the box, often need to homeschool, ( ones own concept of homeschooling )and avoid innapropriate diagnosis leading to innapropriate education and therapy .MA , New England , Natural speech therapy , educating at home.
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- To Subscribe, visit Late talkers community support in MA.
- LEAF-Network (LEAF Home Learners Network) - LEAF is a network of home learners that welcomes all homeschoolers in south-central MA, northern RI and northeastern CT. LEAF is informal, all-inclusive and participant-directed.
Membership Guidelines: LEAF members must be either current homeschoolers or families considering homeschooling. Members may not be non-homeschooling third parties, such as representatives of commercial ventures, curriculum vendors, or administrators of non-profit groups.
For more information, visit LEAF Home Learners Network website.
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- To Subscribe, visit LEAF-Network.
- MAChristianHomeschoolers (MA Christian Homeschoolers) - We are an on-line support community for Christian homeschooling families in Massachusetts.
Our goal is to offer a forum where homeschoolers can share their information, resources, insights or advice on teaching their children at home with others of like faith.
If you are interested in joining our list, please provide your full name, town and let us know why you are interested in joining. Thanks!
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- To Subscribe, visit MA Christian Homeschoolers.
- MAGiftedHomeschoolers (MA Gifted Homeschoolers) - An on-line community for Massachusetts families who are homeschooling their gifted children. The focus of this group is how to meet the needs of these advanced learners in a homeschool setting. The goal is to share insights, resources, and general support in a respectful and supportive setting.
If you are interested in joining this group, be sure to provide your full name, town, and why you would like to join, in order to have your membership approved. Thanks!
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- To Subscribe, visit MA Gifted Homeschoolers.
- MAhomeschoolers - This is an inclusive list for homeschooling families in Massachusetts.
- To Subscribe, visit MA homeschoolers.
- MAPACK32 - The homeschool scout troop for families in Berkshire County and surrounding counties...a part of Great Trails Council of Massachusetts. Individual homeschool families are the dens or patrols with Pack meetings once a month at locations chosen by the group. Additional information may be found through the Great Trails Council AT District Executive at the Dalton MA Office.
- To Subscribe, visit MAPACK32.
- MASalamHSers - Support group for Muslim homeschoolers here in Massachusetts. This is where we can virtually get together, arrange field trips and exchange experiences.
- To Subscribe, visit MA Salam HSers.
- masshomelearningassoc - Massachusetts’ oldest statewide homeschool organization sponsors this inclusive list for homeschooling in Massachusetts. As a homeschooling organization, Massachusetts Home Learning Association represents no specific religion, political party or educational philosophy but acts as an information clearinghouse and advocacy organization. Welcome!
For more information, visit Massachusetts Home Learning Association.
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- To Subscribe, visit mass home learning assoc.
- ma_unschoolers - A support group for unschoolers in MA. This is a friendly, inclusive group for those unschooling or thinking about unschooling.
This is not the place for black-and-white thinkers and/or self-appointed gurus. Members should have open minds and Holt-like spirits.
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- To Subscribe, visit ma_unschoolers.
- Merrimack Valley Unschooling Facebook Page - Please post unschooling events in the Merrimack Valley such as potlucks, playdates, park days, etc.
All unschoolers welcome, including those that are considering this philosophy and lifestyle. People of all faiths/inclinations are welcome, but group activities are typically secular in nature.
The Merrimack Valley includes the cities Concord, Manchester and Nashua, New Hampshire, and Lowell, Lawrence and Haverhill, Massachusetts and surrounding towns.
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- For more information, visit Merrimack Valley Unschooling Facebook Page.
- MVHL_Announcements (Merrimack Valley HomeLearners) - We are a group of homeschoolers that is based northwest of Boston, in the Lowell area (we have members from as far away as southern NH, Westboro, Medford, and Andover). We welcome all homeschoolers regardless of religion, method of homeschooling, race, etc. We have a yearly $10 membership fee to cover group costs such as tea/coffee at group meetings, etc. Please contact jackidibble@verizon.net directly if you wish to learn more about our group or if you would like us to send you a membership form.
- To Subscribe, visit MVHL Announcements.
- mwhsers (Metrowest Homeschoolers) - This is an inclusive group for homeschoolers throughout the Metrowest area of Boston to share ideas, classes and information.
- To Subscribe, visit Metrowest Homeschoolers.
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Please notify if your email list, support group, message board, forum or newsletter is not included here or if you see errors.
This is an ongoing project - please check back often for updates.
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The Unschooling Handbook
How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom
by Mary Griffith
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| Unschooling, a homeschooling method based on the belief that kids learn best when allowed to pursue their natural curiosities and interests, is practiced by 10 to 15 percent of the estimated 1.5 million homeschoolers in the United States.
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Deschooling Gently
by Tammy Takahashi
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| Deschooling Gently will help you whether you are new to homeschooling, or if you are experienced, but are in need of new approaches. Discover the best way to educate your children at home, not through rote process, but by learning how to find the answer within yourself.
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Dumbing Us Down
The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
by John Taylor Gatto
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| In this tenth-anniversary edition, Gatto updates his theories on how the U.S. educational system cranks out students the way Detroit cranks out Buicks. He contends that students are more programmed to conform to economic and social norms rather than really taught to think.
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Mary Pride’s Complete Guide to Getting Started in Homeschooling
by Mary Pride
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| One of America’s leading homeschool experts provides families with everything they could possibly need to know to start schooling at home in this 600–page volume. Families who are just getting started in homeschooling as well as experienced homeschool families who need more information will find answers to all their questions in this one–of–a–kind resource.
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The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook
A Creative And Stress-Free Approach to Homeschooling
by Dorothy Moore
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| If you are thinking about homeschooling, or are struggling with a educational homeschooling curriculum that is difficult to use, let Dr. Ray and Dorothy Moore show you how to make homeschooling an easy-to-live-with family adventure in learning. This low-stress, low-cost program shows you how to build a curriculum around your child's needs and interests - and around a realistic family schedule.
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The Way They Learn
by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias
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| 'The Way They Learn' is an excellent book on the learning styles of all children AND adults. It is written so that parents can understand it and begin to identify and search out the strengths of both their children and themselves.
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