Alabama Homeschooling

Get all the information, resources, tools, and ideas you need to homeschool successfully in Alabama. Start your journey by exploring these important starting points:

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Dandelion Home School Cottage
15235 County Road 83 Elberta, Alabama 36530 Phone: 251-986-7833 Dandelion Home School Cottage, a consignment store offering used and some new curricula is located in Elberta, Alabama, approximately 15 minutes from Pensacola and about 45 minutes from Mobile. Surrounding areas: Lillian, Foley, Summerdale, Robertsdale, Loxley, Fairhope, Marlow, Silverhill, Magnolia Springs, Gulf Shores, Bon Secour, Orange Beach, Daphne, Spanish Fort, Belforest, Mobile, etc.
Alabama Christian Homeschoolers
This lists is for homeschoooling families in the state of Alabama who wish to discuss Christian related issues regarding home-education with others who believe in Christianity
Christian Resource Center
179 Eastern Blvd Montgomery, Alabama 36117 Phone: 334-374-0750 Christian Resource Center is locally owned and operated. Offers a great selection of Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and home school curriculums and related resources, including Bible study materials, Bibles and books.
Calvary School
This email group provides a means of communication and support for homeschoolers from Calvary School in Huntsville, Alabama.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center puts you in the world of the astronaut with simulation, historical displays and futuristic exhibits. You'll find an interactive Space Transportation Exhibit, illustrating the evolution of the Space Shuttle through interactive displays and hands-on activities. Sit inside the Apollo Cockpit Trainer, watch live performances, and watch an IMAX film.
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail commemorates the removal of the Cherokee and the paths that 17 Cherokee detachments followed westward. Today the trail encompasses about 2,200 miles of land and water routes, and traverses portions of nine states.
East Lake United Methodist Church Academy
6206 Whippoorwill Dr. Pinson, AL 35126 Phone: 205-680-6881 East Lake United Methodist Church Academy is an inclusive church school for the home educated in Birmingham, Alabama.
Claude D. Kelley State Park
Just 12 miles north of I-65 at Atmore and beneath towering pines, the 960-acre park provides for fishing and swimming on a 25-acre lake. Campers can wander the trails or enjoy the water from daylight to dark.
Alabama School Districts Map
Clickable map listing contact information for school districts across the state.
Montgomery Zoo
The Montgomery Zoo features 500 animals representing over 150 species - all in a barrier free, natural environment and divided into continents featuring Australian, Asian, African, and North American realms. Take a rail tour through each realm on McMounty 102, the Zoo's train, and stop by our Gift Shop to find that perfect souvenir.
Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
Community Theatre, Ballroom Dancing, Featured Regional Artists, and Traveling Exhibitions are just a sampling of what the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center has to offer. The Community Arts Center was constructed to better serve the artistic needs of the Auburn-Opelika area and provide residents and visitors with access to an outstanding, active schedule of exhibitions, musical concerts, lectures, art classes and special events for children and adults throughout the year. The Arts Center also pro...
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
For seventy years, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts has been a showcase for the visual arts in Central Alabama. A primary focus of the Museum’s mission is collecting and preserving works by some of history’s best known, and some of our region’s best loved artists. Collections include American Art, Old Master Prints, porcelain and glass collections, and special traveling exhibitions.
Applying for a New License (Teen Drivers) in Alabama
Your first step toward driving in Alabama is obtaining an AL learner license (or learner's permit). You must be at least 15 years old to apply, and you will need to pass a written knowledge test. Once you have passed your DMV written permit test, you will be issued your learner license, which is valid for 4 years. You may now practice driving when supervised by a licensed driver at least 21 years old in the front passenger seat at all times.
K12 Alabama
This group is for current or prospective users of Dr William Bennett's K12 curriculum in Alabama.
Elmore County Homeschool Organization (ECHO)
The Elmore County Homeschool Organization (ECHO) is a support group for homeschooling families in the tri-county area (Elmore, Autauga, Montgomery) of Alabama. Offers meetings, practical support for parents, activities and playtime for children, monthly field trips, and more.
Upcoming Events
Fort Toulouse/Fort Jackson Living History Events
Wetumpka, AL
Events include monthly living history programs (the French period and the early American period), monthly meetings of the Historic Blacksmiths, French and Indian War Encampment (held annually in April and re-enacts the time period of the war between the French and the British), Alabama Frontier Days (held annually in November and depicts life on the frontier from 1717 to 1820).
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Sing, Spell, Read & Write
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