Florida Homeschooling

Anyone new to homeschooling has questions. To help you navigate through the vast amounts of information about homeschooling, we've compiled the best resources, support, information, and ideas to help you make your decision to homeschool and to successfully home educate your children. Florida is full of resources that can help make homeschooling fun and enjoyable for every member of your family. Here are some common questions:

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Mound Key Archeological State Park
Framed in forests of mangrove trees, the shell mounds and ridges of Mound Key rise more than 30 feet above the waters of Estero Bay. Prehistoric Native Americans are credited with creating this island's complex of mounds with an accumulation of seashells, fish bones, and pottery. Mound Key is believed to have been the ceremonial center of the Calusa Indians when the Spaniards first attempted to colonize Southwest Florida. In 1566, the Spanish governor of Florida established a settlement on the i...
Walton County Public Library System
Provides Walton County residents, visitors, and businesses with information to meet their business, educational, and personal needs
Summary of Home Education Requirements
A short summary of the laws regulating home education in the state of Florida, provided by the Florida Department of Education.
Museum of Man in the Sea
The Museum of Man in the Sea is a great place to explore fascinating exhibits and get acquainted with the roots of diving. From the earliest animal-skin bladders to the latest, greatest deep sea dive gear, there's more to see at MMS than you can shake a snorkel at! The Museum of Man in the Sea is continually developing programs for kids of all ages. A saltwater touch pool and a hands-on computer program give our members and visitors the opportunity to experience life in the pristine St. Andrew B...
Seabranch Preserve State Park
Ancient oceans shaped the physical landscape of this park, which allowed a variety of habitats to develop over time. Today, this preserve provides a unique opportunity to experience several different natural communities in a relatively short distance. In less than one mile, visitors can see rare sand pine scrub, scrubby flatwoods, a baygall community, and a mangrove swamp. Hikers can explore these natural communities over four miles of trails.
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens
The Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens features an art museum, war memorial, and botanic gardens.
Tarpon Springs Public Library
138 East Lemon Street Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: 727-943-4922 The Tarpon Springs Public Library serves residents in Tarpon Springs with a large collection of lendable material, kids and teen programs, and special events.
Junior Museum of Bay County
Junior Museum of Bay County is a non-profit entertainment/educational children's museum. The Junior Museum is an exciting and fun way for the whole family to spend a few hours. Created in 1967, the 12-acre Junior Museum's exhibits are designed for use by preschool through middle school-aged children. Adult guidance and participation is recommended. In addition to its permanent and special exhibits, this Children's Museum offers educational and entertaining programs and classes.
Santa Rosa County School District
Information about the Santa Rosa County School District.
Liberty Bell Memorial Museum
Visit the Liberty Bell Memorial Museum in sunny Melbourne, FL when you are visiting Florida's Space Coast and ring a full-sized replica of the Liberty Bell. The Liberty Bell Memorial Museum serves as the anchor for Honor America's focus on education. Entry to the Museum includes the Rotunda of American History, the replica of the Liberty Bell, and Freedom Hall with displays of artifacts, photos, uniforms, weapons and models representing the various time periods of America's wars.
Mid-Florida Homeschoolers
MFH is a support group for parents of homeschooled children in the Orlando-area. They offer weekly park dates, co-ops, field trips, and more. Most of the activities are targeted to children aged 4-13, but all are welcome.
Museum of Florida Art
The Museum of Florida Art offers exhibitions, education programs, and outreach to engage children, youth, adults, seniors and families in the experience of the visual arts.
Lakeland Homeschool PE
Lakeland Homeschool PE is a support group providing fitness activities for homeschoolers.
Home Education in Florida: Annual Report 2007-2008
Established by the Florida Legislature as a school choice option in 1985, home education is defined in Section 1002.01, F.S., as “the sequentially progressive instruction of a student directed by his or her parent.” Section 1002.41, F.S., requires parents to notify the district school superintendent in the county of residence of their intent to establish and maintain a home education program and to provide the name, address, and birth date of each student participating. Florida’s home education ...
Florida Unschoolers
8680 Eagle Avenue Hobe Sound, FL 33455 Phone: 772-546-0257 Florida Unschoolers is a private umbrella school for unschoolers and other homeschoolers in Florida. Florida Unschoolers is listed at the Florida Department of Education website in the Directory of Private Schools, as required of all private schools in Florida, under Martin County.
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