The best
homeschooling information
from the friendliest folks in the Rocky Mountain
region!
Arizona Homeschool Support Groups
Arizona's Homeschool
Law
The full text of legal requirements.
Castles, Jousting and
Knights!
A page of very cool, medieval learning activities
courtesy of the Sonoran Desert Homeschoolers in Tucson.
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Famous
Homeschoolers of Arizona
Teri Ann Berg Olsen, home educator and author of
Learning
for Life: Educational Words of Wisdom, has lived in
Arizona since 1976. She is researching Arizona's home
school history for her next book.
FAQ on
Getting Started
Here's the scoop on where to begin, courtesy of
AFHE.
The Homeschool Librarian: An Arizona Homeschooling
Mom's Blog
A discussion of books, libraries, and reading; plus
reviews of books, curriculum, and software.
Legends of
Arizona
In the annals of state
history, many mysteries still exist. As in, who the
heck is the infamous Roy Gardner and why did he hide
$16,000 in gold inside an extinct volcano near
Flagstaff? Some really fun unit study starters.
Support
Groups
Statewide
AFHE: Arizona Families for Home
Education
A statewide non-profit educational corporation,
directed by a Christian board. Open to all
homeschoolers.
HENA: Home Education Network of
Arizona
An inclusive statewide organization who are neutral in
matters of religion, politics and personal educational
choices. Their mission is to share resources and
support for all homeschoolers in the state.
Palo Verde Homeschoolers
Specifically for home educating gifted children. They
welcome all religions and homeschooling styles.
Rocky Mountain Education
Connection
You're here. :-)
Western Region Unschoolers
A group for unschoolers that want more time to play
with friends in the Western U.S covering: MT, WY, CO,
NM, ID, UT, AZ, WA, OR, NV, CA. This is a forum to
organize travel, camping, and other fun group
activities. Created by unschoolers living in the
Western Region of US who attended the Live & Learn Unschooling
Conference. For more information contact Liz Rizzo in Arizona, Jill Parmer in Colorado or Robyn Talman in California.
Regional
Groups
East Valley Educators
Serving the Area of: East Valley and Maricopa County
A secular group serving 40+ families. Offers park days,
field trips, book discussions and more. Email Becky.
East Valley Homeschooled
Teens
Serving the Area of: Maricopa County
Inclusive group with social activities and more for
homeschooled teens and their families. This group is
new and growing rapidly! Email Becky.
Eclectic Homeschoolers of Northern
Arizona
Serving the Area of: Flagstaff, Coconino County
Offering friendship and support to all homeschooling
familes with children of all ages. Email for more
information.
Holy Family Homeschoolers
Serving the Area of: Tucson, Pima County
A group for Roman Catholic families answering the call
to educate our children at home, a natural extension of
parenting. Email for more info.
Phoenix Area Roots and
Shoots
Serving the Area of: Phoenix Metro and Maricopa County
Part of Jane Goodall's global program fostering
compassion for the environment, animals, and people.
Educational and service activities first and third
Fridays. Email for more info.
Sonoran Desert Homeschoolers
Serving the Area of: Tucson, Pima County, Southern
Arizona
A secular group that welcomes all homeschoolers. They
meet every Tuesday morning at Fort Lowell Park.
Email for additional information.