Loving and Fun Filled Education (LAFFE) is a homeschool support group/coop serving families in Andover, CT and surrounding towns.

Where to find legal advice in Connecticut. Homeschooling families can find contact information for several attorneys around the state who work with homeschoolers.

Groton CHEA represents homeschoolers in the New London County area of Connecticut.

Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport is Connecticut's only zoo. Situated on 52 lush acres of Beardsley Park in North Bridgeport, on the Trumbull-Stratford line, the Zoo features More than 300 animals representing approximately 125 primarily North and South American species. Zoo highlights include several endangered species, a South American rainforest exhibit, walk-through prairie dog exhibit, New England farmyard, a Victorian greenhouse, and a carousel Museum.

Located in New Haven, the Peabody Museum of Natural History features exhibits of Egyptian mummies, saber-toothed cats, dinosaurs, dioramas, special exhibits, and more.

CHALK is a Christian homeschool support group for families in Derby, Seymour, Shelton, Ansonia, Milford, Stratford, Orange, West Haven, New Haven, and surrounding towns in Connecticut. Offers support and information, field trips, family gatherings, Mom's Night Out, and more.

In Connecticut there are two things homeschoolers need to understand; the law, and the Guidelines. The two sometimes cause confusion for people, and sometimes the Guidelines are mistaken for being law, but they are not law. The Guidelines are part of the Suggested Procedure on Home Instruction in CT. This analysis includes information on state laws, state guidelines, sample forms, and more.

Established in 1842, the Wadsworth Atheneum is America's oldest public art museum. The Wadsworth presents more than 15 special shows each year, Many are inspired by masterworks in the museum's holdings, while others are solo shows by emerging artists. The museum's collections span more than 5,000 years, from ancient Egyptian to contemporary art. Located in Hartford.

Homeschoolers value the educational opportunities that libraries provide. Parents often build upon concepts introduced at the library when they get home. And truly, if ever there was a good marriage of programming and circulation, this is it. This case study of a homeschool "libratory" program at the Red Hook Public Library in New York offers a unique look at ways to connect with homeschooling families. 

Unschoolers Unlimited is an informal network of people who are learning to trust their own and their children's ability to choose the best ways to learn and grow.

Located in Ridgefield, the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum presents three major exhibitions and six to seven smaller exhibitions annually. Also offers performing arts events.

An Act Concerning Revisions to the Education Statutes (94-245) contains the following provisions: Special Education and Private School or Home Schooling. The act exempts students from the state's special education requirements, if their parents or guardians provide equivalent instruction at home or in a private school and refuse to consent to special education services for their children. Limitation on Commissioner's Waiver Authority. The act prohibits the education commissioner from waiving a...

130 West Main Street New Britain, CT 06052 860-229-0213 This small law firm in New Britain, CT, offers advice and representation for homeschooling families.

Stonington Vineyards is open to the public seven days a week. A visit can be fun and educational for the whole family. You may picnic in the vineyards, you bring the food and picnic blanket and they'll supply the wine chilled. Stroll in the vineyards and see the seasonal changes in the grape growing process. This vineyard is a real hands-on experience of a working farm winery.

R.O.C.K. Homeschoolers is an inclusive group based in the Shelton area. They offer monthly evening meetings for adults, information and idea sharing, activities, field trips, and events.

Not Back to School Camp is a non-denominational, non-religious homeschool camp. The camp offers workshops, spontaneous events, and special evening gatherings, bringing together campers who are excited about life and willing to be themselves and to reach out and connect with the others.