Homeschool Support

Homeschool 101

New to homeschooling, or just trying to make sense of all the options? Start here. This hub collects our core guides, each one a short, clear resource you can read in one sitting. New resources are added regularly.

Start with these six guides

Getting Started

New to homeschooling or just thinking about it? This guide walks you through California's three legal options and your first practical steps.

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Curriculum

How to choose curriculum your child will actually thrive with, without overspending or burning out.

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Legal Options

California's three homeschool paths explained: charter schools, independent homeschooling with a Private School Affidavit, and Private School Satellite Programs.

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Special Needs

How homeschool flexibility helps kids with learning differences, and how to build your team of supports.

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Charter Funding

What homeschool charter funding is, what it typically covers, and how to use it well.

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Questions

Quick answers to the questions we hear most, plus where to find deeper help.

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Trusted External Resources

Official state agencies and established organizations, hand-picked for Southern California homeschool families.

Getting Started

California Department of Education - Schooling at Home

Best official starting point for California homeschool requirements, curriculum obligations, records, and home-based private schools.

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File a California Private School Affidavit

The actual CDE filing portal for families operating a qualifying home-based private school.

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California Department of Education - Private Schools & Schooling at Home

Central hub for California private homeschool information, PSA guidance, FAQs, and requirements.

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Schooling at Home FAQ - California Department of Education

Helpful for questions about public-school-at-home options, private homeschooling, independent study, and other pathways.

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California Private School Affidavit Information

Explains who should file a PSA, when to file, and what the filing means.

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California Homeschool Laws & Options

HSLDA - Homeschooling in California

A plain-language overview of California homeschool law and the different ways families can homeschool. Independent legal-information resource, not an official state source.

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Curriculum & Learning

California Content Standards

Parents can search California academic standards by subject and grade level.

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California Curriculum Frameworks

Official curriculum frameworks for English language arts, math, science, history/social science, arts, health, and more.

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Special Needs & IEP Support

California Special Education - Parents' Rights

Explains California parents' rights regarding assessments, IEPs, participation, educational placement, prior written notice, and FAPE.

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California Parent Training & Information Centers

Statewide organizations that help families understand special education, participate in their child's education, and navigate disability services.

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California Special Education Complaint Process

Official CDE information for families who believe a school district or public agency has violated special education requirements.

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Regional Center & Disability Services

California Regional Center Directory

Official Department of Developmental Services directory for finding the regional center serving a family's area.

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Inland Regional Center

Serves Riverside and San Bernardino counties and provides services and supports for eligible individuals with developmental disabilities.

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About California Regional Centers

Explains what regional centers are, whom they serve, and how they help coordinate services and supports for people with developmental disabilities.

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Exceptional Family Resource Center

Free disability-related support, guidance, advocacy information, and family resources for families in San Diego and Imperial counties.

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Family Resource Centers - California DDS

Directory of family resource centers throughout California that provide information, navigation, support, and connections for families of children with disabilities.

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Parent Support Organizations

California Homeschool Network (CHN)

Inclusive statewide homeschool organization with getting-started information, PSA resources, recordkeeping guidance, homeschool support, and community information.

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CHEA of California

Christian homeschool organization offering education, support, training, events, and community for families interested in Christian private home education.

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"External resources are provided for informational purposes. Sprout & Soar is not affiliated with or responsible for third-party organizations or websites. Information may change, so families should verify current requirements directly with the applicable agency."

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Homeschool Support

Homeschool 101

New to homeschooling, or just trying to make sense of all the options? Start here. This hub collects our core guides, each one a short, clear resource you can read in one sitting. New resources are added regularly.

Start with these six guides

Getting Started

Getting Started

New to homeschooling or just thinking about it? This guide walks you through California's three legal options and your first practical steps.

Curriculum

Curriculum

How to choose curriculum your child will actually thrive with, without overspending or burning out.

Legal Options

Legal Options

California's three homeschool paths explained: charter schools, independent homeschooling with a Private School Affidavit, and Private School Satellite Programs.

Special Needs

Special Needs

How homeschool flexibility helps kids with learning differences, and how to build your team of supports.

Charter Funding

Charter Funding

What homeschool charter funding is, what it typically covers, and how to use it well.

Questions

Questions

Quick answers to the questions we hear most, plus where to find deeper help.

Official state agencies and established organizations, hand-picked for Southern California homeschool families.

California Department of Education - Schooling at Home

Best official starting point for California homeschool requirements, curriculum obligations, records, and home-based private schools.

File a California Private School Affidavit

The actual CDE filing portal for families operating a qualifying home-based private school.

California Department of Education - Private Schools & Schooling at Home

Central hub for California private homeschool information, PSA guidance, FAQs, and requirements.

Schooling at Home FAQ - California Department of Education

Helpful for questions about public-school-at-home options, private homeschooling, independent study, and other pathways.

California Private School Affidavit Information

Explains who should file a PSA, when to file, and what the filing means.

HSLDA - Homeschooling in California

A plain-language overview of California homeschool law and the different ways families can homeschool. Independent legal-information resource, not an official state source.

California Content Standards

Parents can search California academic standards by subject and grade level.

California Curriculum Frameworks

Official curriculum frameworks for English language arts, math, science, history/social science, arts, health, and more.

California Special Education - Parents' Rights

Explains California parents' rights regarding assessments, IEPs, participation, educational placement, prior written notice, and FAPE.

California Parent Training & Information Centers

Statewide organizations that help families understand special education, participate in their child's education, and navigate disability services.

California Special Education Complaint Process

Official CDE information for families who believe a school district or public agency has violated special education requirements.

California Regional Center Directory

Official Department of Developmental Services directory for finding the regional center serving a family's area.

Inland Regional Center

Serves Riverside and San Bernardino counties and provides services and supports for eligible individuals with developmental disabilities.

About California Regional Centers

Explains what regional centers are, whom they serve, and how they help coordinate services and supports for people with developmental disabilities.

Exceptional Family Resource Center

Free disability-related support, guidance, advocacy information, and family resources for families in San Diego and Imperial counties.

Family Resource Centers - California DDS

Directory of family resource centers throughout California that provide information, navigation, support, and connections for families of children with disabilities.

California Homeschool Network (CHN)

Inclusive statewide homeschool organization with getting-started information, PSA resources, recordkeeping guidance, homeschool support, and community information.

CHEA of California

Christian homeschool organization offering education, support, training, events, and community for families interested in Christian private home education.

"External resources are provided for informational purposes. Sprout & Soar is not affiliated with or responsible for third-party organizations or websites. Information may change, so families should verify current requirements directly with the applicable agency."

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