ECIHEN: Coles / Moultrie County Area Homeschoolers

Learn. Grow. Thrive.

Are you new to homeschooling? We can help!

We believe that making the decision to home educate your children is a serious and life-altering one. Much research, consideration, discussion, and prayer should be part of the decision-making process.

As homeschoolers, we have each been the place you are right now. Just as each of us is unique so are our home education journeys. There are so many reasons why and so many ways we home educate our children! We would be happy to email or chat with you about it!

Drop us an email letting us know your name, town, ages/grades of your children, and any specific questions you have. 

Email eciheninfo@gmail.com with any questions.

 

We understand that researching homeschooling online can be very overwhelming. Here are a few resources we found to be helpful.

 

Books

You may find many of these available through your library's interlibrary loan system for free.

The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise

Homeschooling with a Meek & Quiet Spirit by Teri Maxwell

The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life by Julie Bogart

The Unhurried Homeschooler by Durenda Wilson

The Call of the Wild and Free by Ainsley Arment

 

Websites

A - Z Home's Cool Homeschooling

Cathy Duffy Reviews

The Well-Trained Mind Community

Illinois State Board of Education Homeschooling Guidelines

HSLDA - Illinois Homeschool Laws

 

Blog Posts

Making friends through homeschooling (without worrying about socialization) by Kara on Simple Homeschool

My (Unexpected) Journey to Homeschooling by Raised Good

Top 5 Blogs for New Homeschoolers by Stir the Wonder

Dear New Homeschool Mom: 5 Things I’d Like to Tell You as You Begin This Journey by Treehouse Schoolhouse

 

Magazines

The Old Schoolhouse

Practical Homeschooling
 

Organizations

Homeschool Legal Defense Association

Illinois Christian Home Educators

 

Conferences & Conventions

Great Homeschool Convention in St Louis or Cincinnati

ICHE Annual State Convention in Bourbonnais, IL

Teach Them Diligently Conference in Tennessee

 

 

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