Question 1

North Carolina Home School Information

Accepted Answer

• NCDNPE - North Carolina Department of Administration (https://ncadmin.nc.gov/public/home-school-information)
 • NCDNPE - North Carolina Department for Non-Public Education System Portal (https://www.dnpesys.nc.gov/NPEPublic/logon.aspx)
 • NCHE - North Carolinians for Home Education (https://www.nche.com)
 • HSLDA - Home School Legal Defense Association (https://hslda.org)

Question 2

Testing Resources

Accepted Answer

CCHSA NC Testing Requirements Live Q&A (Replay)
(https://youtu.be/8RXMe97OZD4)
California Achievement Test (CAT)
Academic Excellence
(https://www.academicexcellence.com/)Academic Excellence is a organization dedicated to delivering quality educational resources to home and private educators.

Woodcock Johnson
Brenda Brown:  Brown Academic Services
(https://calendly.com/brownacademicservices/woodcock-johnson-testing?month)Barbara Barnhill:  Barnhill Testing
(mailto:barnhilltesting@gmail.com)
Iowa and Stanford 
Evelyn Bickley:  Evelyn Bickley Testing(mailto:evelyn.bickley@nche.com)

Question 3

Cabarrus Home School Groups

Accepted Answer

• Greater Cabarrus Homeschoolers (https://www.facebook.com/groups/164200723616990)
 • Cabarrus Homeschooling Information Hub (https://www.facebook.com/groups/cabarrusreadingclub/)
 • Rowan-Cabarrus Homeschool Support (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1476528909282665/)
 • Stanfield Christian Learnin(https://www.stanfieldchristian.com/)g Center ~ K4-12th  (https://www.stanfieldchristian.com/)
 • Raising Arrows Academy ~ Pre-School- 12th (https://www.raisingarrowsacademy.com/)
 • Classical Conversations ~ Classical Christian Community (https://classicalconversations.com/community-search/?city=concord&state=NC&postalCode=28025&milesRadius=15)
 • Branch Christian Academy ~ Forrest Hill (https://branchchristianacademy.com/branch-forest-hill)
 • Bethel Learning Center (https://www.bethellearningcenter.com/)
 • Pathway Christian Cooperative Co-Op (https://www.pathwaycoop.com/our-school)

Question 4

Local Home School Program Providers & Tutors

Accepted Answer

Music & Art
 • Living Louder Lessons with Kelly Lowder~ Music, Art, & Photography (LouderLesson@gmail.com)
 • Heritage Homeschool Concert Band (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h-NI2tu_Li9iIvpfeI-TV01u-WMzPAjY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115330463148488422995&rtpof=true&sd=true)Year long program begins Aug 22, 2022
 • Concord Piano and Voice	(https://concordpianoandvoice.com/)			
 • Bluebird Productions - Piano Studio	(https://www.facebook.com/bluebirdproductions11/)		
 • Music by Hannah- Piano(https://calendly.com/musicbyhannahm/music-lesson?month=2022-07)
 • Eagle's Wings Studios- Dance Rec (https://www.eagleswingsstudio.com/recreation-classes)

Classes and Tutors
 • The Writer's Toolbox (https://thewriterstoolbox.info/)Semester long classes
 • Sheri Symanski~ Tutor~ Math (K-8) and ELA (K-2)(MathleticCoach@gmail.com)

Dance, Sports, & Athletics
 • Greater Cabarrus Athletic Association/Homeschool Sports (https://gcaastallions.com/)
 • Integrated Martial Arts Academy	(https://www.maforu.com/kids-classes/homeschool-students/)
 • Impact 1 Tumbling & Cheer (https://www.impact1allstars.com/about-north) Tuesdays at 2:15
 • Spirit & Truth Dance Ministry (Humphreyhome15@gmail.com)	Ages 5 & Up

Extra Curricular
 • Harbour Community School (https://www.harbourcommunityschool.com/)~ Charlotte Mason style enrichment classes
 • Code Ninjas- Coding for Kids (https://www.codeninjas.com/nc-concord/)
 • Spradley Wood Designs	(https://www.spradleywooddesigns.com/)Semester long woodworking classes
 • Charlotte Motor Speedway Homeschool Days	(https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/experiences/steam/homeschool-days/)
 • NC Envirothon (https://sites.google.com/site/envirothonnc/home)(for information) Contact: Tammi Remsburg (tremsburg@cabarruscounty.us)
				
For High School
 • Gavel Club (homeskul@aol.com) with Evelyn Bickley
 • WatsOnWheels Driver's Education (https://www.watsonwheelsnc.com/)
 • NC Driving 101 (https://www.ncdriving101.com/#/)
 • B.R.A.K.E.S Defensive Driving School (https://putonthebrakes.org/)
 • Zeta Epsilon National Honor Society (https://zenhscharlotte.weebly.com/)Registration end Sept 1st, 2022

Other
 • Cabarrus County Public Library (https://cabarrus-cep.bc.sirsidynix.net/)View the calendar of events at all libraries
 • Cabarrus County Park Programs & Classes (https://www.cabarruscounty.us/Government/Departments/Active-Living-and-Parks/Park-Programs)Register for Homeschool Programs
 • Concord Parks & Rec	(https://www.facebook.com/concordncparksandrec)Homeschool Open Gym Days and other classes

Question 5

Local Used Curriculum Sales

Accepted Answer

• CCHSA Curriculum Sale Facebook page(https://www.facebook.com/groups/541638506738878)
 • CCHSA Curriculum Sale Group on our website (https://www.cchsa.com//group/used-curriculum-for-sale)(for those who don't use Facebook)
 • Homeschool Room(s) Huntersville/Matthews	(https://thehomeschoolroom.net/)
 • Crossroads Consignment / Midland	(https://crossroadsconsignment.com/)

Question 6

Home School Curriculum Providers

Accepted Answer

• Cathy Duffy’s Curriculum Reviews	(https://cathyduffyreviews.com/)		
 • ChristianBooks.Com	(https://www.christianbook.com/)				
 • Rainbow Resource (https://www.rainbowresource.com/)
 • Demme Learning (https://demmelearning.com/)
 • Mango Languages(https://learn.mangolanguages.com/welcome)

History / Social Studies / Geography Helps
 • Ultimate List of Historical Books & Movies at Learn in Color (https://learnincolor.com/history)
 • Prager U for Kids (https://www.prageru.com/kids)
 • Hillsdale College (https://online.hillsdale.edu/)
 • History Video For Kids (https://www.brookdalehouse.com/history-videos-for-kids/)
 • Classroom Materials at the Library of Congress (https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/)
 • Oregon Trail Video Game (https://archive.org/details/msdos_Oregon_Trail_The_1990)
 • Interactive World Atlas (https://www.worldatlas.com/)

Science Helps
 • Nasa Kids Club (https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html)
 • Jonathan Park Audio Adventures (https://www.jonathanpark.com/)- Teaches Young Earth Creationism

Reading / Spelling / ELA
 • Free Spelling & Reading Resources from All About Learning (https://resources.allaboutlearningpress.com/#activities)
 • Vocabulary and Spelling and Learning A-Z (https://www.spellingcity.com/homeschool-vocabulary.html)
 • Crossword Puzzle Maker (https://www.armoredpenguin.com/crossword/)
 • Puzzle Maker (https://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/)
 • Custom Cursive Writing Practice (https://www.worksheetworks.com/english/writing/handwriting/cursive-practice.html)
 • Free Basic Leveled Reading Assessment (https://pioneervalleybooks.com/pages/assessment)
 • Writing Prompts (https://writeshop.com/category/journal-writing-prompts/)
 • My Teaching Library (https://myteachinglibrary.com/)

Bible / Missionaries
 • Brinkman Audio Adventures (https://brinkmanadventures.com/)- Missionary Adventures

Math
 • Rocket Math (https://www.rocketmath.com/)- Online Math

Question 7

Resources for High School Students

Accepted Answer

• The Christian Connector (https://www.christianconnector.com/hs)- A free college resource service 
 • Road Ready Driving School (http://www.roadreadync.com/)- Cabarrus County

Question 8

Homeschool Discounts

Accepted Answer

• Barnes and Nobles Educators Discount (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/h/bn-educators)- Show your homeschool registration
 • Michael's Teacher Discount (https://www.michaels.com/teacher-discount)- Show your homeschool registration
 • Staples Resources for Teachers (https://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/marketing/back-to-school/resources-for-teachers/)- Show your homeschool registration
 • ThriftBooks (https://www.thriftbooks.com/teachers/)- Provide your homeschool registration
 • Second Look Books- Harrisburg  (https://www.secondlookbooks.org/)
 • Discovery Place (https://science.discoveryplace.org/ways-to-save)
 • Lazy 5 Ranch (https://thelazy5ranch.com/groups-schools/)
 • North Carolina Zoo (https://www.nczoo.org/education/schools/home-schools)
 • Riverbanks Zoo, SC (https://www.riverbanks.org/education/homeschool-programs/)
 • Academy Sports (https://www.academy.com/teachers)- only two months a year

Question 9

Special Needs Educational Resources

Accepted Answer

• Our Crazy Adventure in Autismland (https://ourcrazyadventuresinautismland.com/)
 • Inside Our Normal ~ Life & Homeschool Outside the Box (https://insideournormal.com/)

Question 10

Field Trip and Other Resources

Accepted Answer

Public Programs
 • Charlotte Chess Center (https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/classes)
 • Discovery Place ~ Science ~ Classes (https://science.discoveryplace.org/programs-and-classes/classes)
 • Atomz Lab (http://www.atomzlab.com/workshops-classes.php#HomeSchoolClasses)

Field Trip Destinations
 • Carolina Raptor Center (http://www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/learn/school-programs/)
 • Whitewater Center (https://center.whitewater.org/fieldtrips/educational-adventures/)
 • Sea Life Aquarium ~ Concord Mills (https://www.visitsealife.com/charlotte-concord/schools-groups/homeschools/)
 • Zootastic Park (https://www.zootasticpark.com/)
 • Patterson Farms (https://www.visitpattersonfarm.com/educational-field-trips/home-school-days/)
 • NC Zoo (https://www.nczoo.org/education/schools/home-schools)
 • Tiger World (https://tigerworld.us/)
 • NC State Park Field Trips (https://www.ncparks.gov/field-trips)
 • NC Transportation Museum (https://www.nctransportationmuseum.org/events/)
 • Carolinas Aviation Museum (https://www.carolinasaviation.org/about-us/)
 • Bost Grist Mill (http://www.bostgristmill.com/index.html)
 • NC Museum of History (https://www.ncmuseumofhistory.org/events) (Link to Fall 2022 Programs Flyer) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1psP5uiO3tUyZDR6N51cZElP7pxCaYNlm/view?usp=sharing)

Misc Resource
 • National Home Education Research Institute (https://www.nheri.org)
 • Homeschool Buyers Club (https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/homeschool-id/)- Get a free Homeschool ID Card
 • Today is National _________ Day! (https://nationaltoday.com/)
 • NC State Park Educator Resources (https://www.ncparks.gov/educator-resources)
 • Cabarrus County Public Schools ~ Home Reach Program (https://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/homereach)

Graduation Resource
 • Economy Cap & Gown  (https://www.economycapandgown.com/)
 • Honors Graduation (https://www.honorsgraduation.com/)
 • Diplomas by Academic Excellence (https://www.academicexcellence.com/diploma/)
 • Diplomas by Homeschool Buyers Co-op (https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/homeschool-diploma-templates/)
 • Senior Banners by Memory Book (https://products.memorybook.com/category/banners)
 • Class Rings by Mementos Jewelry (https://mementosjewelry.com/)
 • Class Rings by Limoges (https://www.limogesjewelry.com/class-rings)

Question 11

Christian Support Groups- Online & Local

Accepted Answer

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