We hope you find the following information useful. This is not intended to be a "links page" that tries to list any and every homeschool-related site. Instead, we are trying to provide specific and useful Arkansas homeschooler resources.


Things to Know About Intent Forms
(Registering as an Arkansas Homeschooler)
Here is information on how to register as a homeschooler in Arkansas - including how to obtain, complete, and submit Intent Forms.

Knowing Learning Styles
Be aware of how your child learns...and teach that way. Here is some information on Learning Styles.

Curriculum & Materials
A few books that have helped many in their homeschooling.
Some homeschooling magazines that many enjoy.
A web site that reviews and discusses homeschool curriculum.
A few homeschool catalogs that provide many resources.
Some used book web sites that can save you some money.
Read some of the classics online - for free!

Special Needs Information
Here is some information and direction on Special Needs.

Arkansas Homeschool Standardized Testing
Arkansas law requires testing of all homeschool students in grades 3-9. This is some information that may help:

• BEFORE TESTING:
  • Details on Arkansas Homeschool Standardized Testing
    (Includes Test Dates, Types of Test Sites, and more)
  • The Iowa Tests (General Information)
    • 3rd Grade
    • 4th Grade
    • 5th Grade
    • 6th Grade
    • 7th Grade
    • 8th Grade
    • 9th Grade
  • How to Prepare Your Student for Testing
    (Includes a link on a very popular tip - Practice Test Books)
  • The State of Arkansas Homeschool Testing Web Page
    (Includes some of the latest testing operational details)
• AFTER TESTING:
  • How to Interpret the Test Scores
    (Helpful when you get the test results)
  • Who to Contact If You Didn't Get Your Test Scores
    (It's the State of Arkansas Homeschool Testing Office)

Making a Transcript
There are two critical steps to making a transcript and some needed tools.

Preparing to Homeschool Through High School
This is a summary of helpful information, including:

• Obtaining a Driver’s Permit
  • The process and documentation needed
  • Driver’s Education
  • Insurance
• Finishing High School
  • State of Arkansas Graduation Requirements
  • Graduating in Home Ed's Graduation Ceremony
• Preparing for College
  • College Admissions
    • Determining GPA (Grade Point Average)
    • Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
    • Scholarship
  • High School Documentation
    • Diploma
    • Portfolio
    • Transcript
  • College Timeline (many start as early as the Sophomore year)
  • College Entrance Exams
    • PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)
    • SAT (Stanford Achievement Test)
    • ACT (American College Testing Assessment)
  • College Financial Options
• HSLDA's Homeschooling Thru High School

Homeschoolers in Arkansas
Would you like to see the growth in Arkansas homeschooling enrollment over the years or the number of Arkansas homeschoolers by county? Go to the web site of the Home School Office of the Arkansas Department of Education and scroll down to "Statistics".

Homeschool Comics
Need a laugh? Read these comics that capture some of the humor of homeschooling.

• Blondie 1
• Blondie 2
• Beetle Bailey
• Family Circus 1
• Family Circus 2
• Family Circus 3
• Mallard Fillmore 1
• Mallard Fillmore 2
• Mallard Fillmore 3
• Mallard Fillmore 4
• Mallard Fillmore 5

Directions and Maps
Do you need directions so that you can get to a homeschool meeting? Or even better, how about a map? Go to Google Maps. Click on "Get Directions". Enter your address and the address of your destination. Google Maps will give you a map and directions that are easy to follow.

Finding Anything on the Internet
Google is an Internet search tool. Enter any key word and press "Google Search". Try to be as specific as you can. Google will find Internet sites which contain information related to that subject. For instance, if you enter "homeschool curriculum", Google will show hundreds of sites where you can get information on this topic. You can also do a very specific search by entering the title or author of a book. You can use Google to find information on any homeschool topic - books, teaching methods, helpful information, other homeschool sites. Try it!!