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A to Z Home’s Cool Homseschooling

Articles and links for homeschoolers, including tips on getting started, lesson plans, study materials, support groups, and legal resources.

Family Education Network

Current educational, family, and child-related content provided through a network of parents, students, and administrators.

FinAid: Financial aid for private elementary and secondary schools

Collection of websites for parents seeking financial aid for elementary and secondary school students at private schools.

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Websites in the FirstFind.info library offer basic information about a wide range of topics. Sites were selected because they are accurate, up-to-date, and easy to use.

GED Frequently Asked Questions

From the PA Department of Education.

Pennsylvania Department of Education: Charter Schools 

Charter schools are self-managed public schools that are approved by the Department of Education. They operate free from many educational mandates, except for those concerning nondiscrimination, health and safety, and accountability.

Pennsylvania Department of Education: Pre K-12 Education 

This section of the Department of Education website contains information for parents, students, teachers, school board members, school administrators, and citizens interested in learning about Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools. Includes assessment test results, and school profiles.

Pennsylvania Department of Education: Home Education

Requirements, forms and other information for homeschoolers.

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Find information about local schools and school districts, as well as how they compare to others in the area and state.