State Law Information
- Alabama Home School Laws (HSLDA) The Home School Legal Defense Association provides a brief summary of the homeschooling laws in Alabama. Includes a link to a legal analysis of laws relating to homeschooling in Alabama.
- Alabama Homeschooling Laws (NHEN) National Home Education Network's listing of the Alabama state laws governing the education of children in home schools.
Homeschool Support Groups
- Christian Home Education Fellowship of Alabama (CHEF) CHEF of Alabama was founded to serve all home educators in Alabama by providing information, services, and resources from a Christian perspective to anyone who needs help in the area of home schooling.
- North Alabama Trailblazers North Alabama Trailblazers is a group of homeschooling families in Madison, Morgan, Limestone, AL, and Lincoln, TN, counties, meeting together for mutual socialization and companionship of children and parents alike. Offers field trips, seasonal and holiday parties, play days, and other activities.
- PEAK Network PEAK is an acronym for Parent Educators and Kids. The PEAK network is comprised of member-led groups of independent home educators and are inclusive, welcoming all local home educators who enjoy sharing and learning with other families. Members represent a broad range of learning styles, parenting philosophies, personal beliefs and political viewpoints, and value and find strength in that diversity. Groups offer science fairs, workshops, seasonal events, teen activities, field trips, park days, and much more. PEAK has groups in Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas.
- SouthEast Alabama Homeschoolers (SEAL Homeschoolers) Support and information group for homeschoolers in southeastern Alabama. (Coffee, Dale, Houston, Pike, Geneva area). Offers events, activities, curriculum swaps, information, and support.
Places to Explore/Field Trip Ideas
The Birmingham Zoo is Alabama's most popular not-for-profit attraction, drawing more than 450000 visitors annually. Approximately 750 animals of 250 species ...
Montgomery Zoo is located on the north side of Montgomery, Alabama. It features over 700 animals spanning over 150 species from 5 different continents, ...
Tigers For Tomorrow is a exotic animal park and rescue preserve. We are home to over 105 animals. We are a last stop preserve, and the animals that come to live with us remain here for the rest of their lives.
Experience the natural diversity of Alabama through exhibits from the Age of Dinosaurs, the Coal Age, and the Ice Age. View extensive collections of geology, zoology, mineralogy, paleontology, ethnology, history, and photography.
The Birmingham Museum of Art boasts over 17000 works from around the globe, free admission, a variety of exhibitions, and programs for all ages.
The Children’s Hands-On Museum is a dynamic learning experience that stimulates curiosity, creativity, and shared discovery in all ages.
Civil War soldiers, a Talking Tree and whimmy diddles - see them all at the EarlyWorks Museums- Alabama Constitution Village, the Historic Huntsville Depot and EarlyWorks Children's History Museum.
The Children's Museum of the Shoals, Inc. offers hands-on exhibits and programs geared specifically to the developmental stages and needs of children. Our mission is to further classroom education and compliment existing cultural and educational resources.
Provides hands on exhibits, an IMAX theater and other educational events and programs. Includes details of activities, films and facilities, location and ...
