State Law Information

• Georgia Home School Laws (HSLDA) The Home School Legal Defense Association provides a brief summary of the homeschooling laws in Georgia. Includes a link to a legal analysis of laws relating to homeschooling in Georgia.

• Georgia Homeschooling Laws (NHEN) National Home Education Network's listing of the Georgia state laws governing the education of children in home schools.

 

Homeschool Support Groups

• Home Education Information Resource HEIR (Home Education Information Resource) is a statewide, all-volunteer organization working to ensure that the people of Georgia and their government ...

• AAEN -  Atlanta Alternative Education Network AAEN is a secular, inclusive, cooperative support group of homeschoolers and other educators interested in exploring alternatives to public/private schools.

• Homeschool Excursions Homeschool Excursions, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been established to provide homeschooled students in the Metro Atlanta area with unique, fun, educational, and social experiences.

Places to Explore/Field Trip Ideas

 

 

• Atlanta Zoo

The official web site Atlanta Fulton County Zoo, a private nonprofit wildlife park and zoological trust.

• Stone Mountain Park

• Breman Museum

Through its exhibitions and programs, The Breman explores the universal themes of respect for difference, responsible citizenship, human dignity, and community building through the lens of the Jewish experience.

• The National Science Center's Fort Discovery

Fort Discovery, The National Science Center's incredible, interactive environment on Augusta's scenic Riverwalk, invites you to grasp, to learn, and to experience the technologies involved with communications, electronics, automation, and computers. Immerse yourself in the wonders of science through live demonstrations, virtual realities, and hands-on exhibits.

• Atlanta Botanical Garden

The Children's Garden at the Atlanta Botanical Garden combines plant education and interactive entertainment.

• Chestatee Wildlife Preserve

The Preserve is located 45 minutes north of Atlanta, GA on Old Dahlonega Highway (SR 115) in Dahlonega, and sits on over 20 acres of gently rolling farmland. Over 100 animals, with many different species, live at CWP.

• Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah

Environmental education center with forty programs available to students. Virtual trail, photo galleries, and events.

• Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Welcome to Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta's home to dinosaurs! Come face to face with the world's largest dinosaurs, discover Georgia's natural ...