Catholic Homeschooling in Arkansas
How to Homeschool in Arkansas
Parents may homeschool under the homeschool statute in Arkansas. It is simple to start homeschooling in the state. There is just one option for homeschooling. Notify your local public school superintendent annually that you are homeschooling.
Compulsory school ages are 5-17 and notification is required. There are no teacher qualifications, no state mandated subjects, no testing required, and no immunization requirements.
Arkansas Department of Education Home School Information
The primary responsibility of the Home School Office is to provide information and technical assistance on laws and regulations governing home schools in Arkansas.
Support for Home School Parents – Arkansas Department of Education
This page has information for homeschool parents in the state of Arkansas, including a link to the Notice of Intent (NOI) to homeschool.
How to Comply with Arkansas’s Homeschool Law
How to Withdraw Your Child from School in Arkansas
Special Education Provisions for Arkansas
The Importance of Recordkeeping in Arkansas
Lobbying & Advocacy Organizations
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
HSLDA is the nation’s largest homeschool advocacy organization. They protect the rights of homeschoolers in court, advocate for homeschool freedom in state legislatures, and work to advance homeschooling in the public arena.
The Education Alliance
The Education Alliance is a division of Family Council, established in association with Focus on the Family. They serve as Arkansas’ largest state-wide home school organization and are the contact organization with the Home School Legal Defense Association. They monitor legislation and work to secure the passage of state legislation that is favorable to home schools. They also educate public officials and educators about homeschooling.
Catholic Homeschool Support Groups
Blessed Sacrament Homeschool Group (BSHG)
Memphis, TN and North Mississippi, Eastern Arkansas, West Tennessee
BSHG is dedicated to the education of their children based on the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. They offer field trips, Moms’ Nights Out, park days, classes, and co-ops.
Catholic Homeschoolers of Central Arkansas aka Little Blessings
Little Rock, AR
This homeschool support group offers activities for Catholic homeschool families in the Little Rock area.
St. Gabriel’s Catholic Homeschool Group
Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville, Bentonville, Springdale, Rogers, Bella Vista, AR
This Roman Catholic homeschooling group in northwest Arkansas offers a forum for sharing information with other Catholic homeschoolers, events, and other activities. They offer co-op classes, field trips, and other social opportunities for students and families.
Terror of Demons Teens
Northwest, AR
This group posts event information for Catholic homeschooling teens in northwest Arkansas.
Catholic Homeschool Co-ops
Blessed Sacrament Homeschool Group (BSHG)
Memphis, TN and North Mississippi, Eastern Arkansas, West Tennessee
BSHG is dedicated to the education of their children based on the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. They offer field trips, Moms’ Nights Out, park days, classes, and co-ops.
Classically Catholic Memory Co-op
Little Rock and Springdale, AR
Classically Catholic Memory is a memory work program that is both Catholic and classical in nature. It is designed for children ages 5 through 12, and each year of the program provides 18 weeks of memory work in each subject. CCM is run as a co-op model.
St. Gabriel’s Catholic Homeschool Group
Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville, Bentonville, Springdale, Rogers, Bella Vista, AR
This Roman Catholic homeschooling group in northwest Arkansas offers a forum for sharing information with other Catholic homeschoolers, events, and other activities. They offer co-op classes, field trips, and other social opportunities for students and families.
Do you know of any Catholic homeschool co-ops near you? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.
Hybrid Programs & Homeschool Academies
Catholic Schoolhouse – North Little Rock, Rogers
North Little Rock, Rogers, AR
Catholic Schoolhouse is a supplemental program designed to help homeschool families enrich their educational experience through a flexible approach to learning inspired by classical elements presented in a structure environment. They serve students in grades K-8 and meet once a week during the school year.
Do you know of any Catholic hybrid homeschool programs or homeschool academies near you? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.
Catholic Homeschool Conferences
The 2024 Catholic Homeschool Conference
Virtual Conference
June 7-8, 2024
Rocky Mountain Catholic Home Educators Conference
Most Precious Blood, Denver, CO
July 12-13, 2024
This annual conference is independent and local, bringing in speakers from around the country. Featured speakers for 2023 include Maureen Wittmann of Homeschool Connections, Kerri Davison of Holy Heroes, Sara Masarik, and Ana Braga-Henebry. Conference attendees can browse through the vendors hall, go to workshops and talks, and network with other homeschoolers.
Kansas City Conference for Catholic Homeschoolers
Grandview, MO
Date TBA
This annual conference is offered to encourage homeschoolers in their vocations as Catholic home educators. Enjoy inspiring talks and presentations, a vendor hall with curriculum, books, and resources, and Mass, confession, and other devotions. Updates can be found on the Kansas City Catholic Homeschool Conference Facebook page.
Local Classes & Programs for Homeschoolers
Do you know of any great local classes or programs for Catholic homeschoolers? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.
Sports for Homeschoolers
Public School Access for Homeschoolers in Arkansas
Homeschoolers are eligible to participate in sports and other activities regulated by the Arkansas Activities Association. There are specific eligibility requirements that must be met.
Do you know of any great sports programs for Catholic homeschoolers? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.
Shrines & Pilgrimages in Arkansas
Do you know of any Catholic pilgrimage sites or shrines that would be perfect for a homeschool field trip? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.
Field Trips in Arkansas
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