Alabama Resource Page
Welcome! Homeschooling is an exciting journey and we will be with you every step of the way.
These resources will help you navigate the state requirements, access local support groups, and plan for fun educational outings.
Regulatory Information
Networking with Calvert Families in Your State!
Homeschool Support Groups
Educational Excursions
Regulatory Information
The link and contact information below will provide you with answers to any legal question you may have about homeschooling in your state.
Alabama Department of Education
Joseph B. Morton, Ph. D (334) 242-9700
Networking With Calvert Families in Your State!
The Calvert Networking Program allows us to connect families interested in homeschooling with Calvert families in their area currently using our courses. Networking is a great way for families considering the use of Calvert materials to discuss with a family how the program works and to possibly inspect course materials.
To learn more or to help prospective families learn more about Calvert, visit the Family Networking page.
Homeschool Support Groups
Homeschool support groups in your state are an excellent way to gain more assistance and guidance in your homeschooling endeavors. A regional support group fosters a wonderful sense on community among homeschooling families and allows for more opportunities to exchange ideas, plan group outings, and share in the overall experience of homeschooling! While Calvert supports the development of community between homeschool families, this list does not constitute affiliation between Calvert School and the groups represented below.
Christian Home Education Fellowship of Alabama (CHEF of Alabama)
CHEF of Alabama was founded in 1988 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.
While we do not limit our services to Christians, our approach is decidedly from the Christian perspective. Our desire is to build strong families by encouraging the home education of our children using tried-and-true biblical principles.
Address: P.O. Box 20208, Montgomery, AL 36120-0208
Phone: (334) 288-7229
Fax: (334) 645-9243
Email: president@CHEFofalabama.org
Web: http://www.chefofalabama.org
North Alabama Home Educators
North Alabama Home Educators believe: parents are responsible for the total education of their children, parents are equipped and capable to teach and train their children, home education is superior to classroom instruction, home education encourages better character development, and that children do not belong to the state and parents have a constitutional right to educate their children as they see fit.
Web: http://northalabamahomeeducators.freeservers.com/
Teaching at Home
Teaching At Home is resource group which encompasses all homeschooling families in the Central Alabama Region regardless of cover school, teaching methods, race, income level, religion or any other factors. It is our goal to provide quality educational activities, field trips, information, and as many resources as possible to those who have chosen to home educate.
Contact: Debbi Spardlin
Phone: 205-674-6030
Email: everestacademy1@gmail.com
Web: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/teachingathome
Homeschooled Kids & Co.
Homeschooled Kids & Co. is a local support group for families predominately from Escambia counties Alabama and Florida. Our group was formed in the 1990's when local Christian families, who were homeschooling, decided to come together for support and fellowship. In 2000 the group was officially named Homeschooled Kids & Co.
We currently have sixty-eight families enrolled representing approximately 150 students in grades K-4 through twelve. Families pay a yearly membership fee ($30 per family) which entitles their children to participate in HK&C activities. These activities consist of moms' meetings, field trips, Park Days, extra-curricular group classes, organized P.E., parties, and service projects.
Email: homeschooledkidsandco@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.homeschool-life.com/al/homeschooledkidsandco/
Educational Excursions
Afford your child the best chance to learn by taking field trips to different locations that encourage learning and curiosity. The locations listed below are wonderful tools in reinforcing the ideas taught in the classroom while having fun!
Birmingham Zoo
Mission: Inspiring Passion for the Natural World...through emphasizing Conservation, Education, Scientific Study and Recreation in all aspects of the Birmingham Zoo's exhibits, programs, facilities and activities.
Address: 2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223-1154
Phone: (205) 879-0409
Fax: (205) 879-9426
Web: http://www.birminghamzoo.com
Montgomery Zoo
The mission of the Montgomery Zoo is to improve the future for wildlife by exhibiting animals and plants while providing education and conservation programs which encourage respect and stewardship of the natural world and a better understanding of our place within it.
Physical Address: 2301 Coliseum Pkwy., Montgomery, AL 36110
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3313, Montgomery, AL 36109-0313
Phone: (334) 240-4900
Fax: (334) 240-4916
Web: http://www.montgomeryzoo.com
Tigers For Tomorrow
Tigers For Tomorrow, a last stop exotic animal preserve, recently relocated to North Eastern Alabama in Dekalb County. After many months of work relocating animals from the Ft. Pierce preserve and building enclosures, the rescue facility is now open to the public on Saturdays only. An Animal Contact Barnyard host animals the children can get up close and personal with.
Address: 710 Co. Rd. 345, Dekalb Co., AL 35954
Phone: (256) 524-4150
Fax: (256) 524-4150
Web: http://www.tigersfortomorrow.org
Alabama Museum of Natural History
The mission of the Alabama Museum of Natural History is to broaden the knowledge of natural sciences and human culture through collections and quality programs of research, instruction, and service.
Physical Address: 427 6th Ave., Smith Hall, UA Campus, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Mailing address: P.O. Box 870340, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0001
Phone: (205) 348-7550
Fax: (205)-348-9292
Web: http://museums.ua.edu
Birmingham Museum of Art
Largest municipal museum in Southeast. Permanent collection of 22,000+ objects dating from ancient to modern times, various cultures. Highlights: Asian, European and American collections, outdoor sculpture garden, Wedgwood, Kress Collection. Terrace Café, museum store.
Address: 2000 8th Ave. N., Birmingham, AL 35203-2278
Phone: (205) 254-2566
Fax: (205) 254-2714
Web: http://www.artsbma.org
Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa
Great for families, providing fun, educational experiences through hands-on exhibits, in-depth programs and special events. Planetarium, Choctaw Indian Village, TV studio, bank, general store, print shop. Also Children's Hospital, Japan House.
Address: 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: (205) 349-4235
Fax: (205) 349-4276
Web: http://www.chomonline.org
EarlyWorks Children's Museum
Unique, hands-on experience where visitors interact with history. Talking tree, 46-foot keel boat, talking clock and preschool learning center, Biscuit's Backyard, are just some of the interactive exhibits.
Address: 404 Madison St., Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 564-8100
Fax: (256) 564-8151
Web: http://www.earlyworks.com
Children's Museum of Shoals
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.
Address: 2810 Darby Dr., Florence, AL 35630
Phone: (256) 765-0500
Toll Free- (888) FLO-TOUR
Fax: (256) 764-7377
Web: http://www.shoalschildrensmuseum.org
McWane Science Center
The McWane Center in Birmingham is the South's premier science center, featuring an aquarium and IMAX Dome theater, as well as four floors of exciting interactive science exhibits and displays. In addition to its spectacular exhibits, McWane Science Center is a great place for special events, birthday parties and other group activities.
Address: 200 19th Street North Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: 877-4-MCWANE
Web: http://www.mcwane.org, plus tailored information for home school families
Are we missing something? Calvert is always excited to hear of groups and establishments that may benefit the educational experience of our homeschool families. Calvert is also open to suggestions on added topics to provide our families with the most useful information possible. Please e-mail mwilmeth@calvertservices.org if you have information or ideas to add to the content of this site, or if you have a criticism or concern regarding the information featured above.
