Home schooling

There are two ways to qualify to homeschool in Virginia. The first is to send standardized test scores by Aug. 1, followed by a letter of intent to the school system by Aug. 15. The other method is to claim a religious exemption, which is permanent if approved.

For more information, contact the instructional coordinator of support services for Fauquier County Public Schools at 430 E. Shirley Avenue, B-9, Warrenton, Va., 20186; (540) 422-7177.

Local resources

F.H.E. - Fauquier Home Educators
Umbrella group for homeschoolers in and around Fauquier County.
Fauquier Home Educators is a clearinghouse of homeschooling information for families in and around Fauquier County . Helps with connecting with other homeschoolers and finding homeschooling resources.

H.O.P.E. - Home Organization of Parent Educators
Christian organization committed to equipping and encouraging parents of all faiths to better serve their home schools and families. Newsletter, trips, fairs.
Manassas
(703) 791-HOPE
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P.A.C.E. - Piedmont Area Christian Educators
Support group for Culpeper and surrounding areas, parental meetings and field trips.
Meets every first Thursday, August through May.
Culpeper United Methodist Church
1233 Oaklawn Drive
Culpeper, Va.
(540) 273-5521

St. John's Home Educators
Catholic homeschool support group at St. John's Church of Warrenton. Activities, field trips, speakers, testing, theater troupe with annual plays.
April Knight
(540) 341-8462
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UNITY
Unity is a secular homeschool support group started in 2004. Field trips, co-ops, clubs, and service projects.
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Statewide Organizations

Virginia Homeschoolers (formerly Virginia Home Education Association)
Virginia homeschooling laws, lists of curriculums, homeschool organizations, lots of resources, links.
P.O. Box 5131, Charlottesville Va., 22905
Homeschool Helpline: (866) 513-6173

H.E.A.V.
Home Educators Association of Virginia
Another great site for homeschoolers. Lots of general homeschool information and great links.
2248 G Dabney Road Richmond, Va., 23230
(804) 278-9200

Home School Legal Defense Association
National legal organization for home education.
Purcellville, Va.
(540) 338-5600