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There are more good books on homeschooling and learning than anyone needs or has time to read, so be selective. An excellent starting place for homeschoolers in Wisconsin is WPA's 286-page handbook, Homeschooling in Wisconsin: At Home With Learning. It provides everything you need to know to homeschool and is an invaluable resource you'll refer to again and again. It also includes suggestions for other books, learning resources, curriculum providers, etc.
Home Education Magazine's website is one good place to start. It will lead you to other sites and offers a wide range of resources and reviews, networking and discussion lists, free newsletters, and more, plus archives from the magazine.
There are also far more homeschooling resources than any family could possibly need or find time to use. Experienced homeschoolers suggest buying only what you absolutely need. (Actually, there's nothing you absolutely need except perhaps a library card, which, of course, is free.) You will undoubtedly need fewer resources than you expect. Also, remember that children learn a great deal from the world around them, from things that are not labeled “educational” and that you don't have to buy to be learning materials.
Here is one of the best resources available to homeschoolers. Make an appointment to meet with a librarian, explain that you are homeschooling, and ask them to show you how to find materials. Explore possibilities in addition to books: magazines, DVDs, CDs, and more. Find out how to use interlibrary loan, which gives you access to many more materials than your local library owns.
Contact your Regional Coordinator for information about homeschooling in your area and local support groups. If possible, you may want to visit more than one group before you decide which to join. If no groups are currently available in your area, consider starting your own group. Ask your Regional Coordinator for suggestions and see the WPA handbook.
Since 1999, very experienced homeschoolers have been sharing some of their wisdom in moving statements during the general session at WPA's annual conference. We recommend them to you highly and thank the speakers for what they have given us all. See: Understanding Homeschooling.
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