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	Connecticut Programs Shakespeare Youth Theatre by Beth Bruno & Lois Lake Church The Shakespearean Youth Theatre, a group of 14 homeschooled young people, ages 12 to 17, from many parts of Connecticut, has performed annually since 1997 at the Puppet House Theater in Stony Creek (Branford), CT. Each January the troupe chooses a play and begins rehearsing. The entire troupe is dedicated to performing quality productions of Shakespeare and learning about the play, the playwright and theater. To this end, the cast is highly involved in every aspect of the production, from selecting and editing the play, to publicity, sets and costumes. Find out more about the troupe and how you might be able to form your own company where you live. Connecticut Support Connecticut Home Educators Association Web Page The Connecticut Home Educators Association (CHEA) is a statewide organization whose mission is to disseminate information and provide support for people who are interested in homeschooling throughout the state. We reach approximately 300 families regularly through our newsletter, HearthNotes and many more through word of mouth. Home Education in Fairfield and New Haven Counties "Between Counties" is a support group for parents who are homeschooling their children in the Fairfield and New Haven County area. We offer playgroups, support meetings, an email list, and a newsletter. New Haven County - The Mountain Laurel Christian Homeschool Support Group \| Karenne Zentek Meet with other parents that have a Christian love for homeschooling.Get together regularly for fellowship and encouragement. Participate in activities where your children can develop lasting friendships. Danbury - Housatonic Democratic Free Schooling Society \| Laura Webber New organization forming in Western Connecticut in support of Democratic Free Schooling for all children. Current major project is investigating possible formation of Sudbury- model school in Western Connecticut. Hopes for formation of Sudbury Valley-model free school in 1999-2000. New organization forming in Western Connecticut with goal of forming a Democratic Free School for children in Fairfield, Westchester, Putnam, an and Litchfield Counties. Southington - Catholic Home Educators of Connecticut \| Sue Dombrowski We are a Catholic homeschooling group that meets on the First Friday of each month at St. Aloysius Church in Southington. Guilford - Unschoolers'Support \| Luz Shosie We are a statewide group that meets every other month to socialize and support each other in the belief that children can be trusted to learn without force and without duplicationg school.Next family gathering will be in Guilford on Saturday, March 21. All are welcome. Stamford - Dayspring Christian Homeschool Support Group \| Sharon is located in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. Our group is open to all. Each meeting has a particular topic and is lead by a group member. Our meetings are scheduled for 7:30 PM on the fourth Monday night at Evangelical Congregational Church in Stamford from September through May. Beacon Falls - Christian Home Educators Resources-CHER \| Kelli Poulos We are a Christian support group, with our members mostly from the valley (Shelton-Waterbury)- we would love to have members from any where in the state though. A month for us consists of Oratory(stories and crafts), a meeting for the grown-ups and a field trip or two. Meet the Author Rebecca Rupp, Ph.D. Home Learning Year by Year How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School hosted By Joe Spataro interview & FREE excerpt: "The Truth About Curricula" In this interview, Rebecca Rupp shares her insights on setting up your curricula. She says, "My new book is different from my previous homeschool books in that it is organized on a grade by grade (year by year) basis and can be used to create complete annual programs of study for kids of all ages." In the excerpt, "The Truth About Curricula," she points out that "One of the primary advantages of homeschooling is the ability to bypass the decreed norm. Homeschoolers can design their own curricula, assembling resources ad using approaches that best suit their own children’s needs." Read much more about this along with specific recommendations and ideas. Best of all, Rebecca Rupp is a regular participating member of our online discussion group homeschoolzone. She has a reputation for being a fountain of great tips and specific resources. In fact, she has graciously offered to answer specific questions on our discussion group.		HS Yellow Pages United States Homeschool FAQ Connecticut Homeschooling Laws Homeschooling articles national support Quick Support Sign Up more grade school education more homeschooling books "Is Homeschooling Expensive?" Frequently Asked Questions Homeschoolers' Success Stories Interview with author Linda Dobson

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