So you don't know an R-4 from R2D2? No problem. These state and local organizations are your forces for getting started in homeschooling, staying up to date on statewide homeschool events, even legislation that affects your homeschool. You'll find links to them all here grouped by Charter Schools, Legal, Local, Private ISP, Recreation, San Diego County Office of Education, and State organizations.

	Dehesa Charter School	Charter School
	Dehesa Charter School is a K-12 home-study charter school serving San Diego, Riverside and Orange Counties. Dehesa Charter School works together with families who choose to "Home School" their students. We believe that each student's educational experience should be individualized. We have over 200 material vendors to optimize the curricular choices for our families and work collaboratively with parents and students to develop individualized plans for learning. We offer classes and fieldtrip opportunities through Extra Ed. Christopher Geis 619-498-3020

	Eagles Peak Charter School	Charter School
	California Charter School for grades K-12 currently serving students in Orange, Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego counties. Parental choice in education is a priority at Eagles Peak Charter School. Provides a wide variety of innovative instructional choices including: HOMESCHOOLING: offering parent workshops, college prep, family field trips, curriculum libraries, core enrichment classes, and satellite learning centers. SUPPORT and CURRICULUM for wide variety of approaches, including Montessori, Waldorf, Classical, Unschooling, Unit Studies, Project-Based Learning, and others. VIRTUAL ACADEMY: for Jr. and Sr. High students with live, on-line instruction, computers provided as well as project-based activities. CAREER PATH HIGH SCHOOL: locations around San Diego County, offering career-oriented learning, connection to employers, and flexible schedules. ESL - ENGLISH-SPANISH DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY IN VISTA: site based for K-6 graders. Director, Kathleen Hermsmeyer, Ed.D. <hermsk@ieminc.org> 760-630-3200

	Greater San Diego Academy	Charter School
	Greater San Diego Academy: where every moment is a learning opportunity. Our vision is to help every child develop the knowledge, talents and abilities to become a successful, contributing member of society by supporting families through personalized learning. We are a free, publicly funded charter school, working with families to provide curriculum, lesson plans, assessment, and additional activities to ensure the optimum education for each student. In our model of personalized learning, the parent is the primary educator. The responsibility for day-to-day teaching, monitoring of learning, assessment and modification of the curriculum belongs to the parent-teacher. The parent-teacher guides the student through the daily lessons, checking for understanding, and ensuring that the student has a proper environment for learning. Our credentialed educational consultants work in consultation format with the families we serve, monitoring student progress towards mastery of the California State Standards and helping families meet the individual social needs of the students.

	Julian Charter School	Charter School
	JCS is a WASC accredited, public school alternative for the home-based learner serving Imperial, Orange, Riverside and San Diego Counties. Our families have choice of instructional approach and educational materials. Our teachers help parents create individual instructional plans designed to fit the student's learning style and educational goals while also meeting the California state standards. We also have site-based classes and programs at our learning centers/academies in Orange, Riverside and San Diego Counties. Our web page is updated regularly with postings on information and activities. Jennifer Cauzza, Program Director <jcauzza@juliancharterschool.org>, (866) 853-0003 or (760) 765-3847

	Pacific View Charter School	Charter School
	K-12 tuition free CA public school. Pacific View Charter School seeks to provide an educational opportunity for all students in grades K-12 to work independently, or in a group setting, to pursue individualized educational plans created by the parents, students, and teachers. 760-757-0161 Oceanside

	Sun Valley Charter School	Charter School
	Newly chartered Sun Valley Charter High School. We offer a Distance Learning Program in addition to our Campus Program in Ramona. We are currently accepting enrollments from students throughout Southern California. 760-787-1106 <info@sunvalleycharter.org>

	The Learning Choice Academy	Charter School
	New charter through San Diego City Schools. In this parent-planned grassroots school there is a focus on individualized learning plans. Some of the Academy's strength lies in an experienced, positive staff, lots of planned activities, Teen Club with experienced leaders, field trips and resource centers in several areas of the county. The Learning Choice Academy offers academic assistance to families who want to learn at home together, yet take advantage of the resources possible through public education. TLC Academy is a Personalized Learning school, focused on the unique needs of the whole student, both academic and social. Visit the website for more information.

	Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)	Legal
	We are a Christian organization that advocates the right of all families to home school regardless of their religious affiliation

	Christian Family Schools	Local
	Offering helps, support groups, park days, and sponsors the annual CFS Curriculum Expo <info@CFS-SanDiego.org>

	BayShore School	Private ISP
	A Private School Independent Study Program for Grades K-12 since 1992. The program offers levels K-12 resources, guidance, and encouragement to its enrolled families ­ both newcomers to independent study, as well as long time practitioners of this growing educational alternative. This is not a program for those who need detailed lesson plans or daily supervision. Enrollment with BayShore School requires self-motivation; the ability to release rigid notions about learning and children; and a sense of humor. BayShore School's philosophy is to empower each family so that they may develop the best approach to nurturing their children's education. BayShore School P.O. Box 13038 Long Beach, CA 90803

	Christian LIFE Academy	Private ISP
	Private Christian ISP. PO Box 300038 Escondido, CA 92030-0038 (760) 741-7651

	Cooperative Learning Center	Private ISP
	Cooperative Learning Center's mission is to support you on your homeschooling journey. We keep all of the legal records required by the State of California so you are free to homeschool the way that fits you and your children. The cost is $200 a year per family. For more information contact Michelle Thorsen @ 619-890-5702. For an enrollment packet please e-mail me with CLC in the subject at <michellethorsen@sbcglobal.net>.

	Del Rey School	Private ISP
	Private Christian ISP. Formerly known as DEBS. 772 Jamacha Rd. El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 596-6743

	Escondido Tutorial Services	Private ISP
	ETS offers tutorials in classical Christian education to homeschoolers via the internet. They have tutorials in Great Books, Saxon Math, rhetoric, logic, geometry, Greek, Latin and Shakespeare. 2634 Bernardo Ave. Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 746-0980

	Grace Christian School	Private ISP
	3656 Ruffin Rd. San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 541-0373

	Heritage Christian School	Private ISP
	Private Christian ISP. PO Box 262099 San Diego, CA 92196 (858) 689-2254

	Shepherd School	Private ISP
	We offer K-12 enrollment. We have unit study based class days. Contact Karen for a brochure at shepherdschool2004@yahoo.com.

	Shepherd's Heart Educational Enrichment Program	Private ISP
	Our focus is on helping families teach their children in a relaxed environment, developing a life-long love of learning, discovering each individual's unique talents and learning styles along the way. An eclectic approach covering many disciplines is encouraged. Lending library, co-op classes and activities, unit studies, music program, support nights and more. We are Christian-based, and located in Vista, CA. You may contact us at TMBroberg@hotmail.com.

	California Athletics for Homeschools	Recreation
	Sports League and Classes for homeschoolers Todd Nash 760-727-3604 <CalAthletics@aol.com>

	Alternative Programs	SDCOE
	Sweetwater Union High School District 619-691-5500

	Cajon Valley Home School	SDCOE
	Cajon Valley Union School District Tina Hirr, Principal 619-588-3630 <hirrt@gwise.cajon.k12.ca.us>

	Center City High School 9-12	SDCOE
	Escondido Union School District 760-480-3174

	EUSD K-8 Home Education Program	SDCOE
	The Mission of the Home Education Program is to provide parents and children in grades kindergarten through eight an alternative form of education. Escondido Union School District Joann Baas, Office Mgr <jbaas@sdcoe.k12.ca.us>

	Home Choice Program	SDCOE
	Grossmont Union High School District Lynnea Venieris, Program Coordinator <kkilande@guhsd.net> 619-401-4335

	Mountain Valley Academy Home Study Program	SDCOE
	Ramona School District Susie DePaul, Principal <sdepaul@ramona.k12.ca.us>

	Mountain View Learning Academy	SDCOE
	Alpine Union School District Craig Champion, Principal 619-659-2854 619- 659-2865 (fax)

	Mt. Everest Academy K-12	SDCOE
	San Diego Unified School District 858-496-8778

	New Directions K-12	SDCOE
	Poway Unified School District Martha Parham, Assistant Director 858-748-0802 ext. 2095

	Santee Alternative Education School	SDCOE
	Santee School District <smithl@sdcoe.k12.ca.us> 619-956-2490

	SDCOE CHEP San Marcos & Spring Valley	SDCOE
	*Don't be alarmed by the bold heading "Juvenile Court & Community School" at the top of the webpage. SD County Office of Education North Center / San Marcos (760) 471-6010 *Fax: (760) 471-9781 <chepnc@sdcoe.k12.ca.us> South Center / Spring Valley (619) 660-2541 *Fax: (619) 660-2535 <chepsc@sdcoe.k12.ca.us>

	California Homeschool Network	State
	California Homeschool Network serves to inform and empower homeschooling families, educate the public, and foster community among home educators in the state of California. <CHNmail@californiahomeschool.net>

	Christian Home Educators Association (CHEA)	State
	The Christian Home Educators Association of California is a non-profit ministry established in 1982 to provide information, support, and training to the home education community throughout the state.

	Homeschool Association of California	State
	The HomeSchool Association of California: honors the diversity of homeschoolers supports and promotes the entire spectrum of homeschooling provides information monitors and influences legislation Empowers families to make the choices that respect the rights, needs, and aspirations of their children. Offers opportunities for families to get together HSC welcomes anyone with an interest in homeschooling. Marge Yeager, Leslie Murgatroyd <info@hsc.org>

	San Diego Homeschool Center	State
	Free monthly e-zine, Online catalogue of teachers, tutors, classes and clubs, as well as other pertinent homeschool information. Follow the progress of San Diego's first Homeschool Resource Center.