Homeschool

HomeSchool Resources

The Loveland Public Library has many resources available for homeschooling families in the Youth Services area of the library. We have various reference materials, multi-media kits, magazines, books and videos to support and reinforce teaching.

Reference Information                                    
     Homeschool Resource Notebook—This is a collection of
     Pertinent articles, policies, standards and information
     Pertaining to many aspects of homeschooling.
         
     A Comprehensive Guide to Home-Education in
     Colorado Notebook(Christian Home Educators of Colorado)
     Information on Colorado laws for homeschooling, getting started,
     choosing curriculum, testing and evaluations and support
     groups.

     Thompson School District R2-J Standards

     Agape Family Schools Newsletter--

     Homeschool Update Magazine and Practical 
     Homeschooling Magazine
 
Multi-Media Kits
The Youth Services Department has several multi-media kits that support various subjects you may be using in your homeschool curriculum. Multi-media kits have a variety of books, videos, puzzles, and/or games to reinforce learning about the subject. Media kits are available for a 2 week check out period, and are limited to one media kit per family per check-out. You are required to sign a Parent/Teacher User Responsibility form before checking out multi-media kits. Subjects are:

Dinosaurs
Human Body
Insects
Shapes
Ancient Egypt
Early Learning
Solar System
Ocean
Handwriting Without Tears

Homeschool Bibliography
A list of all the materials the Loveland Public Library has to help you with homeschooling.

Internet Resources for Homeschooling
A list of internet sites.

Who to Contact at Thompson School District R2-J
Dennis Rastatter
Director of Student Outreach
Thompson School District
800 South Taft Ave.
Loveland, CO  80537
Phone:  970.613.5059
Fax: 970.613-5086
rastatterd@thompson.k12.co.us

Homeschool Helper Packet
The Thompson School District has put together a Homeschool Helper packet with information on how to get started, requirements for home schooling and policies regarding homeschooling. You can either contact Thompson School District’s Director of Student Outreach at the above address or pick up a copy of this packet at the Youth Services area of the library.

Local Contacts

Agape Family Schools
www.agapefamilyschools.org
Kathy Lollar – 970.278.0322
Agape Family Schools is a non-denominational Christian support group with a $25.00 yearly membership. Membership includes monthly newsletters, field trips, testing and small group activities.

Rocky Mountain Homeschoolers  http://www.rockymountainhomeschool.org/
Nancy Howerter -- 970.206.9569
Rocky Mountain Homeschoolers is a support group for homeschooling families in or near Fort Collins. They offer field trips, get togethers and crafts. They also have a monthly meeting where the children can show and tell about their latest interests, toys, projects, or hobbies.

Testing Information
Jan Hummel -- 970.667.1449
Woodcock-Johnson Tests, etc. 

Probasco’s Christian Book Store
970.667.8819
www.probascosbookstore.com
Sells new homeschool curriculum.

Salt and Light Learning
970.278.0322
www.saltandlightlearning.com
Sells used and consignment curriculum.