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Free Resources for Beginners

Kirk Smith
2 min read

Illinois Christian Home Educators is a not-for-profit Christian organization composed of families dedicated to the success of home education in Illinois. ICHE was started in December of 1983 by four Christian families seeking the support and fellowship of like-minded home educators. If you are new to homeschooling, we would like to assist you! On this page you will find links to resources which will help you begin the journey!

Free “How To” Guide

Wondering how to start homeschooling in Illinois? Has the COVID-19 crisis suddenly turned you into a “homeschooler”? Download this free “How To” guide!

How to Homeschool in Illinois

Illinois Law

Illinois Law on Homeschooling

Information and Sample Letters for Withdrawing Children from Public School

Adult Driver Education

Home School Legal Defense Association

Withdrawing Your Child from Public School

Know what the law says about homeschooling!

Free Audio Downloads

Each month, ICHE offers a free download from our extensive audio libary. If you would like to be notified by email of the free audio download, visit our Contact Us page and let us know that you would like to be added to our email list!

New to Homeschooling Bundle – ICHE is making the following talks available in this set – a $28.00 value – for FREE to those who are interested in learning more about homeschooling. Download the entire set or just the talks that interest you.

Homeschooling 101

Choosing Curriculum: Eenie, Meenie, Minie, No!

Why I am Glad I Homeschooled Through High School

Developing a Plan for High School: Sample Four-Year Plans

Don’t Stop Now! Ten Reasons Why You Should Homeschool through High School

Articles

The ABC’s of Homeschooling

Frequently Asked Questions

Jumping in Mid-Stream

Character Qualities to Teach Our Children

ICHE Recommended Resources

Learning Games for Children

Additional Resources

Articles – Search articles by using the filters

Next Stop . . . High School

Support Groups

Questions? Feel free to Contact Us!

Kirk Smith
Executive Director

Husband to Joely and father of eleven, Kirk has served as ICHE’s Executive Director since February 2013. After more than twenty years of homeschooling, his passion is to share the importance of home discipleship with the next generation of homeschoolers.