Helpful links to guide you on the path to HomeSchooling.......
North
Carolina Department of Non-Public Education
(click here - NC -DNPE website)
DNPE is the state government department responsible for the oversight of private and home schools. On this site you will find a summary of the rules governing homeschooling in North Carolina as well as required forms.
Notify the State
If your child is 7, but not yet 16, or 16 and over and planning to drive you will need to file with the state a “Notice of Intent to Operate a School.” Contact the Division of Non-Public Education (DNPE) and request a homeschool packet or download it from their web site. You will also need to locate your high school or college diploma, or an equivalent. When the form is filed, DNPE will send a postcard to acknowledge its receipt. It is important to keep this card. You are now in compliance with the law.
Click here - List to Verify Homeschool Registration
North
Carolinians for Home Educators
click here - NCHE website
NCHE is an organization whose primary purpose is to
 | To protect the freedom to educate children at home |
| To provide encouragement and support to families choosing home education for their children |
| To promote home education as an excellent educational alternative |
Their web site provides useful information about getting started in homeschooling, FAQ's regarding homeschooling and annual conference information. PATH encourage its members join and support NCHE. Click here for NCHE-Getting Started.
Home School
Legal Defense Association
click here - HSLDA website
Home School Legal Defense Association is a nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms. Through annual memberships, HSLDA is tens of thousands of families united in service together, providing a strong voice when and where needed.
Several of the
PATH members have a membership HSLDA. When you read some of the
stories on HSLDA's website, you realize that it doesn't take much for your local
school system or state to question your homeschooling rights. Some of us
look at the membership as an insurance policy, if our homeschool rights are
challenged we know we have some waiting to help us defend that right.
Visit their website for more details. Please note that if you belong to
NCHE you will receive a discount on HSLDA's membership.