Catholic Homeschooling in Alabama
How to Homeschool in Alabama
In Alabama, there are three options for homeschooling:
1. Homeschooling with a church school is operated as a ministry of a local church or group of churches. Instruction may be solely in the home.
2. Homeschooling with a private school with an option for the student to receive all instruction in the home.Â
3. Homeschooling using a private tutor. Tutors must be Alabama-certified teachers.
Compulsory school ages are 6-17 and notification is required. There are no testing requirements and no state mandated subjects. Some mandated teacher qualifications are required in option 3. There are only immunization requirements in option 2.
Alabama State Department of Education Home School Information
Find information about homeschooling from the Alabama State Department of Education, including a Homeschool FAQ.
How to Comply with Alabama’s Homeschool Law
How to Withdraw Your Child from School in Alabama
Special Education Provisions for Alabama
The Importance of Recordkeeping in Alabama
Lobbying & Advocacy Organizations
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
HSLDA is the nation’s largest homeschool advocacy organization. They protect the rights of homeschoolers in court, advocate for homeschool freedom in state legislatures, and work to advance homeschooling in the public arena.Â
Homeschool Alabama
This state non-profit organization works to promote home education in Alabama by partnering with regional and local homeschoolers to share resources and expertise. They monitor and lobby for homeschooling rights in legislation at the state level and communicate important updates and action items to a network of state leaders.Â
Catholic Homeschool Support Groups
Blessed Sacrament Homeschool Group (BSHG)
Memphis, TN and North Mississippi, Eastern Arkansas, West Tennessee
BSHG is dedicated to the education of their children based on the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. They offer field trips, Moms’ Nights Out, park days, classes, and co-ops.Â
Catholic Homeschoolers of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
This homeschool support group is for Catholic homeschool parents in the greater Huntsville, AL, area.
Holy Spirit Parish Homeschool Group
Montgomery, AL
This parish-based homeschool group offers gatherings and activities for local homeschooling families.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Homeschool Group
Huntsville, AL
Immaculate Heart of Mary Homeschool Group is a support group for Catholic homeschoolers in the Huntsville, AL area. Get support, ask questions, and participate in activities and field trips.Â
North Alabama Catholic Homeschool
North Alabama, Tennessee Valley
This group helps Catholic homeschool families in the North Alabama/Tennessee Valley area connect, share information, and communicate with each other. Find information on curriculum, co-ops, and local groups to help you educate your children in a Catholic atmosphere.Â
Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Birmingham, AL
Our Lady of Good Counsel School, LLC is a Catholic ministry to homeschooling families. The purpose of this organization is to provide a means of fulfilling both the civil law of the state of Alabama and support for home educators.Â
Our Lady of Guadalupe Homeschool Cover and Support Group
Mobile, AL
Our Lady of Guadalupe provides legal coverage, support, friendship, and interaction for members throughout the state of Alabama. Activities include events, field trips, academic enrichment, and support for parent-teachers and families.
Saint Peter’s Academy
Huntsville, AL
St. Peter’s Academy is a Catholic cover school based in Huntsville, AL. It provides one way to legally homeschool your children using a “church school” as described in the statues. This group also helps connect Catholic homeschooling families to one another for fellowship, field trips, and mentoring. Standardized testing is also available.
Catholic Homeschool Co-ops
Blessed Sacrament Homeschool Group (BSHG)
Memphis, TN and North Mississippi, Eastern Arkansas, West Tennessee
BSHG is dedicated to the education of their children based on the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. They offer field trips, Moms’ Nights Out, park days, classes, and co-ops.
Classically Catholic Memory Co-op
Balwin County, AL
Classically Catholic Memory is a memory work program that is both Catholic and classical in nature. It is designed for children ages 5 through 12, and each year of the program provides 18 weeks of memory work in each subject. CCM is run as a co-op model.
North Alabama Catholic Homeschool
North Alabama, Tennessee Valley
This group helps Catholic homeschool families in the North Alabama/Tennessee Valley area connect, share information, and communicate with each other. Find information on curriculum, co-ops, and local groups to help you educate your children in a Catholic atmosphere.Â
St. John Bosco Homeschool Coop
Madison, AL
St. John Bosco Coop is a Catholic homeschool co-op located in Northern Alabama. They meet weekly at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Madison. They offer supplemental education for preschool, early elementary, upper elementary, middle/high school classes. This program is staffed by parent volunteers.
St. Thomas Aquinas Academy
Birmingham, AL
This Catholic co-op is designed to supplement and support homeschooling families in Birmingham, Alabama. Serves grade PK-12th grades.
Do you know of any Catholic homeschool co-ops near you? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.Â
Hybrid Programs & Homeschool Academies
Catholic Schoolhouse – Birmingham, Cullman, Madison
Birmingham, Cullman, Madison, AL
Catholic Schoolhouse is a supplemental program designed to help homeschool families enrich their educational experience through a flexible approach to learning inspired by classical elements presented in a structure environment. They serve students in grades K-8 and meet once a week during the school year.
Do you know of any Catholic hybrid homeschool programs or homeschool academies near you? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.Â
Catholic Homeschool Conferences
The 2024 Catholic Homeschool Conference
Virtual Conference
June 7-8, 2024
Local Classes & Programs for Homeschoolers
Do you know of any great local classes or programs for Catholic homeschoolers? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.Â
Sports for Homeschoolers
Public School Access for Homeschoolers in Alabama
There is not a state-wide law granting homeschoolers access to public school classes and activities. Permission to participate in public school sports is up to individual schools and school districts. The Alabama High School Athletic Association does allow homeschool students to participate in interscholastic athletics under certain requirements. Â
Do you know of any great sports programs for Catholic homeschoolers? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.Â
Shrines & Pilgrimages in Alabama
Do you know of any Catholic pilgrimage sites or shrines that would be perfect for a homeschool field trip? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.Â
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