October 2026 · Getting Started
The Best Resources for New Homeschool Parents
The best resources for new homeschool parents are:
- your state's legal summary from HSLDA (hslda.org/legal);
- your state homeschool organization (in Texas, THSC);
- your local library;
- a free core-subject tool like Khan Academy;
- a beginner's guide like The Homeschool Starter Guide.
Last updated Oct 26, 2026.
Legal
- [HSLDA's state law summaries](https://hslda.org/legal) — the clearest plain-language breakdown of what your state requires, free to read.
- Your state's own education department website — the official source when you want the statute itself. Our homeschool laws by state guide points you to the right pages.
Community
- Your state homeschool organization — for example, THSC in Texas. State groups run conventions, publish local-law updates, and can point you to nearby co-ops.
- Local co-ops and library programs — the fastest way to meet families near you. See building a social life outside of school.
Free Curriculum
- [Khan Academy](https://www.khanacademy.org/) — free, solid math practice (plus other subjects) while you decide on a full curriculum.
- Your public library — free books, audiobooks, and often museum and park passes. Before buying anything, check what's already on the shelf.
Planning
- [The free mini guide](/free-guide) — our short starting point if you're still deciding.
- [The homeschool style quiz](/quiz) — five minutes to find the approach that fits your family before you buy curriculum.
- The Homeschool Starter Guide ($19) — the full step-by-step plan for your first month, with the Workbook for the printable pages.
Start with the Guide
The Homeschool Starter Guide pulls the legal steps, the planning pages, and the first-month schedule into one place.
Next steps for your homeschool
Ready to go deeper? Get The Homeschool Starter Guidefor the complete step-by-step roadmap, or book a 1-on-1 consultationand we'll build a plan together for your family.
