The Internet offers quick and instantaneous access to message boards, curricula and tips for homeschooling parents and students. Websites such as Homeschool Central and Let's Homeschool offer parents and high school students the chance to browse curriculum ideas and take a look at what other students are studying around the country. Websites such as these are very valuable for students who plan to attend college after graduating from a home study high school course, as they offer inside information from homeschoolers who have already completed the process.
Homeschooling co-ops and organizations offer support for home schooling high schoolers in an innovative way. Many parents find that once their children begin to study math, science, foreign language or English at an advanced level, they are unable to keep up with the curriculum necessary to prepare them for college. Thus, a co-op provides a place for students to gather together and learn from one parent or teacher who has expertise in a subject. Home School World provides a comprehensive list of co-ops and home school support groups by state.
Homeschooling conferences are typically several day events that allow parents to meet one another, take in lectures about homeschooling effectively and allow students to meet peers they may not have met elsewhere. The Old Schoolhouse, a magazine specifically for homeschooling families, keeps an up-to-date listing of homeschool conferences by state. Students and parents may also choose to attend conferences via the Internet if they are unable to travel.
Local universities can provide a valuable resource for high school students who are being homeschooled. Many schools, especially community colleges, will allow homeschool students to enroll in one or two classes in order to both complete their high school requirements and get a leg up on their college requirements. This is a great alternative for parents who do not live near a co-op or for students who are performing much higher than grade-level in a certain subject.