Home education is a successful educational option for parents in Ohio and around the country.

Growing at a rate of approximately 8% per year, an estimated 2.0 million children, grades kindergarten through high school, were being home educated in the U.S. during mid-2010 according to a survey conducted by the National Home Education Research Institute. 

Locally, over 165 families, representing 350+ students, are currently members of KCCHSA.

• Today an estimated 2.0 million children are being taught at home by their parents.
  
  
• On average, homeschool students in grades 1-4 perform one grade level higher than their public and private school counterparts.
  
  
• By grade 8, the average homeschool student performs four grade levels above the national average.
  
  
• The number of families choosing to homeschool grows at an estimated annual rate of 7-15 percent.
  
  
• In a web poll taken by 989 respondents, 49% said religious conviction is the main reason they continue homeschooling; 15% positive social environment; 14% academic excellence; 12% specific needs of child; 5% curriculum choice; and 5% flexibility.

1. http://www.youcanhomeschool.org/
2. http://www.nheri.org/HomeschoolPopulationReport2010.pdf

For only $15, your annual membership gets you..

• Access to the "Member Only" section of our website, chock full of great resources.
  
  
• Attend our annual Kick Off and Activity Fair (designed for both mom and dad)
  
  
• Opportunity to participate in a variety of member-led activities.
  
  
• New to home education? Connect with a mentor mom - a seasoned veteran - ready to assist during your first year.
  
  
• For graduating seniors, participate in our amazing graduation ceremony.
  
  
• Save $20 on your HSLDA membership. 
  
  
• Connect with other home school families.
  
  
• And much, much more!