Homeschool & Virtual Education Resources

Internet Access:

If you don't have access to the internet at home, you can connect to the library's WiFi from our parking lot 24/7 using your own device.

Adult patrons with accounts in good standing may check out a WiFi hotspot for a period of 1 week. Reserve a hotspot by logging in to the library catalog.

For low-cost home internet and computer options, visit EveryoneOn.org (income restrictions may apply).

Websites:

Khan Academy: non-profit organization providing video tutorials on subjects for grades K-12, AP classes, and college prep.
Project Gutenberg: non-profit providing free online access to public domain books. A great source for classic books on required reading lists.
Wide Open School: Free collection of online learning experiences put together by Common Sense Media and other educational organizations.
CK12: Free educational content for students, teachers, and parents.
Code.org: Free computer coding lessons for kids age 8+.
Scratch: Beginner coding projects for kids created by MIT
iCivics: Civics lessons for kids, including resources for teaching about the presidential election.
Forvo: Free language-learning resource featuring native-speaker audio pronunciations of words in hundreds of languages.
TypingClub: Free touch-typing lessons for kids.

Library-provided resources (Some require active library card to log-in):

PBS Learning Media: Free lesson plans, videos, and activities for all grade levels
NASA Space Place: Free educational activities and downloadables from NASA
NASA Science @ Home: Free educational lesson plans, videos, lectures, and interactive events with NASA scientists
Education.com: A mix of free & pay-for-download lessons and worksheets

The Texas Homeschool Coalition: Homeschooling advocacy group providing tools & resources to homeschool your children
The Curriculum Choice: Blog with reviews and recommendations for various homeschooling philosophies
Texas Unschoolers: Support for families exploring alternative approaches to education.
Home Educator: Resources & information for getting started with homeschooling
The Lowdown on Homeschooling: Article from Austin Family magazine
University of Texas High School: State-accredited online public high school, offering enrollment in individual courses or a full-time diploma program.
Austin Area Homeschoolers: Network of families who homeschool or are exploring the possibility.
Montessori At Home - A How-To Guide for Parents: From Sapientia Montessori School