ACACDMICS / ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION RESOURCES

Private School Education
The following resources will be helpful to parents who are interested in exploring options for a private education in independent or parochial/Christian learning environments. The private school accrediting organizations may also be helpful in researching available options.

Accrediting Organizations

Virginia Council for Private Education
Richmond 804-423-6465
www.vcpe.org

Virginia Association of Independent Schools
Richmond 804-282-3592
www.vais.org

Home Schooling
Parents who are interested in home schooling should contact their public school’s superintendent’s office for information and assistance. The following organizations may also be helpful:

The Organization of Virginia Home Schoolers
Information 866-513-6173
www.vahomeschoolers.org

National Home Education Research Institute
503-364-1490
www.nheri.org