The Carolina Homeschooler network formed in 2004 to increase communication, networking, and support for South Carolina's Third Option homeschoolers. Third Option homeschoolers are those who have chosen an accountability association which operates under Section 59-65-47 (the third option) of the SC Code of Laws.

Cowpens National Battlefield commemorates a decisive battle that helped turn the tide of war in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. On this field on January 17, 1781, Daniel Morgan led his army of tough Continentals, militia, and cavalry to a brilliant victory over Banastre Tarleton's force of British regulars. The battle at the "Cow Pens," one of only a few successful double envelopments in history, is recognized by historians as one of the most important of the American Revolutio...

Brookgreen Gardens, a nature preserve in Pawleys Island, offers daily programs and tours. The thousands of acres in Brookgreen's Lowcountry History and Wildlife Preserve are rich with evidence of the great rice plantations of the 1800's as well as with the native plants and animals of the distinctive landscaptes of the Lowcountry. Also features a Sculpture Garden.

This site allows you to customize the directory of school districts and print it in a printer friendly format.

This synopsis of the laws regulating home education is provided by the South Carolina Homeschool Network.

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,180-mile footpath along the ridgecrests and across the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains from Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in northern Georgia. It traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, it was built by private citizens and completed in 1937. The trail traverses Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsyl...

TEACH is a co-operative support group of approximately 40 homeschooling families who have joined together to support each other in their efforts to educate their children. They do this by sharing information and experiences as well as participating together in field trips, classes, and social activities.

This site gets you information on Georgia homeschooling laws, Georgia homeschool associations, Georgia homeschool groups and co-ops, field trip opportunities, and information on Georgia standardized testing and test prep. If you wish to pursue the joys and satisfactions of homeschooling your children, this site is a good jumping off point for information and support. 

Upstate Homeschoolers Unlimited is an inclusive homeschool group. They meet for educational activities, socialization, and support.

Spartanburg Homeschoolers is a support group for homeschoolers in the Spartanburg area. They are open to any homeschooling family regardless of ethnicity, faith, lifestyle or home-educating style. Their primary focus is to provide social opportunities for their families.

If you're trying to decide if homeschooling in Georgia is right for you and your family, then this site will help you make that decision with information about Georgia homeschool laws, homeschool groups in Georgia, curriculum info, and more. 

America's most tragic conflict ignited at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, when a chain reaction of social, economic and political events exploded into civil war. At the heart of these events was the issue of states rights versus federal authority flowing over the underlying issue of slavery. Fueled by decades of disagreement and confrontation, South Carolina seceded in protest of Lincoln's election and the social and economic changes sure to follow. With Fort Sumter as an unyielding bastion of Fe...

The South Carolina Homeschooling Discussion Group is for SC homeschoolers, those thinking about homeschooling in this state, or newcomers to SC who want to learn more.

N.I.C.H.E. is a diverse support group of home educating families tolerant of all members' differences, be they religious, educational or political in nature. They are inclusive and welcoming to all who desire to educate their own children in an atmosphere of mutual respect, tolerance and fun. This group serves the area from Myrtle Beach to Pawley's Island.

A chart of the three options for homeschooling in South Carolina.