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Local & Homeschool Resources

Caregivers and educators can gather needed information about local schools and organizations, homeschooling in Massachusetts, certified daycares, and serving children with special needs.

Seeking books, websites, and resources to help you teach at home? Visit our At-Home Education page.

Local Schools & Organizations

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Pembroke Public Schools for information on K-12 public education for the schools of Bryantville, Hobomock, North Pembroke, Pembroke Community Middle, and Pembroke High.

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MCAS
Everything you need to know about the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System.

South Shore Macaroni Kid: Local Activities for Kids! logo
Macaroni Kid offers a weekly local newsletter of kid-friendly events and activities.

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South Shore Family Network works to promote early literacy, access to quality childcare, and community resources for the family.  Visit their site to learn more about local resources and events.

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BabySteps Savings Plan
​BabySteps is Massachusetts’ first statewide seeded college savings account program, designed to empower families to plan and save for their children’s higher education. With the launch of BabySteps, every child born or adopted who is a Massachusetts resident after January 1, 2020, will be eligible (within one year of birth or adoption) to receive a $50 seed deposit into his or her U.Fund account from the State Treasurer’s Office.


Homeschooling Resources

Scholastic Teachables
Scholastic Teachables offers unlimited access to thousands of downloadables and printables. Save hours of prep time with this database that offers 25,000+ ready-to-go lessons and activities for every subject and skill level.
A new resources at your library! Scholastic Teachables: printables, lessons, mini-books, and more!
At-Home & Remote Learning Tips
Many families are now facing a new challenge: how do we care for our children while working and schooling at home, and not panic during this unprecedented outbreak? The first step: take a deep breath. Know that we are all in this together. And together we will get through it. Click or tap here for some ideas about how to start off your school year.
At-Home & Remote Learning Tips for Parents & Caregivers
  • Visit this mass.gov page to review Massachusetts state laws concerning homeschooling. Mass.gov links users to time4learning for a basic overview of homeschooling laws in the state at no cost; this site does provide paid services.
  • ​Massachusetts Home Learning Association (MHLA) is "an advocacy and education organization, which endorses home learning as an alternative to public or private schooling." MHLA also maintains a list of homeschool communities and support groups for families to connect online or in-person.
  • ​a2zHomeschooling is a "site for those researching homeschooling, those who have decided to homeschool and are now looking for new homeschool groups and friends, as well as for families looking for free and low-cost educational materials for their children, homeschooled or not." This site has extensive resources for curriculum, online resources, and social groups.  There is also a regional page for Massachusetts resources.
  • ​The American Academy of Pediatrics offers tips to help you adapt to working and teaching from home.
  • PBS Kids offers articles, printables, and activities for Back-to-School prep for students doing school at-home, in the classroom, and/or virtually.
  • ​Join South Shore Homeschoolers on Facebook for "advice for the new and seasoned homeschooler."
  • Browse fiction & nonfiction titles through our eBraries like Homeschool with Hoopla or Overdrive and Libby.  These sites and apps offers dozens of books on topics like STEM, language arts, and history for all ages as well as information for caregivers getting ready to homeschool.

Daycare Resources

The MA Department of Early Education and Care can help you find a family, group or school-age Child Care program that fits your child and family.

Children with Special Needs Resources

Family TIES of Massachusetts provides information and referral services, emotional support, and training to parents of children and youth with special needs.  In addition to their own programs, this services can provide information about community resources and services, public benefits, and support groups for youth and families.

Getting a Library Card

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We support literacy and learning for all ages!  All family members are allowed a library card.  Having a library card at a young age instills a sense of independence, responsibility, and a love of learning.

For young children (13 and under), a parent or legal guardian must be present with them to sign for the card.  Find out more on our Library Card page.


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