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.
Seeking books, websites, and resources to help you teach at home? Visit our At-Home Education page.
Local Schools & Organizations
Pembroke Public Schools for information on K-12 public education for the schools of Bryantville, Hobomock, North Pembroke, Pembroke Community Middle, and Pembroke High. Current Learning Standards for the state of Massachusetts can be found here.
MCAS
Everything you need to know about the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System. |
Macaroni Kid offers a weekly local newsletter of kid-friendly events and activities.
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.
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
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Educate Station
Educate Station is a full curriculum resource (Pre-K through Grade 5) with weekly/monthly Learning Plans and downloadable worksheets for English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Social Studies. This resources is funded by the library and free to all patrons with a Library card. |
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Local Links & Online Resources
Caregivers curious about homeschooling likely have a lot of questions: Is homeschooling right for my family? What do I need to homeschool my child? What are the requirement in my state? Read on below to find answers and more!
Caregivers curious about homeschooling likely have a lot of questions: Is homeschooling right for my family? What do I need to homeschool my child? What are the requirement in my state? Read on below to find answers and more!
- 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 eCollections 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
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 (12 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.
For young children (12 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.
