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Ohio Department of Education |
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25 South Front Street,
Columbus, Ohio 43215-4183
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OHIO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 3301. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
CHAPTER 3301-34. RULES FOR EXCUSES FROM COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE FOR HOME
EDUCATION
www.ode.state.oh.us/school_options/home-schooling/admincode.asp
HOME EDUCATION NOTIFICATION FORM
www.ode.state.oh.us/school_options/home-schooling/notification.asp |
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COLOR ME MINE
The Paint-It-Yourself
Ceramics Studio |
See website for
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www.colormemine.com/schoolprograms.tpl |
888-265-6764
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Color Me Mine is a great resource for Home Schoolers. We offer a
creative environment for all ages - combined grade levels are
welcome - and dozens of techniques and topics to fit your learning
needs. Build the schedule that works for you or your group. Our
talented staff is waiting to help.
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Young
Rembrandts
Raising
generations that value the power, the passion and the
significance of art. |
Cleveland
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Greater Cleveland West area director
Megan.henkel@youngrembrandts.com
Greater Cleveland East area director
Ali.tannenbaum@youngrembrandts.com
Columbus area
directorAbby.bryan@youngrembrandts.com
www.youngrembrandts.com |
Cleveland West
(P) 440-979-1278
Cleveland East
(P) 216-382-1611
Columbus
(P) 614-626-0026 |
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Young Rembrandts teaches drawing, the fundamental skill of
all visual arts to children aged 3 ½ to 12. Our proven
method and step-by-step curriculum foster a wealth of skills
such as fine motor skills, handwriting readiness and
attention to detail. Children taught using our method
develop a host of artistic skills such as art vocabulary and
history, and expanded creativity, imagination and
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Bible |
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Bookstores |
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School Time,
Inc. |
Ohio |
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9525 Kenwood Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45242
William S. Pallan, President
schooltime@fuse.net
www.schooltimeeducational.com |
513-891-8463 |
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School Time believes that all children deserve the best education
possible. We are committed to providing parents, teachers and
homeschool educators the best and most up to date products for in
home and in class instruction. We have been supplying the
education market with quality products since 1997. We look forward
to helping you reach your education goals. |
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Curriculum Sources |
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LEGO Education |
Michigan and Ohio |
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11100 McKinney
Street
Detroit, MI 48224-1113
Ivery Toussant
itoussant@legoeducation.com
www.LEGOeducation.com |
313.371.8709
Fax: 313.371.8768
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LEGO Education provides hands-on science, math and technology
curriculum-based solutions for teachers and students. Our
products, curriculum, and activities engage and motivate while
addressing state and national content standards. LEGO Education
materials have long been used by teachers to help students learn
about robotics, simple machines, energy, forces, motion,
structures, life science (DNA, Photosynthesis, Chromosomes), early
learning (pre-k to 1st grade) and much more. With the
advent of easy-to-implement activities, these materials can be
successfully used by any teacher. Ongoing relationships with
leading universities like Carnegie Mellon University and Tufts
University, as well as industry-leading technology companies like
National Instruments further strengthen LEGO Education’s
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Dance |
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Ballet Theatre Midwest, Inc. |
Ohio |
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P.O. Box 31156
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Nancy E. Fountain
ballettheatremidwest@fuse.net
www.ballettheatremidwest.com |
513-520-2334 |
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Ballet Theatre Midwest, a non-profit corporation, enriches the
community through excellence in educational partnerships,
classical dance training and professional level performances. We
provide outstanding training in classical ballet and related dance
forms for students ages 3-adult. Performing opportunities ranging
from full-length ballets to studio performances take place
annually.. |
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Distance Learning |
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Griggs University/Griggs International
Academy |
United States |
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12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904
www.griggs.edu
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800-782-4769
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Griggs University/International Academy is an accredited,
values-based distance education and homeschool
provider. Griggs offers both individual courses and complete
programs to students for preschool through university.
Providing academic stability in a changing world since
1909—formerly Home Study International. |
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Educational Events and Activities |
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Akron Zoological Park |
Northeastern Ohio |
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500 Edgewood Avenue
Akron, Ohio 44307
cjbassett@akronzoo.org
www.akronzoo.org |
(330) 375-2550
Fax: (330)375-2575
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Join us for nine fun hours of inquiry-based science. Science of Scat
and Inside Out are our two workshops for children ages 10-13. To learn
more or to inquire about our workshops for ages 6-9 please call the
education department. |
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COLOR ME MINE
The Paint-It-Yourself
Ceramics Studio |
See website for
locations |
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www.colormemine.com/schoolprograms.tpl |
888-265-6764
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Color Me Mine is a great resource for Home Schoolers. We offer a
creative environment for all ages - combined grade levels are
welcome - and dozens of techniques and topics to fit your learning
needs. Build the schedule that works for you or your group. Our
talented staff is waiting to help.
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Brunswick
Bowling & Billiards |
See website for a
location near you |
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1 N. Field Court
Lake Forest, IL 60045
http://www.bowlbrunswick.com/
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Brunswick Bowling
Centers offer the perfect opportunity to combine exercise, math,
and science while bowling. All our retail bowling centers offer
home school bowling clubs. Refer to our website, listed above, to
find the center nearest you and sign up on our Bonus Zone for
special offers and coupons. |
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Enrichment Classes |
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Young Rembrandts
Raising
generations that value the power, the passion and the significance
of art. |
Cleveland and
Columbus |
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Greater Cleveland West area director
Megan.henkel@youngrembrandts.com
Greater Cleveland East area director
Ali.tannenbaum@youngrembrandts.com
Columbus area
directorAbby.bryan@youngrembrandts.com
www.youngrembrandts.com |
Cleveland West
(P) 440-979-1278
Cleveland East
(P) 216-382-1611
Columbus
(P) 614-626-0026 |
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Young Rembrandts teaches drawing, the fundamental skill of all
visual arts to children aged 3 ½ to 12. Our proven method and
step-by-step curriculum foster a wealth of skills such as fine
motor skills, handwriting readiness and attention to detail.
Children taught using our method develop a host of artistic skills
such as art vocabulary and history, and expanded creativity,
imagination and confidence. |
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Family Activities/Recreation |
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Twisty Creek
Farm |
Georgetown |
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Jay Saylor, Owner
11604 US 68
Georgetown, OH 45121
saylor_farm@yahoo.com
www.twistycreekfarms.com |
937-444-6924 or 3204 |
Offering a unique experience for children aged K thru 5th grade--
Farm Connections LLC farm visits and weekend farm camps. Children
interact with a variety of animals. Visits can be educational or
an opportunity to experience goat therapy and nature on the farm.
Camps include children in farm life. |
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COSI Columbus
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OH and Upper
Midwestern U.S. |
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333 West Broad
Street
Columbus OH 43215-2738
fieldtrips@mail.cosi.org
www.cosi.org
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COSI Call Center
614.228.COSI (2674)
or 888.819.COSI (2674)
(F) 614.629.3226
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COSI Columbus, where Guests EXPLORE SCIENCE. DISCOVER FUN, is one
of the top science centers in the nation. COSI features
interactive exhibition areas, an innovative theater attraction,
and much more. Come
to COSI's Galaxy Theater for exciting programming by
videoconference, including live surgery. Visit COSI online for
complete information about Electronic Education, Overnight
Learning Expeditions, Camp COSI's summer
season, workshops for students, families, and teachers, volunteer
opportunities, and other educational programming.
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National
Museum of the
United States Air Force |
Ohio and
surrounding states |
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1100 Spaatz
Street
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
nationalmuseum.usaf@wpafb.af.mil
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil |
(937) 255-3286
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Join more than one million visitors at the world’s largest and
oldest military aviation museum, located near Dayton, Ohio.
Featuring more than 400 aerospace vehicles and thousands of
historical artifacts, the museum tells the Air Force story from
the Wright brothers through today’s stealth technology. Admission
and parking are free.
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The Chiller
Ice Rinks |
Central and
Columbus, OH |
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7001 Dublin Park
Drive
Dublin, OH, 43016,USA
Mazin Habash
mhabash@thechiller.com
www.thechiller.com/ |
614-791-9999 X
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Fax: 614-791-9302
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The Chillers offer year-round programs for all ages and abilities.
The programs consist of daytime "Learn to Skate/Play Hockey"
programs and flexible times available for home school groups to
customize their event in a family friendly environment. The
Chillers have four locations in the Columbus area. (Chiller
Dublin, Easton, North and The Dispatch Ice Haus). With increasing
interest in ice sports, these programs are a perfect complement to
physical education obligations.
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Waldameer &
Water World |
Western PA, Western
New York & NE Ohio |
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220 Peninsula Drive
PO Box 8308
Erie, PA 16505
Michael Martin
info@waldameer.com
www.waldameer.com |
814-838-3591
Fax: 814-835-7435
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Exciting family water/amusement park! SCHOOL RATE $12 (save $9.95)
All Day rides & slides. Good for students, family, friends
FREE Parking & Reserved Shelter.
Reproducible workbooks available to enhance field trips.
Valid mid May, June & August 19 thru
Labor Day – visit waldameer.com for operating dates, reservations
required. |
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Field Trips/Museums |
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Twisty Creek
Farm |
Georgetown |
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Jay Saylor, Owner
11604 US 68
Georgetown, OH 45121
saylor_farm@yahoo.com
www.twistycreekfarms.com |
937-444-6924 or 3204 |
Offering a unique experience for children aged K thru 5th grade--
Farm Connections LLC farm visits and weekend farm camps. Children
interact with a variety of animals. Visits can be educational or
an opportunity to experience goat therapy and nature on the farm.
Camps include children in farm life. |
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COSI Columbus
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OH and Upper
Midwestern U.S. |
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333 West Broad
Street
Columbus OH 43215-2738
fieldtrips@mail.cosi.org
www.cosi.org
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COSI Call Center
614.228.COSI (2674)
or 888.819.COSI (2674)
(F) 614.629.3226
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COSI Columbus, where Guests EXPLORE SCIENCE. DISCOVER FUN, is one
of the top science centers in the nation. COSI features
interactive exhibition areas, an innovative theater attraction,
and much more. Come
to COSI's Galaxy Theater for exciting programming by
videoconference, including live surgery. Visit COSI online for
complete information about Electronic Education, Overnight
Learning Expeditions, Camp COSI's summer
season, workshops for students, families, and teachers, volunteer
opportunities, and other educational programming.
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Butler Springs
Christian Camp
& Retreat Center |
Statewide |
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3701 S.R. 41
Hillsboro, OH 45133
Nicole Cockrell
info@butlersprings.com
www.butlersprings.com |
937.588.2205
Fax: 937.588.2205
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Butler Springs
offers Christ-Centered Programs, such
as various Summer Camp Weeks for Kids & Retreats for All Ages, in
a Nature Oriented setting. Relax & Enjoy Modern Cabins with
heat/air conditioning and the most Beautiful Scenery, God has
provided us. Contact us to Plan and Schedule your Retreat!
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Great Lakes Science Center |
Statewide |
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601 Erieside Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
www.GreatScience.com |
216-694-2000 |
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Over 400 interactive exhibits covering the topics of science,
technology, and the Great Lakes. Tour the Steamship William G.
Mather. Special exhibitions, overnight programs OMNIMAX films,
and floor demonstrations! Join our “Citizen Scientists” and
experience hands-on scientific protocols involving Lake Erie.
Visit the www.GreatScience.com or call for more information. |
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National
Museum of the
United States Air Force |
Ohio and
surrounding states |
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1100 Spaatz
Street
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
nationalmuseum.usaf@wpafb.af.mil
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil |
(937) 255-3286
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Join more than one million visitors at the world’s largest and
oldest military aviation museum, located near Dayton, Ohio.
Featuring more than 400 aerospace vehicles and thousands of
historical artifacts, the museum tells the Air Force story from
the Wright brothers through today’s stealth technology. Admission
and parking are free.
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Waldameer &
Water World |
Western PA, Western
New York & NE Ohio |
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220 Peninsula Drive
PO Box 8308
Erie, PA 16505
Michael Martin
info@waldameer.com
www.waldameer.com |
814-838-3591
Fax: 814-835-7435
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Exciting family water/amusement park! SCHOOL RATE $12 (save $9.95)
All Day rides & slides. Good for students, family, friends
FREE Parking & Reserved Shelter.
Reproducible workbooks available to enhance field trips.
Valid mid May, June & August 19 thru
Labor Day – visit waldameer.com for operating dates, reservations
required. |
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