Welcome to LEAH!
Welcome to our website! We hope that the information and resources you find here will be valuable to you as you home educate your children.
Get involved! Join a LEAH support group, come to a LEAH Homeschool Convention, come out, see the big picture, and be blessed and encouraged. You will be joining with 3400 other LEAH families on this journey of home schooling in the state of New York. If you cannot find what you need on this website, feel free to contact us and we will do our best to meet your needs. God bless you and equip you with His strength as you answer His call.
- Rev. Rudy & Elizabeth Hugo, President
LEAH on Facebook
LEAH now has a presence on Facebook. Visit us and "like us" - then you will automatically receive LEAH news & postings via Facebook. We also have Facebook pages for the Upstate Conference, the Long Island Conference, and PICC LEAH (Special Needs), all linked from our main Facebook page.
Want To Know More About How to Homeschool?
Getting Started With Homeschooling is a good place to begin - there is a lot more information under the Resources menu tab above.
LEAH also highly recommends that all homeschoolers join HSLDA, the Home School Legal Defense Association, before they begin homeschooling. Legal support when you need it plus many, many homeschooling resources. "HSLDA - Don't Stay Home Without It!"
2012 Upstate Conference
Registration for the 2012 Upstate Homeschooling Conference is now open! Held at the Riverside Convention Center in Rochester, NY, the three day event offers a wealth of information, resources and fellowship for veteran homeschoolers and beginners alike! With nationally recognized keynote speakers, over 100 vendors, and the opportunity to meet homeschoolers from across the state, this is a don't miss opportunity to recharge your batteries and catch up on all the latest in homeschooling!
2012 NYC / Long Island Conference
Registration for the 2012 NYC / Long Island Christian Parenting and Home Education Conference is now open! Held at the First Baptist Church of Patchogue, this event is split over two separate Satudays: March 17 and June 9, each offering great resources and help for downstate homeschoolers. Click on the link above for further information, or hit the button above to go straight to registration.
Do You Know What's Happening in New York?
Things are happening around New York that could affect both your rights as parents and your right to homeschool your children. Take the time to become informed and active. Go to our Alert page for details and updates on these serious issues.
LEAH Regulatory Guide & Homeschooling in Action video
The LEAH Regulatory and Information Manual contains most everything you need to know about how to satisfy the legal requirements for homeschooling in New York. The Homeschooling in Action video takes you through "a day in the life" of several homeschooling families. Both the LEAH Regulatory Information Manual and the Homeschooling in Action video can be ordered here.
Discounts for LEAH Members
LEAH is pleased to announce LEAH Member Discounts on a growing list of items: