VALLEY HOME EDUCATORS—Meets the first Monday evening of the month for support and learning. This is an informal group, no dues or membership required. Great face-to-face support and information about local events. Monthly newsletter available. Contact Sandy Briggs (663-0364) or Emilie Fogle at pleatus@hotmail.com

COLUMBIA CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL CO-OP (CCHC) — Purpose is to assist parents by providing excellent instruction in a variety of academic, character and creative pursuits from a biblical Christian perspective. Non-profit interdenominational organization not affiliated with any church or public school. Contact Emily Millar (662-9293)

WASHINGTON HOMESCHOOL ORGANIZATION (WHO) — A state-wide support and information network for homeschoolers. WHO offers a wide variety of information and resources. Regional contact is Sandy Briggs (663-0364). WHO address: WHO 6632 S 191st place, Suite E-100, Kent, WA 988032-2117 Website: www.washhomeschool.org

E-mail: whooffice@foxinternet.net

WASHINGTON HOMESCHOOL EDUCATION NETWORK (WHEN) — An e-mail list full of information on state issues and general homeschool questions and answers. E-mail: when-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Website: http://homestead.com/wahomeednet/whenmain.html

WASHINGTON STATE HOME-BASED INTRUCTION LAW — A free copy of the law is available form the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Old Capital Bldg., PO Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200. Phone 360-664-3574. A request may also be made at www.k12.wa.us. Click on Publications and cross down to Parent Information.

NATIONAL HOME EDUCATION NETWORK (NHEN) — Exists to provide homeschool information, foster networking and public relations on a national level. Their web site has lots of helpful information. www.nhen.org

ACADEMIC TOOLBOX HOMESCHOOL CATALOG — Detailed descriptions of books stocked or readily available at www.homeschoolstore.com