If you prefer a community-based homeschooling approach where you can connect with other parents for support and advice, Unskool is a good choice. The platform is designed to support homeschooling and unschooling, with AI-created lesson plans that can be customized by your child's progress. It also has a community where parents can share their experiences and insights, which can be helpful for finding others who are on a similar journey. The subscription costs $19/month or $190/year and supports up to three children.
Another interesting option is Coleap, which combines learning and community tools into one package. Coleap lets you create and manage online courses, boot camps and mastermind groups. It includes a directory for learner profiles and connections, community spaces for sharing resources and discussing topics, and an AI-powered assistant to help learners. It's good if you want to build a social learning experience without too much operational overhead.
For educational resources and support beyond community connections, Study.com has a wealth of flexible and relatively affordable courses, test prep and homework help. Its resources are aligned to state standards, and it has full curricula for middle and high school homeschooling. Study.com has more than 30 million learners and educators, so it's a large and established community for educational support.
Last, Khan Academy is a free, nonprofit online learning platform with a wealth of materials for a range of subjects. It offers personalized learning experiences for students, but also resources for parents to help them learn along with their kids. Ninety percent of US teachers trust Khan Academy materials, so it's a good place to find a supportive community for homeschooling families.