Home Education

Home education is a legally protected right in all 50 states. At present, more than 70 students on Martha’s Vineyard, grades pre-K through 12, are educated at home by their parent(s). Each family chooses a teaching style, curriculum, and format suited to their child’s individual learning style and in accordance with the family’s beliefs and educational philosophy. The flexible format permits a wide variety of learning experiences, including apprenticeships in Island businesses and non-profit organizations, trips abroad, livestock projects, and intimate community studies. Curriculum fairs, teaching seminars and workshops, and summer camp activities throughout New England are available on a regular basis.

Vineyard Initiative for Teaching and Alternative Education (VITAE, Inc.)
a/k/a Island Homeschoolers
5 Morgan Way Unit C
Edgartown, MA 002569
508.627-6932
Jamie O’Gorman

Umbrella organization with federal non-profit status for all home school families, regardless of philosophy. Provides resources, conducts support group meetings, coordinates group activities, and plans special events. Home Spun, a monthly newsletter, is available on request.