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Support Resources for Homeschooling

To better serve Advantage members, we are providing this list of national, state and regional homeschool associations and support resources.


This is not a complete list and we welcome any additions. If you would like to list your homeschool association or support group please e-mail your information to actadvantage@act.org.

E-mail your organization's information.
National Organizations

Home School Legal Defense Association
P.O. Box 3000
Purcellville , VA 20134-9000
Phone: (540) 338-5600
Fax: (540) 338-2733
E-mail: info@hslda.org
Web: www.hslda.org

Home School Legal Defense Association is a nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms. Through annual memberships, HSLDA is tens of thousands of families united in service together, providing a strong voice when and where needed.

CLASS Homeschools
www.homeschools.org
Email: custserv@homeschools.org

CLASS provides K–12 materials and services to families who are looking for a quality education at an affordable price. Established in 1967, we have helped thousands of families worldwide to get started—and succeed—in home schooling.

THRIVE
THRIVE-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Contact Danielle and Michele at:
THRIVE-owner@yahoogroups.com

Everyday Education
Homeschool through high school and beyond! Free articles, plus helpful resources, including Transcripts Made Easy, Get a Jump Start on College! A Practical Guide for Teens, free GPA Calculator, Zeitgeist Literature: Self-Directed, College-Preparatory, Literature-Based English for Homeschoolers, SAT prep, home business information, and more.
http://www.everyday-education.com


   
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona

Knowledge House
This comprehensive site contains general homeschool information, articles, reviews, unit studies, and a library of links; plus educational adventures, field trip ideas, and statewide resources for Arizona homeschoolers.
http://www.knowledgehouse.info

Homeschool Blogger
This blog features current news, events, articles, field trips, educational opportunities, legislative updates, website links, and other resources for the Arizona homeschool community.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Arizona


Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida

Caloosa Homeschoolers Support Group and Private School
P.O. Box 152442
Cape Coral, FL 33915-2442
(239) 458-4249
(815) 331-0667 (FAX)
E-mail: caloosahomeschoolers@yahoo.com
www.caloosahomeschoolers.4t.com
Private school: www.CHPS.8m.com


Georgia

HEIR of Georgia (Home Education Information Resource)
www.heir.org
HEIR is a statewide, non-partisan, non-sectarian, volunteer-only organization working to ensure that the people of Georgia and their government recognize home study, freely practiced in its diverse forms, as a legitimate choice and value it as a positive force for improving the quality of education.

Crown Athletics
Crown Athletics is a not-for-profit organization created for the benefit of home educated students living in north Georgia who are interested in participating in competitive athletics. Participation is open to all area home school students who are abiding by Georgia home school laws and who meet the age and eligibility requirements of each sport. Home school students in grades 6-12 can participate in baseball, football, basketball, volleyball, golf, tennis, soccer, cross country, and cheerleading for The Crown Athletic Knights. For more information, visit our website at
www.crown-athletics.org
or contact Melody Woods, Athletic Coordinator, at
melodywoodscca@aol.com.


Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois

HOME: Heart of Mary Educators
Catholic Homeschool Support Group of the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. ( Iowa: Davenport, Bettendorf; Illinois: Rock Island, Moline)

Our Mission
To support each other as we teach our children the Catholic faith and other age appropriate subjects at home, and to help each family develop and maintain the optimum teaching style by sharing information, resources and talents. We will encourage one another through prayer and worship, and by spending time together at regular gatherings and outings. Contact Julie Oliger at TheOligers@mchsi.com

Homeschool Resource Center
6645 W. Steger Road
Monee, IL 60449
708-235-1901
e-mail: hsrc@homediscipleship.org
website: www.fofchomeschool.org

The Homeschool Resource Center exists to provide information, advice, encouragement, fellowship, and resources to Christian homeschooling families. The Center also conducts monthly meetings that include discussions
on various subjects pertaining to the heart of homeschooling and home discipleship.

We offer homeschooling families in the areas:
A Monthly Support Group Meeting
Two weekly homeschool co-ops, meeting at various times throughout the year on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Email database to send current info on upcoming events & opportunities
Large Homeschool Resource Library
How-to-start homeschooling packets
Used curriculum for sale
Free Table - bring any items to give away to the monthly support group meetings
ICHE Convention Discount Rates
HSLDA Membership Discount Rates

Indiana
Iowa

HOME: Heart of Mary Educators
Catholic Homeschool Support Group of the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. ( Iowa: Davenport, Bettendorf; Illinois: Rock Island, Moline)

Our Mission
To support each other as we teach our children the Catholic faith and other age appropriate subjects at home, and to help each family develop and maintain the optimum teaching style by sharing information, resources and talents. We will encourage one another through prayer and worship, and by spending time together at regular gatherings and outings. Contact Julie Oliger at TheOligers@mchsi.com

Homeschool-Iowa
This is an e-group with discussion of topics related to homeschooling in Iowa. Posting of events,organizations, and homeschool websites is welcome. If you are looking for other homeschoolers to use as a support network, you have come to the right place.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschool-Iowa/


Iowa Homeschool Blogger
This is a blog with events of interest to, for, and/or by homeschool families / organizations in Iowa. Here you will find contests, homeschool businesses, museum programs, etc. etc. pertaining to Iowa.
www.homeschoolblogger.com/iowa/

Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan

True Life Centers is a Christian homeschool support group located in Monroe County Michigan. We have over 100 families that are active and participate in field trips, senior high classes, and family activities. A monthly Mom's Night Out is for homeschool mothers to meet and discuss homeschooling over dinner. We are open to Christian families and guests
can attend a activity before joining to see if they would like to
participate with True Life Centers
http://TrueLifeCenters.org
E-mail: pattycake01@chartermi.net or jstevent@chartermi.net


Minnesota Minnesota Homeschoolers' Alliance (MHA) is a statewide 501c(3) nonprofit that provides information and support to homeschooling families. Unlike many other groups, MHA is nonsectarian–we have no religious affiliation or orientation. Our members are an open-minded, welcoming and inclusive group, offering support regardless of race, religion or educational philosophy. MHA is the largest organization
of its type in the state.

Come to MHA's Annual Homeschooling Conference
Saturday, October 1, 2005

This year's conference features nationally-known homeschooling authors and advocates David Albert and Grace Llewellyn. The all-day conference offers something for everyone–from "getting started" workshops, to teen panel discussions, to dozens of vendor displays. Come join us on October 1 at the New Brighton Family Service Center,
just off I-694 near I-35W. For registration information call MHA at 612-288-9662 in the metro, 1-888-346-7622 outstate, or visit our website at www.homeschoolers.org


Mississippi
Missouri

JeffCo Connect Home Educators
Homeschool support group and co-op in De Soto, MO.
They meet at the DeSoto Christian Church. For more information visit www.jeffcoconnect.com or e-mail
info@jeffcoconnect.com.


Montana
Nebraska
Nevada

Northern Nevada Home Schools, Inc.
P.O. Box 21323
Reno, Nevada 89515
Phone: 775-852-NNHS (out of area: 888-864-6364)
E-mail: info-act@nnhs.org
http://www.nnhs.org

Northern Nevada Home Schools (NNHS) is a 501c(3) nonprofit coroporation established to support, encourage and assist parents and students in northern Nevada who have legally chosen the home education option.



New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York

Orange County (NY) Homeschoolers
9 Jonah Circle
Florida, NY 10921

We have over 165 families affiliated with our local support group. The Orange County Homeschoolers are an active, inclusive homeschool support group for families in and around Orange County, NY. The purpose of the group is to provide community-based educational and social activities for our children and networking opportunities for homeschooling families. Members of the group take turns arranging activities. This is an inclusive group. Homeschooling families from all faiths, backgrounds and teaching styles are welcome. We share a commitment to offering our children an excellent home-based education. Membership is open to families currently homeschooling and current homeschoolers may apply to join our e-mail list by contacting: orangehomeschoolers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com


North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma

Faithwalkers Home School Support Team
Team Leaders: Bob and Teri Douglas
Rt 1 Box 83
Ft. Cobb, OK 73038
405-643-9948


Oregon

Jackson County Home Educators
Christian Homeschool Support Group
790 Cherry St .
Medford , OR 97501
541-734-3243
E-mail: jchenews@juno.com
Bulletin Board: jchenews@yahoogroups.com
Website: www.jchenews.org


Pennsylvania

Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania
2710 North Colebrook Rd.
Manheim, PA 17545
www.chaponline.com


Rhode Island
South Carolina

South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools (SCAIHS) and Home School Bookstore
930 Knox Abbott Drive
Cayce, SC 29033
Phone: (803) 454-0427 (SCAIHS); (803) 227-2665 (Bookstore)
Fax: (803) 454-0428
Email: SCAIHS@scaihs.org or
HomeSchoolBookstore@scaihs.org
Web: www.SCAIHS.org

Our association was established in 1990 and has over 1200 member families with nearly 2,000 students. Besides providing support services to families in South Carolina, we serve families in several other states as well as families who are stationed overseas.


South Dakota
Tennessee

Middle Tennessee Home Education Association
P.O. Box 147
Old Hickory TN 37138
(615) 477-6917
www.mthea.org

Mid East Tennessee Home Education Association
C/O 385 CR 783
Etowah, TN 37331
www.mideastthea.com

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Texas

Texas Christian Alliance Supporting Home Education
PMB 286
4950 FM 1960 W. #A-7
Houston, Texas 77069
1-877- TCASHE1
president@tcashe.org
www.tcashe.org

The Texas Christian Alliance is a statewide 501c(3) nonprofit that provides information and support to homeschooling families, ensuring Texans maintain its position as one of the nations best states for homeschooling. Offices in Dallas, Houston, and Corpus Christi (available soon). Our working partners include HSLDA and several of the large regional support groups in Texas.

North Texas Home Educators' Network
P. O. Box 1071
Allen, Texas 75013
administration@nthen.org
www.nthen.org
214-495-9600

The North Texas Home Educators' Network is a 501c(3) non profit and is the largest of all of the regional home education support groups in Texas. We serve over 90 counties in north and northeast Texas, representing approximately 35,000 families and between 100,000 - 120,000 home educated students. NTHEN sponsors two major homeschool conferences and bookfairs every year with our winter conference being one of the largest in the nation. Visit our web site at www.nthen.org for full information.


Utah
Vermont
Virginia

REACH Homeschool Group
Serving the Virginia area
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/REACHgroup
For more info about REACH contact Wanda at sloper4@adelphia.net


Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming Homeschoolers Of Wyoming (HOW)
www.homeschoolersofwy.org
contact@homeschoolersofwy.org



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