Homeschool Groups Near Me?
Looking for a homeschool co-op or a homeschool support group? Or are you looking for a homeschool micro-school? Are you in the market for a specific type of group that supports Christian homeschool or maybe a secular viewpoint? You can use this state directory to find options that will best fit your family. Click on the links below to find a homeschool group in your local area!
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Why Find a Homeschool Support Group?
Homeschool support groups are great places to connect and engage with other homeschoolers. When you begin to homeschool, finding an inclusive group connection gives you the opportunity to share experiences, get advice, and find friends is vital. In fact, most homeschooling parents wonder if there are any “homeschool groups near me”, and the answer is a resounding, yes!
With listings in both the United States as well as worldwide homeschool support groups, you’re sure to find a network of homeschool organizations near you. Indeed, there are homeschool support groups in every shape and size including every demographic. Groups will typically have a group leader and sometimes they will have membership fees. Often the homeschool group leaders will create a mission statement that will delineate any specific worldviews that they might hold as a group. Finding a place that brings you, like-minded homeschool families and friends, is a perfect way to engage in encouragement.
Whether you are looking for a homeschool micro-school, homeschool co-op, or just looking for a homeschool group near you – there are many! And you can use our homeschool support group list to find groups in your area. First look in your state. If you aren’t satisfied at first, keep looking OR create your own homeschool organization. Because we all know, it’s so important to find a place to connect!
Visit our homeschool support group pages to find online and local homeschool groups, co-ops, and micro-schools near you.
What is a Homeschool Co-op?
Some call homeschool support groups by the term homeschool co-ops or homeschool cooperatives. Particularly, these groups gather on a regular basis. Sometimes they also share the teaching responsibility by letting each parent teach in the subject matter that they have expertise. In this way, parents are “co-operating” as volunteers together and sharing the responsibility of teaching. Sometimes these parent groups will also develop something a little more formal and the homeschool co-op becomes a homeschool co-op school. We’ve had multitudes of moms share how amazing their co-op is in building a supportive homeschool community. Often their co-ops will have a prom, mom’s night, fellowship dinners, park days, play dates, and even graduation ceremonies all as a part of an integral support system. In fact, homeschool co-ops are a great way to meet other homeschool families and engage in homeschool socialization. Parent-led homeschool groups and co-ops can be a vital part of your kids’ homeschool journey!
What is a Micro-School?
Micro-schools are often considered a tiny school. Most often these groups will be organized by a qualified teacher or organization. Their mission statement will address the fact that they are a more formal version of education while still there to support parents. Microschooling usually falls within one of two overarching categories: (1) part of private/charter schools or (2) co-op learning with responsibilities shared among parents. Additionally, a third sub-option involves parents registering as homeschoolers, but pooling resources to hire a certified teacher for 10 or fewer children. Many home educators have gained amazing experience and can contribute in a vibrant way to the education at a micro-school. Read this article on Homeschool Pods and Micro Schools here.
Local Homeschool Events Near Me
Are you interested in finding homeschool activities near you? We’d love to share one of our favorite homeschool events resources. Homeschool Facebook groups often share local dates to help homeschoolers locate events in their local area that might interest them. Connect online and find a local homeschoolers near you!