Getting involved with other homeschoolers is very important to a family’s success in homeschooling It is important to join a homeschool network or support group in your area, There are also many homeschooling groups as well as many homeschooling classes, and programs that your students can enjoy. In this series, we are covering homeschool groups and resources across the country. This installment will cover Indiana homeschool groups and resources, A-H.
Academy You AcademyYOU is a public virtual charter school with its home office located in Little River, Kansas. Students located in Kansas can enroll at no cost as their funding comes from state sources. (This is public school at home)
Bloomington Area Christian Homeschoolers (BACH) Bloomington, IN (including Monroe County and the surrounding area)
BACH is a Christ-centered support group for Christian homeschooling families in the Bloomington, Indiana community (including Monroe County and the surrounding area). This group is very casual (run solely by volunteers), and likes to focus on having friends for our kids to play with on a regular basis. The group is committed to joyfully supporting, assisting and encouraging one another to nurture spiritual, social and academic growth in our children.
BrightStars Based in Hendricks County, IN and the surrounding areas They are a casual, informal group that has weekly meetings around Hendricks County. The meetings consist of crafts, park days, and general activities. In addition, They offer an Adventure Club, a 9 and Over Social Group, a Book Club, a Junior Historians Group, Mom’s Night Out, and are currently working on a 8 and Under Playgroup.
BurdenBearers Education Center Networking for Catholic homeschoolers who live in Northern Indiana and Illinois
Catholic Home Schooling – Michiana
Catholic home schooling support group in the Michiana area of northern Indiana and southern Michigan.
Classical Foundations for Christ Based in Mooresville, IN This is a support group open to families with toddlers and preschool to early elementary children, focusing on a Classical Education framework and Christian education. Get togethers will allow for children’s play time plus 15-20 minutes of stories / pre-school academics designed to develop reading readiness and Bible instruction.
Christ Centered Home Educators (IN) This is a group of christian families cooperate in field trips, social events, co-op classes, and special programs. They provide Co-op classes, member newsletter, field trips, lending library and more.
Eastside Home School Connection is christ-centered, interdenominational private organization supporting traditional parents in the home education of their children. Members initiate sharing of home school related information, legislation, tips, field trips and activities, or prayer requests via email.
Families Learning Together Families Learning Together is an inclusive & diverse group which serves Indianapolis, IN & the surrounding counties. Many views, philosophies, faiths & lifestyles are represented within the membership. Members generally post activities & info of interest to homeschoolers, and/or ask questions pertinent to home education.
Fort Wayne Area Home Schools Provides newsletter, sports, and an academic support group.
Greater Lafayette Home Educator’s Association GLHEA is a Christian organization with Christian leadership. GLHEA exists to provide information for ALL families interested in home education, to facilitate communication among homeschoolers in the area, and to organize specific activities for these homeschoolers.
Heart n Home School Support Group is a Christian-based support group and serves the parents of home schooled children in the Southern Indiana and Louisville, KY area. The volunteer members organize field trips, co-op classes, and monthly meetings. Membership requires agreement to our Statement of Faith and our Mission Statement.
HEARTH Homeschool is a Christian homeschool group. They offer monthly field trips, Mom’s meetings, and other educational and social activities.
Home Grown Hearts Homeschool Learning A group of Christian home educating families, joining efforts to provide classes and stimulating learning opportunities in a parent-supervised environment.
Homeschool Hub We are a homeschool resource center with non-profit status. We are inclusive to all homeschoolers.
Illiana Homeschool Society Serving NW Indiana and NE Illinois This is a group of homeschool families joining together to promote socialization and education. They welcome ALL families.
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