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Conferences & conventions
Home Educators Encouragement Alliance - 2008 Southeast Homeschool Expo.
Jul 25 to Jul 26, 2008
Cobb Galleria, Atlanta, Georgia. COME AND ENJOY a two-day Expo devoted entirely to the display, sale and discussion of educational materials with entire exhibit hall displays of materials by the best Christian, secular and specialty publishers.
FREE Exhibit Hall with workshop admission for parents/teachers and novice homeschoolers.
Atlanta
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Other events and resources
Classical Education Method Discussion Group
Sep 13 to Sep 14, 2008
Location: Books A Million Bookstore - Parents are encouraged to bring their questions and curriculum for all participants to discuss. All meetings are free and open to the public. Our group is primarily for committed parents of accelerated, college bound & gifted students.
Parents are encouraged to bring their questions and curriculum for all participants to discuss. All meetings are free and open to the public. Our group is primarily for committed parents of accelerated, college bound & gifted students.
Fort Myers
Museum of Science and Industry
Volunteering opportunities for students
Tampa/ Hillsborough
Classes & Co-ops
Family Treasures Homeschoolers
Christian homeschool support group and educational co-op.
Lee county
Home School Mom Substitute
Help for homeschool moms needing someone to help while they are sick, in the hospital or just needing some time off. Please email me for more information. mailto:askmamavida@yahoo.com
Trinity
Christian Business Academy
Offering Business, Stock Market, and Entrepreneurship workshops to home school students on a national basis. Classes are designed in two and five day seminar/workshops which can be presented to home school students in your area. Summer programs are available. Contact Ted Schmidt1-800-972-1108 or info@christianbusinessacademy.com if you have any questions.
All Cities
Fired Clay Sculpture Classes
Please visit my website. Classes are ongoing. Email with any questions. mailto:siennarose@cox.net
Gainesville
Veterinary Science Class for Homeschoolers
Oct 01 to Oct 31, 2008
An opportunity for students 6 and up to learn about animals, biology and math by looking at pets the way a veterinarian does. Family pets are welcome and needed! Mondays, October 6-27 in Kissimmee, Florida. Tuition: $75 per student. Contact Cerie Couture, DVM at 978-505-8636 or e-mail drcerie@verizon.net
Kissimmee
Veterinary Science Class
Learn about animals, biology, math and word origins by looking at animals the way a veterinarian does. Pets welcome and invited with participating students. Email to: drcerie@verizon.net
Kissimmee
Generations Skating Center
Roller skating for home schoolers
Fort Myers
Private guitar lessons
Private guitar lessons
Port Charlotte
Manatee HEAT
competitive athletics 6th - 12 th grade
Manatee, Sarasota, Pinellas Counties
Music and dance classes
May 26 to Nov 30, 1999
Group lessons in dance, guitar, violin, wind instrument band
Sarasota
Support
St. Pete Co-operative Homeschoolers
We are a secular, open-minded community of homeschooling families in the Tampa Bay Area. We strive for tolerance, respect and friendship for our children and ourselves. We are supportive of AP parenting and natural family living, and welcome families of all faiths and cultures.
The Homeschool Link
Your Link to homeschooling in Brevard County and the State of Florida.
League of Observant Jewish Homeschoolers
LOJH is a not-for-profit league of families designed to satisfy the growing demand for Orthodox Jewish Homeschooling. Although our resources should be helpful to Jewish educators everywhere. LOJH is looking to team up with observant, Jewish families that are committed to homeschooling their children.
South County Home Schoolers
SCHS exists to provide support to homeschooling families regardless of race, religion, or teaching style. We seek to honor and respect the diversity that exists in the homeschool community, while working to strengthen our common bond.
Florida Homeschoolers
The World is our Classroom. FL Homeschoolers bulletin board system is open for FL Residents who are looking for more out of homeschooling. It is a resource designed
to grow and expand with out families. Post your favorite park, find out about what cool things lie in the next area, check the calendar
for upcoming events or just sit back and meet new people!
The Oaks Private School
The Oaks Private School provides you with academic, administrative and
accountability covering, giving peace of mind while you educate your child in that wholesome and loving environment where learning is a natural part of everyday life, your home.
Seminole County Home Educators Association
Seminole County is a wonderful place to home educate your children. This website offers the laws regarding home education in Florida and various choices of education in this area. Every picture on this site has a link to awesome homeschool resources. Have fun also as you surf this site!
St. Pete Co-operative Homeschoolers
We are a secular, open-minded community of homeschooling families in the Tampa Bay Area. We strive for tolerance, respect and friendship for our children and ourselves. We are supportive of AP parenting and natural family living, and welcome families of all faiths and cultures.
Portfolio Evaluations Resource
Florida State Certified: Florida Professional Teaching Certificate Grades 1-6, ESOL Endorsement. Over 10 years of classroom, administrative and district experience. Current Occupation: Home School Learning Coach and Training Consultant. Evaluation style: Portfolio review and 30 min Student/Teacher discussion with parent/student to determine progressive learning based on parent goals and student abilities. Upon request, enrichment activities suggestions and recommendations based on Florida Student Progression standards are offered. Location: Virtual office. (Portfolios to be mailed to evaluator prior to conference).
$40 first child, sibling discount. Dina Clark, M.S. Phone: 239-574-5253
Alachua County.
Titus 2 Homeschoolers
This is a F.P.E.A. recognized support group of Christian families with the weekly e-mail newsletter of area events, meetings, and opportunities.
Bay County
The Homeschooler's Friend
THF is a homeschool support organization open to all homeschoolers. THF offers the unique opportunity of belonging to a group where each member shares benefits including, but not limited to: Monthly newsletters, Support Meetings, Information and schedules for THF field trips, classes, fairs, workshops, etc.
Brevard County
Brevard Homeschool
An active group of homeschooling parents offering friendship; support and encouragement; field trips; and book club ordering. We welcome ALL homeschoolers, regardless of religious or other affiliation. Membership is FREE.
Broward and surrounding counties
Home Educators Lending Parents Support
H.E.L.P.S. is an inclusive home school support group. We would love to have you come to one of our public events and talk with us about home education. If you would like to have an experienced homeschooler speak at your club, group or religious organization, please contact us.
Broward County
Broward Christian Homeschoolers
The purpose of this Christ-centered organization is to support families involved or interested in home education by providing encouragement, fellowship, information and activities. membersz benefit with monthly newsletters, suppot meetigns, fellowship times, workshops, guest speakers, teen socials and activities, dances and parties, senior formal graduation, year book, field trip opportunities, awards & promotion nights, holiday parties and special classes to enrich your homeschool experience.
Broward County
Radical Unschoolers of Broward
A group of families who have applied the Unschooling philosophy to our whole lives. Anyone interested in changing to a radical unschooling lifestyle is welcome.
Broward County
South Broward Homeschool Group
An inclusive support group of families that have chosen to educate their children at home. South Broward Homeschool Group supports all homeschool families without regard to teaching style, race, religion, or family orientation. Our goal is to provide a friendly, positive and open support group.
Broward County
Broward County Homeschool Parent Support Group
The purpose of the Broward County Homeschool Parent Support Group (the PSG) is to encourage our membership of approximately 400 families to grow and thrive in their respective homeschool environments. We take great strides to help facilitate our members success by providing information and support services while upholding the philosophies of the PSG (which are founded upon traditional Biblical Judeo-Christian values as defined by the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Scriptures).
Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Pine Island, Sanibel, Matlacha, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Naples, Alva and Punta Gorda areas
Caloosa Homeschoolers
(CH)
A Resource Support Group for Tri-County Homeschoolers. Caloosa Homeschoolers also provides an umbrella covering for homeschoolers through a private school option. Private school information at http://www.chps.8m.com/
Charlotte County
Charlotte Harbor Org. of Ind. Child Ed.
Homeschool discussion for families.
Clay County
Clay Homeschoolers
Clay Homeschoolers, located in Clay County, Florida, is a group founded on Christian principles believing the Bible to be the only inspired word of God. A group providing support and encouragement for home school parents, as well as, park days, field trips, and other activities for their children.
Collier County
Christian Home Educators Association of Collier County
The purpose of CHEACC is to provide information, support and encouragement to local Christian homeschool families. We encourage all members to initiate and coordinate activities that would enhance each other's homeschooling efforts.
Collier County
Homeschoolers of Collier County
We are a group of homeschooling families in Collier County, Florida, who provide support to each other regardless of religious beliefs, home education philosophy, or choice of curriculum.
Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa County areas
Christian Institute of Arts & Sciences
(CIAS)
Functions as a private school for home schooling families, combining the full services of a private school administration office with the advantages, personal assistance, and accountability needed to make your home education experience a success. In order to provide the services that our families need, we provide various tutoring lessons, classes, and activities at our campus school. mailto: K-12nogratrjoy@aol.com
Gulf Coast, Central
New Port Richey Homeschool (NPR Homeschool)
An all-inclusive, multi-age homeschool group in greater New Port Richey and West Pasco County. We're working together to create a diverse, vibrant homeschool community. Join us on our journey!
Hernando, Pasco and Citrus counties
Nature Coast LIFE
An inclusive group welcoming homeschoolers regardless of race, religion (or lack of), lifestyle, or educational philosophy. We believe there are as many different ways of homeschooling as there are homeschoolers.... That we all want the best for our children,that regardless of the path we chose we are richer for the company of each other on the Journey.
Hollywood
Broward County Christian Homeschoolers
BCH - A Christ-centered organization providing encouragement, fellowship, information and activities. Events & Field Trips for junior grades as well as teens including parties, movie nights, newsletter, senior formal gradution, and more....
Jacksonville and Orange Park areas
Home Educated with Learning Potentials
(H.E.L.P.)
Special Needs Support Group
We are a homeschool support group of special needs children and their families in the Jacksonville/Orange Park, Florida areas. It is an all inclusive and diverse group of parents providing enrichment, socialization, and support for the entire homeschool family. Our members provide advice and friendship to each other through monthly parent information and support meetings. We warmly welcome any homeschool family of a child with learning and/or medical special needs, regardless of homeschooling styles and philosophies.
Lee County
Heart and Home Homeschoolers
A Christian-based, cooperative group of homeschooling families. We welcome homeschool families of all faiths and educational philosophies. Our purposes are to support homeschooling parents, to share resources and ideas, and to encourage families in the planning of social and educational activities for their children. We also provide a network for keeping homeschoolers aware of political issues affecting the rights of homeschoolers.
Lee county
Family Treasures Homeschoolers
Christian homeschool support group and educational co-op.
Marion County
Christian Home Educators Association of Marion County
A Christian support group offering: acitivies, opportunities, fellowship, support, and encouragement for homeschooling families
Miami, Broward, Palm Beach areas
Alternative Homeschool Educators
We are a homeschool group based in South Florida. We are eclectic homeschoolers who believe in the Earth's spirit, kindness, and respect for all homeschooling styles and religions. We offer park days, field trips, monthly newsletters,educational co-ops, craft and cooking classes, Spiral Scouts, Book-It, Troll books, and many other exciting adventures.
North
AndNowForSomethingCompletelyDifferent
Secular Home school support group
North Central
Law Days 2008
Courthouse tour and educational activities Email: cooper.carrina@jud3.flcourts.org
Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton counties
Gulf Coast Christian Home Educators Association
Christian Homeschool Group serving homeschool families in Northwest Florida
Orlando
Orlando Home Educators
Where Education and Friendships Last a Lifetime!!!
Orlando (Northern Suburbs)
NearHim Home Educators
A Christian homeschool support group which exists to support and encourage families whom God has called to the task of teaching their children at home. It is the desire of NHE to be a model of Christ's love and to serve the families of both NHE and the greater homeschooling community.
Orlando and surrounding areas.
Mid-Florida Homeschoolers
(MFH)
Central Florida's Homeschool Resource!
Mid-Florida Homeschoolers is an inclusive support group for homeschooling parents in the Orlando area. We accept all residents who currently homeschool or are considering homeschooling regardless of religious persuasion or beliefs. Our purpose is to support local homeschooling families, disseminate information to the public and foster positive attitudes about home education in the general public. By using the word inclusive we TRULY mean everyone! egroups:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midflhomeschoolers/
Orlando area, Orange, Seminole and eastern Lake Counties
Homeschool Cooperative Educating in Central Florida
Homeschool Cooperative of East Central Florida is an inclusive and eclectic group of home educating families in the Orlando area (basically Orange county, Seminole county and eastern Lake County) working together for weekly co-ops, fun educational fieldtrips, sports/pe days, etc for a diverse age group while maintaining and supporting the individual valuable educational choices each family has made.
Palm Beach County
Early Years Homeschooling Club
This group is specially geared toward the needs of exclusively homeschooled children ages 3 to 7 and their siblings. All like-minded families sharing "natural family living" philosophies are welcome. Our goal is to have fun, learn from each other, and facilitate child socialization skills.
Palm Beach County
Parents Educating Children
PEC was created out of a need for homeschooling parents to come together to offer each other support and to share information on different aspects of home education. The purpose of PEC is to support and encourage its member families who are engaged in a home education program, as well as those considering home schooling as an academic option. Our philosophy is founded on traditional, Biblical, Judeo-Christian values. Membership is open to all who are engaged in a home education program and pay annual dues.
Palm Beach County
Christian Homeschool Fellowship
Made up of Christian families dedicated to observing Biblical commands as outlined in Deuteronomy 6, Proverbs 22, and Ephesians 6, to train up our children in the love and admonition of the Lord. We promote home education as the scriptural design. We believe that every family has the God given, constitutional, and legal right to home educate, regardless of their philosophy of education or religious affiliation.
Panama City and Bay county area
Fellowship of Christian Teaching Homes (FCTH)
Our mission is to support and assist parents in their God-appointed responsibility of training (which includes educating) their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. It is our express desire and intent that as a result of our efforts, the Lord Jesus Christ is honored and exalted in our families, home schools, and community. Some of the benefits of membership are Fellowship, Mom's Night Out (MNO), Father's Night Out (FNO), Co-op, classes, Park Days, Beach Days, Field Trips, e-Loop Used Curriculum Sale, e-Loop chat line, "offloop", e-News Updates, Promotion/Performance/Project/Pizza Night and Legal Updates
Pasco County
Pasco Christian Homeschooling Association
Welcome to PCHA. We are a nondenomination Christian support group for homeschooling families in the area. We join together for educational support, spiritual support and fellowship. We have informational monthly meetings, with yearly, monthly and weekly activities to choose from. Our Association has a decidedly Christian emphasis, as is evidenced by the Statment of Faith. It is important for all members to realize, when they apply for membership in our group that all activities and meetings will be conducted with the New Testament emphasis. Any group sponsored by our Association will be conducted in a Christian manner as well.
Pasco County
New Port Richey Homeschool
NPR Homeschool is an all-inclusive, multi-age group for homeschoolers. Everyone is invited to make new friends, share ideas, support one another, plan activities and field trips, participate in group learning experiences, and build a community together in the New Port Richey/West Pasco area.
Pinellas county and surrounding area
Homeschool Alternatives
The World is our Classroom. We are an ever-growing group of families who come together for socialization, ideas and support. We offer opportunities for homeschooling families,regardless of political, religious or educational beliefs. Our common goal is our children's educational future. egroups:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolalt/
South Florida
Society of Parents Lending All-inclusive Support for Homeschoolers in Florida
SPLASH is a society of homeschooling parents endeavoring to promote home education in the community.
Southern Florida
Weston Alternative Education Network
A great group of homeschooling families from all over the South Florida area. All are welcome. Parents and kids of all ages come together for games and socialization. Please join us for two hours of fun and sharing. For directions to our events and more information e-mail shira@levsoftware.comor alexandra_db@yahoo.com.
Southwest Florida.
CaloosaHomeschoolers
CH aspires to be an inclusive homeschool support system for sharing resources for families. To serve as a network for homeschooling families and to engage in community run events and activities with other homeschooling families in our area.
statewide
Florida Parent Educators Association
We are an assocition of thousands of families in the state of Florida who educate our own children. This site is dedicated to assisting our members to ensure the highest quality of education, and to provide help and information to to other families who are considering homeschooing.
statewide
Florida Parent Educators Association - Districts
Click on your district for information about local
homeschool organizations and your district director.
statewide
Florida Coalition of Christian Private Schools Association (FCCPSA)
mailto:lhca@email.msn.com
statewide
West Florida Chess Group
Contains chess news on clubs, camps, events, tournamnets, homeschooling, coaches and links.
SW Florida
Southwest Florida Homeschooling Families
We welcome all homeschooling families, regardless of religious beliefs, educational philosophy, or curriculum method. We have founded this group in the hopes that homeschooling families in SW Florida will feel welcome and encouraged by our support. We are not a leadership-based group run by rigid bylaws. We are all volunteers. We believe this system will enable members to concentrate more fully on their families and give attention to the important matters of homeschooling rather than the politics of a group. We will meet for field trips and association to help support and encourage one another and our children.
SW region
Gulfcoast Homeschool Association
GCHSA, a non-denominational support group in SW Florida for all families who choose homeschooling. We celebrate diversity and welcome others regardless of individual differences. We work together to provide our children with a variety of fun and exciting learning experiences.
Tampa and Hillsborough county area
Learning Is For Everyone of Tampa
LIFE is a collaborative, alternative learning group that believes Learning Is For Everyone, and should be a rich and satisfying experience that creates a never-ending desire to learn more! LIFE welcomes everyone, of all races, ethnicities, religions, family compositions, sexual orientations, diets, learning styles, abilities and disabilities, and asks only that rules of civility, kindness and compassion be honored by all, for all.Our webpage and online discussion group serve as an announcement and resource list for the Odessa Trailblazers Camp Fire Family Club, science programs and other activities and events. Email LIFE Info with questions or suggestions. mailto:pubmail@tampabay.rr.com egroups:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/L_I_F_E/
The northwest corner of Florida, including Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.
West Florida Home Education Support League
(WFHESL)
WFHESL members help organize a wide variety of activities and events that are announced to members in the monthly newsletter. WFHESL is a Christ-centered, family oriented, volunteer organization established by homeschooling fathers and mothers desiring to help, support, and encourage homeschoolers in Northwest Florida, according to Biblical principles. mailto:pres@wfhesl.org
Volusia, Seminole & Flaglert counties
P.A.C.E. Parents Advancing Christian Education
P.A.C.E. is a non legalistic christian support group offering fpea,co-ops,field trips,etc.
West Central
Brandon Homeschool Cooperative (BHC)
Brandon Homeschool Cooperative (BHC) is a nonsectarian group of families that shares resources, ideas, and support for all methods of homeschooling in the Brandon area.
Job opportunites for homeschool students
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