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California Homeschool Legal Requirements
Homeschool Legal Advantage (HLA)
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HLA is an outreach of the Christian Law Association. The CLA has faithfully served churches and families since 1969, and has successfully defended over 8,000 educational freedom related cases. Today, the Homeschool Legal Advantage team includes a large group of full-time attorneys and an additional 200+ affiliated attorneys throughout the United States. HLA stands ready to educate and empower Homeschoolers so that they can respond kindly and confidently to local officials when homeschooling questions arise. And, when direct attorney involvement or even legal representation is required to defend your right to homeschool, as a member of Homeschool Legal Advantage, you can rest assured that assistance from one of our experienced attorneys is only a phone call away! For more information, please visit http://www.HomeschoolLegalAdvantage.com
HomeSchool Association of California
The Legality of Homeschooling: Complying with California Law
California Homeschool Network
Homeschooling is Legal in California
California and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions
Fourth Annual Thomas Jefferson Eduction Forum (FATJEF) in Southern California
April 24, 2010
Fourth Annual Thomas Jefferson Eduction Forum (FATJEF IV) in Southern California will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the Goldy S. Lewis Community Center, 11200 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701. The keynote speaker will be Andrew Pudewa. Lunch is included.
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Jonah Project - Free Homeschool foreign language opportunity
September 5, 2009 - August 7, 2010
Parents; Youth Pastors; Curious:
Would you like something to do for your homeschool students? Would you like something free for your young ones?
We are a local company who is working with a local bookstore. They have offered a large conference room (free) and we have offered one of our foreign language instructors (free). We teach people how to read the book of Jonah, in the original Hebrew, on the first Saturday of each month, at 1:00 P.M.
It only lasts an hour. It’s a fun, but educational, thing to do once a month. It will inspire intelligent discussions in the following weeks to come.
There are no obligations. Just show up and enjoy. Come to: Living Waters Christian Bookstore, 1010 E. Arrow Hwy., Covina, CA 91724 (626) 967-2893. Remember, it starts at 1:00 P.M. on September 5, 2009. Pack the kids in a bus. They are free to ask all the questions they want.
Micah Gould
Homeschoolhebrew.com
12223 Highland Ave., #256
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 418-4183
www.homeschoolhebrew.com
mgould@homeschoolhebrew.com
Los Angeles
Homeschool hiking/biking annual event
May 23, 2010 - May 29, 2010
The homeschool hiking/biking annual event began in May 2005 as a way to gain recognition for homeschooling as well as getting some exercise, group involvement, and introducing homeschoolers and their families to hiking and biking in the great outdoors!! It is an annual event now and will be held each year the last full week in May all across the United States. We are asking for individuals and groups involved in homeschooling to set up events in their areas. If you would like to set up a group event in your area, please send your name, email address, phone, city and state to me at: homeschoolhikebike@hotmail.com
California Homeschooling Co-ops
Los Angeles
CA School of Excellence
Independent Study Program serving homeschooling families. Caters to single parent families. Single parents pay no tuition.
San Clemente
West River Academy
An accredited international school for all ages and all grade levels. We offer FREEDOM and SIMPLICITY to homeschooling families around the world!
California Homeschooling Classes
FRESNO Sunnyside Christian Academy, PSP
A private independent study program (ISP) for Christian home educators throughout California. Due to convenient online attendance tracking, our statewide PSP is now open to ALL Californians. FSCA provides a variety of services for our member families for a very affordable annual registration fee.
North County Bobbysox Softball
NCBS prides itself on providing training for girls and boys in learning the sport of softball for life. Sign-ups are begining now through 2/4/06. Boys ages 5-12, and Girls ages 5-18 are welcome. Let's Play Ball!
Orange Coast Musical Arts
Homeschool Band and Orchestra in Orange County, California. We have three levels of band and two levels orchestra. Tuition is $20 a month and we perform at church's, community events, contests, music festivals and nursing homes. We have started a marching band and have won several awards in our first season.
Arroyo Grande
Five Cities Keichu-Do
Family-centered and homeschool-friendly martial arts classes for ages 6 through adults.
Covina
San Gabriel Valley YMCA
The Covina YMCA main site offers physical Education classes and programs for all ages. Tel. (626)339-6221
East Bay - Hayward
Sun Gallery
Field Trips & Art Programs for Students.
Folsom
Mihaljevic Soccer School - soccer classes for Homeschoolers
Former Professional Soccer player and owner of the Mihaljevic Soccer School, Joe Mihaljevic is pleased to announce the school is expanding classes to help homeschoolers reach their goals and to include additional soccer instruction for the summer. Classes are offered month to month and students can sign up at times that meet their schedules. A wide range of new classes will be held at the Folsom Sports Complex at 66 Clarksville Road and at Lakeside Church on the corner of E. Bidwell and Oak Avenue Parkway also in Folsom.
Folsom/El Dorado Hills
Piano Lessons
Group classes or one-on-one piano lessons in the student's home. More information email: wrotens@hotmail.com
Galt
Piano Lessons
Piano Lessons, mailto:galtpiano@yahoo.com
Hayward
Cruz Martial Arts
Homeschool-friendly, traditional karate classes taught in a family atmosphere. Instruction is for children ages 6 and up. Emphasis is on gross and fine motor skill development, discipline, personal safety, awareness and learning about the Japanese culture (language, customs.)
Monterey
Violin & Viola Lessons
Private Violin & Viola Lessons: Classical/Suzuki Method, Fiddle, Improvisation. All ages, beginner through advanced. Skype online lessons also available.
Riverside,Ca
Revolution Dance Academy
Weekly Dance Classes
Sacramento Area
Piano lessons
Private piano lessons in your home. Email: pam_baker@sbcglobal.net
San Carlos
Reading Classes
Come learn to read or enhance current reading skills while having fun. We offer morning classes for Reading, Writing, Math, and Comprehension/Fluency. We also have individual tutoring available. Please call us to find out more information.
San Jose
AVAC Swim School
AVAC Swim School offers a homeschool program. Customize your needs! We have small group lessons or swim workouts.
Santa Clara
Rockiteer Science Classes
AN ELECTRIFYING EXPERIENCE: In a cooperative exercise, students learn the basics of making an electric circuit as they discover what happens when colored holiday lights are hooked up in series and in parallel. They also get to check a wide variety of materials to see if they are conductors.
Santa Maria/Five Cities
Shinjin Karate
Family-centered martial arts instruction taught by a homeschooling family.
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Mariposa
Las Mariposas Civil War Days
The most Authentic Civil War Reenactment West of the Rockies! Friday is a no cost Education Day dedicated solely to registered schools, with educational stations for Civil War Presentations for all attending students. There will also be a battle reenactment on Friday complete with tactical foot and horse skirmishes and cannon fire. Saturday and Sunday both include two battles each day, with a host of other events coinciding with battle reenactments. On Saturday, the public is also invited to attend a May Day Celebration, Parade, and Civilian Tea at the Mayors Tent Camp. Check website for details of event held in April.
Fresno
20th Annual Civil War Revisited
The Fresno Historical Society and National Civil War Association present the largest living history reenactment of the Civil War in the Western United States. at Kearney Park, Fresno, California. This beautiful park is transformed into encampments for Union and Confederate soldiers and Civilians to the amazement of spectators. Two battles daily with field hospital reenactments following the battles. Our focus this year is medical history. Meet Harriett Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Clara Barton, President Abraham Lincoln, our Generals and many more historic figures! Camp Night - Don't miss the Sons of the San Joaquin! Two dinners: Soldiers Dinner and Generals Dinner. October - check website for details!
San Francisco
2009 21st Annual Pi Day Celebration page
Welcome to 21st celebration of Pi Day, an international "geek" holiday founded at the Exploratorium. Mathematical pi (π) and puns thereof are the toasts of the day. Go forth and immerse yourself in the quirky, ritualistic festivities and antics, lovingly prepared, from scratch, by Exploratorium staff and collaborators.
This year's Pi Day is also Albert Einstein's 130th birthday. Happy Birthday, Al!
Lakeport
Lake County Historical Courthouse Museum
The Pomo Indians' excellence in basket making has never been equalled by any other Indian tribe or by any other people throughout the world. Thousands of stone tools and more than 300 baskets from Lake County have been acquired by the Museum since the 1930s.
Santa Barbara
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
Visitors find in each of our parks a distinctive spirit that may stimulate or soothe, but is sure to satisfy. Cool redwood groves, wide open lawns for recreation, the picturesque Pacific, and two of California's most sought-after campgrounds. The assortment of landscapes and things to do is rather astounding. And then, of course, there is the option of kicking back and doing nothing at all.
Santa Barbara
Lotusland
Lotusland is a unique 37-acre estate and botanic garden situated in the foothills of Montecito to the east of the city of Santa Barbara. Explore our site and learn more about the many facets of Lotusland, including its intriguing history, exceptional gardens, outstanding educational programs and innovative horticultural practices. Learn also how you can help to preserve this oasis of beauty and tranquility for generations to come.
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
The Story of Santa Barbara is the Museum's signature exhibition that tells our region's story from the age of the Chumash to the Space Age. Showcasing treasures from the collections, The Story of Santa Barbara fills three of the Museum's four galleries and offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the people who have called our region home for more than 14,000 years. Native American, Mexican, African-American, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese people have contributed to Santa Barbara's rich cultural heritage and ethnic diversity. They brought with them unique skills, foods and religious beliefs as well as their distinctive architecture, tools, clothing and objects of everyday life that are highlighted in our exhibition.
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
As fellow educators, we invite you to use the Santa Barbara Museum of Art as a teaching resource. Learning through art is a powerful way to enhance the curriculum at every grade level. SBMA school programs emphasize verbal and visual literacy and link with the curriculum in language arts, social studies, and visual arts at each grade level.
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California Homeschool Support Groups
A-Catholic-HS-Moms
The purpose of the list is to offer and receive help, suggestions, support, friendship and information, to lift each other up in times of stress and and rejoice with each other in times of joy. The list is for Catholic homeschoolers or those who are interested in homeschool info.
HSC
The HomeSchool Association of California welcomes anyone with an interest in homeschooling.
Family Homeschool Adventures
Family Homeschool Adventures is an inclusive active group with weekly park days and monthly field trips. We meet every week -- weather permitting -- at a park in Lompoc. All homeschoolers are welcome to attend! Please feel free to check out the group on a park day. For more information; email vaisof5@comcast.net or phone (805)740-6091 (Trisha) for more information.
California Christian Homeschool
This California Christian homeschooling list is available for homeschoolers throughout the state to share their homeschool activities, prayer requests, advice, concerns, discussions, encouragement, experiences, ideas, information, links, resources, suggestions, support, etc. May God lead you in His hands as you train your children up in the way of the Lord.
CHEAofCA
The Christian Home Educators Association of California is a non-profit ministry established in 1982 to provide information, support, and training to the home education community throughout the state.
Orange County Home Education
Helping Christian Parents Discover and Enjoy the Blessings of a Raising Godly Children. We are a group of Christian homeschooling parents, dedicated to ministering to the emotional and practical needs of homeschooling parents and those who are considering homeschooling their children.
SDP HomeScholars of Southern California
A Secular (nonreligious), Diverse (different) and Progressive (forward) Homeschool Support group in Southern California. Here, you will find all types of personalities, cultures, lifestyles and homeschool methods.
Homeschooling in Santa Clarita Valley
We are inclusive of all. We offer support, local information, Field Trips, Parkdays, the Free Things To Do With the Kids Listing, links to homeschool information, Mom's Night's out, an occasional camping trip and more!
FRESNO Sunnyside Christian Academy, PSP
A private independent study program (ISP) for Christian home educators throughout California. Due to convenient online attendance tracking, our statewide PSP is now open to ALL Californians. FSCA provides a variety of services for our member families for a very affordable annual registration fee.
The Well Trained Mind
This board is for homeschool families who are using the classical approach as described in The Well Trained Mind. This group focuses on families in the Sacramento area in hopes of pooling our resources and supporting one another as we educate our children. Those from communities surrounding Sacramento are welcome to join as well.
Saints and Angels Home Educators of the Central Valley
Newly formed in 2006, the purpose of SAHECV is to provide support and fellowship for Catholic homeschooling families through a friendly network. (Not Catholic?) We are faithful and loyal to the Dogmas and infallible Magisterium of the Catholic Church and the Roman Pontiff. What the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church has to say about educating our children.
Monterey Bay Military Homeschoolers
MBMH is a support group for military families who homeschool and live on the Monterey Peninsula. Our mission is to provide an information network for local homeschool families and to coordinate activities and field trips as desired.
Mid-Peninsula Homeschoolers
Mid-Peninsula Homeschoolers warmly welcomes families of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and homeschooling philosophies who love their children and wish to provide them with the best possible education. We meet in Mitchell Park, Palo Alto, every Wednesday afternoon for fun, friendship, support, networking, and information gathering.
Memorial Park Homeschoolers
We are a group of veteran and new homeschoolers meeting at Memorial Park in Cupertino. All families are welcome. We try to accommodate the diverse community we live in. Our members wish that their religious and political views not be a part of this group's character or identity. We all homeschool for different reasons and our group welcomes all approaches to homeschooling: from un-schooling to very structured schooling.
Our goal is to provide support, inspiration, and activities in a friendly and nurturing environment.
East County Homeschool
This is a homeschooling group created to provide support, information, and resources for homeschoolers in the East County--but we are open to all homeschoolers. We're here to help with park days, get togethers, classes, field trips, provide educational links and resources such as quizzes, tutorials, help with material needed for specific unit themes of study-- and hopefully provide a place to meet new homeschooling friends. : )
Alameda Oakland Homelearners (AOHL)
Alameda Oakland Homelearners is an inclusive group that welcomes homeschoolers of all ages. We meet every Thursday at parks alternating between Alameda and Oakland, and sometimes San Leandro and Berkeley. We also host large events for the homeschooling community, such as our annual Not-Back-to-School picnic, a swim party, and Monte Carlo night.
Desert Homeschoolers
A group for desert area homeschoolers.
Sacramento Learning Freesource
Everything offered here is Free. We are a group which began early in 2006 in Sacramento. We began in the spirit of other recycling groups-but with a catch! Here we offer only "Learning" or "Educational" materials. Our purpose is twofold, 1) to help people obtain learning materials for free and 2) to promote recycling and keep unused items out of our landfills.
California Teen Homeschoolers
This is a secular non-political support group for families with teen homeschoolers. Please send information that will aid other teen homeschoolers, set up teen activities, classes or other learning activities. Also ask questions, share insights, or recommend various offerings.
Sacramento Area Homeschool Information & Chat
A place to network, learn and share. This group was created primarily as an online resource for local families. If you have questions and or want to chat with locals who homeschool this is the place for you. Some are just starting out and others have been doing this long enough to have kids who are starting college.
Santa Monica West LA Child Led Learners
(SMWLA)
We recognize that learning is an outgrowth of living life.
We are unschoolers, progressive minded, alternative or eclectic HSers in the child led learner mode. This is a secular group. We hope to support ourselves in growing towards natural learning, respectful/gentle parenting, joyful living, freedom and autonomy, non-coercive parenting, deschooling ourselves, and letting go of controls. Exploring topics such as surviving panic and criticism and living without fear.
Homeschool Fun for Silicon Valley Teens
For Homescshoolers Having Good Clean Fun.
This support group, inclusive and non-profit, fosters a rich social life amongst homeschool and small school students by organizing sports leagues, dances, games, Karaoke, bowling, pizza or movie nights. We empower teens to take responsibility for fun: to pick the events, decide upon the participants, set rules and select volunteers on this site, even to set up and clean up.
Homeschooling in Central Orange County
(HCOC)
Hello! You have found the Homeschooling in Central Orange County (HCOC) California group. It is our desire to form an inclusive, member directed support group of families who are unique and diverse in their methods and styles of home education. We welcome everyone. (Please read the information at
Arbor Academy
Serving California Homeschooling Families. A uniquely adaptive individually tailored independent study program, following California education code which supports all
homeschooling educational methods and personal student goals. Offering credentialed teacher support, online and real world homeschool support groups, park days, fieldtrips, online enrichment curriculum
along with a host of additional homeschooling resources.
Yolo County Homeschoolers
(YoHo)
Yolo Homeschoolers is the oldest continuing support group in the county, over 20 years old! A loosely affiliated group of homeschooling families YoHo, as it is commonly known, includes families of all religions, philosophies, and homeschooling methods. We sponsor an annual Homeschool Information Night every August, and maintain a listserv through which members may announce group classes and activities. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/YoHoAnnounce/
DragonTree Home Learner
We believe strongly in providing plenty of free time to play. In the largest sense, we are a group of parents and children drawn together by our decision to not participate in public schooling. We were founded as an unschooling support group, although all types of homeschoolers are welcome. Understand though, that we will not be spending any time talking about the best way to "make" your child learn a particular lesson or skill. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DragonTreeHomeLearners/
Temecula Valley Homeschoolers Network
(TVHN)
Join the Temecula Valley Homeschoolers Network Message Board for discussion, announcements, homeschool answers and more. This network provides updates and events of several groups in the Temecula area.
Family Centered Education of Los Angeles
(FaCE-LA)
This list serves as a supplement for the FaCE-LA newsletter. We will use this list for announcements, alerts and maybe the occasional joke.
Humboldt Homeschoolers
We are an informal and friendly group whose members are actively homeschooling (or thinking about it) and want to educate themselves about homeschooling as a positive, rewarding alternative to schools. We also enjoy getting together for fun. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, homeschooling style, or spiritual beliefs. We can all learn much from each other as we share our wealth of knowledge and experience. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomeschoolerConnection/
The Tri-Valley Explorers
(TVE)
We welcome people who homeschool through the school district, through a Charter School, underground, or by filing an R4. We are an all-inclusive support group and co-op with members from Livermore to Concord. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tve/
Tri-City Homeschoolers (TCH)
A loosely-structured, all-inclusive group of homeschooling families from the Fremont-Union City-Newark area. The purpose of our group is to offer activities and share resources to enhance and support the homeschooling experience. We are open to new and experienced homeschoolers alike. We welcome all people, regardless of sex, age, race, religion, or homeschooling program, including those families who are still exploring the homeschool option and seek further information about it.
Southern California Classical Christian Homeschool
Classical Conversations Communities exist to complement your home-centered education and connect you with like-minded families. Each community is facilitated by a trained parent-director, and classes are led by trained parent-tutors who model the classical tools of learning. Tutors have the privilege of encouraging students toward becoming lifelong learners while also encouraging parents in the classical teaching of their children.
Classical Conversations values your time and commitment to quality classical Christian education for your family. We honor your desire to train your children in the way they should go.
Alameda Oakland Home Learners
An inclusive group that welcomes homeschoolers of all ages. We meet every Thursday at parks alternating between Alameda and Oakland, and sometimes San Leandro and Berkeley. We also host large events for the homeschooling community, such as our annual Not-Back-to-School picnic, a swim party, and Monte Carlo night.
Hayward Home Schoolers
Homeschoolers of all varieties. Drive less, play more! Park day weekly - Wednesdays at approximately 2pm - bring lunch! Children cover all ages from infants to 15yrs - there's a friend for everyone :-)
Christian Home Educators of Fresno Area
CHEFA is a non-profit organization created for the purpose of providing information, training, and support to the Christian Home School Community of the greater Fresno area.
Fresno and Madera Homeschoolers
FAM Homeschoolers is a group of homeschooling families whose purpose is to offer support to local homeschoolers, and provide group activities and discussion. Our group is open to all homeschoolers, regardless of method or other affiliations.
Bakersfield HomeLearners
Homeschooling families! On Bakersfield HomeLearner, you'll find local info, occasional articles on homeschooling, legal news, hand-selected unit studies and topical links. Our basic purpose however, is to provide fellowship, foster friendships, refresh veterans and empower newbies!
Desert Home Educators Association
DHEA support group at Edwards Air Force Base is the first of its kind! Our families include active duty military service members, their dependents, retired military, reserve, and other Department of Defense (DOD) affiliated members. We feature a diverse yet dynamic array of parents who have similar interests and a common goal, to provide the best possible education for their children. Our group fosters active learning and the sharing of ideas through discussion groups, community involvement, field trips, and a variety of educational cooperatives.
Tehachapi Homeschool Co-Op
This group is all-inclusive. We do not discriminate to religon, ethnic background or style of homeschooling. We have park days, co-op activities, clubs and all sorts planned for this group. We try and have a Planning meeting every few months to discuss upcoming events and plan for future field trips etc. If you live in surrounding towns, Bear Valley, Stallion Springs, Mojave, Rosamond, California City or Edwards AFB you are welcome to the group.
Modesto Area Homeschooling
This group is to be used to post homeschool events, field trips, prayer requests, conventions, ministry opportunities, co-ops, park days or anything else going on in this area that would be of interest to the homeschooling community. It will also be a place to meet and support fellow homeschoolers in this area.
Valley Home Educators
Serving Home Educators in California's Central Valley is our #1 goal!
Homeschool Connection
This group is interested in anything pertaining to homeschooling. For newcomers to longtimers. Find support, ideas, friends, information, sources..
Inyo & Mono Counties - Homeschoolers
This group is to try to find and connect parents in Inyo and Mono Counties that homeschool or are interested in homeschooling their children. Looking for homeschoolers who enjoy group outings and events as a local homeschooling community. Group is open to all types of homeschool including those who use charter and private curiculum and Public School work. Share your comments, concerns, infomation, experiences, interests and all that involves our county with homeschooling.
Redding Homeschool Network
An inclusive support group for homeschooling families. We welcome families of all faiths and all homeschooling styles. Members are encouraged to keep in touch with each other and plan activities for themselves and their children and post items of interest to homeschooling families.
Marin Homeschool Families
An organization of families who have chosen to educate our children outside school settings. Families from all walks of life are included; a reflection of Marin itself. A social group, a support group, and a homeschool resource. We get together for field trips, park days, and other events; share ideas and curriculum; and make many new friends along the way.The single value we all share is the commitment to our children.
San Francisco Homeschoolers
A loosely organized, inclusive group of homeschooling families.
S F Bay Unschooling Network
We are a support group for unschoolers and homeschoolers interested in exploring an unschooling approach.
Welcome Homeschoolers
A support group for homeschooling families. Our purpose is to offer support, information and encouragement to homeschoolers and those interested in homeschooling. We agree on our love for our children and our commitment to homeschooling. Except for these, our most outstanding characteristic is our diversity. In terms of educational philosophy, we range from families who follow structured curriculums to unschoolers who are very unstructured and others whose philosophies are in between. Some of our members cherish deeply held religious beliefs. Some are not religious at all. Some families are homeschooling one or more children while other children in the same family may be attending school. We practice tolerance and inclusion for all.
HEART for Christ Schools
Home Educators Achieving Results Together for Christ. We are a support group for homeschooling families whose purpose is to support and encourage families in their homeschooling choices.
Rinconada Homeschool Park Day
A group of homeschool families that meet every Wednesday at Rinconada Park for fun, games and sharing of ideas (homeschool and otherwise). We are an all inclusive group with a variety of homeschool philosophies and styles. This group is not structured but many classes and events are created by the industrious members who make up the group. Children's ages range from 3 - 13.
Welcome Homeschoolers
A support group for homeschooling families whose purpose is to offer support, information and encouragement to homeschoolers and those interested in homeschooling.
All Ways Learning-Announce
All Ways Learning is an inclusive group of homeschooling families which accepts and respects each member. The purpose of the group is to empower its members to seek out, organize, or create all the resources desired to homeschool and to support its members in every facet of homeschooling. All Ways Learning believes it is the right of parents to educate their children without government control or interference. There are no dues or formal leadership. All Ways Learning meets every Thursday from 1:30 to 4pm at a local park in the area. The park switches approximately every month or so.
Homeschooling Park Hoppers
We are an all inclusive homeschooling park day group that meets weekly in parks. Our charter is simple: Provide a place for homeschooling families to gather, share experiences and ideas (homeschooling and otherwise), get silly, and just have some good old fashioned fun.
Milpitas Homeschool Support
An inclusive homeschool support group based in Milpitas, CA. Hikes, park days, game nights, group science experiments, field trips, and tours are some of the activities that our members have set up during our group's history.
South Bay F.R.E.E. Scholars
We are a loosely structured all-inclusive support group for current or future homeschoolers. We warmly welcome families of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. We meet each Tuesday afternoon at parks throughout the South Bay Area and sponsor a variety of educational and social activities. SBFS provides an opportunity to reinforce your own home education efforts while encouraging other homeschool families.
Nevada County Homeschool Network
NCHN was created to provide homeschool support, resource information,
encouragement, and fun for those families homeschooling, or considering
homeschooling. Kids are welcome to join this list.
Catholic Home Educators of Monterey
CHEM is a family centered support group, which is faithful to God's teaching through the Magisterium. We welcome all homeschooling families. Our mission is to strengthen Catholic families through homeschooling, prayer, and the Sacraments. We provide an opportunity for Christian fellowship, prayer support, park days, field trips, and other fun events while promoting our Catholic Faith and fidelity to the Church. We hold a Mom's Night Out once a month, and bi-weekly park days.
Learning Circle Homeschool Support Group
An inclusive group of approximately 30 families partially sponsored by Trinity Lutheran ISP. We welcome homeschool families no matter what their religious or educational philosophies are.
Central Coast Village Center
"CCVC" is the local representation of a nationwide network of nature-based education schools, formed around the theory that genius in the arts and sciences springs forth from awareness of the fundamental principles of the natural world, and that emotional maturity, psychological balance and grounding come from a deep connection to self and place. Our programs are grounded in a mentoring philosophy based on our natural blueprint for learning, revealed through teachings of native cultures throughout the world. We offer programs within a community setting, for the preschool, home-school, and traditional student as well as present speakers and activities for the adult enthusiast.
Santa Cruz Christian Homeschoolers
An online support group for families of all denominations. One of the most valuable things about a support group is simply becoming aware of other like minded folks who are desiring fellowship. In an effort to facilitate "like minded" families, we advertise ourselves as a Christian group.
Riverside Area Home Learners
RAHL offers friendly, homeschooling support to all families, whether they are just beginning their homeschooling journey or have been traveling the road for years. If you are interested in meeting us, consider joining our lively park days, field trips or discussion list.
Homelearners physical education and nutrition
Hpen (Homelearners physical education and nutrition) is an inclusive group of home school families who learn all about strength, flexibility, endurance, team sports, nutrition, motor skills development and much more.
Inland Empire Catholic Homeschoolers
We are a Catholic Homeschooling Support Group .
Homeschooling in the San Bernardino Mountains
Information on Homeschool Field Trips & Park Days, MCA Homeschool Lending Library. Information for homeschoolers: CA law, Did you know?, Newsletters, Bargain Hunt & "Putting the Word Out". Community Events & Activities & Local Clubs of interest to Homeschoolers. Business: Local Homeschooler Businesses Directory, Classes & Tutors
Home4Kids
An inclusive group of homeschoolers. We meet on Tuesdays for crafts and recreation at 1pm. We also share homeschooling ideas, field trips, information and support. By meeting regularly, we create a stable group of playmates for our children to spend their down time with, in a simple and relaxed enviornment. Special events like a Thanksgiving Potluck, Christmas gift exchange and party, Valentine's Day card exchange and party, and Easter Egg hunts are joyfully celebrated. All faiths are always welcomed.
Home Learner
Southern California home schooling families! Here, you'll find information most pertinent to Whittier homeschooling. We share information, fellowship, and friendships. We value both the home learner and group learning process. Loop activities are informal.
Santa Monica Homeschooling
If you are a westside homeschooler, or a parent or parent-to-be interested in homeschooling as an option, we hope you'll join us at a park day gathering . We also have a discussion group for chat about homeschooling issues, upcoming events of interest, local resources, field trips, and anything else of interest to our members.
Secular Home Educators
An eclectic group of homeschoolers. This is an inclusive all ages group . During the school year we try to meet at least once a month for a park day. We also try to regularly schedule field trips. Please feel free to share ideas, links, and school hints.
South Bay Homeschool Network
A support group for families who are homeschooling their children. We are not a religious organization, and we are not a school. We don't have membership dues or contracts you must sign to join. Our goal is to create an environment where homeschoolers can meet, exchange ideas, and build relationships. We offer many different ways to connect with other homeschoolers. You may attend park days listed on our calendar, join our email loops and/or attend classes, field trips and activities offered on our newsletter.
Bayshore/Long Beach Homeschoolers
A support group open to all homeschoolers (or those interested), regardless of faith, ethnicity, lifestyle and/or philosophy of education. The support group is not affiliated with any organization or program. All homeschooling families are welcome!
Homeschooling in Orange County
If you homeschool in Orange County California, this is your Website!! It consists of information by and for us. This is a collaborative effort, so if you have any information you think should be here, let me know!
South Orange County Homeschooling Support Group
SOCHS exists as an inclusive, non-religious group of families which welcomes many different styles of home learning. We are formed by families wishing to provide an enriching environment of learning activities and fun for our children.
West Orange County Homeschool Group
An inclusive, member directed support group of home schooling families.
Christian Family Schools of San Diego
CFS encourages communication among private home education leaders by hosting leadership meetings and training several times a year. CFS also organizes events and activities available to members and non-members including our annual Expo Homeschool Convention featuring popular speakers and a large exhibit hall to assist homeschoolers in all their curriculum needs.
Extra Ed
We Organize Classes and Field Trips for Homeschooling Families. Our Mission is to Make the World Our Classroom While Having Fun!
San Diego Holistic Homeschool Community
Holistic is about seeing things in their wholeness. It is about balance of freedom and structure and of, individuality and social responsibility. It is about educating the whole child, not a on a fixed model but where he or she is at (bending the curriculum to meet the child and not the child to meet the curriculum).
Are you seeking to educate and reach children on all levels, emotionally, intellectually, socially, spiritually, and physically? Some interests include community-based education, dyed-in-the-wool unschooling, enki, waldorf, charlotte mason, montessori, free schools, and reggio emilia. let us gather, share, learn and support each other in respectful discussion. At park gatherings, if you bring a snack to share, please let it be a wholesome one (no refined sugar). would love to see something your child created or let us hear about it. let us share in our successes and support each other.
San Diego Home Education
A supportive group, where you can connect with other homeschooling families, find information on resources available in the area, brainstorm ideas and activities, ask questions, and find encouragement and positive attitudes! We welcome people of all faiths - or none - all political persuasions - or none - and all methods of homeschooling - or none.
Southern California Homeschooling Support Groups
San Diego Homeschool Resource Center
Where homschooling voices come together! A non profit group of homeschoolers offering resources on Getting Started, Articles and Reviews, San Diego Activities & Events, Curriculum Guide, Teachers & Classes, Shop Online shopping and
San Diego Christian Home-Education
A home-education group organized for the purpose of supporting homeschoolers and providing fellowship in a Christian environment. This group is meant to provide a forum for members to discuss homeschooling issues in a Christian context, and to share prayer requests. Information and articles on Christian homeschooling and related issues are welcome. This group will be run on the Golden Rule :-)
Special Children - Special Blessings
We are Christian parents of children with developmental, physical and educational disabilities. Locally we are members of Christian Family Schools of San Diego. Nationally, we are members of NATHHAN.
We meet every other month throughout the year, for the purpose of prayer, fellowship, and sharing information/resources. We seek to encourage one another during times of sorrow, discouragement and crises; and to rejoice with thanksgiving to God, over answered prayers and victories, big and little in the lives of our families. We collectively share resource information and education regarding alternatives to government programs and school district services regarding physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and curriculum choices. We meet for food, fun and fellowship on a Saturday night during the months of September, November, January, March and May. In July we have a Family Pool or Beach Party!
Association of Christian Home Educators of Ventura County
ACHEV is a distinctly Christian organization and operates under the CHEA statement of faith. Our purpose is to gather together and support those who desire to educate their children at home.
Conejo Valley Homeschoolers
A secular homeschool support group, we are accepting of all home school styles and religious faiths. We are not a school and we do not offer a curriculum. What we do offer are socialization opportunities for parents and children, plus activities we homeschoolers have a hard time doing on our own. Some of these activities are park days, sports programs, drama programs and field trips.
Pure Gold - Homeschool Band
We are Ventura County's own Homeschool Concert-Pep-Marching Band. Schools all over the district have Concert-Pep-Marching Bands representing them at sporting events, parades, graduations, and other important events. Now the homeschoolers and independent study students of Ventura County can feel the excitement of playing in a group that represents them! Pure Gold was created for that very reason.
Ventura County Homeschoolers
We share planned activities and exchange ideas, resources, and information with other current, former, and prospective homeschoolers, unschoolers, and independent study learners and their families. All are welcome, regardless of faith, curriculum preference, lifestyle, or location.
VenturaHomeschool.org
A homeschooling site for homeschoolers. Members - Use the private forum area to meet and greet each other, set up playdates and curriculum swaps and otherwise network.
Sacramento Christian Organization of Parent Educators
A nonprofit Christian organization. Our purpose is to provide information, support, encouragement and training to private, independent home educators. If you are a home educator not under the jurisdiction of a government school, we invite you to take advantage of the following valuable benefits by becoming SCOPE subscribers: Monthly Chat Group Meetings, field trips, group learning classes and parties for the children, often enjoying group discounts for these activities.
Homeschooling Cooperative of Sacramento
A community of homeschooling families whose activities include a newsletter, field trips, park days, and family events. HCS is an inclusive group open to all families interested in sharing resources and energies cooperatively, regardless of educational, religious or political philosophies.
Sacramento Homeschool Meetup Group
A support group for Christian homeschooling mothers and their children. We meet up for Field Trips, Crafts, Park Days, Skating, Bowling, and more!
Homespun Learning
No-cost secular cooperative group open to active homeschooling families. Classical homeschoolers, deschoolers, and unschoolers (and those practicing any combination thereof) are welcome.
Fresno Sunnyside Christian Academy, ISP
Christian homeschool ISP handling all your California paperwork. We accept all California homeschoolers. We have low fees, no teacher's meetings, and online record keeping.
Orange Coast Musical Arts
Homeschool Band and Orchestra in Orange County, California. We have three levels of band and two levels orchestra. Tuition is $20 a month and we perform at church's, community events, contests, music festivals and nursing homes. We have started a marching band and have won several awards in our first season.
Considering Homeschooling
Considering Homeschooling is a national ministry that encourages Christian families to homeschool from a Biblical worldview and equips homeschool evangelists. Our ministry focuses on outreaching to and supporting parents of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers who are considering homeschooling.
Hollisters Homeschoolers
Members enjoy planning educational and social activities to enhance our homeschooling experience. We represent a variety of homeschooling methods and share resources and support while making our families and education of our children a priority. For more information please contact us through our Yahoo groups site.
Rainbow Kids
We are an inclusive group of homeschooling families based in Orange County, CA. We meet on Thursdays, usually in and around North and Central Orange County; for theme days, field trips, park days, support, and plenty of socializing for both kids and adults.
Northern California Classical Christian Homeschool
Classical Conversations Communities exist to complement your home-centered education and connect you with like-minded families. Each community is facilitated by a trained parent-director, and classes are led by trained parent-tutors who model the classical tools of learning. Tutors have the privilege of encouraging students toward becoming lifelong learners while also encouraging parents in the classical teaching of their children.
Classical Conversations values your time and commitment to quality classical Christian education for your family. We honor your desire to train your children in the way they should go.
Castro Valley
Bay Hills Home Educators Support Group
The purpose of Bay Hills is to glorify God as a home educators' support group, standing together to provide support, encouragement, exchange of ideas and resources as we educate our children at home. Bay Hills is a volunteer group. The availability of activities/events is based on the willingness of members to organize and share the work to make them possible. POC: Linda Luebker lindaluebker@sbcglobal.net
East Bay - Hayward
Sun Gallery
Field Trips & Art Programs for Students.
Elk Grove
Cub Scouts
Scouting for boys grades 1-5
Folsom, Fair Oaks, El Dorado Hills, Citrus Heights, Carmichael, Rancho Cordova, Mather, Gold River, Sacramento, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rancho Murietta, Granite Bay, Roseville, Rocklin, Elk Grove
Folsom Homeschoolers
support & camp; activity group for local homeschoolers
Hemet/ Riverside County
The Hemet Christian Homeschool Group
Meet other homeschooling moms taking responsibility for educating their children at home. Share tips, discuss problems, ideas, plan field trips and have fun.
Humboldt County
TEACH at the California North Coast
Together Encouraging and Christian Home educating. We are an encouraging Christian group offering support and information to all families who desire to be passionately involved in the home education of their children. Together we respect family, honor church, and seek to be a benefit to community.
Inland Empire
Inland Empire Catholic Homeschoolers
Group gathers for park days, field trips, Adoration and more. Two co-op opportunities are available.
Inland Empire
Family Life Christian Homeschool Group
Family Life Christian Homeschool Group is new to the community and would like to invite all homeschooling families to join us for a time of fun and fellowship.
Lassen County
Kids R.O.C.K. Academy
Homeschool Support and Enrichment
Los Angeles
CA School of Excellence
Independent Study Program serving homeschooling families. Caters to single parent families. Single parents pay no tuition.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Classical Christian Homeschool
Classical Conversations Communities exist to complement your home-centered education and connect you with like-minded families. Each community is facilitated by a trained parent-director, and classes are led by trained parent-tutors who model the classical tools of learning. Tutors have the privilege of encouraging students toward becoming lifelong learners while also encouraging parents in the classical teaching of their children.
Classical Conversations values your time and commitment to quality classical Christian education for your family. We honor your desire to train your children in the way they should go.
Mendicino
Homespun Homeschool Network
The HHN is a heartfelt collection of families in the Lake and Mendocino County area. Our mission is to be the umbrella network uniting homeschooling families in our area. We hold weekly park days where homeschooling families can meet, get to know each other and continue connections already established. We also wish to provide support in the forming of smaller, more localized homeschooling groups for parents who wish to meet on a more regular bases with like-minded families.
Northern Humboldt County
Laurel Tree's Independent Study Program
Space for 30 students 2009/2010 in Laurel Tree Learning Center's new k-12 hybrid Independent study program. We offer services such as twice a week primary and high school classes in core areas, credentialed teachers providing appropriate curriculum and weekly support all in one convenient location in Arcata. 707-822-5626
Perris Valley
Freedom in Christ Homeschoolers
FICH--fondly pronounced "fish") Support Group is a Christian-based group of homeschooling families in the Perris Valley (Riverside County, California) and surrounding areas. While we are Christian-based, we are not exclusive. The purpose of the group is to provide information and support to homeschooling families in the Perris area. We offer two park days per month (1st and 3rd Fridays of each month), field trips, teen/elementary events, a yearbook, school portraits, and more!
Perris, Surrounding Cities
Freedom in Christ Homeschoolers
Christian inclusive group accepting private and charter homeschoolers.
Sacramento and surrounding areas
S.A.F.T.I (Sacramento Area Fieldtrip Information)
For homeschoolers in the Sacramento Area. Posts are limited to field trips, classes, park days and events of interest to homeschoolers. Any member may organize trips, and post events sponsored by other groups.
Sacramento Area - Folsom
Folsom Homeschoolers
Park days, field trips, clubs, groups and support.
San Carlos
A Love of Learning Parent Presentations
Presentations for Parents on tips for helping your child with learning.
Santa Maria, Nipomo, Orcutt, Tepusquet Canyon, Sisquoc
Santa Maria Inclusive Learners (SMILe)
An inclusive, secular group tolerant of diverse worldviews. Our member base is an eclectic group of natural learners from Montessori, Waldorf and many other approaches. We welcome open-minded homeschoolers, home-schoolers, home-learners and unschoolers.
Stockton
San Joaquin Homeschoolers
Welcomes families of all religions, political ideas and cultures. We include and offer support for all styles of homeschooling: unschooling, charter school, R-4, school at home, etc. We trust that each family knows what is best for themselves at any given time.
We want to homeschool 'in community' rather than 'go it alone.' We do this by meeting weekly at the park for free play time and companionship, by organizing fieldtrips, cultural events and clubs and by sharing resources. We are a 'real life group' that uses this website for communication and coordination of our events.
Job opportunites forCA homeschool students
Fremont/Milpitas
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