Virginia Support Groups

Albemarle County
Albemarle County Homeschoolers Network
Open to all homeschoolers (and those considering homeschooling) in Albemarle County, Va, and the surrounding area. This list allows members to invite people to join them for park days and craft times, list local community activities, form co-operative learning groups, and announce seminars or other information important to homeschoolers. My hope is to make it easier for new homeschoolers (or those new to the area) to make friends, form playgroups or study groups, and have questions about homeschooling in Va answered.

Alexandria, Prince William, Fairfax and Stafford county areas
VAEclecticHS
A large, active, fully inclusive list for in-depth discussion of issues affecting homeschooling, and for news about media articles and programs, proposed legislation, research, conferences and other information of interest to Virginia homeschoolers

Annandale
Capital Baptist Church Homeschool Ministry
This Ministry was created to empower parents to create the ideal school for their child at home! The Homeschool ministry is the founding principle to consistently provide support to all homeschooling families.

Augusta County
Valley Homeschooling Network
Open to all adult homeschoolers and unschoolers in Augusta County and the surrounding area. This message board will serve as a way to contact fellow homeschoolers, share resources, offer support and 'get connected' with one another.

Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area, Hampton Roads (Tidewater) Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania.
MD_DC_VA_Educators
This groups exists to create an online forum to share resources, activities, ideas, and support among the homeschooling community to include the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area, Hampton Roads (Tidewater) Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Our geography lends itself to an amazingly wide array of fantastic and unique experiences for our children to expand their learning. We currently have members from many states to include: Virginia, Washington DC, North Carolina, West Virginia, Maryland counties, Baltimore City, Pennsylvania,and Delaware. Approximately 50% of the group current serves our country in uniform. Miliary members are welcome to join.

Baltimore-Washington-Northern Virginia
Baltimore-Washington Home Educators
This list is designed for Baltimore-Washington-Northern Virginia homeschoolers as on-line community for open-minded homeschoolers in the region who are interested in participating in a community that represents a diverse range of religious, political and philosophical beliefs.

Baltimore/Washington DC/Northern VA
Baltimore-Washington African American Homeschoolers (BWAAH)
Welcome to Baltimore-Washington African American Homeschoolers. This group was created for African American homeschoolers in and around the Baltimore/Washington DC/Northern VA area to connect with one another. This is a central place where members of various support groups and/or individual homeschoolers in the area can learn from and help each other.

Beltway Area
Homeschool Activities-VA-DC-MD
WELCOME! We offer information about activities, classes, events, and field trips for homeschool families and visitors to the Washington, D.C., area including Maryland and Virginia suburbs and points beyond. We are: Megan Casey, group owner, and Grace Sanchez, friend and co-moderator. I arrange field trips for upper elementary through middle school aged students, and Grace organizes activities for pre-K through 5th.

Clarke, Frederick, Warren, Shenandoah, Loudoun and Jefferson counties
Eclectic Homeschoolers group for Clarke
H.E.L.L.O. or Home Educators Local Learning Organization is an inclusive homeschoolers group for Clarke, Frederick, Warren, Shenandoah and western Loudoun counties in Virginia, as well as Jefferson County West Virginia. It is for families who wish to connect and share information with other homeschooling families in the area irrespective of educational methods, belief systems, or political affiliation.

Delmarva area
Fathers-And-Mothers-In-Leadership-Instructing-Encouraging-Students (FAMILIESnews)
This is a large group of homeschool families who want to encourage each other and share information, events, curriculum, fieldtrip,ideas

Eastern Shore of MD, DE and VA
Homeschooling-Delmarva
Sharing homeschool information, events, resources, and general support. Everyone is welcome to join in regardless of reasons for homeschooling or researching homeschooling.

Fauquier County
Unity Homeschool
Unity Homeschool is a secular homeschooling group based in and around Fauquier County, Virginia. We are working to create a supportive community which welcomes homeschoolers from many backgrounds. We choose not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, politics, age, gender, sexual preference, teaching style, or illness/disability.

Frederick County
Winchester Area Homeschoolers
The Winchester Area Homeschoolers Association (WAHA) is a voluntary support group for homeschooling families and those interested in homeschooling in and around the Winchester, Virginia and Northern Shenandoah Valley area.

Fredericksburg
TOOL Homeschool Support Group
TOOL is a non-profit, Christ-centered homeschool group established to provide educational opportunities for our homeschooled children and to encourage and support families interested in home education through practical resources, activities and friendship.

Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Area Homeschoolers Association
FAHA (Fredericksburg Area Homeschoolers Association) is more than a homeschool support group, we are an intentional community. We are a secular, close-knit, like-minded group of homeschoolers living around Fredericksburg, Virginia who meet at least once a week--regularly on Wednesdays--for projects, activities, field trips, and park days. We share the values of attachment parenting, respectful parenting, and natural living. We are eclectic homeschoolers (with strong leanings toward unschooling), with children ranging from baby to 12 years old. If all of this describes you too, then we'd like to meet you!

Fredericksburg
FAHA
FAHA is more than a homeschool support group, we are an intentional community. We are a secular, close-knit, like-minded group of homeschoolers living around Fredericksburg, Virginia who meet at least once a week—regularly on Wednesdays—for projects, activities, field trips, and park days. We share the values of attachment parenting, respectful parenting, and natural living. We are eclectic homeschoolers (with leanings toward unschooling), with children ranging from baby to 12.

Gainesville
L.I.F.E. Homeschooling
LIFE is a home school support group and is a ministry of Gainesville Presbyterian Church. Our goal is to extend support to our own home-schooling families and to those families in the community.

King George
Homeschooling In King George
For homeschoolers living in King George, Virginia to connect and share local happenings.

Newport News
Peninsula Academy of Godly Education P.A.G.E.
Our Purpose is to offer all homeschooling families the opportunity to participate in a group learning environment with a Christian atmosphere and quality classes that will enrich their homeschool experience. A ministry of Hope Community Church held at:Temple Baptist Church.

Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia Gifted Club
We have a small social group for gifted kids in the Northern VA area. No "definitions" -- no "proof" of any kind required. We are not an academic group. The goal is to help our "statistically insignificant" kids meet others who are as sensitive, intense, and persistent as they are, and to have a good time together.

Northern Virginia
TORCH
(Traditions Of Roman Catholic Homes) is a non-profit, national network of families who choose to educate their children at home (sometimes called "home schoolers). There are dozens of TORCH chapters throughout the US. This Web page is maintained as a service to the members of the local chapter in Northern Virginia and vicinity. Our local chapter is "The Holy Family."

Northern Virginia
GOCHA
(Guiding Our Children Home Alliance) is a Home School Support Group Our mission is to provide homeschoolers an opportunity to meet, exchange ideas and support, and exhibit the best work and projects of children and families in a congenial atmosphere. The group is inclusive and strives to provide support for homeschoolers of all ages and learning styles.

NOVA, So. MD and DC
Culture at Home
An African American homeschool support group in the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia area with an emphasis on the older homeschooled student. Culture at Home is a support group for families concerned with the healthy well-being and academic guidance of the African-American child. The purpose of this group is to provide an educational outreach support program and to supplement the curriculum of homeschoolers with children ages 10-18 (grades 5-12) but we also provide some resources for homeschooled children ages 6-10. We emphasize excellence in literacy by offering a monthly reading group for ages 6-10, a children's internet bookclub for ages 6-18, participation in the Annual African American Read-In, plus tour guided fieldtrips, free books, study abroad programs, discounted performances in the Arts, tutorial information and museum outreach. Parental resources and information will also be provided to supplement and direct your homeschool experiences. Our vision is that both the parent/teacher and the child/student are lifelong learners.

Orange, Culpeper, Madison, Greene Co, Charlottesville, Spotsy, Fredburg, King George, Caroline Co, PWC, Manassas, Haymarket, Sumerduck, Remington, Dumfries, Woodbridge, Springfield, Fairfax and more.
REACH Group Homeschool
Welcome to the REACH Group Homeschool email loop for 2009-2010 school year. REACH is Christian led but is open to all regardless of religion, race or politics. REACH's goal is to offer meaningful and educational opportunities for all homeschoolers in the Virginia area. We are a very active group that participates in many fieldtrips and workshops for children of all ages.

Reston
Teaching Social Skills to Special Needs Kids
A number of our staff are often asked to talk with groups or provide workshops on a variety of mental health and relationship related topics. Below is a list of some of our most popular speaking topics. Our therapists have a breadth of experience and expertise, so if you are interested in a specific topic, we may be able to provide a speaker. Ask us! * Positive parenting * Raise your child's social IQ * Sibling rivalry * Communicating with your teenager * Good mourning * ADHD * Helping the Asperger's child make friends * Coping with divorce * Eating disorders * Raising your child's self esteem * Bullying * Behavior management in the classroom

Richmond
Richmond Area Homeschoolers
This is an inclusive group of Richmond (Virginia) area homeschoolers to share ideas, organize get togethers, and for general support. We get together for picnics and have regular field trips. We have Spanish and French classes and various homeschool clubs.

Richmond
Richmond Preschool Homeschoolers
This is an inclusive group of Richmond (Virginia) area homeschoolers of preschool aged children to share ideas, organize get togethers, and for general support. We have play dates in the park and field trips suited to preschool aged children. We also have Spanish Classes.

Richmond and surrounding areas
Homeschool Richmond
We support all homeschooling groups and families in the Richmond area. Homeschool Richmond includes up-to-date information about homeschooling classes and events, links to Richmond homeschooling support groups, as well as a calender of fun things to do in Richmond. If you are homeschooling your children in Richmond, Virginia, or are merely looking into homeschooling, then this website is designed to give you information, support and encouragement.

Rockville,MD and Washington,DC
Social Skills Support Groups
In groups of 3-7 members, preschoolers through adolescents who are having difficulty in social situations work on communication skills, self-esteem, expressing feelings and learning how to read both verbal and nonverbal social cues. Groups utilize role-playing, art, games, relaxation, music and traditional therapeutic techniques. Facilitators are Licenced Psychologists, Social Workers, Movement and Art Therapists.

Sparta
Homeschoolers Hang Out (HHO)
HHO is your local, homeschooling neighborhood. It is community and support among local home educators. HHO members provide a relaxed atmosphere for wholesome, Christian fellowship online AND in-person.

Spotsylvania
Spotsylvania Regional Christian Homeschoolers
"Spotsylvania Regional Christian Homeschoolers (SRCH) is for Christ Centered homeschooling families living in or around Spotsylvania County. Since 1997, SRCH has had an active core membership who have orchestrated social and educational activities for children and parents. Families benefit greatly from the fellowship and encouragement of one another. Our goal is to provide a familiar 'family' of friends to walk with in this homeschool journey."

Springfield-Franconia, Annandale, Arlington, Falls Church, Fairfax, Lorton, Ft. Belvoir, and Dumfries.
Holy Family Homeschool Group
Holy Family Homeschool Group of Northern Virginia is a support group for families who choose to educate their children at home in Northern Virginia (a suburban area of Washington, DC).

Statewide
Appalachian Regional Cooperative (ARC)
An inclusive group of homeschoolers in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. We welcome anyone interested in group activities for all ages. The group is open to all homeschooling philosophies, including self-directed and unschooling. We encourage everyone to plan an activity that is open to group members. Information on our annual conference and monthly newsletters can be found at www.homeschoolers.freeservers.com

Statewide
Local Virginia Homeschool Support Groups
By HEAV

Statewide
Virginia Homeschool Groups
From VaHomeschoolers

Statewide/DC-wide
Homeschool Resource (Activities E-group)
This Yahoo group is set up to inform all homeschoolers about local and current events that are happening in your area or surrounding areas in the state of VA, Maryland and DC.

Suffolk
Suffolk Academy of Godly Education S.A.G.E.
Our Purpose is to offer all homeschooling families the opportunity to participate in a group learning environment with a Christian atmosphere and quality classes that will enrich their homeschool experience. Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Tidewater
Homeschooling Tidewater Teens
A place where Southeastern VA parents of teens and preteens can share resources, offer support and encouragement and plan get togethers. This list is open to anyone regardless of style and methods of homeschooling, religion or how long you've homeschooled. In order to keep HTT a place of support and encouragement,discussion of politics and religion are not allowed.

Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities Homeschool
Focus is to provide those parents who are new to the idea of homeschooling with the information they need to feel confident with their decision to home educate. To provide new and veteran homeschooling parents a central source for local homeschooling news, events, and resources. To provide homeschooling students helpful and informative links and resources to enhance their educational experience.

Tri-Cities area of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
TriCities Family Unschooling Network
Open to all religious persuasions and those with none. All aspects of unschooling will be discussed including family and community events, living as learning, food and sleep issues, television-viewing, natural and joyful living. Members of this list believe child-led learning is more effective than other-directed instruction and more enjoyable and enriching to the child, parent, family, community, and world. We enjoy weekly parkdays, field trips, Moms Nights Out, and more!

Virginia Beach, Northeastern NC
Tidewater Educators Association for Christian Homeschooling, Inc
T.E.A.C.H. (formerly BEACH) is a regional homeschool support group, serving southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. We are a tax-exempt, non-profit Virginia corporation. General information about our organization can be found below.

Washington
Sankofa Homeschool Community
Sankofa is a community of homeschooling families of color who want to grow, learn, and build together. We are dedicated to creating a rich, supportive homeschool village through a combination of social outlets, field trips, and the sharing of resources.