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Since homeschooling is regulated at the state level, connecting with local homeschoolers is an important step to start homeschooling in Illinois. State homeschool organizations and local homeschool groups are not just a good place to learn the specifics of legally homeschooling in Illinois—they can also help you to get connected with the local homeschooling community. Many homeschool groups offer co-ops, classes, sports and arts opportunities, and social get-togethers.
Our listing of Illinois state organizations and local homeschool groups is ordered alphabetically by city, with statewide organizations listed first. If you would like to submit a group, you may do so using the red button above.
Quicklinks for Homeschooling in Illinois
Illinois Homeschool Organizations
Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE)Illinois Statewide
"The mission of ICHE is to call, encourage, and assist Christian families to trust our trustworthy God through practicing a home-based, family-funded, multi-generational, life-long discipleship tha... [Read more...]
Illinois Local Homeschool Groups
MECHE: Metro East Catholic Home EducatorsAlhambra
SCCCHEBelleville
St. Clair County Christian Home is intended to provide useful information to aid families in their endeavor to educate their children at home. Please contact us if you have any questions conerning ... [Read more...]
Nichols Community CenterBelleville
A resource facility for classes, groups or events. Nichols Community Center has multiple classrooms, a gym, ballet/dance room, youth specific rooms and some supplies. Please contact Nichols Commu... [Read more...]
Crossroads Area Home School AssociationBloomington
CAHSA unites Central Illinois homeschoolers in the area where I-74, I-39, I-55 and IL-51 connect. This website is a resource for those who have chosen homeschooling as the best route for educating ... [Read more...]
East Central Illinois Home Educator NetworkCharleston
East Central Illinois Home Educator Network (ECIHEN) provides opportunities for Christian homeschool families seeking support in the home education of their children.
National Parenting Education Network (NPEN)Chicago
The vision of the National Parenting Education Network (NPEN) is that all parents/families will have the information, resources and support needed to provide a nurturing relationship and an optimal... [Read more...]
Christian Home Educators Support SystemChicago
Empowering parents to take the lead in their children's education. [Read more...]
Homeschool KingdomElmhurst
Homeschool Kingdom offers gym, art, science, acting, piano, guitar, voice, dance, karate, Spanish, programming/engineering/robotics to all ages including High School level classes. Connect Hour all... [Read more...]
Westside HOUSEForest Park and surrounding areas
Home Oriented Unique Schooling Experience is an inclusive, non-sectarian network of homeschooling support groups. The Westside HOUSE chapter meets the second Friday of each month at the Forest Park... [Read more...]
Northern Illinois Christian Home Educators (NICHE)Freeport
A member led homeschool parent support group and co-op, our mission is to provide support, encouragement and prayer to our members. Come find your NICHE with us! Contact us for more information, or... [Read more...]
Illinois H.O.U.S.E.Illinois Statewide
H.O.U.S.E. (Home Oriented Unique Schooling Experience) is a network of homeschool support groups whose purpose is to support families in exercising their right to homeschool regardless of age, colo... [Read more...]
Homeschooling in IllinoisIllinois Statewide
Your one stop information center for everything related to homeschooling in Illinois. Looking for a local support group? Need help teaching science? Want to read the homeschooling laws in Illinois?... [Read more...]
Illinois Christian Home Educators Support GroupsIllinois Statewide
ICHE's vast network of Support Groups reaches all parts of Illinois. These locally based groups provide mentoring, schooling resources, curriculum ideas, prayer support, and the individual "hands ... [Read more...]
Kankakee Christian Home Educators (KCHE)Kankakee County
Kankakee Christian Home Educators (KCHE) is a support group with many members from Kankakee County and surrounding counties.
The Master’s Home EducatorsLa Grange
TMHE is a group of families from the near west suburbs of Chicago who have joined together, since 1991, to encourage one another in the education of our children from a Christian perspective.
Saint Scholastica Home School GroupLake & McHenry Counties, IL & Southern WI
Established in 1985, SOSS is a vibrant, active Catholic Home School Group that has 50-70 families in a typical year. A variety of committees provide activities and events throughout the school year... [Read more...]
FOCHEMadison County and Surrounding Areas
Family of Christian Home Educators is a Christian Homeschool Group providing information, support, and guidance to ALL Homeschoolers while seeking God’s wisdom, knowledge and guidance and sharing G... [Read more...]
Heart of Mary EducatorsMoline
Heart of Mary Educators is a local group and community of Catholic homeschoolers in Moline, Illinois
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