Ohio Homeschool Legal Requirements
Ohio Homeschool Conferences and Conventions
Ohio homeschooling Classes and Co-ops
Other Ohio Homeschooling Events and Resources
Ohio Homeschooling Field Trips
Ohio Homeschooling Support Groups
Job opportunities for Ohio homeschool students
Educational resources about Ohio
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Ohio Homeschool Legal Requirements
Homeschool Legal Advantage (HLA)
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
No legal information found for Ohio.
Ohio and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions
Unschoolers Winter Waterpark Gathering
February 8, 2010 - February 12, 2010
Kalahari Indoor Waterpark Resort & Convention Center. John Taylor Gatto – Keynote, Ben & Kelly Lovejoy of Live and Learn Conference fame, Broc & Gail Higgins, Dayna Martin, author of Radical Unschooling; A Revolution Has Begun and
Heather Burditt & T. J. Phillips.
Sandusky
2010 MidWest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati
April 8, 2010 - April 10, 2010
The HOMESCHOOL EVENT of the YEAR! Outstanding Speaker Roster includes Dr. Susan Wise Bauer, Jessie Wise, Doug Phillips, Cathy Duffy, Andrew Pudewa, Catherine Levinson, Douglas & Nancy Wilson, Jim Weiss, Amanda Bennett, Attorney David Gibbs and more! 220+ Seminar & Workshop sessions including a WORLDVIEW Teen Track led by John Stonestreet & Dr. Jeff Myers. HUGE Exhibit Hall with 200+ Exhibitors. Optional Childrens Program. Extremely affordable! Homeschoolers attend from 20+ states! For more information, please visit http://www.CincinnatiHomeschoolConvention.com
Cincinnati
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Other Ohio homeschooling events and resources
Ohio Homeschooling
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Ohio
Statewide
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
Ohio Homeschooling Co-ops
Christian Family School
A Homeschool Alternative. CFS is a daily classroom homeschool co-op, meeting in Macedonia, Ohio.
The Sprouted Acorn
A private project designed for the mentoring of homeschooled students by artists, writers, tradesmen and others from Holmes County and the surrounding community. Classes are held in the private residence of a homeschooling family. Classes focus on such things as creative writing, woodworking, fiber arts, drawing, sketching, coopering, foreign languages and more
Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull Counties
Grace Home Extension Program
Educational Extension Program for Homeschool Families
Cincinnati West
PEP
PEP is a two day a week classical Christian support program for middle/high school age students. There are currently three campuses in the Cincinnati area, Mason, Milford and Cincinnati West. Please check out the website for more info. We are currently building the West side campus. You can contact the administrator at verhagen@fuse.net
Cleveland
Eastside Christian Homeschool Coop
This is a very new group. This group is for Christian homeschooling families in the Eastside Suburbs of Cleveland, and surrounding areas. We gather together to support one another! Children of all ages are welcome. Please join to help organize, assist, give ideas and meet other homeschoolers.
Columbus
Veritas Academy
Veritas Academy seeks to provide a classical christian education for homeschooled students. The curriculum as a whole is rigorous and stresses literary excellence along with sound reasoning in the Biblical and Western tradition. We provide students an intellectual challenge that will prepare them to both proclaim and defend the faith. Veritas classes meet two-three days per week at the Linworth Road Baptist Church in Worthington, Ohio. We offer a full sports program including basketball, soccer, and volleyball. We also offer Choir, yearbook and many social activities for our students. Visit our website for more details.
Columbus
Upper Arlington Christian Homeschoolers
Co-op memberships for 2008-09 open
Columbus
Linworth Road Academy
LRA is a Columbus Ohio Christian cooperative homeschool support group. As a ministry of Linworth Road Church, LRA is rich with inspired and enthusiastic teachers leading ideal-sized group classes for students K-Middle School. Growth opportunities abound through field trips, group activities, special events, and so much more! LRA Group classes meet on the first three Fridays from 9 to noon during the months of September through April. Partial or full memberships currently available- varied commitment levels in which to choose.
Younsgtown ,Ohio Austintown ,Ohio,
Salvation Army Homeschool Fellowship Meeting co-op
2,3rd ,4th friday of the month co-op meeting for homeschoolers .1-3 pm. adults must offer to lead of assist a class for children to take part .A monthly theme and fellowship,held at the Salvation Army on Mahoning Ave in Austintown, Ohio
Ohio Homeschooling Classes
The Pond Ice Arena
Homeschool Ice Skating ... Public skate or Physical Education Learn To Skate Program
Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull Counties
Grace Home Extension Program
Educational Extension Program for Homeschool Families
Brunswick
Piano Lessons in the Cleveland area
I am now accepting new students for piano lessons in my Brunswick home, in Medina County. Lessons are $15 per half hour. I was a music major in college and have played piano and harpsichord for 32 years - I look forward to passing on my love of music to your child! Call Sharon at 330-273-1388 for more information.
Cincinnati
Blue Ash YMCA Home School Swim & Gym
Looking for physical education opportunities for your home-schooler? Look no further! The Blue Ash YMCA offers a Home School Swim & Gym program for children ages 5 - 12. This physical education program will be held in the gym and the pool, emphasizing skill development for lifelong physical activities, while having fun and using skills to play games. This program runs in seven-week sessions during the school year. The next session starts Wednesday, October 28th, so sign up now! Classes are held on Wednesdays, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
$33 members; $50 program members
For more information, contact the Blue Ash YMCA at 513-791-5000.
Cincinnati
Skatetown USA Roller Skating
Home school skate the last Friday of each month.
Time 1:00 until 4:00
Admission $5.00
Skate Rental $2.00 Regular $4.00 Inline
Cleveland
Grupo Unidade Capoeira Martial Art Academy
Martial Arts. Email to: guc_capoeira@yahoo.com
Columbus
Morning at the Ballet
These engaging in-theatre performances are designed to introduce students to dance as a theatre art and enhance interdisciplinary learning. All programs have opportunities for audience participation.
Columbus
Red Cross Learn To Swim Group Swim Lessons
My name is Rachel Lewand and I am the Aquatics Director for Premier at Sawmill Athletic Club. I am looking to start up a group swim lesson program for home schooled children in the Columbus area. We are a Red Cross swim lesson provider and I would like to branch out our program to families who home school their children.
Columbus Metro area
Lori Cohen
I am a music teacher/musician and currently a stay at home mom. I would love to keep teaching instrumental music in some capacity during the day part time. I teach band and orchestral instruments and would love to start a group music playing opportunity for homeschool kids.
Dayton
Dayton Gem City Jumpers
A Jump Rope team of youth starting at age 9. Our formal program supports exercise and fundamental value of a strong work ethic, teamwork and good sportsmanship. The cost is $25.00 per year, plus a rope cost of $4.00. We practice on tues, thur and fri from 6:30pm to 8:pm. Please contact Coach Clay if you have questions. 937-258-2041, cell 684-1038
Dayton
Homeschool - six week drawing class
This is a six week drawing class, which will include lessons on the principles of design, improving the skill of observation, and techniques in drawing.
Who: ages 10-18
Cost: $50 for the six weeks
Time: Six one hour classes (contact for specific times and dates ... I am flexible to work around your schedule)
My goal is to give a Christ-centered art education to homeschoolers.
Lake County
Academy for Strings and Piano at Four Oaks
Private and Group Instruction in violin, viola, cello, piano, recorder, music theory, string ensembles
Mentor
Homeschool Ice Skating Thursday
We host Home School Thursdays here at the ice arena in Mentor. This class runs 10:00-12:00 on every Thursday of the month except Holidays. This event runs from 10/1/09 thru 03/30/10.
We are located at 8600 Munson Rd. Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-974-5730
For further information you may call Colleen Thomas @ 440-974-5730. Or email thomas@cityofmentor.com
Newark
Weathervane Playhouse Fall Theatre Workshop
Hello everyone, I am proud to announce that Weathervane Playhouse, Ohio's longest running professional summer stock theatre company will be offering our new Fall Theatre Workshops. Singing, acting, and design classes are available. Go to www.weathearvaneplayhouse.org for more information. Hurry Classes Start Sept. 7th. Registration has been extended through September 5th.
Newark
Homeschool Investigations @ The Dawes Arboretum
Join other home school children,ages 6-10,in exploration of our natural world. The education staff will lead each 90 minute session @ 9 am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Pre-registration required;$3per student.
Powell
Studio J/Art & Music Studio
Art & Music classes for homeschool students.
Powell
Buckeye Gymnastics
We offer fitness and gymnastics classes specifically for those families that home school.
Powell/South of Delaware, Northwest of Columbus
Homeschool Gymnastics
Every Thursday 11:45 to 12:30 for ages 6 to 9, small group sizes, experienced teacher with 30 years of experience.5 weeks for $42.00, sibling discounts.
Solon
Homeschool Theater Class at Solon Center for the Arts
Homeschool Theater Class at Solon Center for the Arts.
Mondays
August 31, 2009 - November 16, 2009
* No class 9/7 or 9/28
This new class, designed specifically for your homeschool student, will explore the wonderful world of theater. Teacher Dusten Welch will instruct students in the basics of theater such as: pantomime, improvisation, blocking, line memorization and more. Students will work together as an ensemble to develop a final presentation for family and friends.
Tuition: $75.00
Dusten Welch has a BA in theater from Ashland University and he was with The Great Lakes Theater Festival for the last two years working as an Actor Teacher in schools throughout NE Ohio.
*Solon Center for the Arts follows the Solon school calendar including snow days.
Solon Center for the Arts
5315 SOM Center Rd.
Solon, OH 44139
Phone: 440.337.1400
Fax: 440.337.1404
www.solonarts.org
Registration can be done in person at the Solon Center for the Arts by cash, check or credit card, by fax (Solon Center for the Arts will call for credit card information), by phone or by mail. Payment is due at the time of registration. Registration forms are available for download here, by going to http://sites.google.com/site/homeschooltheaterclassatsca/home or at solonarts.org.
Springboro
Worship Guitar Class for Home school Students
Welcome to the School for the Christian Guitarist. Helping home school students learn music! No more struggling with the guitar. You can easily learn with Eric to play all the great songs with easy chords. In small group guitar classes students learn in a structured environment along with other aspiring musicians.
This is a low pressure, highly effective way for students of all ages to learn and master the guitar. The class is based on Eric’s book 8chords100songs
Xenia
Note-Worthy Music - Guitar Lessons
I am Joshua Johnson, A guitar teacher in the Greene County Oh Area. I am currently seeking new guitar students in the Xenia/ Greene county area. I give private guitar lessons at Note-worhty music store 75 E. Main st. in Xenia. I have a B.A. in Music and have taught guitar for about 6 years now. If you are interested in lessons call me at (937)831-0060 or e-mail me at the address given. Or you can call the store and ask for Josh. The Music store also provides lessons in piano, drums,as well as, horns. Thanks,
Most recent homeschooling field trip listings for Ohio
Findlay
Hancock Heritage Days
Annual Hancock Heritage Days will again happen just east of Findlay, Ohio very near the original training location called Camp Vance. The 21st and 57th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiments were formed & trained here. This is a Living History and Reenactment that has battles both days. Soldiers, Cannons, Military Ball, Living History, Tactical, Food, Live Music and much more. The location of this reenactment has lots of wonderful walking trails along the Blanchard River that have the appearance of roads from the timeframe. Truly a beautiful park! This will inevitably be the best event so far! Friday will also host a school day program with hundreds of local children. Check website for event held in September.
Canton
Annual Ohio Regimental Military Ball
A full day to enjoy! We are featuring sutlers, photographer, afternoon social, cash bar, elegant dinner, and dancing with the Anonymous String Band. Proceeds from this event are used to support Civil War preservation and education. This year's proceeds are designated for Ohio monument preservation at Gettysburg. PH:330-769-3561. February - check website for details!
Mansfield
Bible Walk
Take an unforgettable walk of faith thru
the Bible. Over 70 scenes & 300+ figures, Original music and narration, Non-Denominational and Handicap accessible.
West Union
Adams Lake
Located in Ohio's Bluegrass region, one of the state's most scenic and biologically interesting areas, Adams Lake State Park has much to offer the nature enthusiast. Remnant prairies and a quiet lake can be enjoyed in this small unique park.
Delaware
Alum Creek State Park
Alum Creek's large reservoir and gently rolling span of fields and woodlands provides a hub of recreational activity just minutes from Ohio's capital city. Quiet coves nestled among shale cliffs await the solitary fisherman in the park's northern reaches while sunseekers mingle with thousands on Ohio's largest inland beach.
Circleville
A.W. Marion State Park
The rolling woodlands and quiet waters of A.W. Marion State Park offer visitors a welcome escape from the rigors of everyday life. This small but unique park offers a variety of recreational activities while maintaining a quiet atmosphere of natural serenity.
Belmont
Barkcamp State Park
Belmont County's rugged hills provide the backdrop for picturesque Barkcamp State Park. In addition to fine recreational facilities, visitors will enjoy the mature woodlands, open meadows, scenic lake and abundant wildlife of this secluded park.
East Liverpool
Beaver Creek State Park
Beaver Creek State Park, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, is one of Ohio's most scenic parks • The park includes Little Beaver Creek, a state and national wild and scenic river, and acres of forest wilderness • The rich history of the area invites visitors to explore Gaston's Mill, pioneer village and abandoned canal locks
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Ohio Homeschool Support Groups
Miami County Christian Home Educators of Ohio
MCCHEO is a Christian homeschooling group in Miami County, Ohio. We have monthly meetings for parents and send out monthly email newsletters for our members. Our members plan field trips, co-ops and many other activities for our children.
Akron Roman Catholic Home Educators
ARCHE: Serving the Roman Catholic homeschooling community in Summit County and surrounding areas since 1991.
Christian Home Educators Co-op
CHEC is an organization comprised of Christian homeschooling families, having the intent and purpose of promoting Christian homeschooling and providing support, resources, activities, and Christian fellowship to its members. CHEC is open to Christian families who are homeschooling at least one child K5 or older effective September of said school year.
Christian Home Educators of Cincinnati
CHEC was founded in 1987 through the joining together of east and westside groups to create a citywide organization. These pioneering home-educating families responded to God's call to assist and encourage all families who desired to incorporate their children's academic and spiritual education directly into their family life.
Homeschool Columbus
Welcome to the Columbus.HSers.net community, your local source for homeschool information, events, and other resources in the Central Ohio area.
Inclusive North Columbus Home Education
INCHES stands for Inclusive North Columbus Home Education Support. Inclusive means that it is open to anyone regardless of race, religion, home school styles, parenting styles, etc. Public online charter school and "08" school families are welcome to join our support group and participate in our activities.
We are an informal support group that meets on the first week of each month.
Dayton Area Homeschoolers
An informal, inclusive group of homeschoolers, or those interested in learning more about homeschool, in the Dayton Ohio area. We have no religious affiliation, all are welcome. The main idea: to share info, go on field trips, teach or participate in co-op classes in all subjects, support each other in whatever method of homeschool we use. The main goal is to have fun learning with our children.
North Dayton Christian Home Educators
NDCHEA is a Christian homeschool support group for families in the North Dayton, Ohio area. Our group has an emphasis on field trips and monthly meetings. We also plan social activities and provide monthly newsletters for our members.
Hearts Toward Home
Christian Home Schooling Support Group
Marion, Ohio
Christian Home Educators Stark County Association
CHESCA supports and encourages parents committed to educating their children at home. Decidedly Christian and family-oriented, CHESCA seeks to serve homeschooling parents through activities, encouraging fellowship and seminars, and political involvement. CHESCA is open to like-minded homeschoolers of all ages, shapes and sizes!
Creative Learning In My Backyard
CLIMB is a non denominational, inclusive homeschool support group meeting in Stark County and the nearby area. We've been around for 5+ years. We have no officers and no fees. If you are interested in joining us, please email wew99@sssnet.com
Toledo HELP
Home Education League of Parents (HELP) is a cooperative volunteer organization which assists parents as they inform themselves about homeschooling. HELP encourages members to incorporate child-led learning, regardless of their homeschool approach. As a politically, philosophically, and religiously diverse group, HELP focuses on the homeschooling issues we all have in common.
Ashland Richland Christian Home Educators
A.R.C.H.E. is a Christian homeschool support organization offering group swimming,
field trips, monthly mom's meetings, bi-monthly newsletters, e-mail announcements and more.
FISH
FISH is an online group of Ohio homeschooling families coming together to offer help and support to each other. We are also an online resource for families that are just starting or thinking about homeschooling. Although many of us homeschool for religious reasons, we are not an exclusively Christian group.
Home on the Rock Christian Home Educators
HOTR is a not-for-profit Christian volunteer organization comprised of over 240 home-educating families in the central Ohio area. It is a not-for-profit Christian volunteer organization comprised of families. We are serving one another in order to enable us all to better educate and lead our children as God has directed us. We acknowledge that God is the inspiration and guiding force behind what we do, and all glory belongs to Him.
Lake County Homeschoolers
Networking homeschoolers in and around Lake County, Ohio including Geauga, Cuyahoga and other NE Ohio counties
Lifelong Education And Discipleship
LEAD: Homeschool Support Group Chillicothe, Ohio
Parents Educating At Christian Homes
P.E.A.C.H. offers support, fellowship and encouragement for homeschooling families in Southern Ohio.
Youngstown Ohio Homeschoolers
This is a newly formed group that is growing everyday. It is a secular, all-inclusive support group for all branches of homeschooling. Our group is made up of children of all ages from Youngstown and surrounding areas. There are group meetings the fourth Friday of each month at noon located at the Canfield UM Church. Please bring a lunch and join in the fun!
Whitewater Inclusive Homeschool Network
WIHN is an inclusive homeschooling network whose purpose is to help homeschooling families connect with and support each other in the task of educating our children at home. This network is open to families of any race, religion, and nationality, and actively welcomes diversity among its members. This is not primarily a parent support group but a means for families to find and cultivate relationships with others around common interests.
Northeast Ohio Home School Connection
A place for Northeast Ohio Homeschoolers to meet. For any type of Homeschooler.
Pearls
A Christ Centered Support Group; Fellowship and support for moms while adult organized activities for children are held in an adjoining room.
Home Educators' Cooperative Learning Community, Inc.
To provide information, resources and support to home educators, their families, and those interested in home education.
To coordinate educational and social opportunities in a cooperative, nurturing and multigenerational environment for adults, teens and children.
To promote an open and inclusive community for home educators to interact in an atmosphere of respect and dignity.
Ohio 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.
Bowling Green
Black Swamp Home Educators Association
The Black Swamp Home Educator's Association (BSHEA) Group is based on the mutual interest of homeschoolers in the Northwest Ohio (primarily Bowling Green and surrounding area) region. We are not based on political or religious beliefs. Our mission is to provide information, resources and support to home educators, their families, and those interested in homeschooling; to co-ordinate educational and social opportunities in a co-operative, nurturing and multi-generational environment for adults, teens and children; and to promote an open and inclusive community for home educators to interact in an atmosphere of respect and dignity.
Centerville/Miamisburg
South Dayton Christian Home Educators
South Dayton Christian Home Educators is a support group for home educating families with school age children. Our purpose is to uplift and encourage each other in this great adventure of home educating our children, facilitate networking among home educating families, and provide a social outlet for parents and their children.
We hold meetings on the 2nd Sunday of each month for home educating mothers. Our meetings are informal, roundtable-type discussions of topics and sharing of ideas and support. Monthly field trip opportunities and park days are also available for the entire family.
Columbus
Linworth Road Academy
LRA is a Columbus Ohio Christian cooperative homeschool support group. As a ministry of Linworth Road Church, LRA is rich with inspired and enthusiastic teachers leading ideal-sized group classes for students K-Middle School. Growth opportunities abound through field trips, group activities, special events, and so much more! LRA Group classes meet on the first three Fridays from 9 to noon during the months of September through April. Partial or full memberships currently available- varied commitment levels in which to choose.
Gahanna
Dyslexia Myths and Facts Library Seminar
Free 1 hour Seminar on the Facts & Myths of Dyslexia, Diagnosis and Therapy. Schedule a FREE Seminar through website.
Greene County, Champaign County, Logan County, Clark County & Clinton County
Boy Scouts of America
Youth programming, boys ages 7-21, girls ages 14-21
Solon/Chagrin Area
College Driven Informational Night
College Driven has been created to aide students and their parents in deciding which colleges or universities are a good fit for the student and to guide the student in reaching their college and career destinations. By partnering with each family, College Driven offers personalized services and programs to help define the student’s strongest attributes. College Driven believes when a student is placed in a complementary environment to that of their learning style and career goals, that student will find success. Getting the right fit is key
Statewide
Ohio Homeschooling Network
An informational resource for those who are: New to homeschooling in Ohio; Interested in understanding the political aspects of homeschooling in Ohio; and Interested in playing an active role in homeschooling issues at the legislative level in Ohio.
It is also a portal to those associations, networks, local support groups that make up our diverse homeshooling community in Ohio.
Tiffin
Tiffin Homeschoolers
support group
Westerville
Classical Conversations
We are a nationwide network of classical, Christian communities providing academic programs, events, and services to local home school communities, parents, and educators.
Our supplemental academic programs meet once a week and provide a committed Christian community of structure and support, along with great fellowship for the students and parents. Each of our programs utilizes the classical tools of learning and emphasizes life-long learning skills.
Job opportunites forOH homeschool students
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