Ohio Support Groups

Ashland
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.

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.

Central area
Columbus Homeschool/Infocenter.net
Your local source for homeschool information, events, and other resources in the Central Ohio area.

Central Northern Ohio area
LIFE Homeschool Group
Learning Interactively From Each-other (LIFE) Homeschool Group. LIFE is an activity and support group for homeschooling families in the Central Northern Ohio area.

Central Ohio
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.

Cincinnati
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.

Clermont County
East of Cincy Home School Group
We are Ohio Virtual Acadamy {OHVA} & other Home Schooling parents on the Eastside of Cincinnati who are looking to make connections with each other. Most of us are from Brown or Clermont Counties...if you live in one of these counties, or don't mind driving to them for outings, get togethers, and such...then this is the perfect Home Schooling group for you!

Cleveland
Eastside Christian Homeschool Coop
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.

Cleveland
Cleveland Area Homeschool
Cleveland, Ohio area homeschoolers are invited to join this group for discusions, field trips, classes, curriculum, or any other topic you deem appropriate dealing with homeschool issues.

Cleveland
Cleveland HomeSchool Teen Night
This group is for all homeschoolers (traditional, unschooled, eschooled regardless of religion, political views, etc. etc. (all that serious stuff)) and their parents to plan fun activities and events. This will enable the homeschooled teens in our area to get together in a safe environment and allow them to meet other teens.

Columbus
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.

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.

Columbus
Homeschool "School" Portraits
One of the time-honored traditions of each new school year is the school portrait. Until now, parents who choose to homeschool have been left to either go each year without professional portraits or take their children to a studio on their own. Now there's a choice! School Portrait sessions are available either in your home or, weather-permitting at a local park where your child's personality can shine through. Dates filling up now for spring! Contact Heather Claypool at 614-313-5993 or visit on the web at www.claypoolkids.com *Senior portriat sessions also available!

Columbus
HS and MORE

Columbus
Explore Columbus Homeschool Organization
Meet other local families taking responsibility for educating their children by using resources in the home and community. Share tips, discuss problems, and pool ideas. We are open to all home educators regardless of style or religious affiliation. We also welcome all ages from birth through high school.

Dayton
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.

Dayton
Wright Independent Learning Cooperative
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. WILC is a cooperative group for homeschoolers with school-age children (Kindergarten through high school; younger siblings may also attend).

Dayton
Dayton Young Homeschoolers
An inclusive network of "pre-homeschoolers" in the Dayton, Ohio area. DYHS focuses on activities and outings for children ages 3-6 and their parent(s)/guardian(s). Older and younger siblings are welcome to attend, and people of all faiths are welcome to join.

Dayton
Dayton Catholic Homeschool Network
The primary purpose of the Dayton Catholic Homeschool Network is to facilitate communication about events and other items of interest to the Dayton Catholic homeschool community.

Dayton
The 4 Winds 4-H Group
A branch of The Dayton Area Homeschoolers homeschool support group, The 4 Winds 4-H Group includes both homeschoolers and "traditional schoolers". We welcome you to join us!

Dearborn, Franklin, and Hamilton Counties
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.

Fairlawn/Akron
Fairlawn School at Home
This group is an online extension of the homeschool group that meets primarily in Fairlawn, but we also meet at other locations in the Akron area.

Gahanna
Dyslexia Myths and Facts Library Seminar
The Dyslexia Institutes of America is a national organization whose sole purpose is to diagnose and treat dyslexics. To the dyslexics and parents of dyslexics who are visiting this website to learn more about dyslexia and what can be done to treat it, we know and appreciate your journey. Free 1 hour Seminar on the Facts & Myths of Dyslexia, Diagnosis and Therapy. Schedule a FREE Seminar through website.

Geauga, Lake, Ashtabula Counties
Pearls
A Christ Centered Support Group; Fellowship and support for moms while adult organized activities for children are held in an adjoining room.

Grove City
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.

Johnstown
Johnstown Homeschoolers
This is a networking list for home educators in Johnstown, Ohio and the surrounding area. Join us to discuss current legal, educational, philosophical and practical issues relevant to homeschooling. Feel free to post your ideas and opinions, your sources and resources, news of interest to home educators, events and activities, internet links, as well as your support and suggestions for others in this member forum.

Lake County, Geauga and Cuyahoga
Lake County Homeschoolers
Networking homeschoolers in and around Lake County, Ohio including Geauga, Cuyahoga and other NE Ohio counties

Marion
Hearts Toward Home
Christian Home Schooling Support Group Marion, Ohio

Medina County
Valleyview Homeschool Group
We exist to offer emotional, spiritual, and educational support to home schooling families while creating a network of information, resources, and ideas that will enrich various home education programs. We offer monthly support group meetings, field trips, and various other programs and activities for interested home schooling families. Christian families from Valleyview Chapel established the Valleyview Homeschool Group; therefore, we operate under Christian principles, adhering to the beliefs outlined in Valleyview Chapel’s Statement of Faith. However, there are no religious requirements for participation.

Miami County
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.

Miami Valley
Miami Valley Homeschooling
We are a homeschooling family located in Springfield, Ohio looking to start an inclusive homeschool support group open to all regardless of religious beliefs,ages of children,method of education such as unit studies, Montessori, unschooling, classical, ABEKA.

North Dayton
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.

Solon/Chagrin Area
College Driven
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.

Stark County
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!

Stark County
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

Stark County and Surrounding areas
Hearts of Ohio Home Educators
This is a private group for Christian Home Educating Families who wish to connect with each other located at the heart of Ohio.

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.

Statewide
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.

Statewide
Ohio Homeschool Center
Homeschool Resource Center for Northeast/Eastern/and Southeast Ohio

Statewide
Ohio Home Educators Network - Yahoo Group
This site is for OHEN Members to visit, ask questions about home education in Ohio and connect with one another. Please feel free to add a link to your local group or add your name to the database if you are willing to be a local contact for new homeschoolers.

Statewide
Ohio Home Educators Network
(OHEN) is a regional network of homeschooling families. We are an inclusive group supporting families of all religious beliefs. Although OHEN supports a student-led, interest-centered approach, we welcome all homeschooling families regardless of educational philosophy or teaching style. OHEN’s purpose is to provide interested parents with accurate information about home education in Ohio.

Statewide
Support Groups
From Christian Home Educators of Ohio

Statewide
Homeschooling Organizations
From HIO

Summit County
Akron Roman Catholic Home Educators
ARCHE: Serving the Roman Catholic homeschooling community in Summit County and surrounding areas since 1991.

Wayne, Holmes & Medina Counties
TEACH Homeschool Group
This is a Christian Homeschool group for the Tri-County area of Wayne, Holmes & Medina Counties in Ohio. We welcome all Christian homeschoolers! This group will be used to keep our members in contact with each other, keep you up to date on field trips, outings and other events, as well as co-op information once we get that going. You may use this group to share ideas, tips, field trips, anything of interest; to ask questions; to connect with other homeschooling moms from the Tri-County area; anything you want!

Westerville
Westerville Area Homeschool Association

Wooster, Wayne County
TEACH Homeschool Group
This is a Christian Homeschool group for the Tri-County area of Wayne, Holmes & Medina Counties in Ohio. We welcome all Christian homeschoolers! You will be asked some questions prior to approval to join, however membership is free. We provide many activities for both students and adults! We have a enrichment classes (co-op), field trips, outings and other events, as well as a Mom's Nights Out every month.

Xenia and surrounding areas
Parents Educating At Christian Homes
P.E.A.C.H. offers support, fellowship and encouragement for homeschooling families in Southern Ohio.

Youngstown
Youngstown Ohio Homeschoolers
This is an inclusive support group for all branches of homeschooling. Inclusive means that it is open to anyone regardless of race, religion, home school style, parenting style, etc. Public online charter school and "08" school families are welcome to join our support group and participate in our activities. We do not have membership fees and all that is required to join is to show up at an activity or subscribe to the e-list. Our group is made up of families with children of all ages from Youngstown and surrounding areas!