Homeschooling Groups and Co-ops

Homeschooling Groups and Co-ops  Offers links to some groups and co-ops statewide, what they are, and why they may be beneficial.  Below are some direct links to groups:

Appleton Christian Homeschool Fellowship
F.I.S.H. Home Education Network
Menomomie Area Homeschool Group
Valley Home Schoolers, Inc.
Wolf River Home Educators

Wisconsin Parents Association  This statewide organization works to help keep homeschooling laws in Wisconsin simple and flexible. They are also very helpful in bringing homeschool families together by organizing events. The Wisconsin Parents' Association also provides information, encouragement and support to all members of the homeschooling community.

Nationwide Groups and Coops  This resource includes a map of the United States and upon clicking on a state, it gives you a HUGE list of homeschool groups/coops, contact info and links to their sites.

Homeschoolers Exploring Activities and Resources Together (HEART)  At HEART you can expect to meet other homeschooled children and parents, as well as participate in group activities and join specific interest groups. There is also a Yahoo discussion group that is set up for homeschool parents to discuss homeschool issues and ask questions if needed. There is a small fee for joining.

Splendor of Truth Catholic Home Educators  Splendor of Truth is a group of homeschooling Catholic families. Their location spans the IL/WI border: from southeastern Wisconsin to northeastern Illinois; from Racine, WI to Lake Bluff, IL and from Lake Michigan to McHenry County, IL. Activities include field trips, co-op, gym classes, support meetings for moms and moms’ book club, to name a few.

Homeschool Support Groups  Provides links to 19 homeschool groups around the state.

Homeschool Classifieds  Lists links to items for sale between homeschoolers and also includes Wisconsin homeschool groups and activities.

Facebook homeschooling groups:
Waupun Area Home Educators
Raising Arrows Homeschool Group
Ripon Area Homeschoolers
Milwaukee
Reedsburg, Baraboo, Wisconsin Dells
Southwest Wisconsin
Western Wisconsin
Wisconsin Homeschool Support
Wisconsin Holistic Homeschoolers
Wisconsin Christian Homeschoolers
Wisconsin Homeschoolers
Homeschool Co-op and Freebies
Additional Wisconsin Homeschool Website and Facebook Links