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Homeschooling Support Groups
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* Clay & Duval
* Escambia and Santa Rosa
* Hardee
* Hernando
* Hillsborough
* Lake
* Lee
* Manatee and Sarasota
* Marion
* Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton
* Orlando, Seminole County, & Central Florida
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* Pinellas
* Polk
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* Support Group Lists
Bay County
Bay Homeschools
Help, information, and opportunities to homeschool families in the Bay County, Florida area.
Fellowship of Christian Teaching Homes
FCTH supports and assists parents in the Panama City area with
their God-appointed responsibility of training (which includes
educating) their children in the nurture and admonition of the
Lord.
The Homeschooler's Friend
THF is a homeschool support organization open to all homeschoolers.
THF offers the unique opportunity of belonging to a group where
each member shares benefits. Bay County forms available.
Brevard County
Brevard
Alternative Homeschool
A support group for Brevard County, Florida Homeschoolers practicing
or exploring alternative philosophies such as agnosticism, atheism,
humanism, Paganism, Native American spiritualism or Wicca.
Brevard Homeschool
an active group of homeschooling parents in Brevard County, Florida,
offers friendship; support and encouragement; field trips; and
book club ordering. We welcome all homeschoolers in Brevard County,
regardless of religious or other affiliation.
The Homeschool Link
A resource for people new to homeschooling, or just considering
it in the State of Florida, and geared towards those in Brevard
County.
Broward, Dade & Palm Beach Counties
Alternative Homeschool Educators
We are an all inclusive homeschool group serving Miami-Dade,
Broward and Palm Beach Counties. We believe in respect for all
people regardless of homeschooling styles, race, age or religion.
Broward County Parent Support Group
The largest and oldest homeschooling organization in South Florida.
Our resources are vast and our support is limitless.
Christian Homeschool Support of the Western Communities
Our group has monthly parent meetings, seasonal parties, a co-op, field trips and so on.
Early Years Homeschooling Club
The club is specially geared toward the needs of exclusively
homeschooled children ages 3 to 7 and their siblings. All like-minded
families sharing "natural family living" philosophies
are welcome.
The Examined Life
A support network for homeschooling families in Miami-Dade, Florida.
Our roots are liberal and we serve families who teach a secular
humanist curriculum.
The Fellowship of Christian Homeschoolers
FCH strives to offer programs and activities that support both
the parents and the children as well as the family as a whole.
Home Educators Lending Parents Support
H.E.L.P.S. is a well established group that serves Broward,
Dade, and Palm Beach Counties in South Florida. We have over
90 families in our group, and offer many activities and events
ranging from feild trips and specialized support groups to 4-H
and regular group picnics. We are the only all-inclusive group
in South Florida.
Homeschooling in Weston
We are an all-inclusive group, welcoming members practicing Attachment Parenting and who currently are or plan to homeschool their children. We are open to different homeschool theories and methodologies.
League of Observant Jewish Homeschoolers
LOJH is a not-for-profit league that was designed to satisfy
the growing demand for Orthodox Jewish Homeschooling in the South
Florida Area.
Nature Coast LIFE
An inclusive homeschooling group for Hernando, Pasco,and Citrus
County, Florida (Nature Coast). All are welcome regardless of
race, religion (or lack of), lifestyle, or educational philosophy.
Parents Educating Children
The purpose of PEC is to support and encourage its member families
who are engaged in a home education program, as well as those
considering home schooling as an academic option.
Parents' Association for Teaching at Home
A support group for families who have decided to educate their children at home in south Miami-Dade County, Florida. We would like to encourage you to become a member and enjoy full access to the website, along with other benefits available to members only.
Radical Unschoolers of Broward
A group of families who have applied the Unschooling philosophy
to our whole lives. Anyone who is interested in changing to a
radical unschooling lifestyle is welcome. Come to the Dark Side....
they have cookies!
Society of Parents Lending All-inclusive Support for Homeschoolers
SPLASH's purpose is to lend support to families in their efforts
to educate their children through field trips, special events,
clubs, encouragement, and various other opportunities regardless
of race, culture, religion, lifestyle or individual teaching
methods.
South Broward Homeschool Support Group
We are located in beautiful, sunny Broward County, Florida. South
Broward Homeschoolers is a completely inclusive support group
for families that have chosen to homeschool their children.
South Broward Homeschoolers
An inclusive online homeschool support group located in Broward
County, Florida. Everyone is welcome without regard to race,
religion, teaching style or family orientation.
South County Home Schoolers
Provides networking and support to homeschooling families regardless
of race, religion, teaching style, marital status or politics.
Member of FIHEN.
Unschooling in the Palm Beaches
Sharing concerns, questions, frustrations, fears, tears, laughs
and joys with each other and forming a group that can meet to
socialize and empower one another is what this list is all about.
Waldorf Weston
We welcome members who are inspired by Waldorf living and education, natural living, delayed academics, rhythm in the home, and attachment parenting.
Charlotte, Collier, Hendry and Lee Counties
ChoiceEmail
Charlotte Harbor Org. of Ind. Child Ed. Homeschool discussion
for families in Charlotte County Florida Area.
Christian Home Educators Association of Collier County
The purpose of CHEACC is to provide information, support and
encouragement to local Christian homeschool families. We encourage
all members to initiate and coordinate activities that would
enhance each other's homeschooling efforts.
Gulf Coast Home School Association
We welcome all families regardless of their religious views or
educational philosophies. We believe that our group is enriched
by the diversity of our members. Serving Lee, Hendry &
Charlotte Counties.
Heart & Home Homeschoolers
A Christian-based, cooperative group of homeschooling families
in Lee County, Florida. We welcome homeschool families
of all faiths and educational philosophies.
Homeschoolers of Collier County
HOCC is a group of homeschooling families in Collier County,
Florida, who provide support to each other regardless of religious
beliefs, home education philosophy, or choice of curriculum.
Southwest Florida Homeschooling Families
A volunteer-based homeschooling support group serving the area
of Southwest Florida, including Collier and Lee Counties. We
welcome all homeschooling families, regardless of religious beliefs,
educational philosophy, or curriculum method.
Clay and Duval Counties
Bridges Secular Homeschoolers
We are a liberal, spiritually eclectic, open-minded, earth friendly,
diverse group of people intentionally raising (or trying to raise!)
self-aware, self guided, earth-friendly, responsible free spirits.
We meet in Clay, Duval and St Johns Counties. We are where
the three counties meet.
Christian Homeschoolers Achieving Maximum Potential
Whether you are new to Jacksonville and looking for a
support group, new to home schooling and looking for some advice,
or just browsing the site for updates...we're glad you're here!
H.E.R.I Jacksonville
H.E.R.I. is a volunteer organization, of almost 800 families
serving homeschoolers in the northeast Florida region. We are
a support group of other smaller support groups.
Home Educated with Learning Potentials
We are a homeschool support group of special needs children and
their families in the Jacksonville/Orange Park, Florida
areas. It is an all inclusive and diverse group of parents
providing enrichment, socialization, and support for the entire
homeschool family.
Escambia
and Santa Rosa Counties
Independent Thinkers Homeschool Support Group
Currently serving families in the Florida panhandle. They offer
a variety of fun activities and assistance with testing requirements.
Hardee County
Life Learners
A secularly based homeschool group servicing Highlands and Hardee
County of Florida. We are relaxed homeschoolers interested in
learning through living rather than testing, grades and forced
learning.
Hernando County
Hernando Homeschool Social
Connect with other Hernando, Florida, homeschoolers. Take part in fun and lively discussions while making new friends with diverse people from all philosophies and levels of homeschooling experience. We welcome anyone with an interest in homeschooling.
Hernando Homeschool Social Adventurers
Activity group for homeschooling families in Hernando County, Florida. This group is a forum to share information regarding new activities and updates on scheduled activities that our members are organizing.
Hillsborough County
Brandon Homeschool Cooperative
A fully inclusive group of families that shares resources, ideas, and support for all methods of homeschooling. There are currently over 50 member families.
New Tampa Secular Homeschoolers
We are an open-minded homeschool group in the New Tampa and East Pasco Florida area. We mostly discuss homeschooling but are open to other topics that you might discuss amongst friends. Members come from New Tampa, Land O Lakes, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, and Zephyrhills.
Lee County
Family Treasures
A Christian homeschool support group and academic co-op working together to create Christ-centered opportunities for long-term fellowship and learning. Currently has members from the Lehigh Acres, Buckingham, Alva, Cape Coral, Gateway, and the Fort Myers areas.
Lake County
Lake Winds Homeschool Band
A concert band for homeschooled children ages 9 through 18 residing in Lake County Florida. The LWHSB offers homeschooled children the valuable experience of learning about music, learning to play an instrument, and being part of a group working towards a common goal.
South Lake Home Educators
We are open to any home schooling family needing support, despite
race, creed, or religion, though most of our members are born-again
Christians. SLHE offers numerous activities for grades Pre-K-12.
Attendance is not required, so families can participate as they
choose.
Manatee and Sarasota Counties
Home Educators Family Network of Venice - "The Ungroup"
Venice/Sarasota area of SW Florida. In "The Ungroup,"
there are no dues, committees, nor monies involved. There are
no forms to fill out, no traditional-type organized meetings,
etc.
Sarasota Area Homeschoolers
The group is open to all religions and lifestyles. We will share
field trips, curriculum and resource ideas, co-ops and come up
with more wonderful ideas on how to make this educational journey
an exciting one for all of us. Yahoo
Group.
Support Homeschool Activities Reaching Everyone
SHARE is an organization for support educational fieldtrips and
socialization of homeschool students and their families. We uphold
Christian morals and values. We are open to ALL homeschool families
regardless of covering, reason for homeschooling, and religious
or political affiliations.
Marion County
Christian Home Educators
Christian support to home schooling families in Marion County through information, assistance, encouragement, and fellowship by providing a variety of educational, social, character-developing, and extracurricular opportunities in and near Ocala.
Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton Counties
Gulf Coast Christian Home Educators Association
Serving Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa counties. A local homeschooler's
support group. It is run by volunteers and has cell groups
of families grouped together either by location or by similar
interests.
Homeschooling Okaloosa Parent Educator
H.O.P.E. is an all inclusive, eclectic group for homeschooling families of Okaloosa county, Florida. Supporting: Fort Walton, Mary Esther, Florosa, Navarre, Gulf Breeze, Valpraiso, Niceville, Bluewater Bay, Destin, Crestview - Okaloosa, S. Santa Rosa and S. Walton counties in Florida.
North Okaloosa Association of Homeschooling
NOAH is an organization of families devoted to the education
of children in a home environment. Over 70 families in the Crestview,
Baker, Dorcas, Laurel Hill, and Niceville areas of Okaloosa County,
Florida, are active in our organization.
Orlando, Seminole County, &
Central Florida
Central Florida Pre Teen/Teen Homeschoolers
Central Florida's original and only teen homeschool group! This
group is for homeschooling families with children age 11 and
up living mostly in Seminole and Orange counties, but all are
welcome.
Disney Schooling Orlando
What is this? A homeschool group who meets at the theme park! List members can post details about when they will be attending the parks and invite others to join them. Out-of-state homeschoolers who may be making a trip to Walt Disney World are welcome, join us to learn about the parks and make arrangements to meet up with fellow homeschoolers during your visit.
HCECF-H.E.A.R.T.S.
The Central Florida chapter of H.E.A.R.T.S. is uniting ALL local
home educator volunteers for the good of our community.
HomeEducators Network of Central Florida
Central Florida (Orlando area). We provide mentors to new homeschoolers. We hold classes and co-ops including art, book club, history, science and foreign language. We also meet for social interaction, playdates and fun.
Homeschool Cooperative Educating in Central Florida
An inclusive and eclectic group of home educating families with
young children - early elementary age (Kindergarten or first
grade level, approximately ages 6 or 7) AND YOUNGER (Preschool
or below) in the Orlando area (basically Orange county and Seminole
county). Yahoo
Group.
Love2Learn Home Education
A democratic, inclusive, secular group of home schoolers in the
Central Florida area. We share our experience, strength and hope
to enrich our children's minds and characters with co-ops, field
trips, and holiday celebrations. Our members are equals; we conduct
polls and maintain a democratic process.
Mid-Florida Homeschoolers
A support group for parents of homeschooled children in the Orlando-area.
We accept all residents who currently homeschool, or are considering
homeschooling, regardless of religious persuasion or beliefs.
Orlando Home Educators
Greater Orlando, FL area. A secular and eclectic group of homeschooling
families. Offers weekly co-ops, fieldtrips, clubs, and recreational
activities. Activities geared toward elementary aged children.
Sacred Heart
of Jesus Home Educators
SHJHE is a group of Catholic homeschool families in central Florida
(greater Orlando).
South Orlando Homeschool Christian Group
South Orlando and Kissimee area. We have kids ranging from ages
1-15. We offer classes, field trips, clubs,testing resources
and homeschool guidance.
Volusia Homeschoolers
This is a secular homeschool group for Volusia and Seminole county
homeschoolers to get to know each other, share ideas and information
and form friendships. The group will include park days, field
trips and activities.
West Orange Home Educators of Florida
We are an average size group of Christ-filled families, serving
several local cities in the West Orlando area.
Osceola
LIFE of Osceola
A newly formed homeschool support group actively seeking new
members living in the St.Cloud/ East Kissimmee area. As a group,
we promote diversity and tolerance- families of all faiths and
lifestyles are welcome!
Pasco County
Pasco, Florida, Homeschoolers Fun in the Sun
Connect with other Pasco, Florida, homeschoolers. Take part in fun and lively discussions while making new friends with diverse people from all philosophies and levels of homeschooling experience. We welcome anyone with an interest in homeschooling.
Pasco Fun in the Sun Adventurers
Activity group for homeschooling families in Pasco County, Florida. This group is a forum to share information regarding new activities and updates on scheduled activities our members are organizing.
Trinity Area Homeschoolers of Florida
Anyone living in the Trinity, New Port Richey, Holiday, Odessa, or surrounding areas may join. Thanks and we look forward to meeting you. After joining please check the calendar for local homeschool events.
Pinellas County
Home's Cool Co-op
A small, family oriented, Christian co-op that offers low cost,
quality classes for children in grades K-12. Main contact is
in Dunedin.
Homeschool Alternatives
We are an ever-growing group of families who come together for
socialization, ideas and support. We offer opportunities for
homeschooling families, regardless of political, religious or
educational beliefs. Our common goal is our children's educational
future.
St. Petersburg Co-operative Homeschoolers
A secular, open-minded community of homeschooling families in
the Tampa Bay Area. We strive for tolerance, respect and friendship
for our children and ourselves. We are supportive of AP parenting
and natural family living, and welcome families of all faiths
and cultures.
Polk County
Evolved Homeschooling
A non-religious homeschool group designed for the freethinking family. We serve Polk County, Florida and other closely surrounding areas. We welcome all families regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, teaching style, marital status, or political views however, we do ask that each member recognizes and respects the purpose of this group.
St. Johns County
Liberty Homeschoolers
Liberty Homeschoolers is a non christian-based homeschool support group. We meet monthly August-May. All are welcome regardless of race and religion. We also offer a private school covering for homeschoolers nationwide. Serving the following areas: St.Augustine, Green Cove Springs, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Palatka, Hastings, Mill Creek and Orange Park.
Tallahassee Area
Mom's On A Mission
M.O.M's is located in the City of Quincy, County of Gadsden. We are open to any homeschooler, regardless of political beliefs, race or creed, or special educational needs.
Tampa Area
Christian Home Educated Tampa Teens
No membership dues or mandatory meetings. Costs will vary depending
on event. For the safety of the kids, NO LURKERS! If you join,
please post an intro and plan to participate. We hope to have
an active group!
Holistic Homeschoolers-Tampa Bay
A list for Tampa Bay area homeschoolers who want their children
to have a natural childhood and seek healthy alternatives in
play and in life.
Homeschool-TampaFl
This list is mainly for Christian Homeschoolers living in Tampa,
Florida and the surrounding areas but we gladly welcome all Christian
Homeschoolers in Florida.
LIFE of Tampa
An inclusive support and networking group for home and alternative
learners in the Tampa area. We meet regularly for 4H, interactive
science classes, and a variety of social and educational programs.
New Port Richey Homeschoolers
NPR Homeschoolers are excited to announce the start of a new semester of Group Learning Opportunities, fondly referred to as "GLOs", otherwise known as classes.
Valdosta Area
Valdosta Area Homeschooling Association
A support group for homeschooling families and those interested
in homeschooling. Membership is open to any person or family
who has an interest in homeschooling. Serves S. Georgia, N. Florida.
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