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Albany - Saratoga

Adirondack Homeschool Education Fellowship
A home schooling support group based around Schroon Lake in Warren and Essex counties in the Adirondacks of New York State, and founded on Christian principles and beliefs.

Capital District Home Educators
This list is for homeschoolers in the Capital District of New York State -- the Albany/Schenectady/Troy area. We welcome homeschoolers of all types and philosophies.

Family Educators Resource Network
FERN is an informal networking group for home educators in the areas of Columbia, Rensselaer, and Albany counties in New York and in Berkshire county in Massachusetts.

Greater Glens Falls Christian Homeschoolers
We are made up of families who homeschool, from Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties. A local chapter of New York State LEAH.

Northern Adirondack Home Educators
Please use this communication tool to share announcements, ideas and information.

Saratoga Area Homeschoolers
Join this list if you homeschool in the Saratoga Springs (NY) area. Here you will learn about activities that are being offered in the community as well as field trips that are organized by our own members.

Schenectady L.E.A.H.
A support group for Schenectady LEAH members.

LEAH Albany / Adirondacks
Groups in the counties of: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, St. Lawrence, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, Washington

Catskills

Woodstock Home Educators' Network
WHEN is a diverse group of homeschooling families of all learning styles in the Woodstock, Saugerties, Catskill, Kingston, Phoenicia area.

Central - SouthernTier

Central NY Home School E-Network
A Net-working forum designed to share information, news, ideas and events relevant to home schoolers in the Syracuse, Rome, Utica and surrounding communities of Central New York.

Home Education Exchange of the Southern Tier
A nonsectarian activity and support group for homeschoolers. Yahoo Group.

Home Learners Association of Central New York
Serves the Syracuse and Central New York Region. We are a secular group and open to all types of homeschoolers.

LEAH Binghamton / Sourthern Tier
Groups in the counties of: Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, Tompkins.

Chautauqua - Allegheny

Chautauqua County Homeschooling & Mentoring Program
Looking for a secular & inclusive homeschooling group in Chautauqua County and the surrounding area?

Everything HomeSchool NY
All inclusive, inter-denominational. Cattaraugus, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Allegany, Wayne, Oswego, Monroe, Chautauqua, McKean and Potter counties. Western NY and NorthWest PA.

Finger Lakes

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LEAH Region 6
Binghamton/Southern Tier

ROCHESTER

Charity LEAH
Rochester, NY. We hold group classes, field trips, monthly meetings, and more. Although we are a LEAH group, we do not require members to be Christian in order to join; however, there is a Statement of Faith.

Greater Rochester LEAH
We are Rochester's largest LEAH chapter with over 120 member families and provide our member with group lessons, competitive sports, field trips, testing, special events. We also provide information and support for new home school families.

19th Ward Homeschoolers
We are a social and informational homeschool support group, based in Rochester, New York, on the west side.

PCC LEAH
LEAH is a Christian organization, made up of Christian home schooling families in the greater Rochester, NY area. This chapter is open to membership from within and outside Pittsford Community Church. Members must agree to the LEAH statement of faith.

Simply Homeschooling
A resource/support network for those currently homeschooling or planning to homeschool in greater Rochester, NY. We gather together to play, network, encourage, inspire and learn.

St. Thomas Aquinas Homeschoolers of the Rochester Area
An organization of Catholic families who hold several common goals relative to the education of their children in today's world.

LEAH Rochester / Finger Lakes
Groups in the counties of: Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Yates.

SYRACUSE

Syracuse_Homeschoolers
We are a diverse group of families who homeschool. Membership in our group is open and not limited to those with particular religious beliefs or political affiliations.

Syracuse LEAH
We are a cooperative support group of homeschooling families in the Syracuse New York area. Feel free to look around and o contact us if you have any questions.

LEAH Syracuse / Central New York
Groups in the counties of: Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego.

OTHER FINGERLAKES HOMESCHOOLERS

Fingerlakes Unschoolers Network
A nonsectarian support group for people interested or involved in home education. We offer support and information about home education in Central NY. FUN sponsors field trips and workshops for parents, families and children.

Northern Light Learning Center
This is a communication forum for members of NLLC, a cooperative homeschool Learning Center located in Ithaca, NY.

Ornament of Grace L.E.A.H.
Palmyra, NY. We are once again hitting the road running. We have lots of things planned already.

Western New York Teaching Parents LEAH
We want this to be a community built on the love of Jesus as we share, so please post and reply in a respectful and loving manner.

Greater Niagara

Buffalo Area Homeschooling Association
We are an inclusive group and welcome homeschoolers of all kinds. Decisions are made by consensus. Application fee is $10.00 a year. We have weekly hikes, lots of field trips and theater attending opportunities and several family oriented events as well as resources for both new and experienced homeschoolers. Contact: email .

LEAH Buffalo / Western New York
Groups in the counties of: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming.

Hudson Valley

The Alternative Learning Center
TALC is a homeschooling community and cooperative based in Columbia County, New York. Our membership includes approximately 30-40 families from Columbia, Berkshire, Greene, Ulster, Rensselaer, and surrounding counties. We meet twice a week at our facility, which has a gym, classrooms, a kitchen, playing fields, tennis courts, a playroom for toddlers, and an outdoor playground.

Dutchess County Homeschool Association
Group dedicated to homeschooling in Dutchess County, New York. New members welcome! Join us for classes, field trips, playdates and fun.

The Learning Community
TLC is a support and activity group for Attachment Parenting families who are homeschooling in Bergen County NJ, Rockland County NY, and the surrounding areas.

LEAH Hudson Valley
Groups in the counties of: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester.

Hudson Valley Unschoolers South
Serves the Lower Hudson River Area. A support group for families committed to the unschooling philosophy. We've been in existence for over two years now, serving families from the Lower Hudson Valley region. Families from Long Island, New York City, Northern New Jersey, Rockland, Orange, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess counties of New York.  Contact person Jean McGee: .

Tri-State Homeschoolers
Newsletter and Calendar of Events for homeschoolers in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, and Rockland Counties; also Fairfield County in CT and Bergen County in NJ. Contact Sylvia Diaz: .

Long Island

East Hampton Homeschool Group
This is a Christian homeschool group serving the Hamptons, (East End of Long Island, New York), area homeschoolers.

Long Island Homeschooling Moms Over 40
A place for moms over the age of 40 homeschooling on Long Island to meet new friends for themselves and their families. Non-denominational. For more information, please contact

Long Island Waldorf Homeschoolers
This is a group for homeschooling parents on Long Island, New York who are inspired by the methods of waldorf education. This is a place to meet other like-minded parents, and discuss issues about teaching our children at home.

Long Islanders Growing at Home Together
An organization of home educators. We offer mutual support and information. Members plan meetings and activities to enrich our families home education experience. All members are invited and encouraged to participate in the planning and running of our group.

New Life LEAH
A Christ centered cooperative fellowship of homeschooling families, which meets in Patchogue, NY.

Region10 LEAH (Long Island/NYC)
It is our desire to be of assistance to you in your homeschool endeavors. Homeschooling is growing by leaps and bounds here in our region. A "like-minded" Christian support group.

Smithtown Homeschoolers
This is for families that live in the Smithtown area and want to meet up for park days at a local park, field trips, etc.

Suffolk County Homeschoolers
Long Island homeschool group serving current homeschoolers in Suffolk County NY. We have a wide range of field trips and events for all ages. Although we have no dues we do require new members to pick up their membership application in person. Please contact for more information.

Suffolk Waldorf
This is a cooperative group of homeschooling families in Suffolk County, (Long Island) New York who are inspired by the methods of waldorf education.

New York City

Covenant LEAH
Our purpose is to support Christian homeschooling families in the Bronx by offering support and encouragement.

Homeschool New York
This group is for families who are homeschooling in the New York City Area. The purpose is to share information about workshops, trips, classes, meet-ups etc. that are of interest. We are inclusive and secular. Diversity and acceptance are welcome and encouraged.

Homeschooling in New York City
Blog of a homeschool mom living in Queens. Not a support group, but an interesting resource.

Jewish Home Educators of New York City
A meeting place for homeschooling or unschooling Jewish parents (or those just thinking about it) living in or around New York City.

LIGHT Homeschooling Network Community
We are Long Island's Oldest Inclusive Homeschool Support Group!!! Celebrating over 20 years of Home Education Support for the families of Queens, Nassau & Suffolk Counties.

New York City Home Educators Alliance
Like the city itself, our community is diverse, talented and exciting. With over 300 families, NYCHEA is the largest homeschooling group in the city.

NYC Unschoolers
Unschooling in the city that never sleeps! This list is for families who are living and learning in the greatest city on earth. Meet other unschoolers, organize get-togethers, discuss cool things in your neighborhood -- we're a pretty relaxed discussion group.

NYCHEA Roots & Shoots
A homeschool chapter of Roots & Shoots in New York City. Open to children of all ages with parent participation. The average age of our group is 11-13.

Queens Homeschoolers
A secular homeschooling organization based in Queens, New York. We host and attend events in Queens County and all the surrounding areas. Our group is open to all homeschoolers regardless of homeschooling philosophy, religion or ethnic background. We also invite those who are interested in home schooling their children in the future to join us in order to learn more.

Staten Island Christian Home Educators
SICHE, a member of LEAH for over 20 years, has been a resource for the evangelical Christian community at large. We hold monthly group meetings, sponsor educational co-ops, field trips, and multiple events throughout the year. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact David Garzetta at 718-300-0698 or e-mail him at .

Staten Island Homeschoolers
This is a group open to all Staten Island home schoolers. We welcome people of all religious backgrounds and theoretical approaches! Please join us so we can network & strengthen our homeschool community on the island.

LEAH New York City / Long Island
Groups in the counties of: Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk.

Thousand Islands - Seaway

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LEAH Local Chapters
All groups are listed, they aren't labeled as inclusive although some are inclusive. You may call the Regional Representatives and interview them for a chapter that you might be interested in.

New York Support Groups
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New York Email Lists, Support Groups, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
Links from Leaping from the Box to homeschool support groups with various forums.

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