Wisconsin
Homeschooling
Associations
Wisconsin Christian
Home Educators Association
Wisconsin CHEA is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving
all home educators in the state of Wisconsin. Our leadership
are all born-again Christians.
Wisconsin
Parents Association
WPA is an inclusive grassroots homeschooling organization that
provides information, support, and encouragement for families
through its voice mail, 285-page handbook, annual Conference
and Curriculum Fair, quarterly newsletter, network of Regional
Coordinators, and web site.
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Events
The Unschooling Conference
Saturday, February 13, 2010, at The Goodman Community Center in Madison. Keynote speaker: John Taylor Gatto.
See also: Past
Events in Wisconsin
Field Trips
Wisconsin Field Trips
Educational places to visit in Wisconsin.
Legal
Information
In Wisconsin, we must file form PI-1206 with the Department
of Public Instruction, not asking for permission, but informing
them that we are instructing our children at home. This form
attests that we are not circumventing the school attendance laws
and are providing at least 875 hours of instruction per year
covering at least reading, language arts, math, social studies,
science and health. To request the form, call 608-266-5761 or
write to:
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Bureau for School Management Services and Federal Aids
125 S. Webster St.
P.O.Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
From Unschooling
Families
Wisconsin Education Code For
Homeschooling
AN A TO Z RESOURCE
Not intended as legal advice. For your information only.
Home-Based Private
Education Program (Home Schooling)
The home-based private educational program telephone numbers,
608-266-5761 or toll free 1-888-245-2732, ext. 1, are available
for requests of form PI-1206 and additional general
home-based private educational program information. DPI forms
and instructions in WORD format included.
Issues & Legislation
Current information about legal issues facing Wisconsin homeschoolers.
Part Time
Public School Attendance Option
The school board of a school district operating high school grades
shall allow a pupil enrolled in a private school or a pupil enrolled
in a home-based educational program (commonly referred to as
home-schooling), who has met the standards for admission to high
school,, to take up to 2 courses during each school semester.
What
To Do When School Officials Contact You
Here are suggestions for ways homeschoolers can effectively deal
with public school officials in each of the following situations.
From the WPA.
Publications
Homeschooling
in Wisconsin: At Home With Learning
A "must have" publication from the Wisconsin Parents
Association for those who are considering homeschooling in this
state.
Online
Catholic Homeschoolers of Wisconsin
This is a private list for leaders of Catholic homeschool support
groups within the state of Wisconsin (or in border towns in Illinois,
Minnesota, Iowa, and UP Michigan). It is a place to exchange
information that may be of interest to Catholic homeschoolers
throughout the state.
Lakeshore Christian Home School Network
This is a networking connections group for events and opportunities of interest to home schooling families in the general lakeshore areas of southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
Northern Wisconsin Homeschool
We are a list for Northern Wisconsin Homeschoolers (and moms)
to join and plan get-togethers and outtings in the state of Wisconsin
and Upper Michigan. New Moms and not-so-new Moms are welcome.
Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois Homeschool Gatherings
We welcome homeschool families of all ages, faith, and homeschooling styles. Even families that are thinking about Homeschooling. Members are encouraged to use this group to plan activities for themselves, families, and post items of interest for other homeschool families.
Unschooling Families
A homeschool support group for families in East Central Wisconsin
interested in self-directed and/or interest-initiated learning.
Wisconsin Christian Homeschoolers
Homeschoolers come from different walks of life (and homeschooling
itself is a lifestyle!). Here we are free to discuss everything
in our lives which relates to homeschooling: raising our children,
our families, etc.
Wisconsin Homeschool Book Swap
If you are a Wisconsin homeschool family and would like to sell
your used books and curriculum, videos, CD's, clothes or other
items that would be of use to other homeschooling families, you
may do so here. This group is restricted only to homeschooling
families who are currently living in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin LDS Homeschoolers
This group is designed as a support network for homeschooling families living in Wisconsin and the U.P., who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We hope to find more LDS home educators from stakes around the state and even plan get-togethers from time to time.
Wisconsin TAG Homeschooling Forum
This state-wide group is for Wisconsin families who are currently
homeschooling their "talented and gifted" children.
We also welcome G/T parents who are considering the option of
homeschooling.
WisHomeschool
For all those interested in homeschool in Wisconsin, or the midwest.
Open to all styles of homeschooling. Non-judgmental and non-demonational.
Resources
Apples
of Gold Homeschool Newsletter
Most subscribers live in Douglas County, Wisconsin and St. Louis
County, Minnesota, but there are a few families outside this
immediate region that have taken an interest in the newsletter
as well. Apples of Gold is published bi-monthly
from a Christian world view.
Children
in Urban America Project
This site features hundreds of documents and images about children
in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, drawn from newspapers, government
and other official records, oral histories and memoirs, and many
other sources.
Christian
Communicators of Wisconsin
Affiliated with the National Christian Forensics and Communication
Association. We are also looking for volunteers to judge our
tournament (250 of them!) Tournament in January.
Home Based
Private Education-Statistics
Enrollment for the Home-based Private Educational Program is
available by CESA, grade level, and by public school district.
Data is available in Excel or Portable Document Format (PDF).
Wisconsin
Autism Directory of Resources
The Autism Society of Wisconsin provides some information about
homeschooling your autistic child in this state.
Support
Groups
DANE COUNTY - MADISON
Creative Explorers Homeschool Network
A social group serving Madison (and all surrounding communities.) All members are encouraged to plan a variety of fun field trips, parties, group projects and recess opportunities.
FISH Home Education Network
A Christian support network serving homeschooling families
in Madison, Wisconsin and many surrounding communities
in Dane County.
Holy Family Homeschoolers
We are a support group for Catholic homeschoolers in the greater
Madison, Wisconsin, area. We meet regularly, including
once-a-week for academic enrichment activities. Come join the
fun!
Home Oriented Meaningful Education
HOME was founded in 1983 by Alison McKee to develop a supportive
network for unschoolers. It serves families living in Madison,
WI and the surrounding area. For more information, contact Alison
McKee at .
Sacred Heart Homeschoolers
A homeschooling support and fellowship group for Catholic families in the Madison, Wisconsin, and Dane County areas.
DODGE COUNTY
Christian Home Educators Family Support
This group is dedicated to serving members of CHEFS in Dodge County Wisconsin.
FOND DU LAC COUNTY
Fond du Lac Area Christian Homeschoolers Association
An interdenominational Christian-based support group open to all homeschoolers. Our meetings are for the whole family, including dads, moms, children, and any friends and relatives desiring to learn more about homeschooling. To ask questions, to request a free newsletter or Newcomers Packet, or for more information about homeschooling, please contact Dawn Poss at
Fond du Lac Homeschool Association
For families who take primary and direct responsibility for the education their children with as little state regulation as possible.
GREEN COUNTY
Stateline Homeschoolers
A secular, inclusive group for homeschoolers in and around Green
County, Wisconsin. All homeschooling philosophies and religious
paths are welcome.
JACKSON COUNTY
Christian Home Educators of the Black River Area
An email group providing a connection for homeschoolers in the Black River Falls area of Wisconsin. All homeschoolers in the area are welcome to join.
MARATHON & WOOD COUNTIES
Marshfield Area Home Educators
MAHE, bringing people together who share a common interest in
educating children at home with a Christian Perspective. We come
from differing walks of life and represent a variety of area
churches.
MENOMONIE COUNTY
Menomonie Area Homeschoolers
A group of active homeschooling families who cooperate to create
an enriching environment for homeschooled children ages 4 to
18 and their families. Families with younger siblings can be
involved, too, and we are building an active preschool group.
We welcome new and experienced homeschool families. We're an
inclusive group with no particular religious affiliations. Email
Milwaukee COUNTY
Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educators
We are a Catholic homeschool support group in the Southeast Wisconsin area.
Milwaukee Area Home Learners
MAHL is a community of homeschooling families who gather for friendship, activities and support. Our membership is varied and all are welcome.
OAK CREEK
Masters Touch Homeschool
We exist to honor the Lord by encouraging and edifying other
Christian home-schooling families through prayer and support,
and by providing opportunities to meet with and connect to other
families. Based in Oak Creek, WI.
PIERCE, DUNN & ST CROIX COUNTIES
Kinnickinnic Valley Home Educators
We are a general homeschool support group composed of home educators
from Pierce County and St Croix County of Western
Wisconsin, and neighboring Dakota County and Washington County
of Minnesota.
The Western Wisconsin Homeschool Network
This network has been created to support the homeschooling community of Pierce, St Croix, and Dunn counties of Western Wisconsin, along the I-94 corridor from Hudson to Menomonie. Our homeschool community is diverse.
RACINE COUNTY
Learning Alternatively in Racine/Kenosha Homeschool Group
L.A.R.K. is a group of homeschoolers in the Racine/Kenosha area. We usually meet on Wednesday afternoons for outings, support, and FUN! The focus of most of our activities is aimed at ages 10 and up, including middle and high school ages, though some activities would be appropriate for all ages. We are inclusive and respectful of all homeschooling styles.
Splendor of Truth Catholic Home Schooling Group
Members are from northeastern Illinois (Winthrop Harbor, Zion, Waukegan, Gurnee, Wadsworth, Russell, etc) and southeastern Wisconsin (Kenosha, Racine, Pleasant Prairie, Sturtevant, Mount Pleasant, etc.)
RICHLAND COUNTY
Richland County (WI) Home Educators
This e-mail list exists for the purpose of communication between home educators in and around Richland County, Wisconsin.
ROCK COUNTY
Learning Alternatively in Racine/Kenosha Homeschool Group
A grassroots group open to all homeschool families. Our purpose
is to provide homeschooling kids with educational and wholesome
social interaction. Located in Janesville and surrounding
Rock County, WI.
WAUKESHA COUNTY
Educating Children through Homeschool Opportunities
The mission of the ECHO community is to enhance the ability of member families to reach their personal goals and dreams through positive educational experiences and social opportunities in a nurturing, secular environment.
Support
Group Lists
Catholic
Homeschoolers of Wisconsin-Directory
The Leone family maintains this alphabetical list of support
groups and contacts for Wisconsin Catholic homeschoolers.
WCHEA
Support Groups
Christian support groups in Wisconsin. Word document.
Wisconsin Support Groups
List from Home Education Magazine. To be listed, email HEM-Info@homeedmag.com
WPA
Regional Coordinators
Contact your WPA Regional Coordinator for basic information about
homeschooling including learning resources, legal information
and homeschool support groups near you.
Umbrella Schools
Insight School of Wisconsin
Insight students grasp new concepts, find answers, earn their
high school diploma and prepare for tomorrow using today's top
curriculum and the latest computer technology. If you are in
Wisconsin and between the ages of 14 and 20, you can enroll at
Insight School of Wisconsin whether you are entering the 9th,
10th, 11th or 12th grade.
Universities
and Colleges
Lawrence
University
We recognize the important contributions made by homeschoolers
both in the classroom and as part of student life and make a
deliberate effort to accommodate the special circumstances of
homeschoolers during the admissions process.
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