Co-operative: Home Options In Childhood Education

Homeschooling organizations and support groups

Several organizations have compiled lists of homeschooling organizations and support groups. C:HOICE's list includes a meta-list linking you to those existing resources for Canada and the U.S., and a short list of organizations of direct use to homeschooling families in C:HOICE's area (London, Ontario, Canada).

C:HOICE's short list

Here are some organizations which C:HOICE members will find of direct use.

The Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents

In their own words: The OFTP is a non-sectarian, non-profit, volunteer-managed group of people committed to providing information about Family and Community-Based Education to anyone desiring it. It acts as a link between home educators and institutions such as the provincial government and school boards.

Our comment: Those of us at C:HOICE who are also members of the OFTP recommend membership, as a valuable source of information and discussion. It's especially worth supporting if you believe homelearners need a common voice with which to dialogue with the provincial Ministry of Education.

The Association of Canadian Home-Based Education

In their own words: ACHBE is committed to providing support, advice and information to individuals and organizations. Acting as a special interest group nationally and regionally, ACHBE will help protect the rights of all Canadians to educate their children at home. ACBHE has no political or religious affiliations.

Our comment: Members of OFTP are automatically also members of ACHBE, which does on the national scale what OFTP does in Ontario. Take a look at their page on legislation to get a summary for each province.

Meta-list of lists of homeschooling organizations

These links take you directly to pages listing national or regional homeschooling organizations and support groups, mainly in Canada and the U.S. Once you're there, you can find your way to the site's homepage as well.

Home Education Magazine

Homeschool Central

Homeschool Fun

Homeschooler Information Network

OFTP

Ontario Home Learners

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