Wisconsin: Support Groups
Christian Home Educators Association (CHEA)
Wisconsin CHEA Representative
jang@wisconsinchea.com
414-425-6324
Geographic Area Serving: State of Wisconsin
Description: CHEA is a Christian, non-profit organization, which offers support to homeschool families in Wisconsin through their newsletter, spring conferences, fall events, and their website. Conference includes homeschool vendors and workshops on topics such as homeschooling the upper grades, special needs children, curriculum selection and implementation, marriage and family, relationships and so on from a Christian perspective.
Requirements: Annual membership fee and prayers
Benefits: Membership entitles members to: sneak peak preview of spring vendor hall free of charge, $15 discount on HSLDA membership, membership card to show for educators discounts, $5 discount for 'The Comprehensive Guide to Home Schooling in Wisconsin' if purchased from CHEA, and legislative updates.
Cost: $35 yearly
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Coulee Region Homeschool Resource Center, Inc.
Paula Gregerson
houseofknowledge@acegroup.cc
608-519-0764
Janet Hurguy
janquito@charter.net
608-781-4674
Geographic Area Serving: LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Description: We are a Christian based homeschool organization. Open to all homeschoolers, but maintaining our Biblical foundation. Having monthly parent meetings, classes, clubs, fieldtrips, newsletters, lending library, family nights, etc. We also have a resource center with homeschooling information for new homeschoolers. Our base is The Coulee Region House of Knowledge and Homeschool Resource Center by the airport on French Island. The Coulee Region House of Knowledge is a used curriculum/book store. It takes on consignment of educational materials and curriculum. Contact information is the same. Website is in progress.
Requirements: We are member driven and desire involvement from all members. Support can also be provided by bringing to the center: donations for lending library, Box Tops for Education, all milk tops and Kwik Trip donut price ovals, Campbells labels, ink cartridges printer cartridges and cell phones, 20 oz plastic pop bottles, Our Family UPC's, Festival Foods and Quillins receipts, and aluminum cans.
Benefits: Newsletters, field trips, meetings, classes, clubs, resource center, workshops, family activity nights, lending library, and whatever else any member feels like putting together
Cost: $35 Yearly
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Creative Explorers
Wendy
wendyapac@yahoo.com
608 276-6008
Geographic Area Serving: Southwest Madison
Description: Support for all homeschool families in the greater Madison area. Please join our yahoo group and get to know others taking charge of their children's education. Regularly scheduled social events and educational activities. Grades K-12
Requirements: None
Benefits: Many!
Cost: None
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Door County Home Education Association
Geographic Area Serving: Door County, WI
Description: The Door County Home Education Association (DCHEA) is open to all home school families in the Door County, WI area. Children (aka students) and Dads are encouraged to join the Moms! Former homeschooling families can also join us and be mentors for our newest homeschooling families. We expect that everyone treats each other respectfully at all group meetings and events. Since we do not have dues, we ask that each family helps with fundraisers and donate their time and talents throughout the year. Give us a try... and make many new friends along the way!
Requirements: The group is what the families make of it, so the more you can contribute the better the experience.
Benefits: Organized field trips, lending library, "Cooking Dads" cook-outs, park days, Box Tops, fundraisers, student/parent IDs, soon-to-be non-profit status, bi-annual board meetings, seasonal events, and more. New ideas are always welcome!
Cost: None
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FAITH: Reedsburg Area Homeschoolers
Tristin Rothwell
rothwellshop@verizon.net
Geographic Area Serving: Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Description: We meet the first and third Friday of the month for educational days, field trips and general gatherings. This year we will have field trips such as Bike trip, Hiking, Pendarvis.. etc.. Educational days will be a mock election. spelling bee, science fair and gift days at Christmas time. There may be costs for each individual activity. We meet once a month the third Monday of the month in the evening for Moms Support Meeting. We discuss business and have share topics such as" the benefits of homeschooling" and "math curriculums; what works for your family?"
Requirements: Attendees need to actively help or lead one gathering.
Benefits: Support Meetings, Field Trips
Cost: None
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G.R.A.C.E Christian Homeschoolers
Valerie Ecton
GRACEChristianHomeschoolers-owner@yahoogroups.com
Geographic Area Serving: Southeastern Wisconsin
Description: Growing Relationships and Christian Education (G.R.A.C.E.) Christian Homeschoolers of Wisconsin is an organization set up to provide moral support, informal sharing, and opportunities for fun, fellowship and the building of relationships with other families to Christian homeschool families in the southeastern Wisconsin area. It is our intention to represent the home schooling community in a manner that honors and glorifies our Lord Jesus Christ. GRACE Christian Homeschoolers hold monthly gatherings on one Thursday morning per month called CLASS Day. A variety of CLASS Day activities are planned by the members and vary from guest speakers, to holiday parties, to game days, to a science fair and talent show! GRACE Christian Homeschoolers offer the opportunity to attend many events and classes within the community such as homeschool zoo classes, homeschool open gym , homeschool open swimming, art classes, homeschool lego club, plays and ballets, and many other activities. Members of GRACE Christian Homeschoolers take an active part in planning a wide variety of field trips for the group to enjoy. A few examples are Richard Bong State Park, Bethlehem Marketplace, Carmex Factory Tour, Milwaukee Art Museum, Retzer, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, Wetlands by Canoe Trip, Boerner Botanical Garden Class Cheese Factory Tour and Horicon Marsh Classes, Domes tour and class, Discovery World tour and classes, Blood Center Tour and many more. GRACE Christian Homeschoolers look for opportunities to teach our children about having a servant's heart in our homes and in our communities and organize service projects. Social gatherings are a fun part of GRACE Christian Homeschoolers. There are Mom's Only Tea and Treats Nights and Bible studies every other week, weekly summer park days, and several opportunities for our families (especially for our dads) to gather together for family fellowship.
Requirements: To request a membership application, please contact our membership coordinator at GRACEChristianHomeschoolers-owner@yahoogroups.com. We do not collect dues for membership, but require members to complete an application and sign our Statement of Belief.
Benefits: In addition to all the activities, GRACE publishes a newsletter containing as much information on homeschooling activities as we can gather. We also provide our membership with the first opportunity to fill available spots in classes and field trips arrange by other GRACE members. We then open up the spaces still available to other homeschooling groups.
Cost: None
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Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educators
GMCHE Representative
GMCHE_Conf_Plan-owner@yahoogroups.com
Geographic Area Serving: Southeast Wisconsin
Description: Our mission is to offer support and encouragement to the Catholic home educator by spiritually strengthening, inspiring, and uplifting one another to fully uphold and embrace an authentic Catholic family lifestyle, as exemplified by the Holy Family and taught by the Church. To meet our mission, “Keeping Christ in our Hearts and in our Homes”, we provide encouragement in a variety of ways, including Day Events (with Holy Mass, children’s crafts and games), Parents’ Meetings, annual Festival of Arts, annual Academic Showcase, gym classes, summer park days, teen gatherings, a teen service group, spring conference, and much more.
Requirements: None
Benefits: All of the above activities, plus monthly newsletter, members only website and two members only Yahoo groups
Cost: $10 yearly
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Green Bay Area Christian Homeschoolers
Wendy Jung
jung5@new.rr.com
Geographic Area Serving: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Description: Green Bay Area Christian Homeschoolers exists to provide Christ-centered support and encouragement as well as to offer academic, social and service opportunities to private homeschools.
Requirements: All members shall acknowledge in writing that they understand that the GBACH Statement of Faith constitutes the governing principles of this organization and that they agree to abide by the same.
Benefits: Monthly newsletter, field trips, monthly events (see website), gym programs, Teen group, Tween group (age 11-13), graduation ceremony and much more
Cost: $20 yearly
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Home Educated Children's Group
Karie
Home.edcg@gmail.com
Geographic Area Serving: S.E. WI
Description: We are a FREE inclusive group that meets twice a month for various activities, ice skating and field trips.
Requirements: Attend at least 1 or 2 activities before joining. Then to join you are required to join our yahoo event board.
Benefits: Activities
Cost: None
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Homemade Kids
Alexis Rebman
lex0307@hotmail.com
608-356-5471
Geographic Area Serving: Baraboo-Portage, Wisconsin
Description: This group exist mainly to support new homeschoolers or new to the area homeschoolers. We hope to be able to answer questions, and point you to the right group in the area for you.
Requirements: None
Benefits: Support
Cost: None
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KRHEST - Your Kenosha Homeschool Connection
KHREST Representative
kanderson30@wi.rr.com
Geographic Area Serving: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Description: KRHEST is a group of families who come together to support one another and share in homeschooling their children. Although we come from many different backgrounds; educationally, philosophically, religiously, and ethnically, we have in common a Biblical worldview. Our goal is to honor the Lord Jesus Christ as we bring up and teach our children and as we interact with each other.
Requirements: Membership in KRHEST is available to any parent actively homeschooling their child(ren).
Benefits: We offer many events and activities such as enrichment classes, groups/clubs, gym/swim classes, field trips, science fair, and year-end graduation. We also have a wonderful homeschool material lending library. Membership is required to participate in most activities. Please visit our website for more information!
Cost: $25 yearly volunteer membership/$45 non-volunteer
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Marshfield Area Home Educators
Sara Yetter
syetter@maheworld.com
715-676-0000
Geographic Area Serving: Marshfield and surrounding area, Wisconsin
Description: We are a diverse group of Christian families committed to educating our children at home. Students range from pre Kindergarten to Seniors in high school. MAHE Goals: To encourage quality education for our children; To strengthen, help, and uphold one another toward that goal; To honor Christ in all we do.
Requirements: Membership to MAHE is open to all home educators in Marshfield and surrounding communities.
Benefits: Member Directory, email announcements, free field trips, newsletters
Cost: $20 Yearly
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MATCH Homeschool
Deborah Smith
christianhomeschoolkids@yahoo.com
715-233-1110
715-235-2576
Geographic Area Serving: Menomonie. Wisconsin
Description: Menomonie Area Teaching Christian Homeschoolers, MATCH, is a Christian Homeschooling Group that usually meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month (September to May) from 8:45am - 11:00 bring a bag lunch for your family to enjoy fellowship after classes. We meet at the Menomonie Alliance Church in Menomonie Wisconsin. We have classes for all ages ranging from infants through high school. As of Feb 2005 we have about 120 children in our group. Each class has their own classes as well as gym class each time we meet.
Requirements: This is a parent run organization. Each parent chooses where they feel they would best be able to help and commits to be there each time we meet. We also have a parent contract and a child conduct forms that we have everyone sign. This is to make sure that everyone is on the same page and that we are like minded in our desires to raise Godly Children.
Benefits: We normally have two field trips each month. We enjoy the other times we get together also- Christmas Program, Couples Christmas Banquet, Valentine Party, Mom's night out, Curriculum Fair, MACHE, National day of prayer, Track and Field Day, End of the year Picnic. These events and others are captured in our yearbook.
Cost: $30-$50 yearly depending on number of children in group
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Menomonie Area Homeschool Group
Rebecca Kilde
rebkilde@wwt.net
Geographic Area Serving: Menomonie and five surrounding counties, Wisconsin
Description: We are an eclectic group of families that meets weekly from September to May to share educational opportunities and play time. Special program areas have included a year-long genetics lab, a year-long exploration of social sciences (with a retired Augsburg professor), outdoor games, earth sciences, math games, art history. Preschool to high school. We are a cooperative group, and parents are involved in our weekly activities. We meet at our building, The Family Learning Center, at 1703 N. Wilson in Menomonie. In 2010-11 we meet on Thursdays from 9:45 to 1:30. Come and check us out!
Requirements: We require that parents accompany their child (or designate a responsible adult to accompany them), be involved in planning activities, and help to clean up the building.
Benefits: We provide an opportunity to be involved in educationally-focused enrichment and lots of play. It's a fun group for parents, too, with exchanges of information, experience and resources. We also do regular field trips.
Cost: Fee to cover building costs, varies, sliding scale group
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Ozaukee Homeschoolers
Tomi Fay Forbes
tomifay@yahoo.com
262-377-5984
Geographic Area Serving: Ozaukee, Washington, Sheboygan, and Milwaukee counties, Wisconsin
Description: Ozaukee Homeschoolers is open to anyone who is homeschooling in and around Ozaukee County. Anyone is welcome to join any activities.
Requirements: There are no requirements for Ozaukee Homeschoolers.
Benefits: Monthly newsletter. Field trips. Monthly art history class. Resource center at a local library. Networking!
Cost: $6.50 yearly
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Palmyra Area Homeschool Group
Shelly Bourdo
mmbourdo@msn.com
Geographic Area Serving: Palmyra, WI
Description: We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at Powers Memorial Library, 115 Main St., Palmyra, in the Children's Library (lower level) at 10:30 a.m.
Requirements: None
Benefits: We plan one field trip each month on the 3rd Wednesday of the month with occasional trips scheduled on the 5th Wednesday when applicable. We also have catalogs and other resources available which are kept at the library.
Cost: None
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PAZ
Nancy Roebke
naangrro@yahoo.com
920-787-2278
Geographic Area Serving: Wautoma, Wisconsin
Description: Twice weekly in the evenings (Monday and Wednesday 6-7:30 pm as of 6/07) parents and children may come to learn English, learn Spanish. Adult native speakers are encouraged to talk in small groups and ask questions to help them learn another language (English, Spanish, other). Children play together with supervision: music and art and games. Celebrations planned on a monthly to quarterly basis.
Requirements: Available to all who want to come: regular attendance means more learning and sharing!
Benefits: We have a resource center for parenting and other issues such as in language and culture learning with a specialty in the English and Spanish languages at this time. Other special topics include bi-lingual education, citizenship test preparation, volunteerism, community involvement, language learning for advancement in work.
Cost: None
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REACH - Reaching for Excellence in Academic Christian Homeducation
Geographic Area Serving: Central Wisconsin
Description: REACH is a cooperative educational ministry not associated with any specific denomination. We offer two semesters (12 weeks each) of classes for children in Pre-K thru Grade 12. Our goal is to provide educational opportunities for our children to learn in a safe, respectful and rich environment being taught from a Christian worldview. As parents, we work together to teach our children in a small group setting by providing instruction in music, art, physical education, science, drama, etc. Our classes change as our enrollment changes; currently we offer a preschool class for children age 3-5 and for 5-18 year old students we offer three class periods, which may consist of two or three classes, one of which is physical education.
Requirements: Since parental involvement in education is essential for a successful learning experience, classes are taught and assisted by the parents.
Benefits: As Christian home educators, we are dedicated to the support and development of homeschooling families.
Cost: $30/family and $5/child yearly
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Reedsburg FAITH Homeschool Co op
Tristin Rothwell
rothwellshop@verizon.net
Geographic Area Serving: Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Description: We meet twice a month on select Fridays of the month for educational days, field trips and general gatherings. This year we will have field trips such as Bike trip, Spring Green Preserve, an Alpaca Farm, canoeing and kayaking and low ropes course. Educational days will be a science fair, presentation day and gift days at Christmas time. There may be costs for each individual activity. We meet intermittently as moms in the evening throughout the year for Moms Support Meeting. We discuss business and have share topics such as "the benefits of homeschooling" and "math curriculums; what works for your family?"
Requirements: Attendees need to actively help or lead one gathering. We are a Christian group that live by Christian standards.
Benefits: Support on homeschooling, trips with friends and the joys of homeschooling!
Cost: None
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River Falls Area Christian Homeschool Group
Becky
joymusik@hotmail.com
Geographic Area Serving: River Falls, Wisconsin
Description: River Falls Area Christian Homeschool Group is looking for families interested in joining for the 2008-2009 school year. Ideas are in the making, but the group may include monthly mom's meetings, field trips, play dates, or even co-op classes if enough interest is shown. We look forward to meeting you!
Requirements: To be announced.
Benefits: To be announced.
Cost: Yearly, to be determined
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Shawano Area Christian Home Educators
Tom and Lisa Bergmann
lkbergmann@charter.net
715-524-3130
Geographic Area Serving: Shawano and surrounding areas
Description: Our mission is to equip, encourage, and support Christian home-educating families in their efforts to teach and train their children from a Biblical worldview. We desire to promote and strengthen the Biblical family that strives to raise up a generation of godly children who know and live for Jesus Christ. In addition, we aim to share the blessings and benefits of home education to other Christian families and to promote homeschooling as a positive and effective educational choice to the community at large. We meet the 2nd Monday of the month (Sept.-May) in the Engel Room of the Shawano City/County Library from 6:00-7:30 pm.
Requirements: Complete a yearly membership form acknowledging that you have read and understand our group's statement of faith and mission/goals, as these are the foundation upon which our activities will be based.
Benefits: * Monthly parent meetings covering a variety of topics related to issues of home education * Monthly newsletter * Website with message board capabilities (to be developed) * Lending library * Spelling Bee * Field trips * End-of-year presentation night * Curriculum fair and booksale * Summer park days * All-family summer picnic * A means of networking with other home-educating families for the purpose of fellowship, prayer, support, and exchange of ideas and information
Cost: Yearly fee, to be determined
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Stateline Homeschoolers
Brenda Carus
mama@peanutbutterkisses.com
Geographic Area Serving: Monroe, Wisconsin
Description: We are group of people homeschooling in or around Monroe, Wisconsin. This is an inclusive group; all homeschooling philosophies and religious paths are welcome. We are cooperative group in that activities are planned by any member who has an interest in organizing something. We do not have formal meetings, but instead have most of our organizational conversations online through an email group. Homeschoolers of all ages are welcome.
Requirements: Our only requirement is that members are accepting of people of other religious paths and homeschooling philosophies.
Benefits: Our members organize various field trips, pot lucks and activities for the group throughout the year. We share ideas as well as offer suggestions and support for other parents through our email group.
Cost: None
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T.E.A.C.H. Homeschool Group
Gloria Compton
dgcompton@merr.com
608-835-1758
Geographic Area Serving: Madison, Wisconsin
Description: T.E.A.C.H. is a Christian Homeschool Group which holds monthly meetings for parents and organizes field trips and activities for students in grades K-12 and their families.
Requirements: Members of T.E.A.C.H. all agree with our statement of faith, file the Wisconsin PI-1206 form required to legally homeschool in Wisconsin, and pay yearly dues.
Benefits: T.E.A.C.H. provides its members monthly meetings for parents, monthly field trips and/or programs or activities for students, and a weekly physical education class (for an additional fee). We send out monthly e-mail announcements to keep members up-to-date on activities and opportunities for homeschoolers in the community. Students work is showcased in an year end program. Our May meeting is a used book sale open to the public. We also have a resource guide.
Cost: $15 yearly
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Tomah Area Home Educators
Laura Frohmader
clearprop150@yahoo.com
608-427-3432
Geographic Area Serving: Tomah, Wisconsin
Description: We are a Christian group of home educators. You can request membership to the web site, for a fee. The site has a calendar, forum, classifieds section and various other sections. This web site is where we pass along info on events, field trips, etc.
Requirements: Fee to belong to the web site
Benefits: Hooking up with other homeschoolers
Cost: None - $5.50 yearly for website
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Valley Home Schoolers, Inc (VHS)
info@valleyhomeschoolersinc.org
Geographic Area Serving: Appleton and the Fox Valley Area
Description: Mission Statement: VHS is a Christ-honoring, Christ-centered home schooling community of believers that promote and support home education through various academic, social, and outreach programs.
Requirements: VHS is a Christian home school cooperative that requires its members to sign a statement of faith and to commit to help out with at least one VHS sponsored event during the course of each year. This commitment requirement is waived for the first year of membership.
Benefits: Membership includes e-directory, e-newsletter, website and forums, WINGS co-op (an afternoon of classes - some more educational and some more fun), various field trips, outings, picnics and get-togethers, a discount for HSLDA, and the ability to network and fellowship with other Christian homeschoolers, among other things.
Cost: $25 per membership year. Our membership year begins July 1st and ends June 30th.
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Waukesha Area Homeschoolers
Karie Gardner
wahmember@yahoo.com
Geographic Area Serving: Waukesha, Wisconsin
Description: Waukesha Area Homeschoolers is an inclusive group of home school families from the Waukesha County area that meet regularly for field trips, recreation days, and special activities. Homeschoolers from Milwaukee and Waukesha counties are welcome.
Requirements: Must attend one event before applying for membership
Benefits: Field trips, monthly meetings, website and message board
Cost: None
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Wausau Area Home Educators
Sharon Flannery
Flannery7@dwave.net
715-845-7388
Suzanne Schield
4cherubims@msn.com
715-848-3460
Geographic Area Serving: Wausau, WI
Description: The Wausau Area Home Educators meet once a week for athletic activities throughout the year. These activities include soccer, football, rollerskating, ice skating, skiing, bowling, etc. We also gather for special educational field trips, and participate in the National Spelling Bee. We purchase block tickets to the Performing Arts Foundation programs at the Grand Theater and participate in special programs through the Center for Visual Arts and YMCA.
Requirements: There are no specific requirements of parents except for attendance of at least one parent at all activities in which your child(ren) participate.
Benefits: We provide a monthly newsletter, weekly activities, field trips, yearly used book sale, and yearly educational seminars.
Cost: $20 yearly
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WILDS HS (Wisconsin LDS HomeSchoolers)
Karie
Karing4MyKids@tds.net
Geographic Area Serving: State of Wisconsin and the U.P.
Description: 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. (This group has no official connection to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.)
Requirements: None
Benefits: Support, activities
Cost: None
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Wisconsin Parent Association (WPA)
WPA Representative
wpa@homeschooling-wpa.org
608-283-3131
Geographic Area Serving: State of Wisconsin
Description: WPA provides homeschoolers with accurate information and support through newsletters, special bulletins, the handbook, annual conferences, voice mail, regional coordinator contacts, and website. The WPA handbook covers the benefits of homeschooling, choosing a curriculum, dealing with critics, homeschooling laws, beginning homeschooling, and much more. WPA oversees all legislative activity pertaining to education in Wisconsin. WPA is the homeschool families voice in Madison.
Requirements: Membership Fee
Benefits: WPA membership offers the homeschool family many benefits including: the newsletter, fact sheets, bulletins, $15.00 discount on conferences, $7 discount on the handbook, $5.00 of the membership fee is donated to your local support group, and connection to your regional coordinator.
Cost: $25 yearly
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WisHomeschool Email List
Shahara LeFay
WisHomeschool-owner@yahoogroups.com
Geographic Area Serving: Wisconsin State and neighboring areas
Description: This is an inclusive list for anyone interested in Wisconsin homeschooling. Contacts for various counties give information on real life groups. Questions, concerns, and day to day sharing are welcome.
Requirements: None
Benefits: A directory of those on the list who wish to meet other home-schoolers in their area.
Cost: None
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Wolf River Homeschoolers
Kathy Conto
kjc4225@yahoo.com
Geographic Area Serving: Clintonville, Shawano, Marion, Tigerton, Bonduel and surrounding areas
Description: The Wolf River Homeschoolers are committed to provide Godly Education for our children by offering support,fellowship and encouragement to homeschooling families.
Requirements: Understanding our statment of faith and yearly dues.
Benefits: We offer, sports, soccer, boys and girls basketball, softball,and volley ball. Theater, field trips, FED'S(fun educational days) Lending Library, Life of Faith, Piano lessons, Many support classes such as German, Knitting and Crocheting, tie flying, Electricity, sign lanaguage, woodworking. Weekly director notes and a monthly newsletter. We offer support, encouragement and prayer.Meetings are held monthly.
Cost: $5 for email correspondence or $10 for regular mail
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